I love Blue!

Hi everyone,

I was about to write this post yesterday, but my heart just wasn't in it, after learning of the horrible events in Las Vegas.

To say that it's shocking is an understatement.  My heart is heavy for those who were lost or injured, and everyone else there.

Praying that they find peace in the days ahead.

I'd planted morning glories up a wire trellis this summer, and had been disappointed that it never bloomed. Well, it's now making up for lost time!  The vine has been blooming its heart out for the past two weeks!

I just can't get over how blue those blossoms are!  Not many flowers that I know of are a true blue like this.

 Of course my pictures don't do justice to how pretty the vine is!

 Some days it even blooms thru the early evening, which I've never seen it do before!

 Here's one last close up.

 Below you'll see Natasha, my mannequin, modeling a necklace that I just made for myself.

I'd been wanting to make a really long one, and had fun putting this together with beads and findings that I already had on hand.

 I happened to find the pretty vintage bronze pendant in a box of odds and ends beads that I'd bought at a yard sale years ago.

 The other necklace is actually a rosary.  I'm not Catholic, but I've always loved the look of pretty rosaries.  This one is Joan of Arc.

Love the blue beads!

Can you tell blue is my favorite color?

 Behind Natasha are some of the chalk painted jewelry boxes, and other goodies that I've created for my Etsy shop.

 Here's one of the latest boxes that I transformed.

I had so much fun doing this, and of course forgot to take a "before" shot.  It was pretty boring and a walnut finished wood.

Not the look I was going for!

So after light blue chalk paint, and some pretty stenciling,

this jewelry box looks much happier!

 Another transformation for my shop is this pretty fan shaped framed chalkboard.

So shabby cottage chic, I think!

Well that's it for today.

Wishing you a day of peace.

Be sure to tell the ones you love just how much they mean to you.

Thanks for visiting:)

New Creations in My Shop

Hi everyone,

How is your week going?

It seems that spring will arrive early here in Michigan, and that is just fine with me!

Today's temps were much warmer than normal, and tomorrow is supposed to be a balmy 66 degrees!

For us that is a real heat wave!

Today I thought I'd share with you some of my latest creations which I've listed in my Etsy shop.

I just love galvanized anything, don't you? So when I spotted this tall bucket awhile back, I couldn't scoop it up quickly enough! Actually it was in it's natural state finish wise.  I decided to paint it a pretty and soft

dove gray, followed by some dry brushing in a lighter shade for interest.

Then I added one of my all time favorite labels from the Graphics Fairy.

 Love!

I have used this design many times, and never tire of it.

 Next up is this sweet tea pot, fashioned from chicken wire.  I've painted it my signature creamy white, and embellished it with a pretty rose tag,  Petite cream silk flowers and crinkly cream seam binding ribbon add to the shabby cottage chic charm!

 Here is a close up.

Shelves have always been a best seller in my shop.  I think every home could use more shelves!

So I'm always on the hunt for interesting ones that I can paint and transform.

I lucked out and found this beauty at a thrift shop when we were in Florida.  It is in excellent vintage condition.  I freshened it up with some nice bright white paint.

I love wicker!

 Perfect for storing treasures or necessities.

I painted this pretty wood shelf in a lovely light blue chalk paint.

Love the curvy side brackets and the pegs for hanging everything from coats to bags to dog leashes:)

 I couldn't resist this sweet little vintage lamb planter, which I found last month at one of my favorite haunts.

Isn't she just darling?!  It's by Napco, and features a lamb with just the cutest little face, who is pulling a pink and white cart.

 I wouldn't be too sad if she didn't sell!

 I think it would be so cute for Easter, or would be darling in a baby's room.

 Last but not least is this painted and stenciled cloche.

Cloches are another favorite of mine that I am always thrilled to find.

Actually hubby came home with this one for me.  It makes me so happy when he stops to treasure hunt for me!

I've painted it with white chalk paint, then stenciled it just for fun.

 I also added one of my glittered Eiffel Tower tags to the top. Because you know what I always say................

"You can never have too much glitter!"

That's it for today, thanks so much for stopping by!

I do appreciate your visits and comments!!

Have a great week:)