December Prima Picks Giveaway

It's a new month and Prima is giving away a new palette of colors.  These are just beautiful, bold and romantic for Christmas. Go here to see them used in various projects and to enter yourself to win.

Such lovely colors.

Blessings,

Jeannine

French Inspired Apron Winner!

And the winner of the French inspired Apron giveaway is....

Fabby Living who said:

Definetelly a follower! Love the giveaway, thank you for the chance. Your tablescape is so elegant and beautiful, I love the placemats and all the white, thanks for sharing and hope you visit too.
Have a terrific weekend. FABBY

Congratulations! Fabby leave me a comment so I can get your info to send

 you your new apron.

Blessings,

Jeannine

Chinese Red Dresser (Buffet)

So today I am sharing an exploration in salvaging a MESS!  This was a freebie that Husband got when he purchased another dresser and bedside table that we wanted.  This one was in bad shape! The missing drawer was actually made upside down by the manufacturer.  It was beyond saving.  We couldn't even give this away at a garage sale.

With nothing to lose we decided to try out a really Chinese inspired paint job.

The top was in bad shape.

We started by removing the drawers and picking the best four.  Husband then measured and cut two pieces of plywood to make platforms to later place baskets on.

The first two coats of paint were red.  Unfortunately it came out looking hot pink!  Since we planned to add more color to that we persevered instead of worrying too much

It took two solid coats to cover the faux wood grain.

After the red we brushed on a coat of black using a dry brush.  I kept going over and over it until I achieved the amount of black that seemed appropriate.

Then I took a Krylon gold leafing pen and drew around between the grooves in each drawer and the door.  It was really easy. Better than I expected.  We replaced the original handles back on it with nothing more than a quick cleaning.  I didn't want to lose the "patina" of the handles and make them too shiny.

Finally we found a pair of black baskets at Target to place on the shelves.

There we have a lovely Chinese red styled dresser or buffet.  

It was work but a rewarding result.  This little beauty is for sale. Let me know in the comments if you are interested. 

I hope you enjoyed this little journey of the Chinese styled dresser.  It almost went in the dumpster but for $20 of paint we figured "Why not?"

Blessings, 

Jeannine

I am joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Met Monday.  Check out the other fabulous transformations there.

I have also linked with Piece of Work Wednesday at Primitive & Proper.  See what else is going on by going here.

Don't forget my giveaway of a French Inspired apron. 

French inspired Table and French Apron Giveaway

I have finally had some time to myself (too much time with Husband overseas) to put together a tablescape.

I wanted to go all black and white with a sort of French theme to it.  It looks a little country French to me but I had fun.  

The placemats and napkins are from Target about two years ago.  They match the chair seat cushions and the curtains in my kitchen dining area.

The wine glasses are basic crystal from Cost Plus World Market.

The parfait glasses were a find at an estate sale.  There are six of them.  Now to make some triple layered chocolate something to serve in them! The tray is from a different estate sale. All the other items are the basics we use everyday.

Just for fun I decided to have a giveaway!  This is one of my French feedsack inspired aprons, similar to the ones shown in Apron*ology vol. 3.

It is 100% cotton and completely washable.

To enter all you need to do is become a follower and tell me you did.

For a second entry, share on Facebook, then come back and tell me about it.

I will ship worldwide this time. If you are not in the US tell me about where you live-just because I am curious!

I will draw a random comment on Wednesday, October 26 at 5 pm Pacific time.

Good luck!

I'm joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday.  You must check out the other tables!

Thanks for visiting.

Blessings,

Jeannine

Stonegable Has a Giveaway!

I had to share this gorgeous tablescape that Yvonne at Stonegable did.  She is fantastic with filling a beautiful table.  She is also having a Mikasa giveaway!

Check her out here.

I hope you enjoy her tables as much as I do.  

Congratulations on Two years!

Blessings,

Jeannine

Giveaway Winner

And the winner of the African Necklace is AB HOME Interiors!  Please comment so I can get your address to send the necklace to you.  (Cat not included, unless you want a super cranky, fat cat!)

Congratulations!

Jeannine

African Giveaway

For no other reason than it is September, I am having a giveaway!  One lucky Dazeofgrace reader will win this cute necklace.

Because I have been talking about British Colonial style recently I thought I would give away this necklace from Kenya.  It is a series of little carved African animals.  It is one Husband brought back from Africa. 

Spartacus thought it might be fun to wear as well.

To enter just leave a kind comment on this post.  I will draw a name out of a hat on September 7th at 7pm Pacific.  That should give plenty of time to enter.  Please, only US mailing addresses please.

Jeannine

Fabulous Giveaway at Stonegable

Yvonne at Stonegable is having a fabulous Mikasa Giveaway on her blog.  Check out the way she put Mikasa's Indigo Bloom together with her other blue and white dishes.

What really pulled it all together for me was the Hot pink napkins and the Roses.

Please check out Yvonne's wonderful blog.
Have a cool day.
Jeannine

Cottage Giveaway Prize!

I was very excited to receive my goodies from Kim at ArtJoyStuff. This was from the Fifth annual Cottage Charm Giveaway hosted by The Twice Remembered Cottage.  I had to share.

The wrapping on the package was a pattern and seam binding. So cute!

And a cute little brooch.

Inside was lovely journal Kim made, an artist trading card, and a package of collage findings. 

Inside.

Thank you so much, Kim.  Love all the great things and the care you put into making them.

I will enjoy them!

Jeannine

Giveaway Winner!

The winner of my giveaway is-----

Pam!

Pam said...

Awwwww! My mom used to make aprons when I was little. I still have one that's tattered and torn, but cherish the memories that go with it. Please enter me in to your giveaway. I'm still trying to figure out this bloggin thing, so I'm using my email address. ha ha

Thank you, Pam

pamelaannseitz@yahoo.com

Congratulations!

And thank you to all who entered. Such lovely comments.

I had fun.

Thank you to our Hostess Kim at The Twice Remembered Cottage.

Jeannine

Estate Sale Finds

Happy May!  We are winding down the school year here in our school district.  One more week.  We have finals and graduation, then Summer!  I can hardly wait.  I am going to spend my time writing, painting furniture, and if I can swing it, sewing slipcovers for my sofa and love-seat.

Of course we will be spending some time planning Daughter's wedding.

Meanwhile, Husband and I spent some time at estate sales this Saturday. At the first sale I found this great pair of ;inking shears.  I have always wanted a pair but they are quite pricey.  This pair, by Wiss, was only five dollars.  I couldn't pass that up!

The little butterfly dish is a "butter and jam" plate according to the March issue of Romantic Homes Magazine.  We had just purchased our set of seven last fall.  Today we found number eight!  It is not exactly the same, but so close no one will know.  They will be featured soon in a table scape.

As will this set of china Husband purchased today.  It was originally a set for twelve, but now only has ten complete place settings.  But it came with serving dishes.  Stay tuned for a table scape!

Thank you for stopping by to see what I've been up to.

Don't forget to enter my giveaway in association with The Cottage Charm Giveaway.