Another Refinishing Project Coming Soon ~

Here is a table my neighbors were giving away for free -

I like the size the shape - ah and the detail.

I am thinking maybe a black finish with a little bronze distressing - any ideas? I have no idea where it is going to go, but I just couldn't turn it down!

I am also in the process of refinishing a kitchen table  - and I must say, I have a new appreciation for all of you who do this as well as you do, it is a lot of work!

Be Inspired Link Party ~

Welcome to Be Inspired! Check out a few great ideas from last week:

Kelly at My Dear Trash showed off this beautiful dresser:

Mag at Craft with Me created these great fabric nesting boxes:

And Katie from Impatiently Praying for Patience made these great candlesticks for only $12 each!

Okay, show us what you have been up to!

And for the "Party rules":
1. Select any project that YOU created that you think will inspire someone else.

2. Add a link of your post to the party - make sure it is a link to the specific post not your blog.

3. Give a short description of your project so we can all see what you are highlighting.

4. Please add a link to this party in your post so everyone can head over and join in the fun!

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House Tour Tuesday ~

I thought on this lovely Tuesday, I would give you guys a house to tour and cruise through. 

Enjoy!

Photos from John Jacob Interiors.

 

Goodwill Finds ~

My Mom and I hit one of the Seattle Goodwills last Friday and I was so excited about our boopie finds!

We found 5 more pieces to add to my - I guess - collection. So of course I had to Google these guys and here is what I found. The Berwick pattern, commonly referred to as "Boopie" was manufactured by Anchor Hocking from the 1950s to the 1970s. It came in Forest Green, Royal Ruby, Amber and Crystal. You can purchase them online for about 4-10 bucks per glass - but at Goodwill these babies are just .69 cents! I just love the base:

 I also picked up a few books - these are great for stacking these all over the house.

And this little box for $1.99 - also loved the feet and details on this one.

So hold me back, apparently I have a thing for the "boopie"!

Goodwill Tray ~

 I recently picked up this tray at Goodwill for $2.99 - yes, $2.99. I wasn't exactly sure what I was going to do with it. 

 I thought maybe the on the counter in our master bath, maybe filled with odds and ends in my craft room - or here in the kitchen. 

Here is what I had before:

I was thinking this was pretty good. I liked the container and I loved that it all had a "place" (I know I am a little crazy like that). But this looks so much better -

That little Herbs of Provence is actually my salt jar. We don't use a ton of salt when cooking, but when grilling and sauteing veggies we tend to turn to sea salt for a little extra favor.

I love the details on the tray - my hubby thinks it looks a bit like Grandma's house, but I likey!

Oh, how I love this little dish.

So for $2.99, I am thrilled with my new tray for kitchen - 

Be Inspired Link Party ~

 Welcome to Be Inspired link party and a Happy Hump Day to all!
Here are a few great ideas from last week:Laura Lynn from Enjoying the Simple Things shows us how to make Restoration Hardware inspired objects d'art (I will be bringing home some books from Goodwill soon!) -

 Cyndy from The Exchange shows us how fun and whimsical stacking knobs can be - 

 

And Aly&Ash gives us another great tutorial and template for an adorable tee -

Okay, bring it on!

 

And for the "Party rules":
1. Select any project that YOU created that you think will inspire someone else.

2. Add a link of your post to the party - make sure it is a link to the specific post not your blog.

3. Give a short description of your project so we can all see what you are highlighting.

4. Please add a link to this party in your post so everyone can head over and join in the fun!

  mclinky

My Stripped Table is Stained ~

I have been meaning to show you guys my recently stained table after my first stripping experience. Remember this guy I picked up for $14.99 -

It was super shiny and the top was hammered. After stripping, I was thrilled with the results.

I then had to decide to paint or stain - now I usually would go straight for the black paint, but I am trying to make sure that not everything in my house is black...so I grabbed these -

I started with the Antique Walnut, but wanted it to be a bit darker. So once dry, I applied the Bombay Mahogany. And here it is -

I must say, I think I would like it a bit darker still. 

And truly, I would love to see it black - hold me back!

(And I have been on the hunt for the perfect table lamp for this table).

Do you see that fabulous vase?

It is from Kris at Cafe Couture - she was one of the vendors at the Spring Soiree - I just love the vase! And the lovely roses from Mother's Day (thanks Chris and DeeDee).

 So for now it will stay stained, but who knows what the future will hold!

Just Relaxing ~

We finally got some great weather here in the Pacific Northwest. So we decided to head off to the cabin this weekend for some fun in the sun...my "to-do" list just keeps getting longer, but putting it all on hold is so nice sometimes!

I hope you all had a great weekend!