BLUE TURQUOISE AQUA TEAL

 

Theres been a lot of blue going around this house lately.

 

Georges beach collection candles

I know it has to do with the season and the warm weather but it also has to do with

something I got recently. Annie Sloans New Book "Color Recipes for painted furniture".

The night I got it I sat in bed reading the new book as George fell off to sleep,

snoring before I got finished the introduction. I am not a good reader before bed,

but I did managed to get 30 minutes in before falling into dream land.

Only an hour later I woke up again to realize I had been dreaming

about painting all sorts of things in all sorts of colors, especially blue.

There was something about the book that got my mind working on a different level.

So let me suggest if you are looking for a kick in the rear, and jolt of ideas, or simply

want to see Annies farmhouse in northern France pick up the book.

 

my second hand rocking horse with a new color

 

 

 

I recently finished this 1920s antique dresser in colors inspired by our spring bedding.

 

 Remember inspiration comes from unexpected places, sites, and sounds.

 

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BEACH TIME aqua side tables

During my last workshop I found out I had meet one of these ladies before.

I used to make driftwood furniture long ago and she had come to see me back then.

How cool is that!

Fastward a few days and I get an email from

another lady who has been out to visit,

Hiya !!!!
When I first saw your wonderful blog, I was taken away with such talent.
Then we started to correspond with each other and your friendliness and
messages were a joy to receive.
Now this is something that is really going to blow your mind!! We met long
before this time. I couldnt believe what I found in a box. Years ago we use to
hop in the car and go to different areas checking for garage sales. One such
day we came across one. I bought a beautiful glass hummingbird feeder at
this one. It was glass with brass and flowers painted on it. I still have it, but,
what caught our eye was the different amazing furniture creations that this
lady made.
Lets go back to what I found in the box. It was a business card from this
lady who does amazing things with driftwood. Yes !!!!!! This very talented
lady was/is you!! I couldnt believe it. When I saw your picture on your
blog I thought we had met before and now I have the proof that we had.
Small world!!  The work you do is so...What can I say...Awesome, beautiful, wonderful, a
treasure to own...I can go on and on, but, what I want to say is that you are
a treasure in this world. You are a beautiful one of a kind treasure awaiting
to be found by others in this world. I am glad that I found a really awesome
lady who long ago sold me a beautiful hummingbird feeder and then appear
again in my life when I needed you to be there.
Thank you for being the beautiful person you are!!
I want to thank these 2 ladies and everyone who has supported me then and now!

Now lets get to some furniture and pretty pictures ...

I have finished a pair of knotty pine side tables with a mix of

the new ASCP color, Florence.

If you would like to see some more of the furniture I use to make click here.

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