Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Painted Tray

We have inherited many things from my MIL, and here are some more.



This tray is from my MIL.  It is very heavy since it is made from solid wood, and is inlaid with ceramic tiles.   The tray came to me in a very dark stain. It really looked very 70's, but I think it looks much more shabby chic with the ASCP (Annie Sloan Chalk Paint) in Old White.



The Yellow Fiesta was my MIL's and the pink is mine.



I almost got rid of this tray since I didn't like it when it was so dark, but I am really enjoying it now.




It seems fresh and clean now.  Here's a close up of the tray.



I love taking old things and updating them or using them in new ways. 

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Friday, August 26, 2011

Hammock Dreams

I am dreaming of hammock weather, cool breezes, and the sound of rustling leaves. 



When we cleaned out the brush under our cedar tree, Mr. CH had left this sad little leaning tree.  He was headed out to finish it off, when I yelled, "Stop! I think we could use that for a hammock." 




And so voila.  It turned out to be the perfect spot for our hammock. It is too hot to be out there now, but in a few weeks, Lord willing, it will be just the right temperature.




 I brought out several pillows to be sure I had enough.



Yes, my bluebells were still blooming then.  To see my bluebell fields, click here.





The blanket is in case we get chilled. See, I am thinking ahead.







I also brought along a few books and my lemonade.








Come on Fall weather!!!

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Dragonfly Dresser with Louis Blue

Marsha, Marsha, Marsha!!  If you are old enough, you don't need me to tell what that is referring to. 
Here is what the Urban Dictionary had to say about it,

Marsha, Marsha, Marsha

Primary definition: A whiny dramatic response by someone who is jealous of another person. The name Marsha could be changed with the name of any person you're mad at.


I know some of you are hearing a lot about Annie Sloan, and if you are tired of hearing about the paints, you are in the wrong place! (I apologize in advance.)  I just love her paints and waxes.

I usually show pictures from the ranch, but today, I am at the city house.  This is my daughter, Leesie's room.  She is my daughter who has Down Syndrome.  At the ranch, she shares a room with her sister, but in the city, she has a room all to herself. 





I have been slow to change her room as she has gotten older since she doesn't complain about it.  The other daughter is much more difficult to please.  I really have been remiss since she still had a lot of Winnie The Pooh stuff about.  I know, I know, bad mommie!! 




And yes, I know her room is green.  But it's not as green in person, as it is in the photo, really.  And new paint for this room is "on my list".  I recently purchased some new bedding, shown above, that I thought looked more "teenagery." 


This is what the dresser looked like before I painted it with Annie Sloan Louis Blue paint, and then covered it with Fidde wax in Rugger Brown.




I am not a fan of golden oak, so I really surprised myself when I purchased this chest many years ago.  It is an antique American chest made from Tiger Oak which does have a lovely grain, but I did not like the stain. I do however, love the curved front.  

Here are some close-ups after it was painted.  Of course, the dragonfly pulls are not original!! 









I painted the mirror years ago.  I tried to paint the flowers in a Mary Englebreit style.  I used an antique glaze on this mirror instead of tinted wax.


The small small white table started out like this.


The table was painted in Annie Sloan old white and then waxed. It was from my MIL's house.  It has been in the family for over 100 years.  I thought the paint undated it, while keeping it's original charm.



I also repainted her TV cabinet.  It used to be a preacher's bar.


I painted this in Annie Sloan old white as well.  You can see that Winnie the Pooh is still on the wall.




The old brief case belonged to Mr. CH's uncle Herman, a stern man who was a country judge.  If someone's cow ended up on your property, he was the man to see.  Speaking of which, I think our country neighbor FINALLY got the fence fixed.  I haven't seen a cow out our front window in a long time now.  Here are some close-ups of the now TV cabinet.





I guess that Winnie the Pooh on the wall is why I have had a hard time painting this room.  My mom and I painted that mural before my girls were born.  But my little girl is turning 18, so I guess it is time for Winnie to go.

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Sunday, August 21, 2011

More Shabby Chic

I have already posted about Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic, Round Top B&B, here, here, and here.  But I still have many more photos of the guest houses.  Below are photos of the two guest houses near the big house.  Almost all of the furniture, as you can see, is very chippy.
   


She also has lots of French accents thrown in, like the chair above.



I think the wicker also adds to the Shabby Chic look.





I love this mantel, and what a great idea to hang it on the wall even if you don't have an actual fireplace.




Most of the furniture is slipcovered very simply in white cotton.



The curtains are soft and feminine eyelet or lace. 












I really love the look of putting sinks into old pieces of furniture. 














She does have some modern conveniences like flat panel TV's and coffee makers.

This is the exterior of one of the guest cottages.



Below is the green house. 










And of course there is outdoor seating.

School starts back here tomorrow.  I know I will be ready for a cup of tea in the morning.   What should I do with my first day alone in the house since May?  What are you doing?

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