What does cancer look like?

What does cancer look like? 

Some people think that if you have cancer, you have to look sick.  Obviously, you will have no hair.  You will be fragile and ready to break. 

Well, I have to say that I don't have hair and sometimes I look tire but I am trying to not break.  This has been a crazy ride with more lows than highs but I have been hanging in there making it through with my humor. 

So, what does cancer look like?

(okay, the two above were for fun.  Halloween wigs found at Goodwill.)

There you have it.

Trumeau Mirror

I have long dreamed of having a real antique trumeau mirror but the prices just keep me away.  I stumbled upon this beauty one day and knew it was for me.

I believe that this was set on top of a dresser or something because of the bottom of it.  I love everything but the colors.  I wanted an opportunity to try out my ASCP French Linen.  This was the perfect time.

I gave it 2 coats of French Linen followed with dry brushing on ASCP Old White.  It now sits on display above my fireplace.  My urns are holding some fake greenery.  I know it is a no-no according to decorators, but I just can't seem to keep anything green alive for long.  I really like the punch of green.
 

Isn't it lovely?!  Here take a look at the details.

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Frenchy find

Hello all!  I have been meaning to post about this great garage sale find.  My mom, sister, daughter and I were driving past a garage sale.  Of course, I had to whip in to check it out.  I cannot say that my sister or daughter have this treasure hunting in their blood but I keep trying to change that.  Anyways, I almost missed this treasure among the bushes.  This is it:

What a great french find!

To a closer look at the painted scene on the bottom.

I have looked all over this thing for markings.  The only thing I could find has a stamped 12 on it.  If you have any ideas of the true value, please let me know.  The owner said it was her grandmother's.  She knew it was at least 89 years old.  Now, I don't know if this is really true or not but I would welcome any information you might know of pieces like this. 

I hope you are having luck with your treasure hunting!!

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Drawers, drawers

Before I get to the quick redo, I thought I would catch you up.  Tomorrow is hopefully my last ever chemo treatment!!!  It is bittersweet.  I am happy to eventually grow my hair back, say goodbye to this port, and get rid of the fatigue.  At the same time, it is comforting to know that this medicine (poison) is killing the cancer.  I get three weeks off before my double mastectomy and placement of the tissue expanders.  I found out on Friday that I have the privilege of getting 28 radiation treatments.  I pretty much knew that would be the case since I have 4 tumors, the BRAC2 gene mutation, one tumor showed aggressive growth, and I am only 36.  I know radiation can produce less than optimal reconstruction results due to damage on the skin but I am hoping for the best.  I was just wanting to give those interested an update.

Now, on to the redo! 

I came across this and just knew it was calling my name. 

Did I need it?  No but knew it needed me.  To transform this with minimal work, the answer would be chalk paint.  I used my mixture of old white and aubusson blue.  Two coats later with some clear and dark wax to age it.  Then, gave the handles a shot of oil rubbed spray paint.  Now, I have drawers and drawers. 

I'm not sure what I'll do with it or where I'll put it but for now I'll just look at it and enjoy it.

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