Saturday, July 14, 2012

End table makeovers

A pair of blah's


to ooh la la's




Aren't they kind of fun?

Not sure if I'm finished with them yet - may distress them ( but need some time to think of that still )

This was an easy one - when you start off with something like this - it can really only get better, right?



Also have to patch up where the paint bled through the stencil - but this is an easy fix with an
artist brush ( listen to me - Miss professional - I'll probably completely screw it up, lol )


I wasn't going to post this last photo - but if anyone tries it you should know that often
it does bleed through - and needs to be patched.
Will post the finished photos when I know what I'm doing ( because I never know from
one minute to the next )
For now they are my Moroccan inspired tables!

ASCP - French Linen - and - White

Its hot and humid again - and I know I shouldn't complain because the Southern States are
going crazy - but it was 38 degrees celcius with the humidity here yesterday - which is 100
degrees farenheit - and I don't know but once you get up to 100 hot is hot...........

And you learn something everyday - really you do.

I've learned that humidity and menopause do not mix well - it's like oil and water - they
can't be in the same pot together -
There's something dangerous brewing inside of me and I just feel like slapping somebody -
just for the sake of doing it - I think it would make me feel cooler lol...................
Standing in a line up yesterday at a cash John noticed someone had left their debit card
in the machine - and so he advised the clerk.
The customer was gone - there was nothing she could do but put it to the side for the
time being - but no, she had to go get the manager - they had to have a meeting -
She then started going through the receipts - and that oil and water was dangerously
rumbling inside my brain - sweat was beading on my forehead - hair was hanging like
a bowl of spaghetti had been dumped over me - and I am sure I was beet red because
I could feel a hot flash coming on - the poor thing had no idea that I was about to turn in
to the HULKette -
but John knew,
I could tell by his nervous reaction.................
And the strangest thing about menopause?
The moment passes and all of a sudden you're laughing uncontrollably -
Strange stuff - this hormonal crap.


Hugs ( slaps too )

Moi

Party Time!!!

Nifty Thrifty Things
http://www.niftythriftythings.com/2012/07/nifty-thrifty-sunday-66.html
I Heart Nap Time
http://www.iheartnaptime.net/sundae-scoop-link-party-39/
I should be mopping the floor
http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/07/mop-it-up-mondays-25.html
Under the table and dreamng
http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2012/07/sunday-showcase-party-no-110.html...
Get outta my head please
http://www.getouttamyheadplease.com/2012/07/show-it-off-party-features/
Nap Time Review
http://www.thenaptimereview.com/2012/07/moms-monday-mingle-12.html
Making the world cuter
http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/07/making-the-world-cuter-monday-july-16-2012-2/
Kammy's Korner
http://www.kammyskorner.com/2012/07/trash-2-treasure-tuesday.html
Home Stories A to Z
http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/2012/07/tutorials-tips-link-party-69.html
Cedar Hill Ranch
http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.ca/2012/07/cowgirl-up-linky-party-24.html
Knick of Time
http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.ca/2012/07/knick-of-time-tuesday-43.html
PJH Designs
http://pjhdesignsoneofakind.blogspot.ca/2012/07/totally-transformed-tuesday-linky-party.html
The Ironstone Nest
http://www.theironstonenest.com/2012/07/transformation-tuesday-link-party-july.html
The DIY Dreamer
http://thediydreamer.blogspot.ca/2012/07/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-25.html\
Bunny Jean's Decor
http://bunnyjeansdecorandmore.blogspot.ca/2012/07/wednesdays-bunny-hop-party-48.html
DIY by Design
http://diybydesign.blogspot.ca/2012/07/sizzle-into-summer-its-party-74.html
Uncommon
http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/2012/07/uncommonly-yours-link-party-37.html
Shades of Amber
http://shadesofamberinc.blogspot.ca/2012/07/chalk-paint-link-party_17.html
Domestically Speaking
http://www.domestically-speaking.com/2012/07/135th-power-of-paint-party-making-a-family-sign.html
In the old road
http://intheoldroad.blogspot.ca/2012/07/all-star-block-party-7.html
Primitive & Proper
http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.ca/2012/07/poww-97-furniture-link-party.html
Shabby Creek Cottage
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/07/transformation-thursday-no-161.html
Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.ca/2012/07/creative-inspirations-linky-party-23.html
52 Mantels
http://www.52mantels.com/2012/07/thursdays-are-your-days_18.html
The 36th Avenue
http://www.the36thavenue.com/2012/07/link-party-show-me-extraordinary-65.html
Katheine's Corner
http://katherinescorner.com/2012/07/19/thursday-favorite-things-blog-hop-linky-party-45/
No Minimalist Here
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.ca/2012/07/open-house-party_18.html
One more time
http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2012/07/one-more-time-features-linky-party-2.html
French Country Cottage
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.ca/2012/07/feathered-nest-friday_19.html
2 8 0 5
http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.ca/2012/07/potpourri-friday-33.html
At the Picket Fence
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2012/07/its-inspiration-friday-no-74-welcome.html
Redoux Interiors
http://www.redouxinteriors.com/2012/07/link-party-64-and-mes-preferes/
Jam's Corner
http://www.jamscorner.com/2012/07/fabulous-fridays-blog-hop-2.html
Finding Fabulous
http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/2012/07/frugalicious-friday-shabby-apple_19.html
Shabby Art Boutique
http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.ca/2012/07/shabbilicious-friday-link-party-july_20.html
Days of Chalk and Chocolate
http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.ca/2012/07/features-and-link-party-40.html
The Grant Life
http://www.thegrantlife.com/2012/07/financial-friday-review-giveaway.html
Homespun Happenings
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.ca/2012/07/rustic-restorations-weekend-linky-party_19.html
Miss Mustard Seed
http://missmustardseed.com/2012/07/furniture-feature-friday-link-party-favorites-3/
The Shabby Nest
http://shabbynest.blogspot.ca/2012/07/frugal-friday_19.html
Cheerios and Lattes
http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com/saturday-show-tell-20/


Friday, July 13, 2012

Another John says - Suzan says and a makeover

Yesterday I posted some small pieces I was going to makeover - here's one of them.....................


and now she looks like this


I used ASCP paris grey - with a white wash over it and a little bit of distressing -

Here are some close ups





Hmmm - let's see now - I think I used 6 different arrangements to put on the table - ( haven't posted all of them ) I AM THE LOUSIEST PHOTOGRAPHER OUT THERE so this is my feeble attempt at trying to make something look good -

You see the 1st photo?  With the branches sticking out precariously near the foyer?

Are you ready for another John says - Suzan says?

As I'm whipping around the table like the professional photographer that I try so hard to be - kneeling - bending - ( you should see me lol a lot of effort goes into it - I just can't seem to get it )
Anyways John decides he needs something out of the foyer....................

JOHN SAYS - Dear God - I really can't take this anymore
SUZAN SAYS - What? What have I done now?
JOHN SAYS - It's like trying to maneouver through a jungle living here ( as he tries to unhook several branches that have gotten caught in his sleeve )
SUZAN SAYS - I'm taking pictures for my blog
JOHN SAYS - You've changed the table I don't know how many times - I mean, what's wrong with you?
SUZAN SAYS - You don't get it
JOHN SAYS - I don't even think your followers get it Suzan -
SUZAN SAYS - I bet you they do John - and by the way you broke a couple of those branches off, could you be more careful, do you think?
JOHN SAYS - Are they your priceless heirlooms for God's sakes - just go out and steal a couple of more from the neighbours why don't you? ( he's referring to this escapade
JOHN SAYS - why don't you tell your bloggers you're still in your night gown at 12 o'clock noon, eh,
why don't you tell them that?
JOHN SAYS - or do you just want to tell them all the things I say and do?
JOHN SAYS - if only people knew......................


SUZAN is peeing her pants like usual - 
and I really do believe it's time to go get dressed now
the secret is out of the bag.................

XXX


Going to a party!

Nifty Thrifty Things
http://www.niftythriftythings.com/2012/07/nifty-thrifty-sunday-66.html
I Heart Nap Time
http://www.iheartnaptime.net/sundae-scoop-link-party-39/
I should be mopping the floor http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/07/mop-it-up-mondays-25.html
Under the table and dreaming
http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2012/07/sunday-showcase-party-no-110.html
Get outta my head please
http://www.getouttamyheadplease.com/2012/07/show-it-off-party-features/
Making the world cuter
http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/07/making-the-world-cuter-monday-july-16-2012-2/
Kammy's Korner
http://www.kammyskorner.com/2012/07/trash-2-treasure-tuesday.html
Home Stories A to Z
http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/2012/07/tutorials-tips-link-party-69.html
Cedar Hill Ranch
http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.ca/2012/07/cowgirl-up-linky-party-24.html
Knick of Time
http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.ca/2012/07/knick-of-time-tuesday-43.html
PJH Designs
http://pjhdesignsoneofakind.blogspot.ca/2012/07/totally-transformed-tuesday-linky-party.html
The Ironstone Nest
http://www.theironstonenest.com/2012/07/transformation-tuesday-link-party-july.html
The DIY Dreamer
http://thediydreamer.blogspot.ca/2012/07/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-25.html
Bunny Jean's Decor
http://bunnyjeansdecorandmore.blogspot.ca/2012/07/wednesdays-bunny-hop-party-48.html
DIY by Design
http://diybydesign.blogspot.ca/2012/07/sizzle-into-summer-its-party-74.html
Uncommon
http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/2012/07/uncommonly-yours-link-party-37.html
Shades of Amber
http://shadesofamberinc.blogspot.ca/2012/07/chalk-paint-link-party_17.html
Domestically Speaking
http://www.domestically-speaking.com/2012/07/135th-power-of-paint-party-making-a-family-sign.html
In the old road
http://intheoldroad.blogspot.ca/2012/07/all-star-block-party-7.html
Primitive & Proper
http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.ca/2012/07/poww-97-furniture-link-party.html
Shabby Creek Cottage
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/07/transformation-thursday-no-161.html
Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.ca/2012/07/creative-inspirations-linky-party-23.html
52 Mantels
http://www.52mantels.com/2012/07/thursdays-are-your-days_18.html
Katherine's Corner
http://katherinescorner.com/2012/07/19/thursday-favorite-things-blog-hop-linky-party-45/
No Minimalist Here
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.ca/2012/07/open-house-party_18.html
One More Time
http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2012/07/one-more-time-features-linky-party-2.html
French Country Cottage
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.ca/2012/07/feathered-nest-friday_19.html
2 8 0 5
http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.ca/2012/07/potpourri-friday-33.html
At the Picket Fence
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2012/07/its-inspiration-friday-no-74-welcome.html
Redoux Interiors
http://www.redouxinteriors.com/2012/07/link-party-64-and-mes-preferes/
The Charm of Home
http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.ca/2012/07/home-sweet-home-
Jam's Corner
http://www.jamscorner.com/2012/07/fabulous-fridays-blog-hop-2.html
Finding Fabulous
http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/2012/07/frugalicious-friday-shabby-apple_19.html
Shabby Art Boutique
http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.ca/2012/07/shabbilicious-friday-link-party-july_20.html
Days of Chalk and Chocolate
http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.ca/2012/07/features-and-link-party-40.html
The Grant Life
http://www.thegrantlife.com/2012/07/financial-friday-review-giveaway.html
Homespun Happenings
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.ca/2012/07/rustic-restorations-weekend-linky-party_19.html
Miss Mustard Seed
http://missmustardseed.com/2012/07/furniture-feature-friday-link-party-favorites-3/
The Shabby Nest
http://shabbynest.blogspot.ca/2012/07/frugal-friday_19.html
Petites Passions
http://suzyq-vintagous.blogspot.ca/2012/07/from-this-to-that.html
Cheerios and lattes
http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com/saturday-show-tell-20/
Savvy Southern Syle
http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.ca/2012/07/wow-us-wednesdays-76.html