ChicagoFest end table

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I'm always on the lookout for a fun project. This special piece started out as an album storage unit. It was given to me by a friend that grew up in Chicago. I just so happened to have a ChicagoFest poster circa 1983 that was needing a new home. I painted the piece black except for the legs as you can see. I also took out the album dividers inside the unit. Now it can be used as storage. The poster was adhered with Mod Podge (I still love the smell of that stuff!). Guess what? It is back in the original owner's home! What comes around goes around. :)

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Latest Projects

These are my latest projects...

Annie Sloan workshop/Chicago weekend

I just had a fabulous weekend in Chicago! It started in Oakbrook with the Annie Sloan workshop. It was truly wonderful to hear her speak ( I'm a fool for a British accent). I enjoyed learning about the history of her company and what is yet to come. I really admire her as she is an artist and successful businesswoman all in one. It was a hands on workshop so it was fun to get a little messy.  I learned some new techniques that I hope to put into practice very soon. The most interesting thing was talking to others that do the same thing I do. It's always fun to look at others' work and to show pics of your own favorite projects. I left wanting to get to work! :)

After the workshop, we were off to downtown Chicago, the most wonderful city in the world. It was a privilege to stay at the Waldorf-Astoria (formerly known as The Elysian). We enjoyed dinner at Bistronomic with friends. Sunday was a day of shopping bliss! Monday morning I treated myself to a massage at the hotel, a tad more shopping, a nice lunch before heading home.

That was quite a weekend....still smilin'!

Springtime at The Robin's Nest

 This pine bookcase was painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint (old white) then finished with a clear wax.

 This coatrack was painted with ASCP then finished with a dark wax.

Whoooo wouldn't want this charming coatrack?

 Salvage wood was used to create this one of a kind piece.

 Monogram wine corks...for your favorite wine lover.

Yardsticks

I have been collecting yardsticks for quite some time.  I love the different colors and the advertising on them. One day I looked at the pile of yardsticks and a mirror that was in my basement and inspiration struck! I had a frame made for the mirror. I dusted off the miter saw and started sawing away. I pieced together quite a good looking mirror. I am pretty pleased with it. I have it at the shop to sell. I decided that if it doesn't sell by Christmas, I will keep it myself. :)

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beer cap table

coin table

map table

lingerie chest

thermos lamp

coat rack

penny table

cupcake plates

button top table

black sewing table redo

So, I have myself a little job. I work at a cute little shop that sells vintage furniture, home accessories, baby gifts, some jewelry and my eclectic mix of painted furniture, resin topped tables, framed art and unique vintage finds. It is called The Robin's Nest and it's located in Cottleville, Missouri. I work at the shop one day a week. The other days I am sanding, painting, and waxing furniture in my garage. Totally love it! It makes me very happy. Here are some pics of my past projects...

Hello

I am so happy to start my little blog. I have been a stay at home mom for 21 years! Yikes! That seems like a long time but it went by sooo fast. My youngest son is graduating from high school in June. That means I have to create a job for myself. I have always been artistic but haven't done much with my talents lately. So I am going to get busy and take you along for the ride. :)