Made it JUST in time for Makeover Monday!!

Ok so if your ANYWHERE other than the West Coast it's already Tuesday for you but it's still MONDAY here!!!

I spent most of the past 3 days outdoors with the kids which is great!!!

However, it does make it hard to finish a project or two.

I was so busy with them I didn't even remember to at least line up someone else's projects so I could keep on track!?

So that left me with skipping it all together or working really  hard to get one project done in time!

So I won't keep you waiting any longer!!! 

Here's the before photo,

I got her about a year ago.

YES she has sat in my garage for almost one full year!!!

She was in pretty bad shape when I got her.

Full of stickers and a bit rickety!

 Mr. Treasures did a little something to her about 4 months ago...

You can read more about that here

Ok so are you ready to meet Dottie?

Are you sure?

HA!!!

Here she is....

Horrible picture right??

That was without the flash so let me show you with...

Even worse right!?!

Neither one of these photos accurately depict Dottie's true color.

The lighting in my house must be pretty bad.

She is really a darker grey, without the blueish tint that's showing up in these photos.

Not that the blueish color is bad- I kinda like it, but it's just not the true color.

Anyhow Dottie first got a coat of black.

Once that dried she got a coat of dark grey.

The actual color is called "Antique Tin" from Behr

LOVE it!!

Then she got a heavy sanding to reveal the black and even the original wood in some places.

Have I ever mentioned to you how much work it is to make something look old and beat up?!

Once I got Dottie distressed the way I wanted I went ahead and used...

Black and white polka DOT ribbons for her drawer pulls.

Get it? DOTtie?

I'm sorry it's late and I've been exposed to a lot of sun the past 3 days.

Here's another look at her ribbon with the flash,

Cute right??

Alright that's it for Monday Makeover!!

I made it!!!

It's still a few minutes before 10 pm here!!

Hope you enjoyed!

Angie

Hidden Treasures!!

Treasures don't just come in the form of furniture!!

At least not for ME they don't!!

Look what I found hiding in the bottom of my closet

(yes hiding!! it's a scary place where all things wardrobe related go to die)

The cutest swimsuit cover up ever!!!  OK maybe not ever but it sure is cute!!!


I was so excited I didn't even TRY to get the wrinkles out! ;)

So, while Mr. Treasures is off selling houses today, the kids and I decided to get a little outdoor fun in.

They'll be switching back and forth between water balloon fights and swimming in the pool.

I'll be meandering around the yard daydreaming about the oasis it will some day be.

Enjoy your weekend!

Angie

Options for Hope...

That title sounds so much deeper than this post is!!!!

Although we all know the power of design and color!!

It sure makes me happy and full of HOPE!

Ok if you didn't see yesterday's post, STOP and go here first. 

Then by all means COME BACK!!  

I'm going to show you several photos. Some I know where they came from, some I do not. If you know the source PLEASE tell me and if it's yours and you want it removed please let me know that as well. 

Now this first one is really distressed. I don't have my heart set on distressing Hope.

#1

(Tracy Porter)

but I really love the idea of the outside being cream and the inside green.

Next,

#2

(Tracy Porter)

black with an accent color inside?

if so I'd like to do something other than grey, BEEN there, DONE that.

Maybe,

#3

(Tracy Porter- I think)

a Kelly green?

even a little lighter with some glazing on all her detail?

#4

(source unknown)

Or maybe a fun turquoise?

#5

(don't remember this one either)

This is a beautiful option too...

#6

Junk Restore

Doesn't it look amazing?!?

#7

(I'm thinking Junk Restore?)

     UPDATE!!!!

When I posted this earlier I thought this photo was my friend Tammy's hutch.
It is IDENTICAL to a hutch she JUST finished painting.

IDENTICAL

Ignore her laundry- she was productive that day ;)

Crazy right?!

Either way the are both.....

B-E-A-U-TIFUL!!

There's also the grey option..

#8

or  gray- whichever way you want to spell it, it certainly is on the rise in mainstream decor

and has me swooning.

Now for the blue fans. I'm only recently joining your group.

However I join with conditions.

Although I can appreciate ALL colors and ALL style of decor when it comes to my own...

I like dark, moody blues. 

Like.....

#9

Furbish

Or maybe a nice turquoise blue?

#10

(source unknown)

The ceramic pot looks like a perfect mix of these two colors!!

If it's going to be any lighter than these options than it has to have a grey undertone.

Yesterday, Cat left a comment  about painting Hope the color of my blog.

That sounds like a great option!!

Ok you've got several to choose from or can throw in your own!!

You can either leave your vote here or on the fan page!

While your all voting, I'll be here....

(Mae Brunken in garden courtyard- original source unknown)

So just yell when your done! ;)

Angie