Project Monday

A little of this and that!

Finishing up final fabric selections for a dining room project.  Window treatments and upholstery for the chairs.

We are rolling along and first install of other rooms will be in a couple of weeks. I know you'll love the home when we are finished...southern elegance for sure!

In my own home:

I have worked phase by phase in our home over the last 3 years getting rid of the paint we inherited when we bought it. I love the lighter hue with the contrast of the dark doors.

Heading down to the basement, the 'brown paper bag' color is finally gone!

My contribution was painting the railing while the painters did their magic.

We also had a contractor close off a hall that was wasted space by framing and adding the double doors.  We will be using it for storage and will put in non-permanant shelving that we can take with us when we move. Flooring was ordered today.  The door in the back goes to a small room and I had already painted it black, and of course the new doors are being painted (by the painter!). 

 One coat down, one to go.  I bought some door pulls to put on instead of door knobs.  LOVE getting these little projects done!

My painter said my house looks very 'Californian'.  I'm a California girl, so I took that as a compliment!

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Sneak Peak

...of beautiful finishes going in on a current project.

Plastered texture mixed with color going in dining room.

Not finished but will be gorgeous. 

My partner Kathryn on this project is creating the most stunning drapes, can hardly wait to show you!

Powder bath...artistry done by J. Boston, Old World Arts, here in Atlanta.

Things are rolling along and we are so excited to see how it will all come together.

Happy Weekend...fall is in the air...my favorite time of year.  

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Project Monday

I flew to the Pacific Northwest a couple of weeks ago to visit my son and daughter-in law who are expecting their first child very soon. 

I snapped this from the car of Mt. Hood in the distance with the Columbia River in the foreground. The weather was perfect the entire week I was there, didn't break out into a sweat once....it was glorious!

My daughter-in-law and I went the very next day to one of her favorite little antique stores and we scored this table and 4 chairs.  I had an idea!

She is a girl after my own heart in liking the gray tones.  We used a Valspar gray (have no clue the name of the color) and I mixed with a bit of white chalk paint so I didn't have to sand.

Next was a wash made of black craft paint and water which finished in a dark gray.

After days of work and finished with a spray urethane, this is how they turned out.  Not too bad and the kids are happy.

DIL had an idea to use this screen door horizontally above her guest bed. I love this door...reminded me of one at my grandma's house.

She has a white duvet with blue toile and so she wanted to use blue.  You can see an ever so faint brown swipe across that I put as a test.  She liked and thought some white would be good too.

I came up with this but she favored the darker blue better so we fixed it.  The blue was toned down with a little black and brown brushed in places. 

(didn't get a pix)

Her most favorite was getting the nursery all together...she's definitely nesting! Her parents got them the glider and some sweet soul crocheted that beautiful blanket. We found the frames at the same antique store. My son put together all the furniture, have you ever looked at those directions?  Oy.

She had a vision and all of what went into it and I helped her get it all together.  The rustic piece in the corner is from another shop we didn't get to.

They are all set and ready for the little one's arrival.

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Foodie Friday

Many years ago I worked one summer at Commander's Palace in New Orleans in the party department.  They are world renown and that's where Emeril got his start.  They make a 'to die for' Bread Pudding Souffle with Whiskey Sauce. 

Oh gosh I am drooling right now.

I saw this Chocolate Bread Pudding and even though different brought back great memories.  This recipe is made in a slow cooker...how great is that?

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There is a bit of prep time, but well worth it. 

 I can smell it now!

What's blooming in your yard now?

Go get 'em and bring 'em in!

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Teasing

I have enjoyed every minute of a one year old and her mom in my house for the past week. My arms have been full with lots of loves and laughter! I have managed, however, to get the chairs almost finished. Just need owner's approval on color before waxing. Tell me what you think. :) On my way to WA to see my son and DIL to do some decorating before 'little man Moore' arrives. Oh is my heart ever full and so grateful to Him who blesses me.

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Project Monday

I showed you these two girls a couple of weeks ago.

My girlfriend and I are doing a little bartering.

You know I have done some furniture painting but I haven't actually stripped varnish in quite some time.

These sisters were born in 1964 and whoever put the fabric on went absolutely nuts with the staple gun...look how close together the staples are.  The glue that held on the trim was some super duper never gonna go anywhere type too. 

The insides looked pretty good considering the age.

I couldn't decide if I wanted to undo the tufting but once I started with the chemicals I knew I needed to.  Plus the girls needed some airing out.

Nothing better than getting new petticoats. :)

They cleaned up pretty good.  

Now comes the fun part, I have an idea. 

Will let you know next time!

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Foodie Friday

I am not a vegan but love fresh raw food. 

 It's good for you ya know?

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Raw Vegan Tacos

The colors alone should entice you. I'm not a collard green fan, leafy green lettuce would be tasty as well!

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Apples and Poppyseed Coleslaw

Mr. MD and I eat lots of coleslaw it is great anti-cancer food. 

 Red and green cabbage, carrot and apple, what could be simpler?  

I like mine lightly dressed!

Have you been out to your garden lately?

I love baby's breath, it's great by itself in jars and placed around your home.

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