Showing posts with label Duck Egg. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Duck Egg. Show all posts

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Her Crowning Glory ( and another one arrived )

Good morning all!

I finally finished the mirror that goes with the princess

chalk paint, custom color, creating, duck egg, old white, dresser, princess, antique

I had this old mirror that I've tried to imagine on many many pieces - but it was usually just a little too large
( this dresser is wider then it appears )


Suzan says - John where's that shield shaped mirror
John says - Aw come on - you're not going to stick that on top of this dresser?
John says - You'll ruin it
John says - I don't know why you bought it - it looks like a horses A$$
Suzan says - can you bring it upstairs please?

Mirror, dresser, chalk paint, white, dresser, makeover

Now those of you with eyes that actually work - will notice the 2 sides are not the same on the bottom part of my mirror -
Being someone who's eyes DO NOT work - I never noticed it - even as I painted it - I never noticed it until the next day actually -
How is that possible, you ask?
I don't have a clue - but it's a little scary, don't you think?



It was a very quick fix - John sawed off some wood on one side to make them the same...........

chalk paint, mirror, before, after, makeover, dresser, princess

ahhh that's better - now what do you think - I personally think it looks like a crown
and not what John thinks at all - who's on my side on this one?

duck egg blue, antique, makeover, chalk paint, montreal

and we picked up this pretty little thing


As I type this I haven't seen it in person yet -
but I couldn't resist...............



Have a great Thursday - one and all!
Much love,

Suzan

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Friday, August 3, 2012

Do I need an agent?

Ok here we go - another one finished ( oh please let someone like it enough to buy it!!! - I have to win this arguement - I just have to )

Suzan says - ( with great excitement ) come look - I'm finished - do you like it?
John says - You make things too personal
Suzan says - But surely someone else will like it as much as I do?
John says - You should be gravitating towards a more " general " audience
Suzan says - I don't like " general "
John says - But you're narrowing your customer base - your items are getting
too specific
Suzan says - Did I say I needed an agent? I don't recall saying I needed an agent?
Are you offering your services as an agent?
John says -  Forget it Suzan, just do what you want, ok?
Suzan says - I always do John, sigh, I always do....................
Suzan says - please do not speak to me for the rest of the day
John says - I've no intentions of doing so.
and 10 minutes later
Suzan says - what would you like for dinner
John says - maybe steaks would be nice.
Suzan says - you don't like my dresser, do you?
John says - it's too customized - it's too specific - it's too
Suzan says - Did I say I needed an agent?
Suzan says - do you want fries or mashed with your steak..................
Suzan says - the last time I did this pattern it sold in a day.
John says - let's drop the subject, shall we?

Domestic bliss? Fuggedaboudit........................I'd find it boring anyway!

Here we go - sorry no before on this one - 




Annie Sloan - Duck egg blue ( with versailles peaking through here and there ) and Pure White.
Clear Wax


John says - Why do you have keys on the salt and pepper tray?
Suzan says - because I like how it looks - and I may keep it for a key tray - does that upset
the balance of our life in some degree?
John says - It's PEWTER and PORCELAIN for God's Sakes - you're going to destroy it
Suzan says - relax ex - lax it's just for the photos
John says - NOTHING - THIS IS A FIRST - JOHN SAYS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.


Oh look at that - 2 handles are missing - lol - couldn't even wait till I installed them to take the photos, 
Off to find the drill - not even going to think of asking for help on this one.

But I'm going to make him an extra special dinner this evening - sometimes he deserves extra special
living with me.
He really is a saint - albeit a grumpy one at times - but a saint none the less.

XXX

I'm making the rounds - and partying with these gracious hostesses ( with the mostesses )

Nifty Thrifty Things
http://www.niftythriftythings.com/2012/08/nifty-thrifty-sunday-69.html
It's Overflowing
http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2012/08/overflowing-with-creativity-84/
It's so very Cheri
http://itssoverycheri.com/2012/08/05/its-party-time-8-5-2012/
I should be mopping the floor
http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/08/mop-it-up-mondays-28.html
My 1929 Charmer
http://my1929charmer.com/sundays-best-42-par-tay/
Homemaker on a dime
http://www.homemakeronadime.com/2012/08/creative-bloggers-party-hop-71.html
Under the table and dreaming
http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2012/08/the-sunday-showcase-party-no-113.html
Lines Across
http://www.linesacross.com/2012/08/the-cure-for-common-monday-50.html
Jam's Corner
http://www.jamscorner.com/2012/08/marvelous-mondays-link-party-6_5.html
Making the world cuter
http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/08/making-the-world-cuter-2/
The Dedicated House
http://suzyq-vintagous.blogspot.ca/2012/08/ok-here-we-go-another-one-finished-oh.html
Coastal Charm
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.ca/2012/08/nifty-thrifty-tuesday-no-12550-giveaway.html
Our Delightful Home
http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.ca/2012/08/live-show-me-what-you-got-tuesdays-at.html
Kathe with an E
http://www.kathewithane.com/2012/08/youre-gonna-love-it-week-16.html
Beez Rental Designs
http://beezrentaldesigns.blogspot.ca/2012/08/frugal-treasures-tuesday-20.html
Krafty Kat
http://kraftykat76.blogspot.ca/2012/08/gettin-krafty-with-it.html
The Farmhouse Porch
http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.ca/2012/08/welcome-to-week-27-of-cowgirl-up-link.html
Knick of Time
http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.ca/2012/08/knick-of-time-tuesday-46.html
PJH Designs
http://pjhdesignsoneofakind.blogspot.ca/2012/08/totally-transformed-tuesday-4-features.html
Not just a Housewife
http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2012/08/show-me-what-ya-got-86.html
Ironstone Nest
http://www.theironstonenest.com/2012/08/transformation-tuesday-link-party.html
Shades of Amber
http://shadesofamberinc.blogspot.ca/2012/08/chalk-paint-link-party.html
Homework
http://carolynshomework.blogspot.ca/2012/08/the-inspiration-board-link-party-62.html
Debbie does creations
http://debbiedoescreations.com/2012/08/06/toot-your-horn-tuesday-24-link-party/
The DIY Dreamer
http://thediydreamer.blogspot.ca/2012/08/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-28.html
Uncommon
http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/2012/08/uncommonly-yours-link-party-40.html#.UCGlJvaPVDQ
Clean & Scentsible
http://cleanandscentsible.blogspot.ca/2012/08/the-creative-spark-no-52.html
Savvy Southern Style
http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.ca/2012/08/wow-us-wednesdays-78.html
In the old Road
http://intheoldroad.blogspot.ca/2012/08/all-star-block-party-10-and-features.html
The life of Jennifer Dawn
http://thelifeofjenniferdawn.blogspot.ca/2012/08/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-5.html
Kammy's Korner
http://www.kammyskorner.com/2012/08/trash-2-treasure-tuesday-and-welcome.html
Adorned from above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/08/apple-cinnamon-roll-pull-aparts-and.html
No Minimalist here
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.ca/2012/08/open-house-party_8.html
52 Mantels
http://www.52mantels.com/2012/08/thursdays-are-your-days-poofy-cheeks.html
Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.ca/2012/08/creative-inspirations-linky-party-26.html
The Shabby Creek Cottage
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/08/transformation-thursday-no-164.html#more
Primitive & Proper
http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.ca/2012/08/poww-100-furniture-link-party.html
The 36th Avenue
http://www.the36thavenue.com/2012/08/best-diy-projects-and-link-party-68.html
Katherine's Korner
http://katherinescorner.com/2012/08/09/thursday-favoriote-things-blog-hop-linky-party-48/
Somewhat Simple
http://www.somewhatsimple.com/blog-link-party-with-silk/
2 8 0 5
http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.ca/2012/08/potpourri-party-36.html
French Country Cottage
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.ca/2012/08/feathered-nest-friday_9.html
Redoux Interiors
http://www.redouxinteriors.com/2012/08/link-party-67-and-double-features/
At the Picket Fence
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2012/08/its-inspiration-friday-no-77welcome.html
The Charm of Home
http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.ca/2012/08/home-sweet-home-79_9.html
Shabby Art Boutique
http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/shabbilicious-friday-link-party-august_10.html
Days of Chalk and Chocolate
http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.ca/2012/08/calling-guest-bloggers-and-friday-link.html
My Turn for us
http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.ca/2012/08/freedom-fridays-14.html
My Romantic Home
http://romantichome.blogspot.ca/2012/08/how-to-dry-hydrangeas-show-and-tell.html
Homespun Happenings
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.ca/2012/08/rustic-restorations-weekend-15.html
Chase the Star
http://chase-thestar.blogspot.ca/2012/08/keep-calm-and-link-up-1.html
The Shabby Nest
http://www.shabbynest.blogspot.ca/2012/08/frugal-friday_9.html
Finding Fabulous
http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/2012/08/frugalicious-fridayempire-patio-covers.html
One More Time
http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2012/08/share-it-one-more-time-5-and-features.html
Petites Passions
http://myricandreasen.blogspot.ca/2012/08/passion-parade-friday-link-soiree_9.html
Addicted to Decorating
http://www.addicted2decorating.com/addicts-not-so-anonymous-link-party-28.html
Classy Clutter
http://classyclutter.blogspot.ca/2012/08/spotlight-saturday-25.html