Let's Talk Vintage #78: Almost Ready - A Sneak Peek at Our New Shop!

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We're glad you're here.

 

This where you can link up and show off your latest finds, vintage DIY projects, collections, old photos, family heirlooms, and even vintage things you sell.

 

 

Today I'm giving you a sneak peek

into the new brick and mortar shop!

It is located in what used to be an old
barn... and this stone wall is a perfect
backdrop for vintage things.  

 

 

I've been perfecting my chalk painting abilities.
Learning a few lessons here and there!

So, above is a before and after shot of my first piece of furniture. The harp phone table had really great bones
but the seat cover was a 1950's teal and vinyl piece. It really was awful with the mahogany finish.
(And I forgot to take a full BEFORE photo.)

 

I used Parisian Gray chalk paint from ACMoore, found

a great stencil on Amazon and wonderful French

script fabric with keys at JoAnn Fabrics.

Bebe loved it so much she kept asking

if she could have it! I'm finding out

with a lot of pieces that I wish I had done

these makeovers a long time ago!

 

(There is the check-out counter which has a sordid past life, we believe, as I wrote about here.)

This is a wide shot I took a last week.

 You'll see in another photo below, how
much more things we have filled in.

 

My partner in crime friend, Kathy, has

brought in a couple of her pieces. She made over
a dresser turned buffet, and vanity.
The room really started to take shape.

 

 

Last week I showed you this pedestal table I

was painting. I used the Parisian Gray again along

with an antiquey white chalk paint from Lowes,

then a French stencil. The table had a neat

raised trim along the edge and I went over

that with the same white, giving it a little

bit of contrast... I loved this table too and

wanted to keep it! But, I can't... so into

the shop it goes.

 

 Here is the latest photo which shows how much more we
have added to the shop.

We just acquired this piece over the weekend.

The hubs gave this piece a completely different look. Except the knobs. They were already there.
In this case, we made our own chalk paint
using calcium carbonate and some oops paint.
I found the Martha Stewart stencil on clearance
at AC Moore.

And yes, that is some LuRay in the cabinet.
I had extra pieces when my Mother gave me
the plates she wasn't using. I decided this
cabinet was too cute for just any old plates.

 

We've painted several pieces with chalk paint.

Note the coffee table above... it is from my

living room! I just had to paint it as it has a

glass top. I absolutely love it now! 

As soon as I paint a piece, I instantly love it.

Below is the new name of my brick and mortar shop:

Just 25 hours until we open!

Thanks so much for coming along
on my mini tour!

 

 

Now - here are this week's features:
 

 

Having worked in local television for 16 years, I just

loved this floor lamp by Lynda Creates! Wow!

 

 

and Joy at A Vintage Green shared some

of her finds and I loved this vintage

telephone! I see an industrial pattern here

with this week's features!

 

and last but not least with an industrial flair

this week isJulie of Renaissance Mermaid and her happy

accident jewelry art. Amazing how this piece

just fell into place. 

 

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Let's Talk Vintage #75: My First Chalk Paint Project and Some Exciting News

Welcome to Let's Talk Vintage!
 

This is a blog party where you can link up your latest finds, vintage inspired projects, collections, old family stories and even antique things you are selling. And there's
no limit, so you can link as many as you'd like!

Please try and visit at least two other
partiers this week, it is fun to see
what other vintage lovers are up to!

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Today I'm sharing a chalk paint project

 that I hope will be the first of many,

and I have some exciting news!

First, the chalk paint project:

 

 

A French Tool Caddy!

I guess saying, "not too shabby" would be a bad thing.

So, it is shabby and that was the look I was going for!
 

 

Of course I forgot to take the before
photo so I have a photo mid-way.

I used paint from Lowes, at least
I think it is Lowes that carries
Valspar chalk paint. The Hubs
bought it for me and said "Why
is this paint so expensive????"

After doing some research
a friend and I are now
making our own... that way
we can use any color we'd like.

The brush I bought at AC Moore.

And whooo Nellie! Stenciling
turned out to be much

harder than I thought it would be!

 

The first one always is, right?

Let's hope!

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And now for my exciting news! What

could it be?

 

No, there is not going to be another

Bebe in the house. I know what

you're thinking!

 

No, no, no, no. I think the

ship has sailed on that one.

 

(This is it!)
 

But this is also a big deal:

 

I am finally going to open a brick and

mortar shop!

 

Yes! Something very new and

exciting. So much to do and plan.

 

And of course, you will be able

to see the progress as we go along.

 

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Now for this week's features:
 

 

  Brocante Tresures shared her love for
old books. Now most of you
know I also love old books... can't
 resist them... apparently Amy can't either
she brought home a box full!

and  Gina of Victorian Wannabe
shared her St. Patrick's Day
themed tablescape.
Love the rich colors of green!

and while we're thinking green,
check out this St. Patrick's Day
themed cupboard from Debbie
of Debbie Dabble!

Thanks ladies!

 

 

 

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up... some every week, some

on occasion, it doesn't matter,

we love it all!

 

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