My Kids Went to Malibu, But I Didn’t Get No Stinkin’ T-Shirt!

Not long ago, my daughter and her sweet hubby took a little vacation to California.

They had a great time, but that’s not important.

What is important is that I trained her well. Giving her values and all that.

THEY STOPPED AT A GARAGE SALE IN MALIBU.

Where they picked up this little gem of a lantern that had actually been hanging on the outside of the house.

Sweet!

They wanted to thank hubby and me for keeping their kids, our babygrands, while they were vacationing.

Lanterns are all the rage, aren’t they? Love those at Restoration Hardware!

But I love this one and the story behind it.

The house where it used to hang is next door to Tom Selleck.

I don’t need no stinkin’ t-shirt.

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Before and After - Frenchy Stuff Meets Restoration Hardware

I really like French furniture, even the 60's French Provincial furniture. When I was a little girl, it seemed everybody had it in their bedrooms except me. Well, I have painted and sold quite a bit of it the last few years. I've painted many dressers and chests, but I recently found this secretary and I don't remember ever seeing one quite like this.

I decided to try something a little different rather than painting it white or my recent favorite, french grey. Have you seen the new Restoration Hardware catalog? I have just been drooling over the soft neutrals. I recently bought some Restoration Hardware paint called Cappucino. I decided to give it a try on the secretary and a little antique French bed. I painted the trim in a soft white for a subtle accent. Then I distressed a little and glazed them both creating a "patine". Are you ready to see the result?

I would have loved to have had these in my bedroom when I was little. Heck, I would have loved to fill my daughter's bedroom with these when she was little. Granddaughter Sweet Caroline is only 9 months old...her bedroom is already full. So these have made like Elvis and left the building. Now they are on display at the shop!

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