Dressed Up Dresser

There is nothing I like more than finding something old that is badly in need of a little love ... especially if it can be a new functional piece of furniture in my house!!  Last Christmas we got a new - bigger -TV for our bedroom.   Since then I've been looking for just the right piece to serve as theTV stand.  I had a few requirements ... it had to have completely straight lines - the top could not overhang the sides.  It had to be between 50" and 60".  Fortunately, I found just the right thing!
























I used my Caromal Colours paints and mixed to make a custom color turquoise - then  'washed' it with a darker teal glaze.  I painted the hardware too - I didnt want it to stand out.    I used elements from an 'all over wall stencil' and just picked the parts I liked best.    I wanted the white to be a 'whisper' and not appear too bold.    I'm really happy with the results.   This was an inexpensive IKEA cabinet and a thrift store dresser.   I painted a the IKEA pieces before I assembled it -- much easier!  One more probject  DONE!!

November Fall Fun !

November Fall Fun ....

At The Beach !!

 

Ros and I always have a great time with each other 

and all our painting friends. 

The beginning of November every year -- 

 you will find me AT THE BEACH with Ros  Stallcup.  

Ever  since 2008 I have had the good fortune to host a week with Ros in Virginia Beach. 

What a great place to be with a great teacher!

Ros brings her happy smile to every class -- 

and she sets the tone for a great week!  

We love getting a little surprise!  A gift for everyone --

 just to let you know how much we love having you with us ..

 Friends from North Carolina --- get some fun time together painting 

At The Beach ...  

Here Mother and Daughters get to have a whole week together -

 painting, laughing - and smiling for the camera !!

 

 The NJ girls paint beautifully 

and had a great time together in VA Beach!

More sisters (in-law) having fun !!

Everyone is having a great time together --

 and Ros is lending her helping hand to our projects!!

Friends --- looking like they have something to hide !!  

Wonder what it could be?

Our lovely Canadian girls bring fresh air and smiles to our class - 

we love spending the week with them !

New faces and old friends alike, we have a great group At The Beach!

The lessons are fun, the projects are beautiful -

 and the friendships are priceless!

Green  was definitely the color of the week --

 from shirts to glitter to special meanings!!

The whole group ---

and weather nice enough for a photo in front of the ocean!!    Love it!!

From foggy nights to glorious sunrises -- the week at the beach is filled with wonderful moments!

So long - dear ocean -- until we meet again (next year for sure :) !