FYI
....I found this photo, and I cannot for the life of me find the link that goes with the photo. If you all know where this originated....do tell so that I can give proper credit.....and also find the directions:) These little hexnuts are part of my every day life, and a bracelet out of them would be AWESOME!
Love how this piece mixed with some sparkly bling just looks fantastic!
I will make {and wear} one of these.....maybe next week while I am sitting on the beach......
EDIT: the link for this bracelet is found here! yay!
xo,
Barb
Introductions
Hello Monday morning! I hope you all are wide eyed, bushy tailed, and ready to help me out with my little desk dilemma here.
I found this fantastic desk a couple months ago, and while I am not usually drawn to such modern design, I was smitten with the lines of this piece. I love the space age feel mixed with utilitarian cool, and the leather pulls are just fantastic. My thoughts have been all along to keep the desk "as is", but as you can see it has several knicks and dings on the surface. I think a light sanding and some tung oil will do this baby a world of good, and the legs will need a touch up with black paint as well.....but that is cake.
Every time I think of painting it, I hit a wall and nothing creative comes out.....which says to me, this piece needs to be refreshed and left alone.......but what do you think? What would you do with such a gem?
I should mention as well that this piece will be staying with me, and I think will eventually land in my son's room...we are getting ready to start his room redo this week ......so keep that in mind as you give me your thoughts!
If you are wondering about the fabulous succulent gardens, and giant pot.....my super fantastic and talented friend lily wikoff is responsible for all of that goodness! If you have never checked her out before....you are missing out, and need to head over to her facebook, etsy shop, and blog.....NOW!
Thanks pals!
xo,
Barb
Found Goodness
So thankful for my friend Christin, who told me about these beauties! I snatched some up, and can't wait to use them!
xo,
Barb
Quotage
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| found via pinterest |
The past few weeks have been some of the hardest weeks of my business career. I have had a very full schedule, been stretched to the limits with business growth adjustments and house keeping matters, buying new products and trying new things...sometimes failing, sometimes hitting a home run, and lots of really important decisions to be made.
So, when I saw this poster, it was a very visual reminder of what I have been telling myself for the past two months......do the hard things, never give up, and never....ever think you have reached a point of knowing everything.
Never stop learning. Chin up. Here's to ya.
xo,
Barb
FYI
I think these little guys are fantastic, and would be great fun to purchase new from Ladies and Gentlemen, or create yourself! These unique pieces are exactly what I think of when one wants to add originality and spunk to their home. It's all in the details remember?
Just shootin' straight.
xo,
Barb
Introductions
I literally squeezed this little guy in last week! I was itching to paint something colorful after all of the grays and blues I have been painting lately. Don't get me wrong...I think blues and grays are totally legit, but after so many in a row I decided to be a little rebellious! I have about four more commission jobs left for the summer, and then I will not be taking on any new commissions until after February. I will have my hands full working on something very special.
Anywhoo, this lovely little piece, who I have named "Mildred" after my sweet Gi Gi... is colorful and fun with a beautiful mustard finish on the outside and a little blue action jackson on the inside! For the knobs I chose a ceramic print that I find super fun and playful......jury is still out on whether they will stay on her....but for now, they are my choice.
Mildred is available for sale, and is located in the Knack booth at Antiques on Augusta. Some of you may have noticed that I have closed the etsy shop for now as I will be really busy and not able to keep it fresh. Hopefully at some point I will be able to list some new things, but for now if you can't live without Mildred in your home, just let me know and I'll ship her right out to you!
Have a great Monday!
xo,
Barb
Etcetera....and another Introduction :)
Just finished this group of mirrors that have been hanging around the studio! All of them were orphaned mirrors that had been taken off dressers and chests of drawers over a period of time....so it was nice to finish them all, and hang them as a group. It never ceases to amaze me what some paint, paper, and wax can do! That's why I do what I do, and love it so much! Transformation is so powerful on so many levels.
It has been another crazy busy week here at the studio, and thankfully much was accomplished and a few things were checked off the big "to do" list. I did also manage to squeeze in a small little piece for the etsy shop, and will have it up on Monday! All of the mirrors are available for sale as well in the booth at Antiques on Augusta!
I hope each one of you has had a great week, and that you have a fun weekend ahead!
xo,
Barb