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Shabby chic makeover

How many of you have a tired old jewelry box from the 80 ' s shoved away in your closet? While wandering the many sales along the 127yardsale I came across a lovely large jewelry box or miniature armoire that looked tired and dated.
   After a few coats of homemade chalk paint in the perfect shade of green-turquoise this vintage chest was better than new. I distressed it sightly with aging wax and sand paper. The interior mirror is covered with complimenting wallpaper. I love how it turned out.

Urban chic makeover

I allowed myself to be more adventurous maybe even a little bit reckless in my outdoor room design.  I didn't need to follow the rules no specific design style necessary. All that was required was a place to sit for a cup of morning coffee or evening glass of wine. No need for function or long term comfort just fleeting moments of pondering.
      The space didn't turn out as shabby chic as I had intended. It's more urban country than shabby chic. I love the way the chair turned out. It went from hideous 80 ' s to very chic and stylish. I'll admit it took way more paint than I anticipated but after 30 dollars and hours of watching paint dry it was perfect. 

          The pink and yellow rug is so playful with turquoise furniture.  It really brings the space to life. I think my favorite part of the whole makeover is the milking room door adorned with Charlie ' s skull. It's perfect for an outdoor room. I love the unexpected.

Possibilities

My toe slowly peeks it's way out of the softness of my toasty bed. The floor boards are cool to the touch. This crisp awakening guickly shapes my ward robe for a chaotic day of picking.
      The barn is simple and neatly packed.  The man who proudly claims it's eclectic contents is fair  and anxious to strike a bargain.
     My pick is swift. I know within seconds what I can't bare to leave behind. My heart beats faster,  images of a past life race by.  The moments are fleeting as the voice of possibilities speaks to me. This old door that once graced the milking room of a pristine dairy farm will marry well with the weathered skull of a proud steer that long ago freely grazed the ground beneath my feet.
       I am drawn to the the history and stories of my salvaged finds. The organic simplicity of the pair is perfect for my vision of a shabby chic porch. Layer upon layer of earthy patina with just the right pop of color will transform an urban deck into an eclectic oasis.
   I have several days of work to come before this perfect transformation is reality.
   Stay tuned...