Sunday, January 30, 2011

House of worship





 
Isn't this amazing! My heart skipped a beat when I saw it. We asked a local antique shop if it was for sale and to our dismay it had been sold 6mo. before to be turned into a Mexican restaurant. I can see myself slowly restoring her while we live in the midst of all the construction, bringing her back to her original glory.

Saturday, January 29, 2011

A little hard work



Not the prettiest pictures but this is my latest project. It will go up at the lake house, note the No. 37!
Pictures of the lake remodel will show it off much better.

Friday, January 28, 2011


Isn't this color awesome!! I found a paint color "Surf green" that goes with it just perfectly. I saw it at an incredible shop "Sunny Paige" in Whitesboro, TX. If you get the chance you should definitely stop in.
I am using this in the kids room at the lake.



Our house No. at the lake is 37, which sparks a new collection!!!!!!



Steve and I had a great day collecting. Once everything is clean an presentable I will post pictures.
Praying that each of you is blessed in your walk with the Lord.

God bless

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

new projects

Aren't they beautiful! I love Buffalo China

I just couldn't resist this blue Sparklett's bottle. I am going to take it to the lake house. Once summer is here I will post pictures of our remodeling of the 1960's place we bought.

I bought this light for my office. I am still looking for the perfect shade. It might look new but the cord tells a different story. My office is a complete disaster!!! When I find time to dig it out I'll post pictures. Steve made me a black desk/table from an old black chippy base and I have all my rose prints on the walls.

See the tall mirror, we found this beauty and I don't know where it will finally end up but the silver patina is to die for not to mention the curve and the height.

Here is our 5 year old NEW fireplace we have in our master bedroom. Can you see the mirror on top. I think I have a problem saying no to mirrors. Steve wonders why I buy them considering you cannot see a clear reflection of yourself  in any one of them. I say I love the patina and he just sighs.

New idea. I love the old school house lights but can't afford them. Here is the start of my version. This is a really rough example but when it's done and up I will re post a before and after together.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Wait till you see


Isn't this amazing! I'm not sure you can see it but there is an awesome cottage green peeking out from under the chipping white paint. Steve will be cutting the whole in the wall so this beauty can take it's rightful place in the laundryroom.



I don't iron anything but this built-in vintage ironing board was calling to me. I have the original board but it desperately needs to be recovered.

We are so happy. Steve and I have been sharing PLASTIC drawers for the past 2 years. Now we can share a dresser. I almost hesitated getting this, you know that is a huge mistake when you find something this cute.

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Calling all friends

I am looking for a gently loved White leather couch. I am also looking for gently loved brown or black leather chair or chairs. And last but not least we need reclaimed lumber. We are remodeling our dblwide into a vintage house and we need all the HELP we can get.  Thanks, you can leave comments on this post and we will get back to right away!

Steve and Brenda

Master bathroom update




It's obvious that we are not done but it has come a long way. I am painting the walls "milk glass". Can you tell the walls are blue? We still need to put up the rest of the tiles and moulding. I am on the hunt for the perfect lights to go over the sinks. You can't see them but there are 2 round, white mobile home standards hiding behind that glow. We found an old louvered door (missing the upper louvers) to cover the linen/stuff closet that Steve add for me. Any ideas for filling in the open space at the top of the door?

God Bless you
Bren