Where to start? I've had a fabulous week. I've been home alone, since last Saturday. Now, that may sound a little strange to some, but I love "me" time! I just do! Always have!!!! I've done so many things. I've gone shopping everyday some, and have found some neat things. I'm a little on the frugal side, so I have to really want something to get it. Well, guess I wanted quite a few things. I've bought rugs for the bathrooms, the little blue basket I showed you last time, a neat wooden box (haven't shown it yet), cubbies, flower pots, yada, yada! But I think I found my favorite little treasure today. First I went to GW, rolled a couple of items around the store, put them back... drove to Michaels, bought some pretty paper, a piece of foam board for a little project I'll share at some point. Then it was on to Chic or Shabby. Heaven!! I've posted about this store before. They specialize in painted and distressed furniture! Man, do these ladies know how to paint some furniture. I mean really, it's fabulous. They had some items today painted with aqua and highly distressed, that were A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! After oohing and aahhing for a while, I asked the price of an aqua pheasant (or whatever it is) I had seen in someone's display without a price on it. The owner told me she thought the consignor wanted $12.95. So I kinda "screwed up my face" and said oh well. She said " Is that too much"? I said that it was a little too much. She asked me if I would pay $10 for it. I thought a minute, and said yes. So that little cutie was wrapped up and it rode with me all the way home.
I know her little face looks a wee bit angry, but the color makes up for her mood right now. :)
Here she sits on the table in the living room.
I know her little face looks a wee bit angry, but the color makes up for her mood right now. :)
Sitting there, all nonchalant. I think she's a little shy.
Well, I'm not liking it on this pedestal. So I remember something I saw in my hoard basement the other day, so I go down, grab a can of white paint, and spray this once black candle thingie.
There, much better.
How 'bout this lamp, you ask?
It came with the hubs. In order to get the lamp, I had to take the owner! (lol) I think both are keepers!
That's the hubby and me in the picture there, on our wedding day in 2005.
I'll be sharing lots of other stuff. I'm just kinda slowing down since the hubby is coming home in the morning. I need to act calm, and pretend I haven't done much of anything while he was away. (He would have a heart attack if he knew how much climbing I've done, changing stuff around, rearranging, fluffing, lifting heavy objects, etc.). He gets kinda nervous when I'm on a roll, (as I have been known to fall on occasion) and boy have I been on a roll!!
Y'all have a great weekend, and party with me at:
Oh, he's a beaut and looks so nice on your pretty table! I'm like you and need 'me' time too. Can't wait to see what all you've been doing.
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Shelia :)
Love the color and I'm glad to know that's a Grouse! I have a flock of 'em (all thrifted) in brass and white ceramic, and I had no idea. Mine look angry, too. :)
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It is actually a quail.
ReplyDeleteYour vignette is so pretty, and I like the second pedestal for the grouse, too. Good choice. Take care and have a great weekend, Babs
ReplyDeleteHi, I love your pretty pheasant/grouse. The aqua color is sooo pretty and I love the white pedestal! I have a rooster lamp that used to live on our previous entertainment center. My husband still refers to it as the angry rooster, lol. It's in our basement now; it wasn't a cheap lamp, but it no longer fits with our decor. Plus, I can't look at it now without seeing an angry bird. :) Oh well.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your recent visits and comments! I also love to have "me time." I hope you have a great weekend!
Denise
Oh that is a sweet little chubby Quail, I have some similar to it on my dining table but they are not painted that fabulous aqua. You are just like me, I love my alone time, I seem to get so much accomplished. It sounds like you had lots of fun on your treasure hunts. Take care.
ReplyDeleteI love it too - whatever it is!
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a great weekend.
Rose H
What a nice vignette. Love the turquoise bird. Thanks so much for stopping by to visit.
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Danielle
I love that color. Perfect on the little pedestal. So glad you have enjoyed your me time. I could use some of that but I don't see it happening anytime soon. I steal away for a little shopping time now and then and just enjoy getting a coffee and strolling thru my favorite shops.
ReplyDeleteYour vignette is so pretty and the bird looks fabulous on its new pedestal. Glad you enjoyed your time alone, I always do too. Sounds like you were able to get so much accomplished too.
ReplyDeleteI love the color of your little bird. I think she is a dove, and she is probably tired because I learned recently that they can have up to four sets of twins in one breeding season. That's a bunch!!!
ReplyDeleteYou just went rogue while your hubby was away. Glad you stayed upright and all in one piece. You are right the bird was a good call. Makes a sweet addition to the table!
ReplyDeleteLiz
You really do it up on your 'me time'! Good for you. I love the color of that pretty little bird.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have been having a grand old time :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like the greatest time, I love it and your new quail is fabulous. Love it on the stand, great vignette. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I clicked on your post as soon as I seen your picture!! 2 years ago I bought a quail just like yours and it came with a second one that was a little smaller (I was guessing a mama and her baby) anyway, they were $2.00 each at the Goodwill AND they were half off so I grabbed them up!! I would have never thought to paint them though....I just may try to because yours looks so lovely painted! I love the stand that you have her on as well.
ReplyDeleteShe looks happy with her new home. Have a great night!
(hugs)
Aledia @ Plum Perfect