Marble.

Saturday I had a haircut, and afterwards, I felt like I needed to get "out" for  a bit.  There is an antique store, Ferdinand Antique Emporium, about 15 minutes down the road, so I headed that way!  I went there in hopes to find nighstands for our Master Bedroom.  As I mentioned before, I need nightstands with storage.  I found this beaut, but it did not solve my storage problems.

So I continued to look, I definitely found some possibilities, but completely out of my price range.....

Loved this, but have no need for it and no pocket book to support it.

(Don't mind Wren and I's reflection in the mirror.)

I also saw this.

and this..

none of which came home with me.

Then, the Pièce de résistance!

Solid Marble top, amazingly beautiful carvings, GASP!  In love.

I snapped these pictures while in the store, and when the hubby came home I told him ALL about it.  He could not believe that I came home empty handed.  Back to the store he went, and brought it home for me.  Oh I love him so much, I think he is a keeper:)

We snagged it for only $80bucks and it is in impeccable condition!

And here it is, back at home...FOREVER(in my best Sand Lot voice)!

Don't mind my messy house, I was sick all weekend:(

And when we got home from the store, we had a little package from Fedex....

Inside, these lovely glittery boots for Wren!

Thanks Heidi, you are the BEST!

$18 Deal.

Look at this beauty.....my client found at a local antique store for just $18.00.

This chair found its new home and it is a desk chair in their Kitchen!

What color should it be???........hmmmm...........say Turquoise!

We are trying to keep the antique look of the chair, and to do so we are using 3 different colors of paint, so primer is a must!

Spray it on, let it dry.

Then, Chocolate Brown for depth and dark crevices.

Brush it on, let it dry.

Then our first, lighter shade of turquoise.

Brush it on, but not too thick, we want our brown to show through, let it dry.

Then our last coat, which is a darker shade of turquoise.

Brush it on, again not too thick, let it dry.

Then lightly sand edges to show the lighter shade of turquoise and the chocolate brown to create an antique look!

Next was reupholstering this UGLY seat!

and........TA-DAA!

I love Lamp.....

I have been itching and itching to go antique shopping, so finally on this rainy Saturday, I have my chance! I don't know about you other antique shoppers/flea market hunters out there, but I know that this one has to have a list before heading out. There are just too many beautiful treasures out there that I have the potential of coming home with that I do NOT need! So, first step, the mental list. On my list Saturday were, Sconces for our bedroom, Chair&Ottoman for Living Room, Lamp for Living Room, Chandelier and a magazine rack/holder. I managed to come home with 2 of the 5 things I needed and nothing else:)

I found this lamp sitting ever so pretty on top of a dresser in a HUGE room, had I not prepared my mental list, this lamp would have been overlooked. I loved it but decided I did not want to carry it throughout the entire 2 story humongous warehouse of antiques and left it for a second look. After browsing and coming across the perfect magazine rack, I came back to the lamp, which was still as beautiful as the first time and with the price tag of $35 was calling my name! After looking it over I noticed that the drum shade was lined with metallic SILVER, AHHHH. Me and metallics are best friends in case you have not caught on. This lamp just went from calling my name to having my name printed all over it! Double checked it at the counter to make sure it was functioning and home I went!

one pit-stop at Lowes for a light yellow can of spray paint

and then we have the cutest yellow cherub lamp EVER!

Jimmie Martin....INSPIRE!

in the spirit of Valentine's Day,

commissioned works of my favorite furniture designer/artist.

Known for bold graphics, prints, graffiti and color on antique furniture, I thought sharing with you some of his heart themed furniture would be a great way to get all of us in the "LOVE" day spirit!

Jimmie Martin

ENJOY!!!!!!

Could not help but add 2 of my MOST FAVORITE peices!!!

(un-related to Valentine's Day)

There are plans to recreate this on a table at home! Of course, the outcome will be posted:)