Escape to Luckett's

It's been 2 weekends ago that my friend, Deb and I escaped for a night to go to the Luckett's Antiques Fair. It was really amazing to see all the different things that a variety of vendors have to offer. We weren't the only ones excited to go (as I first photo is the line waiting to get in).

We were some of the first to arrive so some vendor were still putting on the finishing touches. Above and below are pictures of Miss Mustard Seed's goods. She is by far my favorite blogger to read and get inspiration from.

After several hours at the fair, we headed to Leesburg for ice cream and hit a couple shops. What a gorgeous little historic town! I'll be back!

Silverware hutch to jewelry chest

Remember months ago I showed you some finds from a furniture consignment store. This silverware hutch was among them.

Before

After

It's right outside our master bath in the hallway to my closet. Perfect stop to add some bling for the day.

It's slightly distressed in the Robin's Egg chalk paint.

I'm lining the drawers with fun fabric (on the to-do-list!).

Another finished piece: distressed hutch

1/2 before: I thought I had taken a before picture but I didn't!! It was the old style brown and had plexiglass behind the top latticed metal doors.

Sorry for the poor display in the garage. But if you squint, can't you see it in a well decorated room!

Amazing distressing with the much talked about chalk paint in off white with clear wax. That stuff is truly cool! It feels so smooth without sanding or priming and only one coat.

Distressed detail. Original hardware was perfect untouched.

I wish I had a place for it in my house.

Finally...some finished pieces to share

Fireside chairs from an auction

The original fabric from 30+ years ago. Screamed for some updating!

Striped the old fabric

Primed

painted black

The finished back of the chair is a striped black/white which was also used as the cording for the front.

The front with Jamestown Toile

finished!

Bows that attach the back cushion.

Adorable!!

Where I've been...

I haven't blogged in some time now. Guess I just needed a break. I was full speed ahead until we took a vacation to Clearwater, FL early this month. It was a combo of visiting family and attempting to relax. It seemed to be a candid camera vacation! Things did not go according to plan... rarely do they when involving a 5 and 2 year old.

As I uploading the pictures, I thought "wow" this looks like a great vacation - quite misleading. My mom was in the hospital right before the trip so she and my dad couldn't participate in our plans like we all wanted. So, we ended up driving to their house several times. Plus, Julia (2) came down with a GI bug - yuck!! And, she just didn't really have fun doing much of anything. Plus, the hotel I choose on Expedia didn't have a beach!! What! Seriously! I almost moved our hotel and in hindsight I should have. Oh and, we had to evacuate the hotel one night at midnight - seriously, I'm not making this stuff up! But, now as I write this blog and see our photos, it was a worthwhile trip. We got to visit family and smiles and fun were had:)

Kid pool at our hotel

Conquering the jungle gym at the beach

Julia pretending to have fun at the beach. This is the day she got sick.

See, not so happy

Jackson playing in the waves. Don't worry Scott was right in with him.

Tackling an iguana at Lowry Park Zoo

Water fun at the zoo

visiting grandma

Ah... serenity...nothing like sitting right on the water for lunch

Pirate ship cruise was a blast. And, "free" beer/wine etc for the adults!

Shooting daddy

Pirate Jackson

This is the boat we went out on for 2 hours. They really did an awesome job of entertaining the kids.

And, squeezed in a sunset on the last day:)

We truly needed a vacation from our vacation which is probably why I've been sluggish on my projects. But, we all do need a break:)

Mid century chair transformed

Wow! Ugly, right? I thought so..but it has potential. This chairs are hard to find and this one was just $16!

And, now its the "Paris" chair with this great indoor/outdoor print fabric.

Double welt cording with a coordinating stripe fabric I found in the remnant section of my favorite fabric store, Ufab.

Used the stripe fabric to line the back for some contrast.

I think it looks amazing! Thoughts?