This will be a bit of a mixed bag post. A little of this and a little of that. Hopefully, at least a little will be worthwhile! :-D
To start off with, this week I did a post for Rockin' B showing some of the benches we have in the store. There's really an assortment of styles there. We have several dealers who have wonderful carpentry skills and they can turn any bed into a cute bench. One of those dealers did something a little different for his latest makeover. He turned a set of 3 chairs into a bench. Now, if I come across a great deal on a set of three chairs (where the fourth is damaged or missing), I'll snap them up and let Jim work his magic.
It really turned out great and it sold within days. I wish I had moved those pillows before taking the photo.
To start off with, this week I did a post for Rockin' B showing some of the benches we have in the store. There's really an assortment of styles there. We have several dealers who have wonderful carpentry skills and they can turn any bed into a cute bench. One of those dealers did something a little different for his latest makeover. He turned a set of 3 chairs into a bench. Now, if I come across a great deal on a set of three chairs (where the fourth is damaged or missing), I'll snap them up and let Jim work his magic.
It really turned out great and it sold within days. I wish I had moved those pillows before taking the photo.
I have another interesting thing to show you from the store, but first, I want to make something clear. I'm not using my blog to promote the store. Most of the people who read my blog don't live anywhere near this area. I really like doing a blog for the store, (you can click here if you want to see it) but I also really enjoy having my personal blog free from advertising or promoting. This blog is just for things I find interesting. Since I spend a good bit of time at the store, there's bound to be all kinds of things from there that I find interesting. Believe me!
On with the story - We had three vintage/retro Formica tables sell last week. ALL to the same person. He scooped them up and is probably going to sell them in Atlanta for much more. That's OK by us. Anyway, since we now had no Formica tables in stock, the next week one of the dealers brought in this beauty. It has a pattern on the top. I have been waiting to find my perfect red Formica table for my loft. I've envisioned solid red all along, but this little gem has me reconsidering. And it's only $159! Take a look -
Here's a closer look -
And closer, still -
Now, you see my dilemma. It's in such good shape, too. Mmmmmm. Nice.
Next, I'm going to show you the green I chose for my chairs... MY Green. I hesitate to show it because it's not finished. I still need to distress and do a finish, but I don't know when I'll get that done... This week? Next? Who knows? At least, I'll know that when I do, the paint will be completely cured. Meanwhile, just imagine it with a few more steps to tone it down. It appears a little lighter and brighter in the photo than in real life. I've very pleased with it.
I found some wonderful inspiration from bloggers who joined my party last week. This first one is from Forever Decorating. I recently featured her creative and amazing upholstered stools. And now, as you can see, she also paints. This post shows some of the rocking chairs she has personalized for different children. They are all really cute.
Here's an interesting post from Single Life with Kids about starting a Mother-Daughter Book Club. Even though I read all the time as a kid, there are a number of great books I missed. I don't know how, but I did. I've read some of them as an adult (they were wonderful) and I plan on reading others as the opportunity presents itself. This summer (or was it last spring?) I came across a large set of Laura Ingalls Wilder books. I read them all and was very sorry to get to the end of the last one.
Oh, dear. I'm running out of time.
Check out this wonderful garland at Jill Ruth and Company. It's looks like it would be very relaxing to do. It looks especially great hanging in a window with a winter wonderland view! I'd like one in my kitchen window.
