Before I started my blog I was a self DIY-er.
When my daughter was small I remember working on small projects while she was taking her afternoon nap.
One day I decided the piano should be white so I painted it.
And then I thought my kitchen table,chairs and hutch would look amazing…painted….white!
Or how about the time I decided that I should smash all my pretty rose pattern china. and…..
do a mosaic on my kitchen counters!
Wow how unique and cool.
I mean how hard can it be.
I have the china……
Well I got to work smashing china pieces.
Adding them in fun designs on my laminate counter tops.
It was looking amazing.
Really really pretty!
I thought I was so cleaver at the time!
Or so I thought I was!
After I had it all done grout and all I noticed it was not laying flat.
It was a bit rough.
How am I going to keep this clean.
And there are a few sharp pieces……
My husband was very supportive and wonderful as he always is.
He did not say a word.
Really what could he say.
It was done!
The more I thought about it the more I thought “What have I done”???
So as quick as I could I scraped it off.
Luckily it did not dry.
And did not damage my counters either.
This was before the days of blogging.
Wish I had a photo to share.
Or maybe not.
Did I mention how amazing,wonderful and supportive my husband is?!
So you can see I am a risk taker when it comes to decorating.
I don’t follow rules just do what I like.
And if it does not turn out the way like well than I start all over again!
Cool Garden art found recently.
I decided to keep it inside.
Adds a bit of whimsy and charm here don’t you think?
Thank you so much Pamela From my front porch to yours for letting me share how I found my style.
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Just saw your wonderful home tour over at Pamela’s. Very pretty. I really would’ve loved to see your counters before you undid what you did. 🙂
Thank you Jennifer! Yes it was the days before digital cameras.No photos wish I had taken some….it think LOL!
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Anne
You are my kind of girl! I did an outside table in mosaic and a few days later it all popped off!. I spent hours on that table. What I didn’t know was that you had to have a solid surface and this was one of those mesh tables. Oh well! I get an urge to do something and just do it. And sometimes, there are regrets. But, most of the time, I am thrilled.
Go girl!
Judy
If I only had photos to show.Wish I had taken some.That was before digital cameras.Yep when I decide to do something there is nothing stopping me LOL!
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Anne
I love this story. Risk takers aren’t afraid to make mistakes! That’s such a great quality to have. You have such a beautiful ironstone collection!
Hugs
Linsey
Thank you Linsey!
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Anne
Those who do not try and take a risk do not reap the rewards of success! I love all that you do–but the counters do sound a little scary 🙂
So true!
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Anne
love the lovely feature,anne–congrats! i’ve always wanted to try the broken china on something–you are a brave girl to do countertops:) i bet they were pretty!
Thank you Lynn! I was brave or crazy LOL!
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Anne
I love your style and you are naturally talented. The china counter top sounds like a lot of work. OMG … how many times have I thought something was so inventive and in the end a huge flop. I like “risk taker” type design. When somebody says “that was brave” -I am proud. We are lucky that our hubbies don’t have huge opinions about our decor adventures. Happy Easter!
Thank you so much Holly! Oh if I only had photos to share LOL!Hope you had a wonderful Easter!
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Anne
Anne,
I love your feature at Pamela’s. It was so great to see all your lovely rooms. I think your home is beautiful and unique because you are a risk taker. I think going with your gut sometimes comes out to be the prettiest stuff.
Hope you had a great day today for Easter.
Kris
Thank you so much Kris!You are so sweet!
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Anne
I made a table top with broken china bits. It didn’t work out too well for me either. Love the garden art and I am so glad you have a supportive husband. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Oh no well at least it was not kitchen counter tops LOL!
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Anne
Love it all, you do such a great job…little splashes of color,..just where needed. Great hubby!
Thank you so much Karen!
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Anne
Thank you Karen!
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Anne
I love the room and I love the bits of color you have added, the vintage look and love your little found pretties..,
Thank you so much Phyllis!
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Anne
At least you tried and that’s what counts. Love the chippy old table leg you have on your wall…that’s thinking outside the box!!
Thank you Betsy so true 🙂
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Anne
always great to see what you are up to x
Thank you Jacqueline!
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Anne
I think it’s worth taking a risk to experience and create something new. And we all have failures sometimes too, but that’s part of the learning process. Wish you could show us pictures of your counter. I bet it was beautiful.
Yes I agree Maggie.I never took photos of it I don’t know why.
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Anne
Oooh, I love that green post Anne! Cheers to you for taking risks. I think I take too much time to think things over before I take a plunge. Carpe diem!
Thank you Susan!
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Anne
Oh I love it when people think outside of the box:)
Blessings,
Linda
I have been doing projects my entire life, since I taught myself to sew when I was 14. At first I was bummed when I had a project not turn out as I wished, but I have learned to accept that it happens. I love the fun of seeing my vision become reality.
I love that green post hanging on your wall. The color is great. I went looking for a pillar yesterday at an antique mall. The one I had seen last summer was still there, but it had gone from $90 (would have bought it but we were in my husband’s sports car) to $190. I am so sorry I didn’t buy it then.
YIKES Carol that is expensive.Mine was….15.00!!! And I find posts for 25.00 usually sometimes cheaper.I guess it depends on the area you live in.Can you tell I am a thrifty chic!
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Anne