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Sunday, February 10, 2013

Weekend Madness - A Glimpse into My Weekend, Furniture, Shoes and More

I always wonder why my weekends don't feel like weekends anymore. When you love what you do, you really don't mind it. Work becomes fun and exciting and it all gels together. Except when fatigue and pain pop in. :)
I did get to have some fun at my husbands company awards party. I did get a new outfit, but didn't want to waste money on heels I might wear once per year. I'm a jeans and t-shirt kinda girl. I apologize that I didn't get a photo of us. We looked really awesome but you'll just have to take my word for it. I did however decide to modify some comfy heels I had. They were black Aerosoles with a wedge heel. Higher than I typically would wear, but they don't hurt my feet. I felt they needed a little bling. Broke out my container of Swarovski crystals and found some larger black diamond ones that I had used on someone's walls. (Yes, I put crystals on walls, why wouldn't I? I'll post about it sometime.)
Just added a touch of bling, but what do you think?


I also had a couple of accent chairs and a table I was trying to finish. And I did complete them. Craziness again. The chairs were matching, but I treated them totally separate. One gloss black and gold the other hot pink with pink leopard print fabric. Very dramatic, but that's the way I roll. Hopefully, someone will fall in love and buy them. Do you think these are too over the top?
hot pink and leopard chair
Hot Pink Chair with Pink Leopard Fabric

black and gold chair
Gloss Black Chair with Black and Gold Fabric
I love the pink leopard chair! If I had a teenage daughter, this would be in her room! If I had a music room, the gloss black chair would be sitting near the piano!
I recognize that my backdrops for my photos need some consistency. I have the hardest time getting good photos in good light, etc. I've been trying to determine the best way to create a large enough back drop for my furniture. I went to the Habitat for Humanity Restore this weekend which has tons of salvaged housewares, furniture, etc. I picked up few closet doors and bifold doors that I am transforming to be a consistent backdrop for me. I'll be working on a post for that as well. I am also looking for a cheap crystal chandelier for staging my photos. For my "flooring", we remembered we had some old matchstick blinds in the attic. I'm going to paint and stencil those to create a soft floor for staging my photos. I'll be posting on that as well.
Back to my furniture. I had a small drop leaf bistro table that I've been trying to decide what to do with it for a long time. This is how it turned out. Let me know if you want me to post about how I did this.
bohemian decoupaged bistro table

Decoupaged Bistro Table
I think the decoupaged bistro table turned out pretty cool. I would love some honest feedback!

I almost forgot! My carrier showed up at 11 pm Saturday night to pick up my latest custom order clock face table. Green, Black and Gold! It's on it's way to New Jersey!
black green and gold clock face table
Black, Green and Gold Clock face Table
Sometimes my days seem endless and I always feel like I didn't accomplish enough, but when I write it all down it definitely makes me realize, many things were achieved and I need to slow down a bit. Have an awesome week!








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25 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, that pink chair is amazing!!! They all are but pink is my favorite colour. Love the shoes but I really want to see that wall, I have some ideas for crystals in the future and I would love to see it!

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    1. Mel, I'll make sure to log a wall crystal project soon! Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. Wow!

    1) Love the crystals on the shoes - makes such a big difference. And it looks like they came that way too!

    2) Those chairs are AWESOME! I think the black is my favorite though.

    3) And WOW! That clock table is beautiful. Looks like something right out of a magazine.

    Nice work with everything - you definitely accomplished a lot!

    Brie @ Breezy Pink Daisies

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    1. Thanks for the kind words! I love transforming everything! Not enough hours in the day. A clone would be nice.

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  3. OMG that pink chair! It ROCKS!! My teenage daughter would have to fight me for that. And I'd win. lol

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    1. I'm glad you love it Sally! It matches your hair! I love the color. I wish I were confident enough to wear a funky color!

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  4. I think that bistro table turned out perfectly!! Love the bohemian feel and it keeps it so casual and cute too!

    -Jamie
    ChatterBlossom

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    1. Thanks Jamie!
      I really struggle with photographing my items well. They always look better in person!

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  6. Love what you did with your shoes! The decoupage table is amazing. You have such incredible talent. Thank you for sharing your treasures with us!

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    1. Thank you, Nancy! I always love your kind words of support!

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  7. Ooooh...I am loving those two chairs!!!
    ~Kim
    http://2justByou.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks Kim! They are a bit different than what I typically do.

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  8. I am returning your visit and I am glad I did:) You are a very talented lady!! Awesome chairs:)
    I am now following via GFC:)
    Now I am off to check out some of your other projects:)

    Have a super great day!

    PS Would love for you to join Let's Get Social Sunday and link up your blog and all your social sites at one place to meet new people and gain more followers (goes live at 6am every Sunday)

    http://www.myturnforus.com/

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    1. Thanks so much Evelyn! Let's Get Social sounds fun! I will check it out!

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  9. Thank you for following my blog, I just followed you back, looking forward to reading some of your posts.

    Navin
    www.thefoodking.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you Navin! Your recipes look awesome! Look forward to creating them!

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  10. The crystals added so much to those shoes! And you're right - the black chair next to the piano... If only I had a piano! =) I'm following you back! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    Danielle
    SewMuchCrafting.com

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    1. Thanks Danielle for stopping by and for the kind words! I look forward to your posts!

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  11. Those chairs are most certainly NOT over the top. Someone will fall in love with them. I saved a set of 6 chairs from a neighbor's curb and they are awaiting some TLC in my garage. The two end chairs have arms and won't fit under our table, so my plan is to treat them separately as well. Different fabric for the cushions and different paint colors. Way to think outside the box! :)

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    1. Thanks Sarah! I can t wait to see what you do with yours! I love fabric shopping!

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  12. Wow! You are so creative and certainly know how to make things beautiful. Please do add your links to the Creative Monday Blog Hop that I co-host whenever you find it possible. It goes live on Sunday evenings. Thanks for becoming a Follower of my Blog. I am happy to follow back. Have a wonderful day.
    Judy - Judy H-J's Thoughts

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    1. Thanks so much Judy for stopping by and following! I will stop by this evening for your Creative Monday Blog.

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  13. Loving your chair and table makeovers! New follower. :)

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  14. Absolutely not too over the top! That pink leopard is rockin!

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