Introductions - faux bois
Do you all remember this chair?
Well.....she has totally come full circle now! My buddy Dale did a bang up job on the upholstery work.....and even though the wood frame was a total bugger to paint {since it is a recliner and there were so many nooks and crannies!} I am thrilled with how she turned out! Take a look...
Isn't she a beauty?! I hate to give her up, but her owners are ready for her to grace their space! Woot!xo,Barb
Etcetera- Delaware and beyond
Well......after 1,373 "ish" driving miles, a funeral, and a birthday ....here I am. Back at it.
I am so thankful that my whole family was able to travel to my uncle's funeral, and am even more thankful for the sweet time that was spent with extended family while we were there. I am overwhelmed with the sweetness and the comfort of just being surrounded by family.... those you love and are loved by.....just as you are...no questions asked.
It is good to be home...but I will treasure the renewed relationships, and the memories that were made.
Have a wonderful weekend!
xo,
Barb
Time away....be back in a jiffy
I got the news that my uncle passed away after 4 years of battling Alzheimers and failing health. JB, the kids, and I are in Delaware with my family for the funeral which will be today at 2:00.I am so thankful for my sweet family, and I am even more thankful that dying here on earth is not death for eternity......there is hope and peace. Please keep my family in your prayers....especially my Aunt Barbara {my namesake} as she says goodbye to her love....... xo,Barb
Found Goodness
It has been a super busy week of cleaning and prepping the new studio, packing the old studio, and then moving everything over to the new studio. I would be lying if I did not admit to being a little sore......and tired.....and a bit slap happy.........but when you have friends who not only come to help you scrub your concrete floors, and do whatever else you need done......plus bring a hand thrown vase {made by her hands}, with a succulent garden, and a tiny little knack studio ceramic house.........it makes you forget about everything else....and be so thankful for beautiful friends and loved ones.I am beyond blessed.This beautiful gift was made especially for me by my friend Jen of Crave Pottery.xo,Barb
FYI
I saw these bracelets for the first time when I was browsing through my instagram feed, and was immediately in love with them. I seem to be wearing armfuls of bracelets these days and I knew that I wanted to add some of these beauties to my collection!.....and SOON!I contacted Lakeitha, from Wrist Soiree, and was on the fast track to figuring out how to make some of these come to live with me!Well, guess what?!....They arrived in the mail yesterday! Woot!I love them....you will love them..... and you need to get your wrist party started in the etsy shop.....here.xo,Barb
Introductions
Sorry....no furniture today! Right now every single second is being spent on cleaning the new studio and preparing it for the big move this week! I decided to seal the original brick wall in the back workspace because the mortar is a bit powdery and crumbly. Please believe me when I say it was a complete test of my ever loving sanctification.... and I may have totally threw the roller across the room...{mother, please avert your eyes! I know you did not raise me this way}...but I swear it was only once! However, when I walked back into the space the next day, I had calmed down muchly, and when I ran my fingers across the brick and mortar to the tune of no crumbly mortar....I am now very glad that I persevered. {cough, cough!}I also decided that I wanted to paint and seal the raw concrete floor in the workspace to once again cut down on the dust, make it easier to sweep and clean, and I just love starting fresh with a nice clean floor. It certainly will not stay perfect for too long.....but it will be sealed, and create less dust. I totally ran out of paint when we were about 3/4 of the way done so we did not get to finish! The concrete was so porous, it just soaked up the paint like a sponge. Never fear though, because by the time you read this... my son and I will probably already have been to the paint store and will be finishing up the floors!I am really, really looking forward to this week. Everything should be all moved into the new studio by Thursday,{not organized....but moved!} the old studio will get a thorough cleaning, and then I will head to ATL on Friday with a couple of my pals for a weekend of shopping and picking out lovely things for the new shop!I have the shop windows all covered in paper so that sneaky peaky little eyes will not be able to see all of the goodness until it is all set and ready! Stay tuned!P.S. The floor and patio paint by Benjamin Moore is totally dreamy and creamy. So easy to apply, and you can have it mixed in any color you want. I chose "dragon's breath"......and it is such a beautiful graphite gray color. I will take more photos when the floor is completely done with more light, so you can get a better feel for the difference it has made in the space. Yay!xo,Barb
Etcetera
We have reached the end of another very hot summer week. I wish I had gotten more accomplished at the new studio, but it was so nice to have some time to sit back and relax with friends and family for the fourth. My friend Amy brought over these beautiful flowers for me from her garden! Aren't they fantastic?! The super fun red sandals are an early BIRTHDAY treat to myself......oh and the glittery tank is as well! Yippee....the celebrating started early this year! Oh, and I literally lived off of bowls of freezing cold watermelon balls. They are so refreshing, and my new summer staple.I hope to make a major dent in the studio work today! I spent 2 hours cleaning the bathroom on Tuesday! Seriously...I may have gone a bit mister clean on myself but the sparkly beautiful bathroom with its new rug, and towels is so inviting! Today, I will be sweeping, vacuuming, and sealing the concrete floor and wall in the work space in order to help with dust, and to help keep the floors as clean and easily maintained as possible. i am going to work hard today so that I can enjoy MY BIRTHDAY tomorrow!! woot, woot! I am going to party like it is 2012! ......and for all of you who I know want to ask......the number is 38.Have a great weekend! xo,BarbP.S. did I mention it was my BIRTHDAY tomorrow?