Monday, August 29, 2011

Thanks for all your kind and caring concerns
about delivering my youngest to college in the "storm"!
Lucky us-they cancelled the arrival date-
moving it to today-
my lovely is all smiles-
so bye for now-
we heading on out!

Take care,gotta fly- Claire


Smiling

As I quickly ran through Club GW the other day,
there was no furniture that really caught my eye-
I'm not interested in couches or upholstered chairs-
basically because I don't possess great upholstery skills-
I can cover a seat cushion with the best of them
 but when it
comes to actually reupholstering a large piece of furniture covered in fabric
-arrggghhhh-
that's where my talent ends! 
So, I tend to buy wooden chairs with a fabric seat and tables-
many, many, many tables
If I didn't know better, I'd call it an obsession-
so, suddenly I spotted a table in the corner of the outlet.

A wide grin came across my face but I tried to squelch it-
didn't want anyone to notice me or the table-
it was really heavy
 but with some unknown herculon strength
 I lifted it up and slowly made my way to the checkout,
trying to contain my glee and not skipping all the way-

I guess you're ready to see it........










$6.99-
that's all I have to say!

Well, take care, gotta fly- Claire

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Favorites this week!

I've had a great time this week
checking you all out at the linky parties-
once again, you were so inspiring 
and I'd like to show you
 some of my favorite ideas this week!


This adorable frame, complete with monogram,
She's quite the creative gal
 and I'm definitely making myself one of these cuties!!


This next favorite table is from
she describes it as a swedish feel
I call it delicious!

Go check out her flea market makeovers
 and start drooling too!




Check this monogrammed lampshade out-
the best part- there's 2,
yes, a pair of these beauties!!
I just found her and am thrilled-
go check out her amazing dining room-
my socks were knocked off!

Last, but certainly not least,
stenciled this fabric to match an already
 adorable medallion table she created-
it's a perfect match!


Hope you've enjoyed the show this week-
check out these creative gals and I'll see you later!

Take care, gotta fly- Claire



Friday, August 26, 2011

Irene

We are in for quite a storm this week and all my little
spray paint projects either need to get done today or 
back into the garage they go :(
but
This weekend my youngest goes back to college-
she's doing the happy dance for sure!!

Of course, we move her in Sunday,
the day when the biggest storm this summer blows through, literally-yuck!!!!!!!!!




And, next week, my fair ladies, I go back to school-
I've had a ball this summer-
my blog has kept me in the loop-
your creativity
has inspired me on a daily basis-
and I've had the chance to meet so many more of my bloggy friends
in cybersphere-
not that I'm leaving but for a good portion of the week,
I'll have to actually leave my house-wahhh-lol

So, have a wonderful weekend,
be safe if you're in the path of this darn storm
 and I'll see you next week!

Take care, gotta fly, Claire

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Great finds!

I picked up some real beauties at Club GW
and I wanted to share-

 topiaries
 white wicker

 baskets


 cake plate

 architectural details
tin pots

iron cloche

styrofoam balls galore

puzzle pieces for stenciling

wooden angel

wreath

Let the fun begin!
Gotta fly- Claire


Tuesday, August 23, 2011

A freebie!!

       I got it for free -
 YIPPEE!!

Aleshia and my daughter, Caitlin

My daughter's best friend's mom, Barb, 
sent it my way



Isn't it a beauty?
I kilzed it-


I sprayed it with
 Rustoleums Heirloom white (of course)!-


Then I distressed it-
Are you noticing a pattern?


Thanks Barb and Aleshia!!


Now- on to the party!
                    


Isn't she a real beauty!!?!!

Well, take care, gotta fly- Claire



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Partying at......
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Monday, August 22, 2011

Front steps

Boy, were my front steps a mess

They were red 15 years ago when we moved in

I painted them about 6 years ago

They looked cute, with the faux brick




Fast forward to last week-

what a mess

mildew-
dirt -
paint chips-
arghhhhhh



-
So, I borrowed my sis' power washer-
Great little tool but not the most powerful

6 hours later, this is how they looked


Now that the rain has stopped,
today is painting day-

I used Behr outdoor porch paint
 in a creamy beige-

It looks so clean now-
yea, I love it!!

Can't wait to start dressing up
the front steps for fall!!!!

Take care, gotta fly - Claire



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Saturday, August 20, 2011

My favorites this week.....

I had a great time this week in bloggyville-
You are all so inspiring and creative-
Let me show you what I mean....


created a beauty of a table-LOVE it!!
Vinyl was involved so go check her out-



Pamela at Splinters N Sprinkles
created this fabulous clock table-

She's new to the blogging world,
so stop by her blog and say hi!





Check this chair out- over at You're talking too much
the shabby chic look is amazing-
as are the before and after shots!!


Have a wonderful weekend-
Take care, gotta fly- Claire