~ Shades of Grey ~

Finally getting settled into the new space at Lone Star Antiques.....Trying to be a little more "hip". Shades of deep pewter grey and white opalescent stencils. Still have to stick to the ol white chippy treasures. Plans for a Christmas redo are ahead,

and hopefully will be done by Christmas...

~Back in Black~

It's been a while since my last post, but I am pleased to say that I am now back at Lonestar Antique Mall here in Watauga, Tx. Amongst my busy nursing schedule, I have found some time for my daughter and I to share a booth at Lonestar. We have been filling it with some great shabby pieces and some handmade items as well. My daughter decided to take a few photos of the booth yesterday, and yes the walls are painted a lovely black! Please enjoy!

~ Frailty...~

~ FAITH...~

~ LOVE...~

~ HOPE...~

As my dad continues to struggle to get better, I am sending out a little prayer for him today as well as my mom who has been a pillar of strength throughout this last year.....Love you both

~ Decorating Day Dream....~

~ Beautiful Photos From Romantic Style...~

Have been painting a little here ana a little there. What else can you do when it is a million degrees outside. Thumbed through some of my favorite decorating books. Here is what I found...

~ Light Part 2....~

~ AFTER.......~

~ BEFORE ......~

As I seem to be on a light kick lately, I thought the dining room should be the next project. Luckily while visiting a local thrift shop several months ago, I stumbled on a wonderful newer chandelier that I thought would go perfect with the dining room colors. ( And at the price of $50.00 who could go wrong...) Or, if I decided to, could be painted later a different color. Question was is this thing going to work? Well it does and I love the results. I bought a cord cover from my friend Dorothy, aka Shabby Y at Lone Star, and here is how it looks.......

~ I See The Light....~

~ AFTER....~

~ BEFORE.....~

Sometimes the simplest touch can make the greatest impact. I have had this neat old iron and wood chandelier for quite some time now. Knowing exactly where to put it wasnt the issue, just getting it done is the hard part if you do not know how to do it. Luckily, my brother volunteered and the results are lovely...Add a burlap cord cover and instant shabby prim....

~ A Few of My Favorite Things...~

Long time since my last blog. Working steadily and finding very little time to do the things I adore like blogging. Took a few moments of my day to snap some shots of my favorite things....