Thursday, June 11, 2015

BEFORE & AFTER END TABLE !

Good morning everyone !!!

Someone contacting me about painting a bedroom set a couple of weeks ago - we picked it up last weekend and so this is what I've been working on all week

Here's the end table - the dresser's not quite ready


and here she is now........................


I don't know why the distressing is not showing in the above photo !


Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Pure White

I added a little something on the interior of the door


Painted Furniture with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

Ok - back to the dresser !
Have a wonderful day everyone
Hugs,
Me


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Tuesday, June 9, 2015

I WANNA live there Wednesday # 129

Good morning everyone !

When John and I were frantically looking for a house last year ( ours sold in record time which was completely unexpected )  we looked at a few houses in Hudson.
It's such a charming little town...........close to water - with small " mom & dad " shops all along Main street.
But having lived in the city all my life - it just seemed a little too far for me.
Now that I'm ( somewhat ) getting used to the suburbs - I think I would have been fine.

Especially if this little treasure had been available !  What a delightful little vintage home !
It's small - but oh so charming - with a little effort it could be a real show stopper !

$ 274,500
Built in 1913
3 beds
1 bath
Siding - Cedar Shingles
REALTOR : BRIGITTE BEAUDRY


It needs landscaping - and a wrap around porch..................but lets just look at the house itself !

An enclosed porch



That staircase !  The transom window !  The molding around the living room door !  Actually the living room door !  Can you see the charm packed into the foyer?
WHY am I seeing snow flakes falling - and a Christmas tree right around the corner LOL ?


                     

I love the floors


I love how the living room - dining room - family room - and kitchen flow together - the perfect blend of open concept and designated spaces.



The kitchen floors needs sanding - a center island installed ( with a cook top )  - but I could even live with the existing cupboards - painted of course - maybe remove the bottom doors and replace them with a full linen skirt?


With a vintage AGA stove under those cupboards on the far wall


Check out the old porcelain sink


I can't see the door - but it needs to be a French one - most definitely !



A brick wall behind the stove in the family room ?













I'm even in love with the shed !


I showcase so many stunning homes on Wednesday's that leave me in awe - with my jaw hanging open -
but these little farmhouses?
These are the ones that feel like " home " to me.
And melt my heart.

Do you see the potential ( or have I lost my mind at this point and everything looks better than the one I bought lol ? )

Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone !
Hugs,
Me