"the nicest and the sweetest days are not those on which anything very splendid or wonderful or exciting happens, but just those that bring simple pleasure, following one another softly, like pearls slipping off a string."
Lucy Maud Montgomery

Monday, September 17, 2012

West Coast Martha strikes again...

remember last week when I showed you my thrifty find
here

here she is
all dolled up
and ready for her close-up!








no sanding, no priming, just a good cleaning with a damp rag.
2 coats of ASC paint in Versailles
light sanding
medium distressing
1 coat of clear paste wax
done.

I have a couple of more little projects to try using the
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
in a couple of different colours.
can't wait to get busy on them!

joining the party at the WOW



smile at a stranger today, even if it is you..in the mirror.
from the windmills of her mind... at
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18 comments:

  1. JillSeptember 14, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    1 word describes this work of art.....GORGEOUS!!

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  2. HeatherSeptember 14, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    this is awesome!!!!!! It looks great


    Heather

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  3. JimmySeptember 14, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Very Nice Joanne

    "smile at a stranger today, even if it is you..in the mirror"

    I like this too :^)

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  4. NanaDianaSeptember 14, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    That turned out really cute. I have a couple little projects that I need to get at, too. xo Diana

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  5. LindaGSeptember 14, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    I think you did a great job, Joanne. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  6. GrammySeptember 15, 2012 at 12:40 AM

    That looks great! I love what you did to it. Thanks for stopping by my blog too. I am very grateful for all of your comments. They make me feel so much better mentally. hugs

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  7. DebbieSeptember 15, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    Love it, Jojo. Great work!!! I wish I was talented like that!!

    ILY

    God Bless~
    Debbie

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  8. DeboraSeptember 15, 2012 at 3:03 AM

    Very crafty of you! Funny how when you buy something old, then make it look even older...how cute it turns out!

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  9. Karen DeborahSeptember 15, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    beautiful job love that purple too. I really like the last line, that smiling at a stranger part. your not getting demented and forgetting who you are, are ya?

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  10. Always NestingSeptember 15, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    That turned out awesome!Love the paint and distressing. I've never used ASC but I've got to give it a whirl. After the clear paste wax layer is that enough to protect the project? Just wondering because I waxed a shelf in a beautiful walnutty brown but never did a top coat of clear. Should I to protect it from wear and tear?

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  11. DebbieSeptember 15, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Looks beautiful! Glad to see you are keeping busy :)
    Good for the soul and provides us with gorgeous goodies to enjoy! xoxox

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  12. wendySeptember 15, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    That turned out just LOVELY.
    I had to laugh at your comment to "smile at a stranger, even if it is yourself in the mirror"
    I guess I LIKED that , because there are day's I look at myself in the mirror and ask "WHO ARE YOU?"

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  13. Debbie~September 15, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    Your shelf is gorgeous, I love the color, and the distressing you did, is perfect...hmmm, I'm wondering if I can somehow distress my (naturally distressed), very shabby dining room set, to make it look like that's the way it's suppose to look, instead of just worn and tired...It's a thought!!! I also love your suggestion about smiling at a stranger. Working at a middle school, and especially these first few weeks back. I try to make a lot of eye contact, and smile when I'm in our crowded hallways. So many of the incoming 6th. graders feel lost,(and some are). I try to look friendly, and approachable in case they need some help. Great advice! Take care, Debbie @ Cottage Hann~Me~Downs

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  14. fromsophiesviewSeptember 17, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    HiHo JoJo...it's me Sophie Doodle....Jim and Ron's doggy...thanks for joining my blog....I do enjoy life as you can see with my sojourns on the beach and at the city park. We just returned from Prince Edward Island from a well-needed break from life....enjoy your post above about distressing furniture. My Dad Ron used to manage an art and drafting supply store, so he knows that kinda stuff....Cheers!

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  15. Noe Noe Girl...A Queen of all Trades.September 17, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    I love it! Awesome job! Smiles to you!
    <><

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  16. Sooner LauraSeptember 18, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    Beautiful! What a unique and interesting piece and you made it shine!

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  17. Mac LoverSeptember 19, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    I LOVE this shelf!!! You are amazing! What a happy little shelf!

    I also like the smile at strangers! I just did a post on Random Acts of Kindness...a smile is just on of those Acts, and a wonderful way to begin! Thanks for the reminder!

    Have a wonderful day! Fall is just around the corner! :)

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  18. Rebecca NelsonSeptember 20, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    Eeek! TOTAL LOVE! TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTALLLLLLLLLLLL L*O*V*E!!!

    xoRebecca

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