paint it::

One of my new boards on Pinterest is about painting techniques and color choices of paint. This came about after I carried home a bargain of a table the day before Easter Sunday from the auction. Twelve dollars later and clueless about where and what to do next. You tube came to the rescue at 12:00 pm one evening and so did Miss Mustard Seed.
If you haven't seen Marian's work on the web. Her book: Inspired You truly shows her knack in painting and re-purposing vintage furniture. Just peek inside her lovely home filled with furniture pieces that she has restored and given a new life. Low and behold, her love of redecorating her own home lead to her own biz with a line of milk paint to follow in 2012. I've been in awe of her work for sometime now, that I've been itching to start some of my very own projects around here myself. I contacted Marian with my dilemma and she graciously replied with.."Ok, what colors would you like?" She's such a peach of a gal. So, here I am... getting prepared to start the process PAINT IT in the coming weeks at home.
Back to Pinterest and the web for color swatches of Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint products. Making my decision based on my favorite color and my collection of ironstone. I've always been a real fan of neutrals and green,"lucketts green" to be exact by far won my heart. {shown below}

I'll keep you posted on my progress with before and after pictures soon. Have you used milk paint before? Have a great weekend everyone. Wish me luck!
                                                                                 xxx Liz
Images via Pinterest  


   

purple::

My tiny purple grape hyacinths arrived yesterday morning and are in full bloom around here. It must be spring!
Have you ever seen purple grape hyacinths? To think I wanted to dig them all up when we purchased our home years ago. Now, I can't wait for their little purple heads to appear in the blades of grass come spring. A purple delight ;)

 Are you working in your garden yet? Have any spring projects going on? Purchased something new at the flea? Have a great week ahead.
                                                                                            xxx  Liz