CMA Awards and projects

The CMA awards was a blast and we ended up on TV! This picture was sent to me by my Sis-in-law! Did you get to watch it? On the right is my niece Olivia. My daughter was in rehearsals at college and couldn't make it. I have to say it is usually better live! My favorite thing of the night was seeing Lionel Ritchie singing again! Carrie was great as usual and the two together, Carrie and Brad Paisley, were hysterical! The Band Perry took home a bunch of awards. Glen Campbell got recognized as a life time achievement.  All and all it was a very entertaining night!

I have a Giveaway going on right now for a handmade ornament and handmade ruffle scarf. Please enter! You have a great chance of winning. Hint: Those that enter will get a surprise.

My project today is a mantle that I got from my sister. I knew I was going to use it for my Christmas Holiday Open House.

 

 

This was plain and boring oak. When painted and distressed it transformed the piece. Painting old wood pieces gives it new life.


I found this cubby and it was just so dark I almost didn't get it. It had a heart door I removed because cubbies are so big right not I thought this could be useful.

 

Painted and distressed it in white and got another transformation.

 

Great for collections

I love paint and changing a look. Transform something today. I am always amazed in how paint changes everything!

Don't forget to enter the giveaway!!!

Enjoy Your day!

Creamy White Antique Dresser

 GIVEAWAY HERE!!!


As much as I love color, sometimes white is essential in a space. One thing I have learned is that it is a neutral that sells! When I think about what I would like to put in to one of my stores, I know I need at least one white piece of furniture.

I came across this great dresser. It is so dark you can't even make out any of the details. That's where the paint comes in. This is the first time I had a problem working with Annie Sloan Paint. I use several different paints when I restore my furniture. I figured I needed to do this quick so I can get it in the store so I used ASCP. Because of the dark stain it bled through the color making this a headache to work with.

Have any of you had this problem?

I winded up making it work by layering waxes and paint. BUT WHAT A PAIN!

This is how it started out.

 

It is a really nice size and oh the detailing.

After much pampering I ended up with a beauty. I added crystal knobs to finish off.

It is a creamy white that will go with anything. Lightly distressed, the details are what makes the piece memorable.

I will be joining Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley for the 45th annual CMA awards tonight! The hottest ticket in Nashville! I am so excited! Look for me in the audience if you watch it!

I have so much to do but I am not gonna miss the opportunity to see my favorite country artists!

Have a great day!

Almost forgot....Don't forget to enter the GIVEAWAY HERE!