Thursday, August 22, 2013

My Lazy Day and A Few Finds

I'm embracing the need to chill today. So, I've just been hanging out in my little studio, shuffling things around a bit, working very little, seeing what some of you are up to, and, well........lazing around.




I think I deserve a lazy day.  For the past week, I've been going full steam with the FARRAGOZ review, finishing up my byzantine icon,




experimenting with paint techniques from the course (You can read about the course HERE),






starting new projects,



organizing the studio, and garage, etc., etc.

Yes, I need a lazy day.









We've been doing a little hunting the past couple days.  I found this demijohn buried behind a pile of baskets at a thrift shop.  It was marked $4.00, but, it was HALF-PRICE day.  So, I paid $2.00.




Hubby picked up four chippy metal chairs,







and, this cabinet.






I'm sitting here, trying to deciding what to do with the cabinet.  What do you think? Over the top "Old World", simple, leave as-is?  Hmmmmmm, it may be getting a complete makeover.  Not today though.  I'm going back to being lazy.

See ya soon.




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26 comments:

  1. Felecia CofieldAugust 22, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Hi Rosemary! Those are some really nice finds! I love the cabinet! I would probably leave as is, but I know you'll transform it into something even more beautiful! Enjoy the rest of your day! Blessings from Bama!

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  2. SandiAugust 22, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Love your finds Rosemary! :)
    Blessings~

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  3. Shabby chic SandyAugust 22, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Have fun being lazy--you don't do that often enough! I love that cabinet--can't wait to see what you do with it!

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  4. Michele M./ Finch RestAugust 22, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    GLAD you are taking a day (or two) to rest your mind, body and soul.

    You will create twice as much if and when you give yourself rest, too.

    I am the queen of it, haha.

    Lovin your thrifty finds, ma'am!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 22, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Those are great finds! I especially like that demijohn. I'm sure however you decide to fix up that cabinet, it will turn out beautiful.

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  6. Divine TheatreAugust 23, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    I would love to see that cabinet sanded down to bare wood and oiled or waxed! I know that whatever you decide it will be perfect!
    Did it rain by you today? It rained here and I used it as an excuse to do things normal people do every day...like laundry, vacuuming, etc! LOL! My neighbor's must think I am a lunatic, what with working in the gardens every single day!
    I hope you enjoyed your leisure time, if anyone deserves it...it's you...

    xo

    Andie

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  7. DeAdesignAugust 23, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    love the cabinet! thinking... whatever you thought of it will be very beautiful, with the utmost pleasure looked Your works :)

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  8. KellyAugust 23, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Glad to hear that you're taking time out to take care of yourself. You'll be better off for it. That will get those creative juices flowing again when you need them! Love that demijohn you found. I think that cabinet would look good with a new paint treatment too. You know so many techniques that I'm sure you'll find just the right one for it.

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  9. Curtains in My TreeAugust 23, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    we all need a fun restful day
    shopping for more stuff to consume our garages and kitchens and now I have it in the dining room LOL

    Oh for sure put your magic touch on the cabinet

    I just made a great haul can't wait to play with it

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  10. Nancy CarrAugust 23, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Oh Rosemary! Everything you do is beautiful and fascinating. I love the angel -- love, love it! The cabinet is a great find and am excited to see what you do with it, too.

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  11. ReviAugust 23, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Good girl. Keep doing lazy days here and there. Balance. Now, that being said, I'd give one of your treatments to that cabinet. The original one is a bit too...something. Or else not enough something. You'll make it sing!
    -Revi

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  12. Okio B DesignsAugust 23, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Amazing finds as always! I want to see more of the letters piece!

    Jeanine

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  13. AnneAugust 23, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Holy cow....amazing finds Rosemary!You have some great sources for shopping!
    xx
    Anne

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  14. JudyAugust 23, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Rosemary, you and your husband find the be a best stuff!!! In my small city, which happens to be a college town, one would think there would be a plethora of great sources. We know of 4 (very small)...and 2 of those have kind of been private finds we've not shared with many.
    If I shared my thought with you on the cabinet, I know you would do something 100x better. Instead, I can't wait to see what gorgeous creation comes from your mind and hands.

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  15. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeAugust 24, 2013 at 4:31 AM

    Chill days are the best! I took today off from work -- it was SO great to go to garage sales on a Friday MORNING! Then came home and started working on some of my finds. I really love that cabinet but the hardware is not my style and I prefer your finishes to what it is right now.

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  16. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresAugust 24, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    The cabinet has great bones and will be gorgeous no matter what you decide. I need to join your "chill day" club. Enjoy!!

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  17. BlissAugust 24, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Maybe I never noticed before but hubby's got the eye!

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  18. CreateologyAugust 24, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    You certainly do get a lot accomplished at all times. Honoring a day of rest for yourself is quite necessary dear. Beautiful creations...

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  19. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsAugust 24, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    I cannot imagine your definition of a "lazy day"...you are always full steam ahead...and what a find...great demijohn...you must have did a happy dance when you discovered it...great finds this week!...your hubby finds the greatest things! Have a great weekend!

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  20. AnonymousAugust 24, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Whichever direction you decide to go with the cabinet, I know one thing. It will be beautiful! Can't wait to see what you decide to do.

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  21. PendraAugust 24, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    Hope you had a GREAT lazy day! Love your finds... wish I could shop with you and hey, your hubby's got a great eye as well! Take care.
    Hugs,
    Pendra

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  22. auntiejenniAugust 25, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    I'm dying to know what you're going to do with those chippy chairs because....um, i have 6 just like them. sigh. we went from the color you have to black, chippy black with the cream color showing through. enlighten me please with your amazing creativity.

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  23. andrea@townandprairieAugust 26, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    Your hubs has an eye for the good stuff, just like you ;)

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  24. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmAugust 26, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Hope you enjoyed your "lazy day". We all need to "refuel" once in a while :) Laurel

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  25. Donna WilkesAugust 26, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Your "lazy" day resulted in a host of great ideas! I believe you actually "stole" the demijohn!

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  26. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaAugust 28, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    You have ambitious lazy days! My lazy days are me in a chair with my feet up! Love your finds, especially the chippy chairs and cabinet.

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