2013...was a GREAT year!!!

WOW, time flies WAY too fast!!  What a great year it has been.  From having my in home boutique to finding out we were expecting our third child and of course everything in between.  It has been a busy but successful year with many lesson learns and friends made!

Here is a little recap of our year and of course a few of my favorite posts!! I am happy to say our home is almost fully remodeled, there are still a few rooms that need attention but we are living DUST free which is a huge improvement from the last few years.

Here are a few of the rooms I completed this year!!

My daughters princess room (now I just need to figure out how to get her to keep it this clean)

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I am so thankful to say our kitchen is done.  Of all the renovations the kitchen was the most stressful, doing dishes in the tub is something I don't miss!

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I love our entry way.  It is one of my favorite areas in our home!  It was so important to me to tell my story to whoever came to our front door!

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I have learned so much this year when it comes to painting.  I seemed to learn most of it the hard way but either way we will be grateful for the lessons learned and the beautiful furniture that was a product of that!!  Here are a few of my favorites:


I did catch the Chevron Fever!!  I love the character it adds!!  (tutorial here)

This year I had lots of fun turning Old beds into benches!  This fun bench was made for a wedding, it was used as the guest book!

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I have to say this year I found a love for refinishing hutches!  

I love the neutral blue of this hutch!  It is so soft and calming.

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This is my very first hutch, and I still love it.  I love the blue backdrop that makes my dishes pop!!  (post here)

Who doesn't love a little bit of Turquoise to brighten up a room?!  I love the stenciling and how much character it adds to an otherwise plain desk!  Post here

This desk was one of my favorites, I loved painting it and the outcome was stunning!  I couldn't have been happier with the end result, and my client loved it even more!!

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I loved the color we painted this desk!  It is so bright and cheery and perfect for a little girls room!

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This desk was one of my favorite all time pieces!  It is so stunning and I love the legs and character.  I was so sad when she sold :( Post here

I love this chest, and I am so glad my neighbor bought it so I can go and visit her every once in a while!!  I stenciled the front and I love the character it added!

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This piece I loved so much I couldn't part with it, so it found a home in my family room and I am so glad it did, I love the wood with the dandelions,  and yes I painted them by hand!!  Post here

Now I can't forget my most popular post this year....

My 2 year olds Sofia the First Birthday Party!!

Thank you to everyone for your continued support!  Here is to 2013!!

See you next year!!

TTFN

Brooke

A little look at my Dollar Christmas Tree

Every year when I put up my tree it makes me smile a bit!  Most of my ornaments I bought at the Dollar Store or the day after Christmas!!  I do have to admit I have been adding to this tree for years now, and this year it is my favorite so far!!

These snowflakes I bought from the Dollar Tree, 10 for $1 and then I glittered them Tutorial here

I love birds!  The Birds are my new ornament this year!  I found them at Walmart for $.98 SCORE!!!

Here is a little peek at what the tree looks like!  My big Red Ornaments used to be orange, as to why they were so cheap, so I spray painted them and added glitter!!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season!!

TTFN

Brooke

Furniture and Paint Party #25 & Happy Thanksgiving EVERYONE!!!

Oh I love the Holiday Season! I am so excited for Thanksgiving tomorrow,  I may still have morning sickness but there is always room for a little turkey and gravy! {lets just pray I keep it down}

Thank you to everyone for your well wishes and understanding last week!  One of the best parts of blogging is making new friends!!

Now off to the party.........

I managed to finished this fun bench!  She was rather weathered but I love the how the wood grain pops!!  You can see the full post here

I love this idea by Redoux Interiors, who would have thought closet organizers would make such great book shelves??

I love the distressing on this piece by Alchemy Fine Living, and it is done with a stain.  I am guilt, my glazing with a stain has never looked this good!

Ahhhh, I am always a sucker for signs, I am in love with this one from Church Street Designs, PERFECT!!!

What an stunning dresser by Victoria's Vintage Designs.  I love the 2 tones and all the details!

Here is my Furniture and Paint Party Pinterest board, Check out all the Features from the Furniture & Paint Party!!

Please follow the rules for the link party, I promise to keep it short

1) Only Furniture and Paint Please!!

2) Link straight to your post not your blogs home page

3) Follow me somehow, I am not picky!

      

4) Link back to this party using my address or my button on the sidebar.  

                               If you don't link back I wont feature you.

5) I love to Feature your awesome work, I will pin all featured projects, and I also share a few on  my Facebook page each week!

6)Visit others, make new friends!!

7) Have fun, and THANK YOU for joining!

A Weathered Bench!

When I first got this bench it was a little weathered to say the least!  It SOAKED up the primer like crazy.  I think I used an entire quart on this bench!!  After I got it all seal up I applied the paint, I love this color it is so neutral and perfect for outside!  It soaked up the paint fast too....this was on thirsty bench!  However I do like when wood soaks up paint, it chips less!!

I loved how well you can see the wood grain I added a glaze over the top to help the wood grain stand out even more!

I top coated this bench with a Spar Urethane as it holds up much better outside.....Add a few pillows and this bench is ready for a new home!!

TTFN

Brooke

A little Announcement and Link Party!

I guess I can't hide it anymore.....Baby #3 is in the COOKER!!  

We are super excited for this new addition to our family.  Unfortunately for me morning sickness has arrived and doesn't seem to be making any effort in letting up.  I have been so hesitant to tell anyone as I miscarried a year ago, but I can't seem to hide it anymore, my daughter is telling everyone her mom is always sick and I must apologize for my lack of posting.  I have missed blogging more often but right now I need to take care of myself and my family.  I will still be having my Furniture and Paint Party!  I love to see what everyone has been up to while I lay in my bed!!  I will just be posting a little less as I am moving much slower!   I am 10 weeks along and everything seems to be going good this time!  FINGERS CROSSED. 

Now on to the PARTY!!!

I am very proud of myself I actually have a project this week!!  

I love this pedestal table you can read the full post here

I have some awesome features this week I am so excited to share with you!!!

First up this cute table and chairs from Spittin Toad, and I love the chalkboard top perfect for my toy room....I NEED IT!!

I am amazed by this dresser and the design by Attic Angel Furniture it is timeless.

This table has beautiful details and I love the paint color the Weekend Cowgirl chose!

This table is so fun, I love the design Victoria's Vintage Designs painted on it!!

 Here is my Furniture and Paint Party Pinterest board, Check out all the Features from the Furniture & Paint Party!!

Please follow the rules for the link party, I promise to keep it short

1) Only Furniture and Paint Please!!

2) Link straight to your post not your blogs home page

3) Follow me somehow, I am not picky!

      

4) Link back to this party using my address or my button on the sidebar.  

                               If you don't link back I wont feature you.

5) I love to Feature your awesome work, I will pin all featured projects, and I also share a few on  my Facebook page each week!

6)Visit others, make new friends!!

7) Have fun, and THANK YOU for joining!

Pedestal Table with 6 Chairs!!

I love Pedestal tables after they are painted!  My husband usually finds my furniture for me, as I always seem to run out of time.  Trying to balance being a mom, wife and fitting in refinishing furniture at times can often be challenging.  But painting seems to be my escape I need and keeps the wheels in my head spinning!  

I don't love to paint chairs, they are so time consuming and I am always worried about my paint running on the spindles!  However my husband LOVES to buy pedestal tables, probably because they seem to sell well.  As they are very versatile and without the leaf they are great for small spaces!  Even though I don't love to paint chairs(I don't hate to paint them either they are just not my first choice)I always love the outcome!  They are so pretty, and this style of chair is stunning painted!

This table is a soft Taupe color with a brown glazed wiped all over.  I also distressed this table to add character and help with wear and tear.  Tables are one of our more used pieces of furniture and seem to take the hardest beating.  

With a piece being distressed when it gets dinged it isn't as noticeable and blends into the current distressed look.  

This table always has a fun stamped design on the apron of the table, it really adds a sense of elegance.

This table is for sale please see my Furniture For Sale Tap at the top of the page for my details!

TTFN

Brooke

Start at Home's Furniture and Paint Party #23

I am hoping to be feeling back to normal here before long, fingers crossed.  

I have so many things I need to get done, they all seem to be calling my name louder each day.  

I forced myself to top coat a beautiful table today and when I went down to check on it....I found dog paw prints ALL OVER IT!!  My heart sank.....BLAH!!!  I don't have a paint project to share this week but I am sure these amazing projects will be enough!!  

Let's get this Party Started!!

Look at this card cabinet by Pneumatic Addict Furniture.  What an amazing and fun piece.  I could do some serious organizing with a piece like this!

You know I love hutches.  Look at this beauty by DIY Beautify, I love the  different colored back drop!! 

I love the color of this dresser by Art is Beauty!  The wood top is so rich and beautiful.

and look at this amazing hutch by Girl in Pink.  It is beautiful I love the contrasting colors and all the cute pom poms!

 Here is my Furniture and Paint Party Pinterest board, Check out all the Features from the Furniture & Paint Party!!

Please follow the rules for the link party, I promise to keep it short

1) Only Furniture and Paint Please!!

2) Link straight to your post not your blogs home page

3) Follow me somehow, I am not picky!

      

4) Link back to this party using my address or my button on the sidebar.  

                               If you don't link back I wont feature you.

5) I love to Feature your awesome work, I will pin all featured projects, and I also share a few on  my Facebook page each week!

6)Visit others, make new friends!!

7) Have fun, and THANK YOU for joining!