Thursday, March 19, 2015

WHITE DRY BRUSHING...................


You know when you get to the bottom of the paint - I mean really at the bottom - scraping the barrel type of thing?
Well I usually find something to paint quick when I get to that point
Either by adding a bit of water to the tin to create a " wash "
Or dry brushing something......................

John says - WHY are you walking around with an empty tin of paint and a paint brush?
Suzan says - I have to find something to paint
John says - You sound like an addict - put the tin down - you can do it
Suzan says - No - I'll find something 
John says - They say you have to admit you have a problem before you can be helped
Suzan says - I DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM !!!



Anyway I found something !


My layered tables in the living room - the bottom one was white - the top piece was wood.................
I thought it looked ok for the winter...........but truth be told it always seemed a little " off "


John says - Wow - I like it ( sounding very surprised
John says - It looks very Slavic
Suzan says - What does that mean exactly?
John says - It's a style isn't it?
Suzan says - Do you mean Nordic?
John says - Same thing.......................

Slavic Shabby?
Here's how it looked before - sorry the photo was taken at night................



It fits the room better I think



and the teeny tiny bit that was left on the paint brush at the end of it all?

a new project was born...................


Now excuse me - I'm off to the dollar store to buy a whole slew of these !

Paint used :  ANNIE SLOAN CHALK PAINT ™ - PURE WHITE

Have a wonderful Thursday one and all!
Much love,
Me



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42 comments:

  1. BenteMarch 19, 2015 at 12:52 AM

    Hi Suzan. The table looks great after your painting. Love it.
    Hugs from here

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  2. UnknownMarch 19, 2015 at 3:50 AM

    Perfect...just the right touch. Now seriously, you can buy those bird houses at the dollar store? I love the snow kissed look. Think I am heading to the dollar store today....just to make sure I don't miss something.

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    1. UnknownMarch 19, 2015 at 4:29 AM

      Thanks so much Karen !
      YES - the dollar stores usually have different types of them ( I used a few for my fairy village last year !
      xoxox

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  3. mail4roseyMarch 19, 2015 at 4:08 AM

    Sometimes an itty bitty amount of paint can lead to great things. ;) Here to wish you a great rest of the week!! :)

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  4. ANNEMarch 19, 2015 at 5:35 AM

    Looks awesome & now I want that Canadian Gardening magazine... is it recent??

    xoxox

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  5. JanMarch 19, 2015 at 7:25 AM

    Oh, I think the painted layered table looks very Slavic Cheek :)

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  6. LaurieMarch 19, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Very cute! I'm going to the dollar store, too! Thanks for sharing your idea.

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  7. NanaDianaMarch 19, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    I like that you slaved over that Slavic piece,Suzan....say that fast 10 times.....anyway. I think it looks great now- I like it better painted. Now you realize, of course, that you have created a BUY ALL THE BIRDHOUSES at the $Store...right? lol xo Diana

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  8. UnknownMarch 19, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    OMG.. and I thought I was inspired by your kitchen hutch and faux fireplaces... I did my table with that as my inspiration... now this table has gotten to me!!!

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    1. UnknownMarch 19, 2015 at 9:00 PM

      Oh you're so sweet !
      Thanks SO much Suzanne !
      xoxo

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  9. ColleenMarch 19, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    YES! Looks more like your layered tables belong in the room now. They looked great before but even much better now.
    You sound like me; trying to use up that very last little drop of paint out of the can.
    If going to the Dollar Store don't forget to get a few little birds to go along with your birdhouses and maybe a couple butterflies as well and you will have a cute Spring birdhouse décor.

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  10. AnonymousMarch 19, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! Just wish I could find my paints, get over this flu and start painting. Slavic shabby, hilarious. Patty

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  11. Tina@WhatWeKeepMarch 19, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    I do the same thing...I'll find something to use every last drop on!
    John, John, JOHN! You know your wife is a paintaholic.
    Go with the flow, er...the paint.
    Everything is lovely, Suze!
    xo

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  12. AudreyMarch 19, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    You just have to use that last little bit of paint or it will dry up ... great look on the layered table. Have a great week-end.
    Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures

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  13. queenopearlsMarch 19, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    Suzan, oh my stars, the coffee table looks marvelous! I don't care what you call it! :)
    The bird house is wonderful.
    You are NOT the only one who does that with paint. lol
    ~ Christina

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  14. UnknownMarch 19, 2015 at 7:00 PM

    It all looks great. What a great use for that last smidgen of paint. :-)

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    1. UnknownMarch 19, 2015 at 8:48 PM

      Thanks so much Nancy !
      That paint is gold lol
      xoxo

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  15. cynthia lee designsMarch 19, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    Love what you did as your coffee table...it looks awesome!! Love the birdhouse too. I like going to the dollar store and finding goodies to use in my projects.
    ~Cindy

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  16. Feral TurtleMarch 20, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    Ahhh the dollar store! You should just head in there with your brush and can! Wouldn't that be fun?

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  17. UnknownMarch 20, 2015 at 8:27 PM

    That little bit of paint was meant for that table. It looks awesome. And the cute little birdhouse.

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    1. UnknownMarch 23, 2015 at 5:26 AM

      Thanks SO much Trish !!!
      That little birdhouse has grown into a village lol
      xoxo

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  18. JP March 21, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    I'm a fan of some good old dry brushing and your coffee table now looks perfect in your beautiful decor!

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  19. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseMarch 21, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    I love that Slavic style!

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  20. Rose's Crafts at FineCraftGuild.comMarch 22, 2015 at 2:42 AM

    Suzan! Fabulous post! I love that bit about your conversation with your husband. That rings soooo true!!! Made me smile. Anyhow, whether we call it Slavic or Shab: it looks GORGEOUS. Thank you for being a part of our party SHARE IT one more time Saturdays. It wouldn’t be a party without you! Happy Sunday! Your host Rose, FineCraftGuild.com

    btw if you email me privately, i will look up the excellent new spam filter i have now. it's a plug in and it works fabulous, but i forgot what it's called.

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    1. UnknownMarch 23, 2015 at 5:12 AM

      LOL - I used to think I was the only one that met up with such resistance - seems it's pretty universal !!!
      Thanks so much Rose - ( and for the party )
      xox

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    2. UnknownMarch 23, 2015 at 5:12 AM

      Don't know how to email you personally - you're a no reply blogger !
      Sorry!

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  21. CeciliaMarch 22, 2015 at 2:25 PM

    I obviously need you to come to Texas and either paint my door for me or teach me how. No, on second thought, just come do it. I love it...it turned out great!

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  22. Donna WilkesMarch 22, 2015 at 7:33 PM

    Yep - Slavic style is here to stay! I have a box of smalls needing makeovers so they are quick to grab when I have a bit of paint to slap somewhere. I do hate to waste paint.

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  23. Vintage Paint and more...March 23, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    Suzan, you always crack me up. This sounds like something I would do - walk around with a wet paint brush looking for something to add paint to. Love your "new" table. Thank you for sharing it at Share It One More Time. Cathy

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  24. Miss KittyMarch 23, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    Yes, I do like both of the pieces painted white too! Great idea!

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  25. One More Time EventsMarch 23, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    I love the new look!!!! Thank you for sharing at Share it One More Time always look forward to seeing all your projects!!!

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  26. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMarch 24, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    Haha, you don't waste a drop! Oh yeah, much better now. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Inspiration Party.

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  27. Maureen WyattMarch 25, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    It's a winner! Do you think it would offend my preschool granddaughter if I put a wash on the same birdhouse she painted for me? It's a tich on the gaudy side. Yeah, maybe I shouldn't do it. LOL

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    1. UnknownMarch 26, 2015 at 4:49 AM

      I once painted something my Son bought me for Christmas and he was very offended lol ( and he was an adult at the time ) so no - leave that birdhouse alone ! xoxo

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  28. Tea in the LibraryMarch 26, 2015 at 3:39 AM

    One can't always tell by a picture, but I think I prefer the white redo. Visiting from SYC

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  29. UnknownMarch 26, 2015 at 4:51 AM

    Thanks so much Cheryl !
    xxx

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  30. Pam @ over50feeling40March 26, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    Thanks Suzan...I am going to buy a birdhouse and chalk it!! Then maybe I will have the confidence to tackle a larger piece...you do such nice work...and thanks for sharing with the Thursday Blog Hop!

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  31. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMarch 26, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Love this room, those bird pillows and your fireplace sign are amazing!
    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  32. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMarch 28, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    Suzan you sound just like me lol!! That looks awesome! Thanks for sharing it at Share Your Style!

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  33. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonMarch 28, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    Good to the last drop! lol! I love it painted white Suzan. Really gives it a fresh new look! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  34. Katherines CornerMarch 29, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    You rocked this, love it! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. xo

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