Remember these little fellas?

I decided to go the aqua-ish light blue route with a hint of white. Instead of buffing in the white, I just took white spray paint and lightly sprayed over it. I didn't distress at all. I may decide to in the future. I'm thinking about adding prisms, but I'm not sure yet. As for right now, this project is complete!

My next project consisted of an old antique stool that belonged to my deceased grandmother. My younger sister snagged it (before I could!) and asked me to help her refinish it so she could take it up to her college apartment. Her bedspread is a pretty satin pink with rhinestones so we wanted it to somewhat coordinate.

Before:

After:

The best part about these projects? Neither of them took longer than 60 minutes total, and that includes the drying of paint! Now those are the kind of projects I like!!

GIVEAWAY WINNER!

CONGRATULATIONS to Tracie at My Petite Maison for winning the giveaway drawing! I wish there could be more than one winner! Thank you to all who entered and especially to those who blogged about the giveaway! For everyone who didn't win, you can blame my husband because he did the pickin' out of the hat!! Check back again next month for the next giveaway!

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I went to La Maison Rustique and had a total blast! It was absolutely fabulous! To see pictures, check out Debbie Kay's blog (because I was too intrigued with the booths to take pictures)! Thank you to Linda for putting on a fabulous barn sale!!

P.S. Isn't this the dream nursery? I just came across this today and absolutely loved it! I'm thinking about turning my loft into something like this! The colors are to die for! Just thought I'd share! ; )

Blog Giveaway!!

It's time for a giveaway! I will be giving away (to one winner) everything pictured below:

-1 ornate pink frame with 5x7 vintage print included (no glass)
-1 cherub postcard
-2 large 5x7 vintage reproduction greeting cards (w/envelopes)
-1 set of 4 shabby rose/birds card set (w/envelopes)
-3 wooden vintage style magnets
-1 Victorian/vintage children magnetic shopping list pad

Just my way of saying Thank You to all my wonderful blog-friends and visitors!

If you would like to be entered into the drawing, simply leave me a comment (doesn't have to be anything fancy)! For an EXTRA entry, just blog about this giveaway and link back to this post (and then let me know you have done so)!
The winner will be announced on my blog Sunday August 17th so be sure to check back to see if you have won! You do not need a blog to be entered into the drawing!

Hope you are all having a fabulous summer!

July's La Maison Rustique Barn Sale

After so much talk about La Maison Rustique, I was FINALLY able to experience it for myself! It was so fun meeting everyone and hearing all about the "Blog-her Party" coming up in August. I can't wait!

I was able to walk away with two fabulous finds for our new home (which by the way- I've had several people ask- we just put offers on 2 homes this weekend but don't have our hopes too high because the market is extremely competitive right now! I can't believe how many people are finally jumping off the fence to buy homes now! ) Anyway, I purchased 2 farm style chippy tables. I am extremely happy about my purchases! I'm sure as soon as we are in a home, I will be purchasing much, much more! I will post pics of the tables I bought a little later (somehow I forgot to take pictures of them).

Don't forget to check back later this week for a free give away!!