Heritage Red End Tables

I picked these two end tables up at a garage sale. Very nice solid wood tables, and was so excited when I opened the drawers to find they are Broyhill.  

Before

When painting my furniture piece finds I usually take in consideration the style, and design of the piece.  These just screamed this color Red to me.  I absolutely love them....hope you do as well!

Painted & distressed Heritage Red

They sold to a customer buying bar stools from me, and ended up buying six pieces of furniture from me that day!  I'm in the process of custom painting a dining room set for them as well.

I can honestly say the picture does not do them justice! They may be some of my favorite pieces so far.

These were hand painted...distressed...sealed & waxed finish!

Have a blessed day!

Kim

DIY Outdoor Rug

I purchased this sisal outdoor rug at a yard sale a few months ago for a mere $2! A bargain right? It is like brand new, I'm not sure it was ever used! I wanted to use it on my front porch, but it was just too plain!


The other day I had an idea to paint stripes on it! What do I have to lose if I mess up!


I measured out the rug & the width and number of stripes, used painters tape to tape it off! Make sure your edges of tape are securely down!


I had some black satin paint on hand and went to work! I ran low on paint so when I purchase some more I will touch up!


Below are pictures of before & afters!


I'm just loving it for now!

Let me know what you think!

Kim

Vintage Credenza/Turquoise Console

Before

Before

After painted & distress Turquoise Blue

After

up close - after

 I bought this vintage credenza at an estate sale. A customer who has bought several furniture pieces from me bought this, and asked me to paint it turquoise! They will be using it for their flat screen tv as a console. Kara we need pictures posted soon of all your painted pieces in your new home!  

Kim

Our Journey through Europe.....Nuremberg, Germany

Europe was so full of inspiration.....from Germany to ..... Switzerland Alps to ..... turquoise sea and mountains in Cinque Terre to....golden hills in Tuscany to....beautiful Austria Alps.  Each region was beautiful and inspirational in different ways.


While still waiting to upload more pictures I thought I would share just a little each day with you!


Everyone has asked me what was your favorite part of the trip, and I have to say they all were so different I don't know if I could pick out a favorite!


We started out in Nuremberg, Germany touring the Old City.  We enjoyed the traditional Bavarian food, as well as Spanish style tapas, and visited the Nuremberg Castle.

Rubbing the gold ring for good luck

Of course we had to have a coffee break!

 One night we had dinner at the Heilig-Geist-Spital, or Hospice of the Holy Ghost. Built between 1332 and 1339 and was a foundation for old and needy people. Today it is traditional Bavarian Restaurant.

Greg's German meal.....mmmmmmm

Schäufele - Roasted Pork Shoulder

I don't like meat & I loved this.

Kim's German meal....White asparagus with potatoes

Nuremberg Castle

hill to the castle

view of Nuremberg from the castle

Statue in the castle gardens

Old fountain in the castle gardens

The Nuremberg Castle began construction after 1050 AD, although the oldest remaining part is the Chapel, built around 1200. Severely damaged during WWII, it has been reconstructed to near the original condition when it served as one of the most important imperial castles during the Holy Roman Empire.

Antique Store in the Old City of Nuremberg

Just a few highlights of our trip to Nuremberg, Germany..... One night while walking from the restaurant we were crossing the street, and I tripped over the train track (of course I did) I literately fell flat on my face, caught myself with my hands and knees. We had to throw the umbrella away, and I was just a little sore the next day.  I was more embarrassed than hurt!
That same night (which was our last) we were in bed at 12:30am when the hotel fire alarm sounded.....they came across the phone intercom speaking German (which we could not understand).  Everyone exited the building, and after twenty minutes or so we were cleared to go back in. I made sure I had all our necessities with me before I left the building.

We had a fabulous time in Nuremberg, Germany spending time with friends from Greg's company, visiting the beautiful Old City, eating Bavarian food.  After four days in Germany we were excited to get on to our next leg of our travel through the Swiss Alps to Italy!

Kim

European Inspiration

We are so excited we are going to Europe!  Greg's company's corporate office is located in Nuremberg, Germany, his yearly sales meeting is held there, so we have decided to extend our trip into a vacation.


This year we also celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary, so this will be a very special trip for us!  I have dreamed of visiting Italy for years, and you will probably get tired of seeing post from my trip.  I will try not to bore you, but can you imagine all the design inspiration I'm going to get! I can hardly contain myself!

Our trip will start with five days in Nuremberg, Germany with Greg in meetings, and I will be sightseeing.....

Then we will be renting a car, and driving from Switzerland to Northern Italy through the Alps.....

 From there to.....Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre, are five small villages on the "Costa Ligure of Levante". The villages from north to south are: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Since 1926, the Cinque Terre towns have been part of the province of La Spezia.

The best way to enjoy the Cinque Terre is on foot! Walking along the mountain side you go through the Mediterranean bush, between the sky and sea! The Cinque Terre is crossed by many pathways. The main trail goes along the coast and links all the villages.


The mountains descend abruptly to the sea; a path, called the "Sentiero Azzurro" runs along the coast high above the villages. Other walks are lower and close to the shores.


We will be spending three days in Cinque Terre hiking, exploring, sunning on the Italian coastline, drinking wine, and trying out much Italian cuisine.

 From there we will be traveling to the beautiful countryside of Tuscany region.....

Our main stay is in a B&B in Greve in Chianti a village situated in the Tuscany region.  Where we will be visiting several villages, castles, winery's all in the area for the next five days.  

On our way back to Germany we are driving to Austria, and staying in the mist of the Alps.....

I can't wait to share our trip experience with you, and I'm sure I will be glad to be home for a day, yes I said a day before boarding a plane, and heading to Mississippi to help my friend with her daughters wedding.  What a great and blessed time I get to share with such special people in my life.....
Kim

Provence Breakfast Dining Set

Breakfast dining set.....before & after

Painted & distressed in Provence by (ASCP).....

upclose

upclose/chair

before

before

The before of this piece was sturdy and had great bones, but the table top was in bad shape.  But with paint
it looks brand new!

after

I love how paint can transform this set from something someone would set out on their curb to a beautiful set in a breakfast area.  Paint never ceases to amaze me!

Kim

Tag sale finds

I've heard it said, " we spend the first half of our lives accumulating stuff, and the last half getting rid of it".

Last Saturday I set out to a neighborhood yard sale.  The neighborhood is part of our community, and is a 55 and older community.  These people are downsizing and getting rid of family heirlooms that have much sentimental value.  I loved hearing the stories behind some of the pieces they were selling.....from old galvanized watering can that was her grandmothers (She was at least 70 herself) to a huge basket that had many puppies delivered in it....to the boat wheel I bought that hung in their families beach home.  Each home and family had their unique stories with each piece.....

Here are a few of my finds.....

small side table

I'm going to paint the bottom iron black, and place  it on my front porch.

Pottery Barn olive jar and candlesticks

Large antique silver tray

old office chair

 Lg wall clock

wood boat wheel  & teal McCoy planter

The wheel is finding it's new home on the front porch also.

side table that I will paint & distress

It was so much fun hearing all their stories, and I love finding pieces and recreating new life for them.

I couldn't get pictures posted of all my finds, but there were a desk & chair, and a few more side tables.  I will be posting pictures of everything when they get painted.

Seriously, I don't know if I could have had any more fun.....it's the small things in life folks!

Have a blessed week,

Kim