Wednesday, May 14, 2014

BEFORE & AFTER HUTCH

Good morning everyone -

I'm feeling a little like the Tasmanian Devil lately - I'm flying from one thing to another at such a frantic pace that some days I think it's lunch time and it's supper time ( which means I skip a meal so I should be losing weight - and I'm NOT )

I finally finished this beast....................


And it kind of WAS a beast to work on because the back piece was very warped once we took it off -
making putting it back on extremely difficult !
But I think it was worth the extra effort


Hutch makeover, Annie Sloan Chalk paint, Pure White

I know I already mentioned it in a previous post - but all of the black outlining was done with a sharpie pen
because the grooves ( especially in the drawers ) were too narrow, even with the smallest paint brush I could find - it worked wonderfully!

The wallpaper started off in the master bedroom  HERE and on my kitchen hutch HERE


Leaving me just enough to do 1 more hutch - and this seemed to be the perfect one to do it on


As you can see, the photos were taken before the knobs were put back on - or the glass on the 2 side panels - that's me - hurry - hurry - hurry ( I'm late - I'm late - for a very important date )

Hutch makeover, painted with ASCP chalk paint

Let there be light ( and there was )

Hutch makeover, Chalk Paint pure white

I think I need to take a break from these big pieces ..........................
( there's one more waiting for me in the van - but after that I'm back to dressers for awhile I think )


Have a great day everyone - I'm off to haul another one of these out of the van lol

Keep smiling ♥

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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

I WANNA live Wednesday # 79

Good morning everyone!

I thought we'd head on back to Westmount this week ( the neighborhood we just moved from actually )
I can't stay away from that architecture for very long it would seem

This one is just gorgeous -

Year built - 1895
3 beds - 1 bath - 1 half bath
Private parking for 2 cars
899,000 ( a steal for this neighborhood which I know from experience has a walking score of 92 !!! )
Agents - PATRICIA CHANG & DAVID DE SANTIS
:Listing says :
GREAT DEAL.Gracious living in this stunning restored 1895 stonefront townhouse in historic neighborhood steps Greene Ave & 2 metro.Easy walk downtown.High ceilings,gorgeous woodwork.LVR-gas FP.Designer chef's KIT w.island&gas stove,FR doors to garden,2 car parking& Stayner Park.MBR w/den. A/C. More than 332 500$ in renovations

Here we go - Step right up - Come on in ( if you'd like to take the grand tour ) 

It's a typical rowhouse type of house on the outside



But the magic happens when you step inside !
Do you need a moment to take in those windows?
( and not that this is part of the architecture but I LOVE that laurel wreath over the mantel )



Here, I'll show it to you from a different angle lol





This will probably be the last time you'll ever hear me say these words ( because we all know by now that I'm not a lover of wood ) I LOVE THE WOOD IN THIS HOME !!!







Rowhouses have narrow kitchens - but they did wonders with the space



Especially when those French doors lead to this lovely maintenance free garden



I don't think I've ever seen a stainless steel sink in a washroom before - but it works !











OMG - I'd just sit on the steps with a cup of tea, looking down for hours LOL





This is one section of the master bedroom



and this is the other



and another view of the master



another bedroom



and another one ( again I'm loving the windows ) 





City living at it's finest !!!

Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone - I'm going to try to figure out to make one of those wreaths!



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