tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72622655198010095052024-03-05T15:34:00.539-06:00Vintage In TexasAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01230637815156261672noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262265519801009505.post-68464404389179392872013-01-22T22:21:00.000-06:002013-01-22T22:21:15.584-06:00"Contemplation"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It’s been a year-and-a-half since we moved in and I’m just now getting around to painting poor Haley’s bedroom! I wanted a nice grey-toned, neutral color that would compliment her fabulous vintage <i>(circa 1966)</i> yellow faux bamboo bedroom set.
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The previous homeowners chose a very loud, greenish-yellow color that <i>(in my opinion)</i> was not appropriate for an area meant for rest. Not to mention, it was definitely not working with the yellow furniture that Haley refused to let me paint.
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I think we made the right choice with Behr’s “Contemplation”. Just a hint of blue and looks amazing with ALL of the fun bright colors we plan to use in the fabric and accessories.
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Can’t wait to show you what we have planned!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01230637815156261672noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262265519801009505.post-46268488933008726632013-01-18T09:07:00.000-06:002013-01-18T09:07:06.380-06:00Pinterest: A Love/Hate Relationship and a GoalI love Pinterest and it's bazillion fabulous project ideas that I MUST try! But sometimes it almost puts me into an overwhelmed state of anxiety, and by the time I'm done scouring the pics and blogs, I'm just too tired and confused to actually START any of these projects! So as a friendly reminder to myself (to stay on track) I chalked my kitchen cabinet, "less talking more doing".
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I've decided to begin with Haley's room. This weekend, I WILL get started and paint her bedroom. Here are the inspiration rooms for the wall color.
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<p style="text-align: center;">via livingwithpunks.com</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Penny's Room from "Big Bang Theory" via setdecorators.org
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01230637815156261672noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262265519801009505.post-23744770726460945862013-01-17T15:54:00.001-06:002013-01-17T15:54:07.594-06:00A Forgotten Favorite<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I recently discovered that Max LOVES broccoli...yes wierd choice for a two-year-old. He pulled a bag out of the freezer and followed me around with it until I agreed to serve it to him for lunch. I decided to throw on a slice of American (for good measure) and it occured to me that I hadn't had one of my favorite cheesy comfort foods in several years...Chicken & Broccoli Rice Casserole! I found a few recipes on the internet and made some adjustments. It was sooooo yummy the day I made it and even better the next. Here's the adjusted recipe, it makes about 8 servings.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01230637815156261672noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262265519801009505.post-59716497889199593482012-03-29T22:04:00.002-05:002012-03-29T22:04:45.111-05:00Sherry's DeskSo a couple of months ago, Sherry and I went to this crazy estate sale in the old part of Frisco. There was this old house on a large lot with several FILTHY barns and sheds piled full of moldy, smelly, charred...treasures. It was wonderful! We donned our rubber gloves and dug-in! After four hours of scavenging we settled up with the estate liquidator for approximately $20 each! Lots of cool vintage stuff under the muck, most just needing a good scrub. Sherry brought home "the deal of the day" this go round, a little desk for $10. <br />
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At first glance, it looked to be irreparable, but it was well-built and still perfectly sturdy. The knobs were really big and cool and the drawers each had a different name scratched into the surface. Maybe each of the previous owner's family members had their own drawer?<br />
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Ta Da! A little Annie Sloan Graphite, slight distressing, a good waxing and good as new! A labor of love for Sherry to thank her for hauling me and all my "treasures" in her truck. The best part, finally got my own truck and...this was my FIRST delivery! Yay, Thanks Sherry!<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01230637815156261672noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262265519801009505.post-32713968868373679382012-03-28T10:41:00.002-05:002012-12-31T00:36:27.989-06:00French Inspired Blue Bed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The bed in it's original state was actually really pretty to begin with but...it was dinged and dented, some of the trim was coming off so it needed some TLC and a good paint job.</div>
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When I first saw her, I fell in love with her pretty carved details...</div>
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Two coats of Annie Sloan's "Duck Egg", a little "French Linen", some light & dark wax, gold highlights and here she is today...Looks like she came straight out of a French Boudoir? I think so!</div>
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Love the gold accents....So Pretty!</div>
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