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Sidenote Saturday: Becky’s Dresser and How I Take Advantage of Great Weather

Sidenote Saturday: Becky’s Dresser and How I Take Advantage of Great Weather

After a very humid week, we finally had a break in heat and humidity yesterday. It was a top 100 day, upper 70’s with low humidity. That meant that the air was turned off, the windows were opened and the garage doors came up as I spent the day playing at my workbench.

Today is going to be just as amazing so you know what that means? This will be a quick post to catch you up on a couple of things that I want to share and then I will be off to enjoy the day.

Let’s start with the picture that Becky sent me showing how she styled the dresser in her entry way.

I love the personal touches she added. She shared with me that she was going to add one more basket on the top slatted shelf but won’t be putting any baskets on the second shelf as she had planned. Her daughters are loving putting their shoes in their new special spots!  Too cute.

Great Job Becky!

On Wednesday I revisited my new favorite store, Rustic Revival Barnwood. If you live within 100 miles of this store, GO!!  Anything and everything you need to complete that barn wood project is here.

I bought five gray barn boards, an old window frame and two pieces of slate.

Hold on tight as I show you next week what I made out of these items.

What’s that? You don’t want to wait??

Here’s a sneak peek. 🙂

I have to go…the day is calling. Have a great Saturday,

Wendy

One brush can make all the difference

One brush can make all the difference

I am not only a blog writer but an avid blog reader.  I religiously follow several blogs. They are part of my morning routine. They are all unique in there own way, but at one time or another they all have sponsored giveaways.  And, I, have entered those giveaways if the product speaks to me. And paint brushes speak to me. With the enormous popularity of these blogs it is rare to win a give away.  But I  was notified the other day that I had won!

 

I was so excited and grateful.  I had a dresser project waiting and a new brush was the push I needed to get ‘er done. This dresser was the final piece of furniture Samantha needed for her new apartment bedroom. We found this piece at a local garage sale and it was the detail of the silver corner braces sealed the deal.

The dresser is all wood except for the top which is a white laminate.  We decided to freshen the look of the dresser with a white high gloss paint.

On the day that the brush arrived, I couldn’t rip the package open fast enough. I was so happy to see a wood handle on this brush.  Don’t get me wrong I own several brushes with a plastic handle, but this brush was just pretty and somehow made me feel like a true professional.  You know what I mean.  Fake it til you make it, kinda thing.  🙂

Just as Imperfectly Perfect advertised, the brush had a comfortable grip, a 2 inch brush and synthetic tapered bristles allowing a crisp edge when painting. And this brush did not disappoint.

Using the right tools always makes a job easier and more enjoyable! The stunning silver brace corners now pop with joy!

 

Thanks Perfectly Imperfect for offering a great giveaway. I am a fan. 🙂