Tic Tock, I love grandfather clocks :)

In my dream home there is a cozy fireplace with a big stone mantle, a rug and a couch that makes you fall asleep the min you sit in it. Off in the corner stands an amazing grandfather clock. 

Ok.....so that isn't happening any time soon, but I can dream. 

So when a friend of mine showed me the "grandfather" clock she picked up I started to drool. Yes it was a bit on the ugly side but we all know paint fixes ugly right? 

She asked me to redo it, and I gladly said yes. After all that meant it would be in my house for just a little time. 

 Ok..so the wood isn't really wood and it's more 1980's than antique...but it's kinda cute right?

 I'm a sucker for clocks. I have them stashed all over the house and one day I'm going to make myself a wall of clocks. I'm eclectic that way ;)

 It did have some very cute details that I just knew would pop when done.

Sorry I didn't get any real before pics, I have taped this all off already. 

I used a very dark grey on it. It almost looks black. All of it in chalk paint. You just can't beat Chalk paint for a project like this. :) 

Then I dry brushed a lighter grey over top of it. 

For some reason I don't have pictures of it after I put it all together again. These still have the tape on them. 

BUT I do have a picture of it in it's new home. 

I think it's turned out amazing. :) 

And while I was there? She groomed my new puppy :) I love friends like that. 

 BEFORE

 AFTER. 

He's so cute and clean now :) 

Thanks Sharon :) :) 

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Oops...my fault

I posted a sideboard I had finished on kijiji and had a lot of interest. 

Now often if I'm really busy, I give people my cell phone number because texting is often easier for me. I take my cell phone into my workshop and leave my laptop in the kitchen. 

That's fine, but I really should pay closer attention to who is texting me. See mistakes can happen. I had someone on the computer emailing me about the sideboard and another person texting me. I thought it was the same person :( 

So I basically ended up selling the sideboard twice. 

I wasn't paying enough attention. MY FAULT! 

I felt horrible. Simply horrible. 

The second person was gracious about the mix up. (the first person had no idea) Thankfully I had another sideboard waiting to be redone. 

We emailed back and forth and I got a few ideas from the new prospective client about what she wanted. 

I sent her pictures of the unfinished sideboard. 

 It really was rather pretty, Solid black walnut.

 All the original pulls were on it.

 It had been sitting in my garage all summer just waiting for me to pay it some attention.

You know I had to take some leg pics right? ;)

So I pulled her out and got to work. 

 This is how she turned out. I did strip and sand her right down before getting to work.

 Ohhh did you notice my pup? He is our newest addition to the family. He's about 4 years old and we adopted him from a shelter. Very shy but perfectly behaved :)

 See this amazing wood. I love it :)

 I just knew this piece was waiting for the right owner to come along.

 I painted the inside and everything was sealed.

 I think it turned out perfectly, and so did my newest client. They can't wait to pick it up this weekend.

Can't stop looking at these legs. :) 

Sometimes mistakes turn out well. PHEW! 

Now I really do have to pay more attention. Can I blame age? please? ;) 

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For my sister :)

I've been working on a few pieces for clients. Something I love doing. But I needed a bit of a break. Just when I thought I wasn't going to get one, my sister stopped by and dropped off something she wanted me to do for her. 

She picked this up from a house that was being redone. The owner was going to a nursing home. 

She thought it would make a great hall table and thought maybe I should paint it red. 

In reality it is an old organ bench. The tag from the store that originally sold it is still inside. 

I needed a break, and this was perfect. 

But I wasn't thrilled with her idea. (Sorry sis) So I suggested that maybe it might be nicer to just refinish it. 

I told her I would refinish it and if she didn't like it, I could always paint it for her. 

Soooooooo

I refinished it and sent her pics (she lives 2 hours away)

She LOVED it. 

But so did my hubby.

hmmmmm may just have to hold this one for ransom. 

After all...what are sisters for? ;)

New Laundry Basket!

I know Laundry baskets are not the most exciting thing in the world. But they are something we all have and we all need. 

I hate that they are all the same size..basically. 

And I hate that they never fit in the spaces I have. 

Sooooo

I made my own! 

A bit of trial and error, some left over wood, a screen and here it is. 

I'm loving it!! 

I hope you do too :)

 This one is custom made for the bathroom at the cottage.

 I raided the kitchen to make it look like it was in use. In reality I couldn't wait to take pictures, it now sits in my bathroom and it's half full.

I'm loving it!!

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Wedding day

Good Sunday Morning! 

Normally I don't post a lot about my family. Maybe a few snippits here and there. But I have to share with you some exciting news! 

Our son was married yesterday. :) 

He married a wonderful girl who is just perfect for him. One of my other boys asked me if I thought I was "old" now that I have a daughter in law. I quickly explained my version of old. 

Old is when your grandchildren get married! 

That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Period :) 

Here are just a couple of pictures of our son's special day. 

 Getting his cufflinks on at home the morning of.

 Proud father/son picture.

 Before leaving for the church.

 The groom and his...um men? lol

 So many tear jerking moments. Adding the flowers to his lapel. Notice the best man in the background...oyyyy what a goof. lol

 And to my husbands

 And youngest son

 And oldest son

 smoochy moment with my man :)

 Before the ceremony

 The parents of the groom with the groom

 My Three sons :)

 Flower girl with the cutest sign ever. I'm sure the official photographer got a better shot.

 Father daughter after the deed was done :)

 Me and my baby girl

The bride and groom. May you experience all of lifes joys, and few of it's sorrows and may you always find peace and comfort in each others arms! :) 

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