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Restyled Sundays 65

2013-05-19T12:07:00.000-05:00

Welcome back to Restyled Sundays!

Another week gone by! Between work and the antique stores, I feel like I am meeting myself coming and going. On top of all of that, my Mom and Dad rented a storeroom last year when they moved into senior living. Its time to get everything out of there since they aren't ever going to use any of it. I learned the art of being a pack rat from two of the best, so this process has me really looking at simplifying my life as soon as possible.

Well, enough about me, let's take. Look at last weeks party.

Barbara from Decorating with Barbara has a great tutorial on makin your own Mercury Glass.

Denise from Denise on a Whim created a cute chalkboard with shelf out of an old chair back.

Thanks to everyone for following and sharing. I love hearing from you all so please leave a comment and I will get back with you!

Restyled Sundays #64 and Happy Mother's Day

2013-05-13T07:43:00.000-05:00

Sorry for the late post, I had it scheduled and it didn't post when it was supposed to.

Welcome Back to Restyled Sundays!

Happy Mother's Day to everyone! I am looking forward to a nice quiet day

with my kids and my mother. We are keeping it simple with breakfast at IHOP.

I hope your's is relaxing and you get to enjoy the day.

Thanks so much for sharing last week. I have a few favorites and they are.....

Take a look at this beauty by Kyra at Chateau Revivals.

Sometimes the simplest makeovers give the best results.

Lisa at {creatinspire} updated a really boring

bench and turned it into this beauty.

This sweet little tote was spruced up by

Joy of a Vintage Green.

And finally, be sure to check out this and other pallet projects

by Lisa at MinettesMaze.

Thanks again everyone, and let's see what you've been up to this week.

Restyled Sundays #63

2013-05-05T10:24:00.000-05:00

Welcome Back to Restyled Sundays!

Once again, I've been off track here and so consumed with life that I can't seem

to keep up with posting. Sorry that I missed hosting the party last week, I am

trying to get my mom's storage unit empty and life has once again been

a little overwhelming. We picked up our new dog and immediately fell in

love with her, but one of our other dogs is not so thrilled. We are going to

have to work on some group training to make this work. I'll share

more about the girls later.

Now let's visit with my favorites from two weeks ago.

Christine from Rustic and Refined took a very boring dresser

and turned it into this beautiful console table.

Lynda at Something Created Everyday picked up this

adorable nut chopper at an estate sale. It is just like the one

my grandmother had when I was growing up!

Lisa at {createinspire} turned a boring buffet into

this beauty with some teal paint and pretty knobs. Love it!

And finally, Jane at Minnesota Junker found a simple wooden

key and created this cool wall hanging.

I always love what you all have to share. Thanks for coming back and back!

Now let's see what you been up to the last 2 weeks.

Restyled Sundays #62

2013-04-20T12:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome Back to Restyled Sundays

I am actually writing this early, which is really odd since I never do anything

early. But, sweet hubby and I are driving today from Olathe, Kansas to

Chattanooga, Tennesee to pick up another dog. My niece was looking

for a new home for this sweet girl.

She will be one year old next Thursday and they can no longer

keep her, so we can't say no to such a sweet face.

Sophie will be our third dog, maybe we are crazy, but we love them all.

I am just praying now that Lady and Ellie like her.

I'll share more pics when I get her home!

Now I want to thank each of you that joined in to the party last week.

And thanks to all of you who just come to read. I really love to read

your comments, so be sure to let me know what your up to.

Kathryn from The Junk In Our Trunks found this gorgeous buffet

at a garage sale for $25. I need to go junking with her!

Cyndi from Blue Star Antiques created this amazing

table with a houndstooth pattern.

Susan from Simply Stone Creek turned an

old worn out dresser into this beauty!

I really love how Denise...on a whim redid a pair of plain

old stools with a few colors of chalk paint

Thanks again for sharing your projects. Tell your friends where you party!

Now let's see what you've been up to this week.

Restyled Sundays #61

2013-04-13T21:12:00.000-05:00

Welcome Back to Restyled Sundays!

I don't know if anyone else noticed, because I didn't until just now, but last week was

really week #60 and I labeled it #50. So now we are on the right track, and I am

officially a dummy! Probably more like ADD and I have to many things

running around in my head at once. Oh well, we are all good now.

We did not get to keep our warm weather long, but surely spring is a coming

since my flowers are all starting to shoot up little sprouts.

I really want to rework my garden this year. It would really help to have shade

loving plants in the shade and sun in the sun. My knock out roses only

bloom a little under the big birch trees. I'll try to get some pics soon.

Anyway, lets get on with the party. Thanks so much for all who joined

in last week. I love seeing what you have done.

I am in love with the beautiful finish on this

black armoire that Lisa from {createinspire} transformed..

It's truly a wow!

Talk about amazing! This girl transforms pianos into works

of art. From the junk in our trunks!

I love paper wreaths and Ashley from Ashley's Dandelion Wishes

added some color with different papers. Very springy!

Pam from Our Adventures In Home Improvement has an

amazing husband who made this cute bird house for her

from and old ice cream churn! What a guy!

Thanks to everyone again for joining in. I hope you have had a great week

and have lots to share this week.

Welcome Back to Restyled Sundays #50

2013-04-07T08:28:00.000-05:00

Welcome Back to Restyled Sundays!

Another busy week, and I finally had a little time to work at the antique

store. It felt so good to be in their rearranging, but I have a lot of work

to do to make it as pretty as I would like. The best part of the week

is the weather. It was actually 77 degrees yesterday and even though it

was a little windy, I could not wait to get out a shake my can of Krylon.

No, I am not leaving this red. But it will probably take a couple

of cans of spray paint to cover this.

Well now let's talk about what you all shared last week.

Denise on a whim created this adorable mail station

from an old shutter and a little help from her hubby.

Lisa from Create Inspire Me turned an ugly dresser into

this sweet vintage find. Be sure to check out the before.

Cyndi from Blue Star Antiques gutted an old salvaged

radio and created this beautiful little display piece.

I seemed to be on a blue theme this week :)

It is my favorite color!

Now let's see what you have been up to this week.

Restyled Sundays #59

2013-03-31T18:45:00.000-05:00

Welcome Back to Restyled Sundays!

I decided to wait today until everyone had time to spend with their families on Easter.

We are so blessed to have family to be with on this Holy Day.

Yesterday our family had a huge gathering at our house. We did the Easter Egg

hunt in the rain, then had brunch a lot's of fun and conversation followed.

Everyone was able to come, so it was great.

Today, we went to lunch at my parents senior living facility.

They had prime rib for all, but being a vegetarian, I chowed down on the

veggies and had a wonderful baked sweet potatoe. Yum, nothing better.

We had a great party last week, and I want to tell you the weatherman was

right on with the forecast. We got 9" of snow on Sunday morning, but it was

all gone by Friday. Yeah! I really hope that was the end of it.

Now I want to share my favorites from last week.

Lynda from Something Created Everyday went shopping and here is

one of my favorite thrifting finds in a long time. Can't you just picture

those jars with fresh flowers as a centerpiece?

Joy at A Vintage Green found this chair a a sale and it sure

didn't look like this. Check out her handy hubby's amazing makeover.

This little cabinet is such a unique shape and now it is

simply beautiful thanks to Creat Inspire

.And check out this amazing gun cabinet makeover

by once again, CreateInspire. Some serious talent here!

And, she has been very busy.

Now let's see what you've been up to this week.

Restyled Sundays #58

2013-03-23T19:22:00.001-05:00

Welcome Back to Restyled Sundays!

Well, I disappeared once again. But, this time we actually got our daughter moved

into her house. I have spent the last three weeks painting and lining shelves to get her

ready to move in. There is still alot to do, but at least she is in and I am able to spend

some time at home and get my house back together. I sure did love having her here,

but I am sure we are both glad to have our own spaces again.

Last time I posted, we had been trying to survive snowmageddon. Well, today we

are getting nailed with snow again. We are supposed to get 9-10" overnight tonite.

Maybe I can get some projects finished while I am stuck in the house.

Even though it's been a couple of weeks since the last party, I still want to thank everyone for

sharing. I am still going to share my favorite projects.

I'm really impressed with this Message Center that

Denise..On A Whim created from an old crate lid.

I had never heard the term cerusing until I

saw this nightstand by Barb of Turtles and Tales. Awesome!

I have a thing about birds lately, so I really love this sign by

Pam from Adventures in Home Improvement

I would sure love to see what you all have been up to. Decorating,

sewing, painting and anything fun or creative.

And, hopefully I will be back to creating a little this week.

Restyled Sundays #57

2013-03-03T13:33:00.002-06:00

Welcome Back to Restyled Sundays

Sorry I missed the party last week and have been out of touch. We have been dealing

with the Blizzard of OZ times Two. I did get some beautiful pictures, but we had 12" of snow

a week ago Thursday, and then another 12" this last Tuesday. For someone who thought

that Spring was almost here, I was not prepared. So I made soup and pie and lots of goodies

and did nothing but paperwork for two weeks .I was suffering from gray skies and a

lack of inspiration.

The trees were completely bent over by the weight of the snow.

Such a beautiful winter wonderland.

These yews normally completely hide the utility box.

At least it was interesting to look at. But I am so happy that

we are going to hit 40 degrees today and see some melting.

Anyway, back to the party!

Two weeks ago, the party had a couple of great projects I want to feature!

I love this corner cabinet makeover by Shabby Gals

be sure to check out the cute seat cushion on the chair next to it.

Next, this basket makeover is really nice. Kathy at Life on Lakeshore Dr

performed a quick and easy update. Great styling.

I'll try to stay more motivated this week, and maybe I will even finish a project!

Now let's see what you have been up to lately!

Restyled Sundays #56

2013-02-16T16:00:00.000-06:00

Welcome Back to Restyled Sundays

It is really true that you never know what tomorrow will bring, but when my

daughter in law called me on Tuesday in tears, I was really shocked.

There house had caught on fire. It was nearly a total loss, and worst

of all, they lost their dear sweet dog Buddy. It was Gods blessing that

they were not home and everyone is safe. They apparently had a faulty

switch on the stove and it turned itself on. It was a glass top range, and they

frequently set things on top of it since they did not have alot of counter space.

Now, they begin the overwhelming task of rebuilding. They are doing well,

and have some great support systems, but it will take time. Please, keep

Mike, Laura, Connor and Alaina in your prayers. And if you would, please

say a word for Buddy as well.

Now, on to this weeks party. You all shared some great posts last week.

My favorites are:

I am a sucker for all things British, so I love this

Union Jack cabinet by Cyndi of Blue Star Antiques

How about this beautiful Robin Egg Blue

dresser transformation from CreateInspire.

The Joyful Thrifter was busy this week and found

this adorable toy sewing machine to help

decorate her craft room.

Lynda from Something Created Everyday, also had some great

thrifting finds. I have a new passion for vintage tea towels,

so this one made me happy this week.

Makes me want to get out to some sales.

NO, I must get back to painting at my daughters house!

I am so excited to see what you all have been up to this week.

Restyled Sundays #55

2013-02-09T15:00:00.000-06:00

Welcome Back To Restyled Sundays!

Wow, another week slipped by and I did not post once.

I had such great intentions, but I have to realize that I can only do

what I can do. We have some great finds that I can't wait to share from

our daughters house makeover. But, this week ever spare minute went

to painting, painting, and more painting. Add working four days this week

and you can see why there were no extra posts :(.

I really was excited to see the great projects and finds that you all shared

this week at Restyled Sundays. I wish I could feature you all, but I will

just do a few of my favorites.

This amazing, incredible and totally cool staircase

was hand painted by This Green House.

Be sure to check out the hidden surprise that they built in.

What a beautiful furniture makeover!

This kidney bean desk is from CreateInspire and it

completely modernized this old piece.

I am a sucker for mannequins, so this one from

The Refeathered Roost really caught my eye.

And finally, Something Created Everyday shared her

Perfect Thrifting Day. She really hit the jackpot with

these blocks and lots of other goodies.

I am so excited to see so many new faces here. You all have

some fabulous blogs and I love getting to see them.

Now let's see what you have to share this week.

Restyled Sundays #54

2013-02-02T10:08:00.001-06:00

Welcome Back To Restyled Sundays!

Thanks for all of you who joined the party last week! You had some great posts and I really

appreciate you sharing. I especially love...

These amazing apothecary jar makeovers by Angie

at Knick of Time Interiors She has these printables available

so you can make your own!

Helen from Picked and Painted created a real beauty

with two Hepplewhite dresses.

I love how Dianne from Shabby Gals madeover

an old broken down chest. What a great color combo

and cute organization. I need this in my sewing room!

And, finally I am totally crushing on this Princess phone

that Lynda from Something Created Everyday found at a rummage sale.

I had one similar to this in high school, sure wish I had kept it!

Thanks again for sharing. I hope you all come back and join this party

and be sure to tell your friends. The more the merrier!

Moving In Tips-Nasty Bathroom Cabinets

2013-01-31T07:08:00.001-06:00

With our daughter in a new house and so many projects to do, I thought I would share some of the things we are fixing up as we go. Fortunately, she didn't have to move in immediately, since she is living with us. So, we can go in a fix things first, then she can move in. Her house is about 25 years old and was all builder grade quality when new. Now it's old builder grade in lots of ways, with some really nice quality in others. I will get to those areas as we go, but now I'm gonna show you how I fix some things on a budget.

The bathroom cabinets are the originals, and the floor of the base cabinets (under the sinks) were disintegrating. That lovely old particle board only holds up so long after shampoo and cleaners spill on it. As I was scraping up the nasty residue, the particle board fell apart. Ugh...

She does not have the budget to replace the cabinets, so while we were at Home Depot we picked up some peel and stick tile at 30 cents a square foot.

I'm not really in love with the fake wood look, but it was the smoothest and cheapest choice.

I thought there was only 12 in a box, so I made her buy two boxes. Wen we got it home, I realized

there were 45 pieces per box. Bonus,some of this is going in the return to Home Depot pile.

I cleaned the cabinet bases as well as I could, first with a vacuum, then with a wet rag.

I started laying the tile in the left front cornet of the cabinet and

just matched the edges up until I got to the pipes.

Then, I took the paper I had peeled off of the first tiles and used it as a template to cut around the pipes.

I had a handy dandy utility knife and just cut the paper to fit.

It cuts very easily with my super sharp utility knife.

Be sure you don't use an old blade, it is no fun to tear tile.

The pieces just break out after you score it.

Slide the cut out and it should fit right in.

I cut of a little piece of the excess and filled in the side.

I had to cut a narrow strip for the side since the cabinet was wider than two feet.

Now it is clean and smooth with no more sawdust.

And, you can wipe up any spills without a mess.

Wah Lah! Clean and fresh cabinet bases on a budget!

Thanks for visiting, hope this is a help to some of you on a budget as well.

I'm sharing this tip at:

Restyled Sundays #53

2013-01-27T10:07:00.001-06:00

Welcome Back to Restyled Sundays!

It's been an exciting week around here. Jenni (our daughter)

closed on her house on Thursday and yesterday we finally got

to start working on it. It's really in pretty good shape, but some issues

will keep her from moving in yet. All of the sinks and toilets are leaking :(

Fortunately, her dad is very handy and can fix a lot of things around the house,

but the kitchen faucet proved to be a bit of a doosy. He could not get it loose,

so he had to take the whole sink out. It's funny how things start to spiral out of

control once one thing needs to be replaced. Now we need to replace the sink

and the faucet, so is this the time to replace the counter tops as well?

Oh, My how quickly things get complicated. So does she choose granite,

butcher block, concrete??? So many decisions it gets overwhelming.

While she and her dad fus over the details, I am starting to paint ceilings today.

I fill you in on more of those details in the next few days.

Back to the party, let's see what you all shared last week!

Dianne from Shabby Gals made new cushions for her

kitchen chairs out of old burlap sacks.

I love the before and after of this kitchen makeover

by Terry at Forever Decorating. It seems so calm

and has a clean updated look.

Check out this amazing French Wire Salad Spinner that

Lynda from Something Created Everyday found at a

California flea market. I want to go thrifting with her!

And finally, Jo from Minnesota Junker found this vintage receipt holder
on Etsy and turned it into a photo display, really cute idea!

Thanks for sharing these great posts! Be sure to show us what you've been up to this week!

The Definition of a Coffee Table

2013-01-22T22:27:00.002-06:00

Thanks for stopping by to see what I am up to.

Don't forget to show me your stuff at Restyled Sundays linky

party every Sunday. There is probably one in progress now.

About two years ago, I stopped at a garage sale late one day and bought this coffee table and two end tables. Since it was late, he gave me all three for $5. I couldn't pass that up then, and probably not now, even though I am on a buying hiatus (so to speak). The other two tables have long ago been refinished and

sold, but this one just sat in the basement waiting for some love.

I painted it grey and really wanted to do something fun with the top.

A few dictionary pages and some Mod Podge and it was looking pretty cool.

I decided to add some of the larger illustrations on top of the rest.

I think it has a shabby chic vibe to it.

Wouldn't this make a fun conversation starter?

I hope someone else loves it as much as I do. Its for sale

at Lone Elm Antiques in Olathe, Kansas.

Sharing at these parties:

Restyled Sundays #52

2013-01-20T08:39:00.002-06:00

Welcome Back to Restyled Sundays

Well it's been a week since I have done anything. I have had the flu, yuk! I am actually feeling somewaht better, but really have no energy. I am forcing myself to get up and get something done. If I am gonna feel lousy, I might as well feel lousy while I am doing something.

I had some great projects I finished before I got sick, but I just haven't had the drive to write anything up.

I promise I will share them in the next few days, but for now I want to thank those of you

who shared last week.

Check out this amazing red buffet makeover by

The Junk in Our Trunks

If the outside wasn't cool enough,

she added some really cool stencils to the inside to

make it a truly wow piece!

Lynda, from Something Created Everyday

shared some great thrifting finds. You can never go wrong

with Pyrex bowls!

Paul from One Creative Couple put two old

doors together and turned them into a corner

art gallery. Brilliant!

And Cathy, his wife, created this cool idea board

for her daughters new bedroom redo.

They truly are One Creative Couple

Thanks guys for sharing again. Now let's see if your week

has been more productive than mine!

2013-01-13T08:29:00.002-06:00

Welcome Back to Restyled Sunday's

Thanks so much for the four of you who shared last week.

I know it had been a while since I had a party, but I really appreciate your patience.

I definitely want to feature all four of you for posting last week.

Pam from Our Adventures in Home Improvement and

her husband redid their basement and he refinished this

antique scale. Amazing transformation.

Shanna from Restoration Redoux shared her top ten

projects from 2012. Be sure to check them all out.

Paul from One Creative Couple, took and ugly old chair

and created this masterpiece. All I can say is Wow!

Finally, Helen from Shades of Safhire shared her

digital scrapbooking pages. So creative Helen!

Sunday is here again and I can't wait to see what you've been up to.

The Painted Hutch

2013-01-12T09:01:00.000-06:00

It's a miracle, I finally finished a project! The china cabinet/ hutch that was sitting in my antique booth for over a year decided to come home for a makeover. Sorry, this is the best picture I could find. At least you can see how dark it was there in the background. Actually, my son painted the cabinet a while back. We had so much furniture in the antique store, I had just never gotten around to distressing and waxing it. And, of course, life gets in the way and things just sit 90% done.

We used homemade chalk paint with the unsanded grout recipe. The paint was bright white.

This cabinet had lots of details to distress. I love the way it came out.

I changed the wood knobs that were on it to some ORB knobs that I had found

on clearance at Target over a year ago.

These photos are at my booth at Lone Elm antique mall.

I thought I would get in the Valentines spirit with the red and white.

More of the same detail at the top!

Turns out, somebody else liked it as much as I did. It

sold the third day it was there!

Thanks for visiting, be sure to come back tomorrow for Restyled Sunday's!

I am showing my hutch off at these parties, check them out!

Restyled Sundays #50

2013-01-05T19:57:00.001-06:00

Welcome Back to Restyled Sundays

It's so great to be back and get on a schedule again. I was talking yesterday to a friend about

how much we love January! There is not alot going on, it's a time to reflect and reorganize. And, what better timing than after a crazy, busy, holiday like Christmas. I love Christmas, but I am so glad when it

is over and all cleaned up and put away.

January is definitely a time for refreshing our homes. Once we put all of those decorations away,

things can look a little bare and we feel the need to update. The owner of one of the antique stores

I am in told me along time ago, that January is the month to sell furniture. I guess she is right, because

I sold two dressers and a vanity this week!

Yeah, we always love a good furniture month.

So, now I am getting new projects finished to refresh the booth. I have
a buffet with hutch just about ready to go, can't wait to share with you.

The only before picture I can find is the dark cabinet in the background.

But now, I really want to see what you have been up to!

Happy New Year!

2013-01-01T19:41:00.000-06:00

We made it! It's 2013 (whoops, almost wrote 2012) and I haven't been so ready for a fresh start in many years. I actually planned to write this post earlier today, but we went out and bought new furniture for our hearth room. That was a fun way to start off the new year :) I have been wanting a change, so we just did it.
The new stuff will be delivered on Saturday, I can't wait to share it with you. I will be fun to add new accents as well.

What I really wanted to talk about today was the dreaded resolutions we all make at the first of the year.
I hate making a list and then disappointing myself in a month or two. Last year, I followed the lead of another blogger and chose a word as my theme. My word was Simplify. It was so much easier than remembering a whole list. And, even though I didn't accomplish alot of simplification, it was always at the front of my mind.
Actually, with everything else that happened last year (selling our practice, our daughter moving home and my parents moving to senior living) I always kept thinking of that word. I really did not buy hardly anything at an estate sale or thrift shop. After all, I have too much as it is. I also didn't eat myself up for not getting more done. I had to accept the challenges I was given and not worry about what I couldn't do.

So this year, I am choosing another word. Actually, its a phrase. Finish one project before you start the next. If you can think of a word to sum that up, let me know. I am so bad about having multiple projects going at once. My husband thinks I flit from one thing to the next. Don't you love the word flit! Anyway, I am focusing on completing things and I will continue to keep simplify in my mind as well.

I want to really focus on my blog this year, so I am committing to posting 3 times a week. I want to continue our Restyled Sundays parties, and I would love to hear what you all would like to see or learn about. I am also spending more time at the antique mall, so maybe we can share experiences about running an antique business.

I am very excited and can't wait to hear what is motivating you as we start 2013.
God Bless you all!

Let's End This Year Once and For All

2012-12-31T14:46:00.000-06:00

The end is near and I couldn't be happier. The end of 2012 that is! It has really been a wonderful year for us, but the pace was really overwhelming. I finally have a sense of renewal and feel like I am moving forward in a very positive direction! Those of you who have followed me have heard alot of my trials and tribulations. Now, I am getting back to the things I love. Thrifting, antiquing and sewing. I have a painted project started, and hope to finish it before the weekend. I will definitely start Restyled Sundays back up this weekend, so get your projects ready. I'll be back tomorrow to share my plans for the year. 2012 was a big crash and burn on the restyling front. But, I was able to reach some other big life goals that will enable me to have more time for the joy in life.

I'll see you right here tomorrow. I am not setting resolutions, just goals and desires. Don't go to crazy partying tonight.

Restyled Sundays #49

2012-11-04T09:22:00.000-06:00

Welcome Back to Restyled Sundays!

Another fast week has flown by and we are actually in Texas today as I write this.

My husband has an older 928 Porsche and we like to go to gatherings in various

parts of the country. This time it is the Texas Hill Country, actually Marble Falls, TX

It is north of Austin, southwest of Dallas. It is beautiful in a different way.

My heart has truly been with the people in the Northeast this week, trying to

survive the devastation of Sandy. I pray for them all and for the families that have

lost loved ones.

Thanks to those of you who did share last week!

I love this shabby chair makeover by Shabby Gals

Just check out those cute little wheels.

Pam from Adventures in Home Improvement found a

boring little cabinet at a garage sale and turned it into this adorable cabinet.

And Helen from Shades of Safhire crocheted this adorable Mickey Mouse

hat for her niece. I wish I had learned to crochet!

Thanks again for sharing. I hope you all have some fun things to share this week

Restyled Sundays #48

2012-10-28T10:13:00.002-05:00

Welcome Back to Restyled Sundays

It was really a great week here. I worked my last day in transitioning our dental

practice. I still have to work a few days here and there to help my husband in our

nursing home dental care program, but I feel like the weight of the world has been

lifted off my shoulders. Now I can begin to put my house back together and

focus on Thanksgiving, which we are supposed to host for about 25 people.

With 26 days left, I have a lot to do.

Wow, you guys had some great posts to the party last week.

I love the Halloween decorations at Kathe with an E

she had some great ideas.

Paul from One Creative Couple shared two tutorials

on how to create Mercury Glass and creating distressed metal.

Finally, Shabby Gals transformed a dark console table to a very sweet look.

Thanks everybody for sharing. I can't wait until I see what you've got this week.

Restyled Sundays #47

2012-10-20T15:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome Back To Restyled Sundays!

Wow! I actually made it back to start the party! The other day I mentioned my newest grandchild

would be coming any day, well she actually came that night.

Alaina Jean was born at 3:45 am on Tuesday, October 16th.

She weighed in at 6lbs 13oz and was only 18" long. She is a

sweet little petite angel. Her big brother is crazy about her already,

as well as mom and dad and all of the rest of us. I am a redhead and so is her father

(I had 3 redheads and 3 brunettes) and she has a hint of red in her hair.

We are so excited to say the least!

My daughter and I made her bedding and just got it done last week.
Had to take these pics with my IPhone. I hope to get some good pictures this weekend.

Still have to finish the window treatments, so I hope to get those done this week.

I do want to feature my favorite project from our last party.

Shabby Gals shared this vintage wheel turned picture frame.

How sweet would this look in Alaina Jeans room?

I may just have to find something like this to copy.

Now let's get the party started!!

Still Alive and Trying to Survive

2012-10-15T18:00:00.001-05:00

Once again it has been a month since I have posted. A lot has been going on and I never could have guessed what 2012 would bring to our family.

We sold our dental practice and we are still dealing with that transition. Two more weeks and we are finished. Lots of stuff to sell still from there. Anyone need a porcelain glazing oven? Ha!

My parents moved to a senior living complex and sold their house in less than a week. Lots of stuff to sell from there, also.

Our daughter sold her house and moved home in July. She has made offers on 6 houses as of today. The others were all turned down and this one is bank owned and it may take a while to find out if it is accepted. We have learned not to get excited about a house since the chances of getting it are unknown. We just keep moving on and she has had a great attitude, if it's not meant to be it's not meant to be.

Our next big event will be the arrival of our 7th grandchild, but only the second girl. She is actually due on the 27th, but she is already to go as far as the doctors say. Maybe just a few days!!

I have been able to get a few projects finished with the help of my son. If I could get him to work a little faster we would be all caught up with the furniture in the basement.

This lovely vanity and mirror belonged to a very dear friend of my mothers. It

was a chippy white but most of the top had chipped off.

So, we decided to paint it the palest blue with home made chalk paint.

It is finished with Annie Sloan's Clear Wax after light distressing.

You can see a little of the chippy white showing through on

the front edge. I think it turned out lovely.

She is now waiting for a new home at Sentimental Journey.

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