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These are A Few of My Favorite Things

Today I am sharing a few of the projects I did in 2011.  I put away all the Christmas decorations on Monday since I had to go back to work on Tuesday.  The house feels less cluttered.  On to the projects..............

Put chicken wire in the jelly cupboard.




Painted the wire chicken white.

Tried my hand at using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and Wax.

More Annie Sloan

Made this lamp shade cover from burlap and eyelet trim.

Gave this little table a much needed face lift using Annie Sloan Paint.

Spray painted and distressed this old table.

Painted and distressed this candle holder (was brass and UGLY)
Again using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and Wax


Again used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint to update this mirror, formerly black.

Made a drop cloth table runner trimmed in burlap ribbon.


Guess what I used to update a pair of cupids?  Annie Sloan!

Made a coffee filter wreath.

Changed this chalk topiary from green to white with ASCP.

Looks like I've had a white theme going on.  Love me some ASCP!!!
 Is there any doubt?

Can't wait to see your favorite projects.

I'm linking to these fabulous parties:
White Wednesday at:
Faded Charm,
And 
Wow Us Wednesdays at:
Savvy Southern Style

I hope everyone has a healthy and prosperous New Year!!!


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  1. cathy@my1929charmerDecember 28, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Some of your favorites are also my favorites. I have a chicken wire like yours, and now I know I'll be painting it white. Thanks. Smiles, Cathy

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  2. Sissie's Shabby CottageDecember 28, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    My goodness girl but you have been busy. You are getting really good with the ASCP! Love your sweet little tables. Love the idea of putting chicken wire on the cabinet doors too. Heck, I love it all!

    hugs
    Sissie

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  3. MarianneDecember 28, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Boy, you've really become an ASP expert! All of your projects look wonderful....love that candle holder! I'm actually jealous that you have removed all of your Christmas stuff. It does get a little overwhelming after a while. I can't wait to clean mine up! Have a very Happy New Year!
    Marianne :)

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  4. ReviDecember 28, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Looking back at my 5 top posts, I see 4 of them are white! And I LOVE it! We are on the same page. :) Your revised white things are wonderful.
    Happy New Year!
    -Revi

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  5. Special 'K'December 29, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    I was just dropping by to wish you a Happy New Year and thank you for visiting my place and your special comments. I look forward to engaging more with you in 2012. Cheers SpecialK XoXo

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  6. TracyDecember 29, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Great projects! I have had a very white paint year also, it's really great for transforming a piece. I wish you a very Happy New Year!

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