tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55310809020268313092024-02-06T21:29:01.613-05:00Inspired by youInspired by youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10166661693758727770noreply@blogger.comBlogger230125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531080902026831309.post-42305549024942868452016-06-28T22:26:00.001-04:002016-06-28T22:26:03.711-04:00Feeling patrioticIt can't seriously have been almost an entire year since my last blog post! Wow! No particular reason for the hiatus, just living life.<br />
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Since the 4th of July is practically knocking on our door, I have been feeling especially patriotic this year. Normally, I don't decorate for the 4th of July. This year I decided to have fun with my patriotism. Just thought I would share my 4h of July decor. Are you ready for a lot of pictures? Here we go.<br />
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This is my ever changing entryway. <br />
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Up next is the living room.</div>
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Two of my most recent finds can be found on my mantel. One is this enormous ironstone crock. Love at first sight for me. </div>
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Second find was the vintage trophy. Definitely felt like a winner when I got it!</div>
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Next up is the kitchen area.<br />
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Lastly, is the upstairs bonus room.<br />
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Made these flag pillows based off a tutorial from Celebrate Creativity found <a href="http://celebrate-creativity.com/my_weblog/2012/07/oldglory.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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While heading to my mother's home one day, I saw a garage sale sign. It is a good thing my mother wasn't with me because I took the car on two wheels to make the turn! She is always concerned with my driving when on the hunt for garage sales. I see her hit her invisible brakes many times. I am sure I am not alone when I say I brake for garage sales!<br />
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Anyways, I stumbled upon the most beautiful linen press of all time. The previous owner got it overseas when her husband was stationed in Germany. It is truly one of the most authentic antique pieces I have found to date. I had to snatch it up at the price she was asking. I mean this piece stands the test of time. You know worm holes, small fixes not just cast aside. Can you believe it sat in my mother's garage for almost an entire year! Unfortunately, it just doesn't fit anywhere in my house currently. I just had a hard time parting with this. With much sadness, I had to place it in the shop to sell.<br />
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I think it is a steal at the price I have it at. So far, no bites. Maybe subconsciously I have it priced higher and perhaps I will have to find a spot for it in my house. Hubby would just love that!!!<br />
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Anyways, I have been excited to tell you what I have been fiddling with. I use Photoshop Elements to edit my photos. For those of you who play in Elements, I am sure you have heard of Florabella. I have admired <a href="http://www.florabellacollection.com/" target="_blank">Florabella Photoshop Actions</a> just about forever now. Well, I decided to jump in and buy a bundle. It took me a while to pull the trigger because I usually never would spend that amount on actions. I felt like I could justify it as an invest and savings by getting frame worthy photos I took instead of a professional photographer (at least that is what I am telling myself). <br />
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I thought I would share some of my pictures. Before pictures are straight out of camera on Auto Mode. <br />
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I started out with a piece of wood. Sketch out my mermaid and started jigsawing! I think my husband was waiting to call an ambulance. I would say I felt I was safe. I mean, I knew where all my fingers were in relationship to the blade at all times. Anyways, here is my shape cut out (and I didn't even cut off a single finger).<br />
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Now for the part I felt was agonizing. What should I do? Stain? Paint? After much deliberation, I decided to go for painting it. What color should I go with? So many options! Since my walls are a light blue, I decided to go with an orange and navy for the color pop. Here is pictures from beginning to end.<br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Well, just</span> like the song says, 'one thing leads to another.' Yep, you know how it goes. One project spurs another and another and another. My dining room started off with this buffet.<br />
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Then, I acquired this beauty.<br />
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After painting this, there was no way I could keep my cream dining table. I thought I would sell both my buffet and dining table and chairs. I dragged out my hubby's grandfather's dining table from under my bed. I know, not the usual place to store a table. The story behind the table is hubby's grandfather dug it out of a dumpster and refinished it. (A man after my own heart!)<br />
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I now had a replacement table but no chairs. I know we don't usually entertain others but chairs do seem to be a necessity. On the hunt I went! I came across these four chairs for only $29! Yes, you read that right. I paid $29 for ALL four. Talk about hitting the jackpot!<br />
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Okay, they are a lot on the drab side but I knew I could really spruce them up. You cannot tell from the photo but I believe a dog used these chairs as a chew toy. After much wood filling and sanding, I used the same paints as my china cabinet, ASCP Paris Gray and Pure White. Did a little distressing. Put new foam and fabric on the seats. This is how it turned out. You might notice that I also added the leaves to the table. I really like how it has turned out. I also picked up 2 parson chairs and made drop cloth slipcovers! Are you ready to check them out?! Hold on to your seats because I have taken tons of photos to share. I was playing with my new wide angle camera lens. I will start with the chairs.<br />
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I posted about this beauty <a href="http://www.julie-inspiredbyyou.blogspot.com/2011/05/latest-finds.html" target="_blank">here</a>. She doesn't look bad until I started to undress her. Her bone structure looked great but as with age comes some problems. I am sure you gals don't know a thing about that (wink, wink). The fabric just shredded apart. The horse hair was so full of dust. It wasn't until I realized there was like a zillion tack and staple holes, from who knows how many upholstery jobs, that the procrastination started to set in. I got this beauty in 2011. It was stripped down and left in the garage, I am ashamed to say, until this winter. My husband over time removed all the tacks and staples. He said he found it relaxing, crazy right?!<br />
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This chair was a great storage area in the garage over the years. But much like the hoarders on TV, my husband forced me to take action. He reclaimed his garage and plopped the chair down in our entryway. So, now that the forced action was clearly being aimed at me, I rolled up my sleeves and got to work. I won't really bore you with the details just give you lots of pictures. Are you ready to see the transformation?!<br />
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She turned out amazing. Surprisingly, this project went super quick. The hardest part was of course sewing the cushion. I always seem to choose chairs that have curves. Must be because I am use to my curves (teehee). I cannot believe that I actually waited years to transform this beauty. If you drop by unannounced, you may find me dressed like a queen sitting on my new throne. Goodness what will the neighbors think ;)</div>
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Apples and green just aren't my style. This piece needed a little shabby chic transformation. Of course, chalk paint was called for since the surface was pretty slick. I first used Provence which proved to be a little too bright. I decided to tone it down with a little Martha Stewart Milk Pail. <br />
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The apple cut out had to go on the door. Out came my handy dandy Dremel. Now for a little Rachel Ashwell touch. I salvaged some material off a bed skirt I had stowed away for just such an occasion. I attached the fabric to the inside of the cabinet door with hot glue and trimmed it out with a little bit of ribbon. I think it really makes the cabinet! So feminine and delicate!<br />
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Today, I thought I would share how I dressed up my mannequin for my booth. Every girl likes to slip on something new! I guess I should back up and show you my mannequin that I did up for an event around Christmas.<br />
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I started by making a hoop skirt for her.<br />
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As you can tell, she isn't quite there yet. I grabbed just a tad bit of cheap green shear material to add. Cinched in the waist with a little bling. The finishing touch all ladies need pearls!</div>
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I fell in love with this. I had to display her in my bedroom during Christmas. When it was time to take down Christmas, I knew I just had to keep dressing her. As many of you know, pinterest is wonderful and dangerous. I found so many ideas. I decided I wanted to sit her on a bookshelf and make it seem as if everything was peeking out from under her skirt. This is what I was able to create.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My now 8 year old daughter wanted a party. After my son stated that she couldn't because he didn't get one when he turned 8, I caved. Am I a bad mom? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For those of you with a fickle child, you know how much hair one can pull out as your 'precious' child changes her mind every five minutes. The bad thing is that my daughter knows how to hop on pinterest to look for 'party ideas.' What a can of worms!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After going through a million ideas, our theme finalized to princess with rainbow colors. During my daughter's research, she found quite a few pricey dresses. After much discussion, we compromised. I was to make a no-sew rainbow tutu with some sort of matching shirt. Of course, all the girls needed a tutu. Oh yes, crowns too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gotta say, the ceiling idea looked so good on pinterest. In reality, it was a pain in my rear but I think I pulled it off.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't know if you remember the lemonade stand I made or not. This was a perfect occasion to drag it out of the garage.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We played a couple of games but the big hit was karaoke. I loved watching them. It was a riot! Unfortunately, I was enjoying the entertainment so much, I forgot to take pictures.</span><br />
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I just needed to scour the internet for inspiration or better yet a full out tutorial!<br />
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Source: <a href="http://lilluna.com/tutorial-tuesday-vintage-lemonade-stand/" target="_blank">Lil' Luna Blog</a></div>
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Source: <em><a href="http://thegirlinspired.com/2011/10/fun-vintage-food-stands/" target="_blank">girl Inspired</a></em></div>
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I followed this <a href="http://thegirlinspired.com/2011/10/fun-vintage-food-stands/" target="_blank">tutorial</a> from <a href="http://thegirlinspired.com/" target="_blank"><em>girl Inspired</em></a>. Of course I altered it a bit. </div>
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As you can see from the photo below, I decided to add an awning using pvc and extra material I had on hand. I don't like to reinvent the wheel, which means that I of course searched out a <span style="background-color: yellow;">DIY</span> tutorial. Sorry for the pictures being grainy. I took them with my phone. (Forgive me. I am not photogenic)<br />
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Did you notice that I made us matching aprons which happen to match the pennant banner I made?<br />
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I am so glad I finally made her lemonade stand! I think it is pretty cool! Love to find out what you think. Please comment and let me know.</div>
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Inspired by youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10166661693758727770noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531080902026831309.post-33162043505171085652014-07-23T21:46:00.002-04:002014-07-23T21:46:59.669-04:00It's been awhileI bet you thought I dropped off the face of the earth didn't you? Well, I wish I could say there was a good reason, but there really isn't. Just having a major blogging slump. I don't know about you but I just went through that period when you wonder if you should be blogging. This blog is purely a hobby. As you can tell, I gain no income from it. I had to ask myself if I should be blogging. Who am I doing it for? You know all those deep questions;). There is the guilt that starts creeping in thinking of time spent with a blog and surfing the blogosphere. If you are anything like me, you get sucked into clicking from one blog to another to another and so on and so on. It gives me inspiration seeing others fabulous projects. Thus inspiring my projects which in turn creates unnecessary work and stress. Does any of that sound familiar to anyone? I hope I am not alone.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today, I was able to get the wrapping off but stitches will not be removed for another 7 days. So, I will still be limited to lifting only 5 pounds. I will probably be sitting around drooling over all of your projects green with envy! I guess I could scour my photo files to see if I have any projects that I have not shared. But maybe not, I am finding I am entirely enjoying being lazy, I mean, limited. Hope all of you are enjoying your spring!</span> <br />
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I know you understand. We have all been there. Drooling over another blogger's home. I have followed Savvy Southern Style for a long time. I absolutely fell head over heels in love with her hutch. Just take a look at it.<br />
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Now that you have seen it, you can understand why my heart went pitter patter. I have been on the hunt for just the right piece. With diligence and time, I came across just the right candidate on craigslist. <br />
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When I put away the Christmas decor, I wasn't diggin' the blue anymore. I decided to take everything out and paint the back gray. Then, I set to work cramping in as much of my ironstone <strike>hoard</strike> collection as I could. I added a few touches of spring. I am completely loving it.<br />
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I just love the stenciled wall with the metallic paint! I have never tried stenciling but thought it would be fun it give it a whirl. I grabbed a stencil from Hobby Lobby with my coupon. First, I had to cover the black chalkboard paint with two coats of primer. Then, I applied some oops paint I picked up at Lowe's. Then, the fun started with the metallic paint and stencil. I gotta say it got old after reaching the half way point! I pushed my inventory just enough to give myself enough space to squeeze in a ladder and myself. Okay, maybe just a little more than that but it felt like I was working in a drainage pipe! Of course my partner in crime, my mom, was there to help out. I have to say that it turned out great! It was a bit of work but it gave my booth a much needed change.</div>
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I am sure you all have seen Miss Mustard Seed's delicious restoration horse. If not, you can check it out <a href="http://missmustardseed.com/2014/01/rocking-horse-part-2/" target="_blank">here</a>. Beautiful isn't it?! Because I am cheap (I am not sure hubby would agree), I found two horses to satisfy my need to horse around.<br />
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First up, a little wooden horse from Goodwill. It had a hole through the middle which leads me to believe it was part of the carousal horse phase back in the late 80's. In fact, I remember my oldest sister having one all decked out in mauve and blue. Anyways, I saw the potential. Do you see it too?<br />
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Not quite like Miss Mustard Seeds, but a poor man's substitute. In honor of Miss Mustard Seed, I used her milk paint, Grain Sack. The wood was pretty much unfinished so no chipping. Just a little sanding and wax.</div>
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I like my MMS inspired horse that was a mere $3. The second horse I actually redid over Christmas time. This guy was in my garage forever.</div>
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Not really a fan of the hand painted scene. With this horse, I used ASCP Pure White. I used ASCP Graphite on the details. Then gave it a coat of Annie's craqueleur followed by some dark wax.</div>
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I don't know about you but I am itching for garage sale season to start. During the winter, I rely on estate sales and auctions to get my deal thrills! That is just what I got when I stumbled upon this dresser.<br />
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The gentleman helping me load it into my car really didn't believe I could get it into my backseat. I assured him there have been many different pieces of furniture squeezed into that very car! This piece was surprisingly heavy. Of course, it went in without a hitch.<br />
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The top was pretty scratched up. I grabbed ASCP Duck Egg Blue and gave it a coat or two. Distressed it here and there. Finishing it up with a coat of wax.<br />
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I've had quite a busy week! So much to do with so much already done! I thought I would share with you a quick project I did this week. It all started with this little cabinet my mom had picked up for me to sell. Sorry I wasn't able to rotate the picture. Just put your ear to your shoulder ;)<br />
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As you can see, it has nice details but just gets lost. Enter MMS milk paint. I have had a couple of rough experiences with the unpredictable milk paint. I was happily surprised that this go around turned out so well.</div>
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It is MMS grain sack. I love it. Just the right amount of chippiness. I think the details show much better now. What do you think?<br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I must confess. I am better at killing plants than helping them thrive. After speaking to the gentleman in Lowe's, I felt pretty confident that I can keep these plants alive until at least May. It just so happened that I have been wanting to get out some ironstone that I have stoed away.</span></div>
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Inspired by youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10166661693758727770noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531080902026831309.post-20950656752081235562014-02-12T21:40:00.001-05:002014-02-12T21:40:39.776-05:00RememberingI know. I know. You are thinking this girl is flaky! Is she ever going to post again?! Well, it is just this time of year. You see, two years ago on February 7th, I got the phone call "congratulations, you have breast cancer!" Needless to say, it seems the beginning of each year, I will spend some time reflecting, reliving, and wondering about the future. If you want to read about the beginning of my journey, click <a href="http://julie-inspiredbyyou.blogspot.com/2012/03/you-never-know-unitl-you-know.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Although I have been silent on the blog, there have been many projects! Why just today, I ordered fabric to reupholster a new to me couch! I have redone my daughter's room, painted, etc. Fingers crossed that I don't get sidetracked again! Be back soon!<br />
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So, as I read, I started to think what would mine be? After spending some time pondering this, it hit me all at once! SHRINK!<br />
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Shrink meaning to become smaller in size or amount. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I cut it down to make this sign for my hot chocolate bar backdrop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next, I was able to dive into my ironstone to serve some sweets! Nothing makes me more giddy than being able to use my ironstone! I went sweet and simple for the snack area.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The ladies loved it. I wonder how long I can keep this station out?! I just love how it came together!</span><br />
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