Organizing & Purging is Great
but
DANG!
I finally managed to get everything in it’s place and moved on to getting some decor back up.
That was a MUST.
~My poor house was looking pretty sad and bare~
It was unexpectedly sunny yesterday, so I took the opportunity to paint a few things that I had been wanting to change up a bit.
I started in attempting to decorate late in the afternoon, but it really wasn’t flowing.
Does that ever happen to you???
I was certainly unimpressed with my efforts.
I finally hung it up late last night and decided to start fresh today.
It went much better. Yay!
It went much better. Yay!
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Now, since I am not the fastest blogger,
and it’s already getting so late… I think I’ll just share a little of what I did today and then I’ll share the rest with your guys tomorrow.
and it’s already getting so late… I think I’ll just share a little of what I did today and then I’ll share the rest with your guys tomorrow.
Hope that’s okay!
~ Have Fun Looking ~
It can be easy to add a touch of
Valentine whimsy to your decor!
I added a few white feathers and a single {red} heart ornament.
Now, it’s says…
You’ll probably notice I move things around a lot and some of my decor will pop up, then disappear for a bit, only to reemerge later.
Almost all my decor is thrifted, made over or multi-purpose.
Nothing is expensive, that is for sure.
So if you like anything you see, it’s definitely affordable.
Even though this little iron piece was brand new, it got a quick shot of white spray paint to give it the fresher look I wanted.
I like aged and timeworn as much as the next gal, but did not care for the moldy looking green accent that was used.
I’m funny like that.
This frame was a thrift store purchase I made late last Summer.
Sorry for no proper before.
It was ugly. The end.
I am getting much better now.
The grey is some spray primer I had on hand.
I could not decide on a color?
I finally settled on white paint.
I know! Wow, so bold 
I finished this sweet side table awhile ago but she never
got a proper before and after reveal.
Poor Thing!
She’s a sturdy gal, made of solid Maple that I found at a local thrift store. She got sanded, primed and painted with homemade chalk paint, in aqua, of course. I then distressed her and added a wash off dark stain to bring out all her beauty.
I first tried the homemade chalk paint here.
Now she is pretty again and smooth as silk!
Her she is… getting her first starring role.
See You Soon!
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Shannon! It looks fabulicious, girl! I <3 your owls!!! And the frame – Too funny, but I did the same thing to a couple of mine yesterday. Great minds think alike!!! And the bird cage or whatever it is, looks A LOT better in white! Just love everything about everything!
Can’t wait to see the rest! Love ya!
Beautiful! I LOVE owls and white ones are especially chic. I have the same little metal bird on two items in my house!
I love everything in this post!! The owls– adorable! The fresh white paint– beautiful. The aqua table– I would like it delivered to my front door, if you don’t mind!
. And, of course I love the bit of Valentine! SO beautiful! I am finally convinced that I need to make some homemade chalk paint!!
Thanks for linking up to my first link party! You are awesome!
Looks great
Hi Shannon, everything looks just fabulous! You have been busy girlfriend. Have a wonderful day,
Gail
Shannon, everything is beautiful! I have a couple of hooties that need a makeover, you’ve inspired me. Now for a warm day to spray paint! and the table, LOVE it! Two of my favorite colors! and you blog background…I love it too!
Debbie
You always do it right! I love the table, I love the decor. Excellent job.
Shannon it all looks so fresh and new!:) I love the table!!
Love that little table, Shannon! I could use something like that in my sunroom. The vignette on top looks great ~ love the feathers with the heart under the wire cloche. It does look nice white! I have a frame to paint, too. I’ll either do that today or tomorrow. They always make for a nice quick and easy project with big impact!
How pretty!
I invite you to link this (or any other Valentine’s Day posts) up with the Find Some Love Fest on February 1st!
http://www.feedingmytemple.com/2012/01/exciting-announcement.html
Love it all, but my favorite is the table..she is gorgeous! It’s my favorite color too…I love that you used homemade chalk paint…I have been meaning to try and make some but havent gotten to it yet.
I would love to know what recipe you prefer.
Great job!
MJ
Love the colors, love the owls, love it love it! Happy Friday!
Love your “lil hooties”! LOL! Everything looks great! New follower!
~ Barbara
I am swooning over here! What is it about aqua, red, and white that I love so much. It’s my new favorite color palette.
I am totally loving your Valentine’s decor! Everything looks wonderful!
Love it all! I am putting my Valentines dcorations out tomorrow, Yours look GREAT!!! Love the table !
Have a pretty day!
Kristin
Such a cute vignette! I love the little owl with it’s wings up.
You know I am digging that gorgeous color. Great job, and the little vignette is A D O R A B L E!
All of this is just precious! I love the white wire cloche makeover especially. I’m with you on the making it fresh with white idea! Your turquoise table and hooties are darling as well! Thank you for sharing! I’m your newest fan via Debbiedoo’s! Please check out bellanest.blogspot.com if you get a chance!
Love the pop of red with the white and aqua. The owls are very cute.
Sharon
p.s.
I’d love for you to join my weekly Show & Tell party. It kicks off on Wednesdays at mrshinesclass.wordpress.com
This looks beautiful to me. I feel like peeping into the picture to see more. Can you share some wide angle shots of the room.
SO pretty!!! Love! Featuring this at tonight’s party
xoxo