I have been experimenting with different looks and techniques as I have been getting ready for the vintage market. I don't like doing the same thing on every piece. Each one is different and unique. I just do what strikes my fancy. I decided to do a French grain sack table. This technique is nothing new I have seen it before but never tried it myself. I  painted the table with  Annie Sloan French linen. A stripe was added using TAPE  and  deco art paint in uniform blue. No ruler was used to make sure the tape was straight  I  just eyeballed it I did not want it to look perfect. I added a French graphic from the graphic fairy using the citra solv technique. Before waxing it I sprayed a clear sealer to prevent the graphic from smearing ... View Post

I have been spending much of my time getting ready for the Vintage Market . My creative space aka studio looks like a tornado hit it. And no I won't be sharing any photos. I will be sharing some of my finished pieces soon. But today I thought I would share my cloche in my dining room. First let me say I cannot believe Easter is three weeks away. Normally I host Easter dinner but this year with the market I have no time to prepare for a dinner. I still want to honor Easter. Even though I don't have lots of Easter decor I prefer to keep it neutral for spring. I wanted to share this. I decided to use that same birdcage I had on my mantle for my dining room table. Those sweet little lambs are finds I bought many years ago. I added that pretty rosary ... View Post

Not long ago I had mentioned I had a surprise. I wanted to wait to share it with you all until now. About a month ago I was contacted by Kerryanne of Woodberry Designs asking if I would like to be featured in Simply Shabbilicious magazine. I was thrilled and honored that she would ask me. I love following her beautiful blog and I am  always being inspired by everything she does! Kerryanne has beautiful style and taste! If you love Shabby,French vintage farmhouse like I do I know you will LOVE this magazine. Did I mention that is was FREE??? To view   please click HERE And please share with your friends too! You can also visit Kerryanne at Shabbyart Boutique by woodberry designs. Thank you so much again Kerryanne I am truly touched and thrilled to be a ... View Post

I have been working on things  for the Vintage Market show. As you know I am a bit eclectic with my taste . I am planning on bringing  a variety of pieces including small furniture and vintage finds. This was just an old piece of barn wood. The patina on this piece was perfect for a vintage sign transformation. I did a coat of Annie Sloan Louis blue and a thin wash of old white. I sanded it down a bit and then traced letters using a font from word to this board. The first thing that came to my head was hillside dairy farm with that date. I really love this old finish don't you? I took a photo here with it above my cabinets. This is one of those pieces I hate to part with. This will be available at the Vintage Market. I will be sharing more as ... View Post

Did you know that March 1st is the first day of spring? The first climatological day of spring according to the world meteorological organization is on March 1st in the northern hemisphere. Honestly I don't really know what that means. Outside I still see lots of snow. But the sun is out today! So excited spring time brings flowers. And we get a little more light everyday. And it also brings the Vintage Market Do you see that sweet apron? Handmade by someone. I just found it while out junking. For now it adorns my mannequin. And I added a little vintage bling too! I plan on wearing this sweet little number at the Vintage Market I think you will be able to spot me! Are   you excited spring is finally ... View Post