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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

lots of changes!

The last month I have felt quite creative.  Yay!
Spray painting furniture, sewing new cushions for patio furniture, 
and taking many photos.  It has been great!  

I also went to the Paris Street Market at Aspen Grove in Littleton, CO last Saturday. 
It is the first saturday of every month and is always amazing!  
I got a new headboard and got rid of my Pottery Barn 
slipcovered bed that I have had for years.  
I also got the cutest door that has chicken wire 
and in which I plan on showcasing all of my 
vintage homemade cards that I love to do.  

So, here is a smorgasboard of pictures, and some are before and afters!

Here is the original color of the metal part of my patio furniture...


And, here are my porch cushions from the winter... 
the squirrels had a great time with them...


And now the finished result!  
I bought the outdoor fabric at Jo-Anns, 
and spray painted all the metal along with some wooden pieces I have.



The white decorative board a friend gave me and was brown and chipped.  
I love it with the cream spray paint in "heirloom white".



My daughter and I love angels placed wherever we can!


Now for my bedroom semi-makeover.  
I painted the walls from an off-white to the turquoise-light blue color.  
And I had to take apart my ginormous bed and put in the shabby headboard 
I bought at the Paris Market.  I have so much more room in my bedroom now!  
Also, I bought the old window frame and will put 
chicken wire on the back end so I can hang things on that as well.

My bedroom before I made the changes this weekend. 
I had already painted the walls.



Well, if I'm really honest this was actually the before.  
I am usually quite clean but once ina while things slide : ))


Taking the bed apart was quite the job!  
My mattress was so heavy, and I was doing it all myself! 
But as my sister andI always say, where there's a will there's a way!



The new headboard! 
LOVE the iron scrollwork. 
It is made from an old fence and so shabby. 
I will have to find the link of the lady who makes these so you can see her other stuff!



The finished bed!  I need to get a frame to set it on so right now it is just on the floor.  
Kind of fun to have a lower bed and a change! 

Now I want to take down the black frames 
and paint them layers of turquoise and cream 
and then use the sander to rough them up 
to show different layers of the colors.


The mess in the hallway that needed to be picked up when I was done... : (




Am loving the new bedroom!  

Here is the frame I bought and the old door with chicken wire.

Seeing the door from far off... in corner of living room.


Closer up...


closer...



Just a shot of my dining room for fun : )



of course Princey had to be in the picture!


And I can't resist, here are two recent photos of him. He poses so well!






So many items in these pictures are from The Barn in Castle Rock, CO.




More of my new bedroom...



My hairpieces that I use in shoots for little girls... but sometimes wear myself!


New window frame, although I have since removed 
a lot that is on it becasue it was too cluttery.


My collection of big rings : ) LOVE big jewelry!



Phew! 
Hope this wasn't too much! 
Next I will post pictures from the 
Paris Street Market so you all can see what it is like!

I am linking with Faded Charm and ~White Ironstone Cottage~


Sunday, June 26, 2011

My sisters back yard

My oldest sister Shanon loves to blog and has one titled Vintage Sparkle Chic.  
She recently posted pictures of her back yard, and I love it! 
Shanon got a great camera and has learned how to frame an image - 
not just the point and click anymore!  
Wanted to share it with all of you!


Friday, June 24, 2011

15 minute shoot!

I had a friend here for the week, and decided last minute to shoot her 
in an old BMW that was about to be leaving my house.  
So, in 15 minutes we got some pretty great shots.  
Check it out and let me know what you think!!

Monday, June 6, 2011

Renewal vows vintage style

My best friend renewed her vows yesterday, in her backyard.  
It was shabby all the way with an awning 
contruscted by her husband to stand under, 
homemade peonies strung on silk (I helped with that craft!), 
crystals hanging, and bales of hay to sit on covered with burlap.  

Her three children played a part in the ceremony 
and it was very family-oriented. 
Their strong faith in God was a huge presence in the ceremony. 
I was fortunate enough to be the one to capture it all.  
Here are a few photos, as I haven't finished with editing.


















Paris Antique market

I try and go to this as often as I can.  
It is the first saturday of every month at Aspen Grove in Littleton, CO.  
There are the best things there - vintage furniture, garden vintagey pieces, 
unique clothes, baby items, etc.  I went with my good friend this past weekend 
and we picked up lots of treasures.  

Since my house seems overflowing with vintagey-chic stuff, 
I was only looking for outdoor pieces or props for photos.  
And, I always have my trusty shopping cart with me.  
You should try and catch the next one!