tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84794641527791732852024-03-05T02:25:08.526-07:00Ary Ann's PlaceAry Ann's Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906893849610151190noreply@blogger.comBlogger273125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479464152779173285.post-38770975149543787962017-09-01T09:31:00.001-06:002017-09-01T09:32:02.326-06:00Meet Minnie Pearl<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It' been a while, hasn't it? And it's good to be back!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Life has been crazy busy with lots of projects and we just haven't had time to post them all, so we here are....ready to get back in the groove!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And boy do we have an awesome project to share with you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This has been our biggest makeover so far {<i>and one that we absolutely loved doing!</i>} and we wanted to share some of it here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Earlier this year we came across this cute little camper for sale.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She was an old 1971 camper that had been mounted onto a flatbed trailer. She was in relatively good condition for her age and listed at a price that we just couldn't pass up....so we took the leap and brought her home!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The intent was to create a fun "glamping" experience that could be used as extra sleeping space at our Bear Lake home away from home vacation spot....but in order to achieve our vision we had A LOT of work to do!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You see, this sweet girl came complete with lots of brown paneling, avocado fixtures, and lovely orange vinyl tile just to name a few things. I'm sure she was a stunner in her day, but she was certainly in need of a little makeover! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We still don't have her quite where we want her, but we've been able to complete the transformation enough to enjoy some fun "glamping" experiences over the summer. We are still working on the outside and hope to have that finished soon, but for now, we couldn't be more happy with the outcome!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And we've decided that with this sweet new makeover we just had to give her a sweet name to match......so we'd like to introduce you to...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>๐๐Minnie Pearl๐๐</i></b></span><br />
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We often get inquiries asking us if a particular piece of furniture should be painted. </div>
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For those who have never painted a piece of furniture, the task can seem daunting, overwhelming, and downright scary! People are worried they will ruin a piece of furniture or decrease it's value by adding paint. I guess in some cases this could be true, and I totally understand the fear of the unknown when you haven't taken on a project like this before. </div>
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To be completely honest and up front, </div>
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I don't know that I have the perfect {or right} answer to this question. </div>
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But let me tell you what I have learned over the years through various furniture makeovers....</div>
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The most important thing to remember when asking the question of whether or not you should paint a piece is to think about what <b><u>YOU</u></b> want!</div>
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<b>Don't worry about what the trends are.</b></div>
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<i><b>If it is something <u>YOU</u> like and <u>YOU</u> want......DO IT!!</b></i></div>
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I'm not much for following the rules....I'm kind of a "just go with it" and "march to the beat of my own drum" type of gal. If I get an idea in my head sometimes I will mull it around awhile but if the idea sticks, I know that is my cue to give it a go! </div>
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Some people struggle with change, some people struggle with trying something new...so just think of it as a fun new adventure to learn about talents you didn't even realize you had! You might have to take a little leap to get started, but if it's what YOU want then what's stopping you?</div>
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For me it's just that simple. </div>
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YOU have to live in your house and love it. YOU have to walk through you doors every day to the place you call home. YOU are the only one who can make your space happy for YOU.</div>
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So here are a few questions I encourage people to ask when they are trying to decide whether or not to paint something:</div>
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One of the things that breaks my heart is when people have fun and unique items that have sentimental value or good bones, but because it doesn't "fit" with your decor, it is hidden away from anyone to see. In my humble opinion, the reason we keep these items is to use them and share them with others who come into our homes. So what better way to incorporate those types of pieces than to give them a pretty face lift!</div>
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For instance, check out this piano:</div>
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It was a piece handed down to our client by her mother. In it's original condition it resided in her basement but after a clean, crisp white makeover it is now proudly displayed in the main living area of her home!</div>
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It was a set that had been used before but needed a cute makeover for a darling little girl. And this time the client wanted fun shelving from her grandmother's home incorporated.</div>
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We love how the set turned out.....looks like it was all just meant to be together from the very beginning!</div>
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Or this beautiful dresser that belonged to our client's grandfather:</div>
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Before it's makeover it resided in the garage.</div>
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But after it found it's way back into the main living are of the house to provide sweet memories each time my client walked into the room and saw beautiful makeover with years of history peeking through.</div>
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I know, I know....there are some who think it is blasphemy to paint over wood furniture or to paint a hand-me-down piece of furniture in a new bright color. Some even worry that those whose namesake they keep the furniture for would be distraught if the furniture was given a makeover. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion on this topic and I don't fault those who choose to keep their pieces in their original state.</div>
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But for me, I know that items get more "face time" in my home if they can somehow be incorporated into my decor, which often includes a bright and fun color update! By doing this, not only can pieces be incorporated more easily into my decor, but they instantly become focal or conversation pieces when I have guests. And I find that by giving an item a simple makeover, I can get years of use out of just one item, because it then becomes transferable to multiple areas of my home and decor.</div>
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I LOVE adding colorful touches throughout my house, and I can think of no better way to really make a statement then to incorporate color into the furniture. </div>
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Now I know that not everyone loves color as much as I do, but even if you just have 1-2 statement pieces in a room, it can go a long way to update your look and brighten you decor. </div>
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Another factor that seems to come into play when people are inquiring about painting furniture is that they are incredibly worried they will "ruin" the item. Well I'm here to tell you that in all of my experience, you can't "ruin" anything! If you don't like it you just start over! If it doesn't look the way you want try it again. Practice makes perfect....believe me! I've had my fair share of <i>oops </i>and <i>what the crap did I do </i>moments....but there is pretty much nothing that cannot be fixed! </div>
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As you've probably figured out by now....for me the answer is ALWAYS YES!</div>
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It might be scary the first time, but once you do it I promise you'll be hooked!! </div>
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Once you feel more confident you're ready to move on to something bigger and more involved and before you know it you'll be designing entire rooms around colorful decor!</div>
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Good luck taking your leap! It's a little scary at first sometimes but I promise if you'll just do it, you won't be sorry!!</div>
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I'm so excited to announce that we'll be teaming up with a very talented friend to create some fun, unique, and truly "upcycled" furniture pieces! With her building skills and our painting skills we're pretty sure this is a match made in heaven that all of our customers will benefit from!</div>
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Here is one of our first collaborations!</div>
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We created this shelving unit using recycled cupboard doors and stair railing spindles. Added some cute trim to finish it off and you have this darling, one-of-a-kind shelving that is perfect for small spaces like hallways and bathrooms.</div>
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I finally got the opportunity to do a makeover that I've been wanting to do forever!!</div>
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A Piano!!!</div>
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One of our very sweet client's entrusted us with this gorgeous piano, a piece she inherited from her mother. She wanted an update so this piano could become a real show stopper in her home. And we were more than happy to help her out with this transformation!</div>
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Here are some of the BEFORE pictures:</div>
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I have to admit I was a little nervous at the thought of taking a ENTIRE piano apart, but I realized as I went that it really wasn't that difficult. I thought I would share a couple of helpful hints I found along the way with this project though, just in case you are contemplating taking on a project like this. It might seem intimidating, but it really isn't as scary as it looks! :-)</div>
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For me, I found it was best to start at the top and work my way down to the base of the piano. Each piece came off relatively easily and I made sure to keep all of the hardware (screws and other items) in separate plastic baggies marked with a brief description of where they came from.</div>
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As I got to the keys I found that all of them were numbered. However, not all of them were in chronological order and so in order to avoid any confusion I placed the keys in order on a table until I was ready to replace them. That saved a ton of time, not to mention anxiety and confusion, when it was time to put them all back into place. There was no worry that I was putting the keys in the right order and it went very quickly as I was putting the finished piece back together!</div>
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I was surprised at how quickly it went to remove all the pieces so I could begin the prep process! And I was mesmerized how how beautiful and intricate the inside of a piano really is! </div>
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At this point I covered all the keys and cords inside the piano with paper, made sure I protected the pedals and wheels with taping and got to work!</div>
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I cleaned the piano with soap and water and then used a liquid sander deglosser to prep the piece. If you haven't ever used this product it is a definite must! I love that it maintains the integrity of a piece and allows you to prep the piece without sanding. After that step all nicks, dings and holes were filled. </div>
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Once those were dry and lightly sanded, it was time to start priming. I used approximately 3 cans of spray primer to prime the entire piece.</div>
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After the primer coats dried and were lightly sanded, I began the painting process using a semi-gloss white. Again, I used Rustoleum spray paint, which I absolutely LOVE! The durability is amazing, the coverage is beautiful, and you absolutely cannot go wrong with this product!!</div>
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I sealed the entire piece with multiple coats of Minwax polycrylic clear finish and this beautiful makeover was complete!</div>
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I love how this piece turned out and I can't wait to do my next piano!!</div>
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32" wide x 16.5" tall</div>
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We just refinished this darling dresser for a sweet family who is starting a new adventure in a new home and wanted to make sure this piece went with them. </div>
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This piece has been in the family for over 100 years, truly a family heirloom! We just gave it an updated look that would fit into the family's decor style and plans for their new house. We just love how it turned out and love the multifunction of this piece!!</div>
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One of our sweet clients brought us this cute dresser to refinish. It functions as both storage and a nightstand in a master bedroom. The room is very neutral so she just wanted a clean new look to match the rest of her room.</div>
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So we got to work painting the entire piece in Rustoleum Blossom White and then sealed it off with several coats of polycrylic before finishing off the look with some brand new simple pulls. We think it turned out fabulous...don't you?</div>
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Can't wait to see this piece back in it's original space and watch how it will look like a completely new piece of furniture with it's brand new makeover!</div>
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This pretty little thing sold not long after we posted it on Facebook, but it's so cute that we wanted to at least share it here!</div>
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How perfect is this for your spring decor?!?!</div>
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Check out this darling bunny banner, which is the perfect and oh so easy way to add a little spring to your decor!</div>
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Ary Ann's Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906893849610151190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479464152779173285.post-19110924344380403062016-03-04T15:28:00.000-07:002016-03-04T15:28:11.925-07:00Easy Spring Decor<div style="text-align: center;">
Do you ever want to change up your spring decor a bit, but aren't quite sure how or feel like you don't have the extra cash to buy anything new? </div>
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Here are some fun examples of low and no cost spring decorating that are quick, easy, painless and price savvy!</div>
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This pretty little grapevine wreath has been hanging in my kitchen all winter long. I wanted to keep it out for Spring too, but it needed something. Now I'm not a very good seamstress so I needed something easy and fast. I found some scraps of fabric, tore it into small strips and tied it in a knot around a piece of yarn. Then I gathered all the fabric together, added a few pieces of baker's twine for a hint of color and texture and there you have it.....the wreath has now transitioned from winter to spring!</div>
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This little setting was super easy and created just from items I had laying around the house. I used a white wooden tray for the base, added some twine and a metal basket, incorporated some color with some fake green apples, and used some branches I'd taken from a tree in my yard and spray painted white. Then I topped it all off with this cute sign that always reminds me of my grandma because that is something she would always say. This is so great because it's neutral, fresh and fun!</div>
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With me there are rarely rules to decorating and I say anything goes. I love my little disco ball and the way it lights up the whole room when the sun hits it just right. It had been part of my winter decor, so I was contemplating whether or not to pack it away. But I just couldn't bring myself to do that. And besides, you're always hearing the term "Spring Bling," I thought what the heck. So my cute little disco ball joined my cute little chicks and now there is a party every day at my house!</div>
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And lastly, one of the easiest ways I've found to "springify" your home is to just add anything yellow! Yellow is the color of spring and a perfect way to make things bright and cheery. It can really be anything. And if you don't have anything yellow, a can of spraypaint or a bottle of craft paint can do the trick in no time at all.</div>
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Just finished this darling organizer with great neutral elements that are perfect for any decor. Pair it with pops of color or add it to your farmhouse whites. So pretty either way. Use it to store magazines, books, newspapers, umbrellas and so much more!</div>
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I am the QUEEN of thrift! If there were a tiara and a sash for this title I would wear them proudly to show off my love of all things cheap!</div>
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I shop at thrift stores for just about everything! Every once in a while I'll go to a discount store, but even then I have a hard time buying anything unless it has an additional mark down. I would prefer to scour yard sales in the summer and take weekly trips to Good Will.</div>
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And when it comes to decorating that is always my rule! I can't remember the last time I paid full price for something. I would much rather have a unique and one-of-a-kind piece that is a conversation starter than purchase the same couch that 700 other people purchased at the local furniture chain.</div>
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True, this can make things a little more challenging and lengthen the process when it comes to decorating....but hey, I'm <i>always </i>up for a good challenge.</div>
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Too many times I've heard people say that, <i>"I can't have this room," </i>or <i>"I can't decorate in this style," </i>because they look in a magazine or see something on a high end blog that they love, but they can't even afford to buy one of the throw pillows shown in the picture without going bankrupt. </div>
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Well I'm here to tell you that decorating doesn't have to be expensive and high end to be beautiful! One of the decorating lessons I've learned along the way is that the best thing you can do is to decorate for YOU!!....within your scope, and your ability, and most importantly within your budget. And you know what? Yours will be JUST as beautiful as any magazine picture could be!</div>
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I wish I had a "before" picture of the craft room that I just organized, because you wouldn't even recognize it!! It was one of those catch-all rooms.....you know, the kind where you just throw things in there because you don't have anywhere else to put them so you just kind of randomly toss items in and you close the door so you can't see the mess you're creating behind it. But then over time you've finally thrown so much in there that you can't even see the floor anymore, and you live in fear that some small animal might have gotten into your house and built a cozy little den underneath it all. Or....you are looking for something that you KNOW you have, but you also know that it is SOMEWHERE in that mess of a room and you finally give up because it's easier just to go buy another "thing" than to dive in and search for it! Well that's exactly where this room was. I don't think I'd seen the floor in 2 years.....seriously!!! Not something I'm proud of but it totally happened.</div>
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I decided that I needed to figure out a way to be a little more organized. I had a room that wasn't even being used to I had the space. And I wanted a designated area where I could work and create and actually see what supplies I had on hand. What a crazy concept, right? </div>
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But here's the catch.....I poured over Pinterest inspiration and there were plenty of gorgeous and well-designed craft rooms out there. But I couldn't afford designer rugs and walls of built-ins and fancy wallpaper or pretty pegboards, and the list goes on and on. In all honesty, I really didn't want to spend ANY money for this makeover! I couldn't justify it at all in my head! So I had to be creative. But as I started going through that mess of a room, I found out that there were several things I already had that could be used. I had lots and lots of mason jars that make great storage containers because you can easily see what you have stored in them. I had several baskets on hand. And I had some shelving that was in another room that I could totally use to organize everything. I had buckets and dividers and plenty of other items. </div>
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So that became my goal....to create a craft room using mostly what I had and spending little to no money if possible. </div>
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In the end I probably ended up spending just under $30 total. Most of the money was spent at the dollar store where I purchased several plastic containers for organization. And my weakness was magnified when I found some cute jars and aqua baskets at Hobby Lobby in the clearance aisle. I quickly justified those purchases since I had not really spent very much money at all on this project. So all in all....even though I didn't stick to my "no cost" plan, I'd say I still stayed on track with budget.</div>
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And this is the space I created.....</div>
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I already had a can of paint in my stash that was this beautiful shade of aqua (it was a mistint by the way, and only cost $5.00 for a whole gallon!) that I thought would be the perfect light shade of blue, just enough to brighten up the room but still leave it warm and cozy. <br />
Next up I had several old pallets from a previous project that hadn't been used and they became the perfect place to hang frames and small buckets for storage. They were tall and narrow so they were a great way to create some different texture and dimension while still being so functional for "shelving." I love having things out and visible in the room so I know just what supplies I have on hand. One of the tricks I've learned is that even though you think that all of your "stuff" may be just supplies, most of the items you have are really quite pretty and work great when left out to display. So I just proceeded to set out some items that I thought fit the decor of the room, making it pretty, filling empty wall space, and leaving things out so I could take a quick inventory of what I had at any point in time! This is perfect because there is no need to spend additional money to "decorate" your space, and you can never get bored because once you use something, you find another item to take its place and that way your decor is always new and changing...so you never get tired of your own decor!</div>
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I needed a way to keep track of projects and custom orders and I've loved all of the chalkboard walls I've seen just about everywhere, but I didn't really want to use an entire wall. I found this cork board for $5.00 at a local thrift store and I thought it would be perfect! I already had a spray can of chalkboard paint so I just added a couple of coats and we were good to go! This board is great because not only can I keep track of projects, but because it's a cork board I can also pin ideas and other inspiration for what I'm currently working on.</div>
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For the rest of the decor I just used whatever I had and tried to add a few lamps for some extra lighting. This will be a work in progress for sure...but I feel like it's a great start! Although it isn't perfect, I really do love it. I used extra baskets, jars, strings and anything else fun and interesting and left it out somewhere rather than tucking it away. Again, what is better to use than the items you will be working with to create!</div>
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And lastly I moved this shelf in and added all kinds of jars, baskets and buckets to create a space for just about anything and everything I had in stock.<br />
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This space may not be magazine worthy, but I'm pretty proud of it! And it's definitely a place that I find myself wanting to spend more time in and that is leading to more crafting and creating projects, which is the ultimate goal, right??</div>
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One of my most favorite things about this room is the saying I created on the wall. Creativity is truly my "happy" and any time I get the chance I find myself looking for a project to work on. So now I have this fun reminder and equally fun space to spend all my spare time in! And since I didn't spend very much money I have lots more that can go towards other fun projects I want to get started! </div>
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This pretty desk finished with Lagoon and Jacobean stain is the perfect accent for any room. The color combo is perfect for just about anyone! Super sturdy with lots of storage -- 7 drawers and 2 additional surface work spaces that pull out on either side.</div>
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Holy Cow!!! Have we got a beauty up next for you!!</div>
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This gorgeous mirror with tons of pretty ornate detail has been painted black with gray satin ribbon accents added for an elegant embellishment.</div>
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Need help with finishing up a project that you started on but you're a little nervous about the finishing touches?</div>
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Or do you have a space that you're trying to decorate but just can't get that last final "thing" that would give it the cherry on top!</div>
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We'll guess what?? We make house calls!!</div>
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If you need advice, assistance, encouragement, or whatever it may be, we can come to you and help you finish up your project.</div>
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One of our very sweet clients had done a fabulous job painting her entire dining set white. </div>
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We were able to show her a few techniques on how we like to distress and stayed with her until the project was finished to her liking. </div>
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Diet Coke, distressing, and a little girl talk.....What a fun way to spend a morning!!</div>
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Ary Ann's Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906893849610151190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479464152779173285.post-69087920710362642682016-01-26T12:33:00.002-07:002016-01-28T08:41:27.694-07:00Decorating with Doors<div style="text-align: center;">
I love, love, love decorating with doors!</div>
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They take up a lot of wall space and cover a black wall beautifully!</div>
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They had texture and layers and dimension so they "POP" instead of just blend in!</div>
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They can be painted and embellished and used in such creative ways that the possibilities are endless!</div>
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And so if an old door crosses my path --- it MUST come home with me! No questions asked!</div>
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Here are just a few examples of ways that I've decorated with old doors over the years. </div>
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We created this awesome backdrop from old doors that is great for weddings and other celebrations.</div>
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This is just half of a french door set that an amazing client offered us after a remodel. We jumped at the chance and have loved them ever since.</div>
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Just another glimpse of the french door set used in another way....grouped together with some sheer curtains and lighting added for a cozy glow.</div>
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Another look at the pretty french door....there are so many uses for these!</div>
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This beauty was from my Grandma's garage...it fits perfectly in mama's flower garden with all it's chippy charm.</div>
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And this pretty little thing came from our family's Bear Lake Home away from home cute little farmhouse. It used to be cream but I painted it a light aqua to match the rest of the decor.<br />
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Chippy, Shabby, Vintage goodness was our first love....and always will be!! That is one of the styles that got us started on this amazing and creative adventure of flipping furniture.</div>
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So it's no surprise that every so often we head back to our roots and create something that has a part of our heart attached to it!!</div>
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We love this 3 pane window, complete with original paint and attached original screen. We've added some fun chippy hooks for function and floral embellishments and lace for an added vintage touch. This little cutie is so lightweight that it can hang just about anywhere and would be equally pretty and useful just left standing as well....so you can use your imagination and move it anywhere you want!</div>
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A few months ago for of our fabulous customers, collaborators, and friends offered us a darling set of six chairs that she was no longer going to be using. Well, if you know us at all, you know that we NEVER say no to a furniture offer!! No matter what the condition is, we love the opportunity to give a piece of furniture a fabulous new makeover. So within just a few hours the chairs were delivered and you can imagine how I might have been a little giddy when I saw these being unloaded from the truck!!</div>
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They were in excellent condition and my mind immediately went a little bit crazy with all the possibilities of what these could become.</div>
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Sounds weird...but I'm telling ya'll, furniture really does have a way of letting you know just what to do with it!</div>
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I had a few thoughts for these chairs but nothing was really pushing me to get them done, so I just let them sit for a few months.</div>
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Although the colors in my kitchen were definitely influential in this makeover, I had planned to put this 6 piece set up for sale when they were done. I thought it would be fun to have an unexpected pop of color to give the set an eclectic feel, so I decided that I was going to paint 2 chairs in Rustoleum Lagoon and the remaining 4 in Rustoleum White. </div>
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Originally I had planned to paint the seats of the chairs in a dark walnut brown, but as I finished up the chairs and tested them out with the seats in their original condition, I really loved them in their original state! The contrast and color were perfect! So they stayed just as they were.</div>
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And here is the finished product!</div>
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So remember back to when my original plan was to make these available for sale? </div>
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As I was working on them I kept having that little voice in my head tell me how perfect they would be around my kitchen table. After all, I was in transit for chairs and hadn't found anything that would work. I kept trying to push that little voice away, but it was pretty persistent!</div>
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These cutie pies are staying with me!!</div>
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Just realized we never shared this fun custom order that became the perfect Christmas present for one lucky gal!</div>
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Here is the hutch BEFORE:</div>
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It is a 2 piece hutch that was pretty dated in its hunter green and what looked to be a pecan stain. But it was still in great condition and had lots of function.....just in need of a little makeover.</div>
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And so here it is AFTER:</div>
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What an UH-MAZE-ING transformation, right???</div>
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Love the distressed white and the new stain color (mix of Jacobean and Ebony).</div>
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This is an update that will make this a focal piece no matter where its used for years to come. </div>
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And we got word that the surprise was a HUGE success and the new owner was VERY happy with the outcome!! </div>
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We love happy endings!!!</div>
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If you are interested in having a piece of your own furniture redone, just email us to get started!</div>
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I'm not very good at resolutions.....so I try to stay away from those as much as possible. Probably because each time I tried to set them in the past I just felt like I failed miserably. Not because I didn't try, but because I probably picked resolutions that were unattainable, or something that would take years of work and dedication to complete. So really, they couldn't be considered a New Years Resolution because there was no way to get them done in a year. </div>
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So I quit, I gave up, I just plain stopped thinking about them.</div>
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But as I have gotten older I have found myself putting some serious thought and effort into self-improvement as the end of each year comes to a close and I face another one. </div>
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Maybe getting older makes you more sentimental?...maybe it makes you realize that no matter how much life experience you have under your belt, there is ALWAYS something that you can do just a little better. So rather than focus on a resolution, I've chosen a word or a quality or something along those lines to work on throughout the year.</div>
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For example, last year by thoughts were really focused on Being Brave.</div>
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Not only did I want to focus on being Brave enough to be who I was, but to help others to do the same. It was a great word and there were several experiences relating to bravery that really helped me to grow and become a stronger person.</div>
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For some reason this year I was really struggling with what I wanted to focus on for 2016. I found several ideas, but nothing seemed to fit. After all, if you want to focus on a goal, it has to be something that provides motivation, excitement and enthusiasm, right? I didn't want to just pick a word or trait because it was "good." I wanted to pick something that I knew in my heart if I worked on it would make me a better, happier, more well-rounded person.</div>
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I was preparing a lesson for church and it talked about shining our light and making sure we were doing all those things in our lives that would enable us to be a light to others. <br />
That was it!!...that was perfect!!....that was what I wanted to focus on for 2016!</div>
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I found this quote and absolutely loved it! The world is full of darkness and has plenty of distractions trying to take away happiness and peace. But I wanted to be a source of light, a source of happiness, a source of love. And by shining my light I could do just that!</div>
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So here is my "resolution," --<i>if you want to call it that</i>-- for 2016.</div>
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Whenever I can, wherever I can, I want to shine my light, show my glow, and make all those around me a little happier and more hopeful!<br />
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Anybody want to join me? After all, if we all shine our lights, just imagine how much brighter our days would be. A little light goes a long way. And it doesn't take much!</div>
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Here's to a happy, bright, shiny and glowing 2016!!</div>
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Ary Ann's Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906893849610151190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479464152779173285.post-21424843305055148182015-12-07T10:14:00.002-07:002015-12-07T10:14:48.197-07:00Custom Order Toybox<div style="text-align: center;">
We just finished a darling custom order toybox for a sweet little towheaded 2-year-old and we think he's gonna love it!!</div>
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Navy is the perfect color for a rough and rowdy little guy and the distressing will only add to the character of the piece with wear and tear over time!</div>
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When it comes to celebrating the holiday season, we do it up right!</div>
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Just finished a beautiful custom order armoire makeover.</div>
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Is it just me or does everything look so amazing painted in white??</div>
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Here is the armoire BEFORE....</div>
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If you are interested in having one of your own pieces refinished, let us know. We'd be happy to get started on a perfect piece just for you!</div>
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Love the bronze and brushed blue combo on this mail organizer. Great for office or kitchen and the perfect stylish way to keep things together.</div>
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<strike>Available</strike> for just $30 -SOLD</div>
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<b><i>Thanks for looking!</i></b></div>
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