Somebody stop me!

As you can see, I REALLY do like this new paint color I found...soft, soft, grey. The tall cabinet on the left is another example if my painted "faux" enamel tags. The top of the chair I just painted shows at the bottom of the photo.

To upholster or not to upholster

I purchased these chairs with the plan to reupholster someday. The fabric was in good shape...I just wasn't crazy about it. The other day I had this idea that I would try to paint first. Now I think I really do like the fabric. The paint seems to really compliment it. I especially like the way the paint brings out the carvings. What do you think?

St. Francis Retablo

All my santos and most of my nichos have sold at Bloom and Bee Swanky. Since I love animals, I painted this 8 x 10 retablo of St. Francis, patron saint of animals.

Freebie - Candy Bar Wrappers

I found this and wanted to share: Candy Bar Wrappers from a blog I love called Creature Comforts. Fun for a shower or party or someone detail-obsessed.

Chalkboards...to do or not to do lists.

I've painted many chalkboards and put them in vintage frames to sell at Bloom and Bee Swanky. All sizes, all kinds of frames. And I keep one in my kitchen. It usually had an extensive to do list on it. Every time I would look at it, I would get tired...too, too, too many to dos. So I cleared it of all the to dos and put on one of my favorite songs. I may forget to be somewhere, but now every time I look at the chalkboard, I am uplifted!

A little blue transferware

I love the look of a little blue transferware on a shelf made from antique ceiling tin moulding. Asiatic pheasant platter on the left is available at Bloom and Bee Swanky. The one on the right is sold.

Apothecary with Faux Enamel Tags

I love the look of apothecary cabinets and French enamel tags. I couldn't find the tags so I just painted them on and then added an epoxy over them for dimension. They feel real and if you don't get too close, they look real. And who doesn't need that little extra storage provided by a little cabinet?