Updating and outdated headboard in a day.

Good Morning...its been a while.....since I've posted anything....all is good in case you missed me....or not!  Here is an update.... We moved in to temporary housing until November.....My husband set up my new workshop and put my paints in  Alphabetical order...I don't work that way....but Thank You ,,,,  I lost 7.8 pounds on a new program that I am following called IsAgenix and I'm back to the gym and yoga full time...  Ahhhh but you wanted to see the head board... I have to do this fast as I'm delivering it at 8:30 and its 7:36...here goes

My temporary work shop

Blah 1990's white wash Head Board

I painted the first coat in Annie Sloan Versailles .  Then added tape strips
 

I took every other strip of tape off and made sure the remaining were nice an smoothly attached.

I added Annie Sloan Old White to the area's where I removed the tape

Removed the tape and you have perfect stripes

Added wax and a white wash...a bit of sanding and here is the beach look we were going for.

Love it!  Okay now to deliver it..

Oh did I mention that this piece is going to the Sandy devastated area of Ortley Beach NJ....I love helping the folks at the beach still trying to put their lives back together....

Sources

Paint - Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

Tape - Frog Tape in Yellow for Delicate Surfaces

Design By - Shore Chicy Designs by Harmonizing Homes LLC

Happy with life?

After a bitter battle of being let go from my former career that ended September of 2011....I finally can tell you that I am the happiest that I have ever been.....with a fraction of the income....I love what I do and I love each and every client that I have come in contact with. My clients are who are making me feel so fulfilled in my life and allowing me to do what I love to do!

I love the research and development with out any reporting

I love my new office space ~ no one steals my yogurt

I do the work and I can sign my name to it

I traded this view on W 83rd street in NYC to....

This view....which are both great...

traveling was apart of my job description in my former career from Jordan to...

Guinea to 

Fun times on the beaches of Liberia with coworkers

I know longer experience countries with no electricity and running water....following balance sheets and budget lines....sleeping with mosquito nets and taking malaria tables  Today...
....I usually have paint from my head to my does....I schedule the amount of work I can handle and find joy in each and every project that I do....I have a great group of people that follow me on face book and encourage my creativity.... I have a wonderful support group with my family and friends..... So am I now happy with my new life and career....YES!!!

Do You Rearrange your home after you de-Christmastize?

It seems like I do a furniture shuffle and items every year after I take down the Christmas decorations.  However, I don't think I am the only one....

President Obama and former Governor of Vermont Jim Douglas tweaking seating arrangements in the Oval Office

Changed up with a table lamp and chair

Ziggy decided to photobomb 

The rearrangement allowed for more comfort in playing scramble

our comfort zone...on a snowy day.

a collection of candles for some special affects

We are prepared in case the electric goes out..

Enjoy the Snow Day!

Lamp/Ralph Lauren Lighting
Scrabble Game/Restoration Hardware
Draperies and Rods/PotteryBarn
Website/simple business solutions
Redesign/Harmonizing Homes
Coffee Table/ Shore Chicy Designs

Too Many Coincidences This Morning

This morning I'm going through my emails and saw one from Pinterest Weekly "new pin picks".   They were highlighting Sarah Richardson Design ( Designer and TV Personality).  Also this morning I received an email from a client of mine, that was writing about a piece that I worked on for her.  She was thrilled that her  50" TV was now installed on the top of the buffet.

I thought this call for a blog....

 Grandmother's buffet of client

After I had painted it in Annie Sloan Old White

Sarah Richardson's Design Via Pinterest
Sarah's Blog

This just goes to show you that old can be new again....with just a little bit of imagination.  Wishing everyone a happy, thankful Thanksgiving!

Dear Corinne,

Wishing you and Craig a Happy Thanksgiving. Just wanted you to know you are one of the many things for which I am thankful.

Regards,

Dean

Source

Pinterest/Follow my boards

Sarah Richardson Designs/Sarah Richardson

Annie Sloan Paints/Annie Sloan

Website Design/Simple Business Solutions