A New Day

Whew -after a wonderful summer and fall (and a new grand baby that I am beyond excited about!), I have returned to the world of blogging.  Mostly, I am back because I am really excited about the return of warmer weather (it was over 70 degrees!) and some sunshine.  I am a sunshine girl, and the winters in the MidWest are really lacking in that particular area.

So, now that the sun is back I feel like I am back.  I have been busy this fall/winter creating and making pieces for this coming season.  I have experimented with several colors and textures and am really excited to now be painting in layers instead of single colors.

Here are a couple of my recent projects:

 This waterfall dresser needed some love when I found it, and I obliged with layers of Annie Sloan Coco, Old Ochre, Paris Grey, and French Linen.

 The layers make all the wear and tear of this piece seem intentional and correct.  By adding the layers of paint, the finished result is rustic, chic, and definitely updated.  I see this piece as a statement in a guest bedroom or a children's room.  Leave a comment below if you have other visions for this!

 This china cabinet has the most beautiful design behind the glass, and the fact that its standing on legs makes me want to drool over it.  I mean: seriously.  How beautiful are they?  :)  I think this piece screams to be a bar - but it would also work well in a bathroom.  It is painted in Annie Sloan French Linen, with highlights of Paris Grey and Old White.

Okay, and I finally have to show off some of the work I did for my granddaughter.  Her mom is pretty picky about colors, but finally decided that a mix of Provence and Florence was the right hue for her newborn daughter's room (my first grandchild!).  I actually could not agree more:

Oh, and I couldn't resist painting up a rocking chair as well.  I thought that Provence made such a great match for the turquoise and wood topped dresser.  It makes me smile to think about how many books will be read, and good night hugs will be exchanged here:

Well, just a few highlights before I get back to work!  Coming soon are the story of my favorite piece of all time and getting ready for Spring!  Thanks for stopping! 

Luci