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Damaged

I find so many things on the side of the road.  I also have a great crew of supporters who text and call in when they spot furniture on the side of the road.  Most of the time it comes to me damaged and in pretty bad shape.  Repairs can most of the time be made to restore the piece to a usable item.  Sometimes only pieces can be savaged.  I never pass up anything with hardware.  If the furniture...

Open Your Eyes!

I heard someone say I hate summer and having a pool. WHAT! Why such hateful words to say about the most magical time of the year. I ask why would you say such a thing? Her words are what I hear a lot from even my own daughter. Towels from swimming, playing in the water park on the floor of the bathroom or dropped on the patio. I know this well because I had that issue. You can never have...

My Summer Creative State of Mind

Only one week from the ending of art camp and already my creative brain is filling up. I spent the day going through my stash and pulling out things that inspired me. So many goodies I forgot I had in my stash. One of those things was an old rocking chair that I can’t wait to get my hands on. It’s in need of a arm repair but it will be restored to a beautiful piece of artwork. This one...

Madness

I don’t even know where to start.  This past 3 weeks has had me so overwhelmed with all that has happened.  I guess I should start right where the madness began. Well I can’t go all the way back to the beginning of school but it all lead up to 3 weeks ago with the school art show.  I’m the lone ranger when it comes to setting that baby up.  Not because no one will help me, many offer.  I’m...

My Rocking Secret

I use all kinds of tools to bring the Blue Happy to my pieces. I pretty handy with a saw and sander. Sometimes you need to give a piece that extra special treatment to bring it back. Restoring is way more than just chalk painting. My rocking secret is a little tool I’ve had for years. I found it once at Lowes and haven’t seen again. It’s the greatest tool to give something an old worn out wood look. It’s...