tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3527903738696178112024-03-12T21:21:33.813-07:00The Shabby Texas CowgirlMy favorite things, a little shabby, a little chic, and always country.Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-46989882659015303742013-01-09T13:12:00.000-08:002013-01-09T13:12:15.530-08:00Why I've been MIA<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Where have I been? What have I been up to? Well, I've been a little overwhelmed lately. As some of you know. My husband and I have a little remodeling business. Mostly bathroom and kitchen makeovers. It was going well in 2012, but in the later part of the year we hit a bump in the road. Well, more like I hit a bump in the road. I have had back pain for several years now. Nothing too bad. Take some Tylenol and keep plowing along. Well we started a new large remodel in late October. After a few weeks on the job, I started having some really bad back pain. Tried going to the chiropractor and it really didn't seem to do too much good. He did take xrays that showed some serious problems. By the time Thanksgiving rolled around, I was in pretty bad shape. One morning in early December, I couldn't even get out of bed on my own. My husband took me to the ER. I got a shot of something and some <span style="font-size: large;">subscriptions</span>. I feel into bed and slept for a couple of days. Then tried to go back to work. I made an appointment with the Dr. I took him my xrays. He said I had severe arthritis in my hips and spine. OH BOY!! I wasn't too happy about that. He sent me to get an MRI. By now, I was pretty much not getting too much done, around the house or on the job. I did finish the clients kitchen cabinets and counter top. My husband has been <span style="font-size: large;">there finishing everything else by himself. </span>But I could not do, even the smallest amount of work, without being <span style="font-size: large;">in major pain. Well I went in for the MRI and Monday I got the results. Things do not look good for my back. Besides the arthritis, I have a place in <span style="font-size: large;">my back where there in NO disk material at all and two other <span style="font-size: large;">places where it is minimal. She says "<i>your done doing much of anything</i>" Wow, really? I was not expecting that. Turning 50 was not supposed to be this hard. I was expecting, "well we need to do this <span style="font-size: large;">or that and you<span style="font-size: large;">'ll be back to work in a few weeks" But no.<span style="font-size: large;">....just "<i>Your done.</i>" </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> They have <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">referred</span> me to UTMB</span> in Galveston. That won't be easy. It's over 2 hours away. The drive itself will be really hard on my back. But I'll do what ever they say. This isn't it. I'm not "<i>DONE</i>" I may have to change what I do or how I do it, but this woman is far from being done.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Why the dark<span style="font-size: large;">, empty room at the top of the post? Well that's <span style="font-size: large;">where I feel like I've been for the last several days. But notice the light coming in<span style="font-size: large;">. I'm just wait<span style="font-size: large;">ing <span style="font-size: large;">for it to light<span style="font-size: large;"> my way.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><i><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></b></i>Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-72869817765662181962012-03-29T21:05:00.000-07:002012-03-29T21:05:24.853-07:00Wall Clock Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I know you have seen these everywhere. Ballard Designs, Pottery Barn and every other design catalog. I have wanted one for a long time.<br />
Well Yesterday was my birthday. Now you're asking yourself, "What does that have to do with a wall clock?" Well my sweet hubby asked me if there was anything I wanted that I haven't already made! Well, yes there was. (I had a BIG smile on my face now) So I asked him if there was any more of that great wood from our old chicken coop. He said "yeah, I have a few boards." "Well this is what I want for them" and I gave him directions. (he takes direction very well) So he took 5 of the best ones and put braces on the back and screwed them together. Then I asked him to cut it into as large a circle as it would make. It came out to be 28" across.<br />
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Now the boards were already very grey and weathered nicely. But I went ahead and white washed it. Just took some white primer I had, watered it down and pretty much dry brushed the whole thing.<br />
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My hubby is much better at measuring, so I asked him to mark all the spots I needed for a clock face. I went and found some chipboard numbers from all my scrapbook supplies. Don't even get me started on my scrapbook stuff!! I drew around each and filled them in with back paint. Then took a little sandpaper to them. We wouldn't want the numbers to look too new now would we.<br />
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And there you go! A new "vintage" wall clock face. I know the circle in the middle for some reason doesn't look centered in the picture, but it is. I'll blame it on my stupid phone, yeah that's right. It was the camera on the phone. I hope to get a good camera soon.Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-92175236585910632422012-03-22T20:53:00.007-07:002012-03-22T21:26:58.877-07:00News from Home<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG_knx98J2svLRctawPi1uF7yCli0z5kdWiq3V-d1opBXSKYLQECnWcjUBoG1EHW1tNFjVpT-xvipWN7shIsXWdIupVCFxblYBvFFjfuaaIZ6e7JqT9BYpzm_qTL6sXP8-mZafQ9O-hW4/s1600/bye+bye+old+sink.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG_knx98J2svLRctawPi1uF7yCli0z5kdWiq3V-d1opBXSKYLQECnWcjUBoG1EHW1tNFjVpT-xvipWN7shIsXWdIupVCFxblYBvFFjfuaaIZ6e7JqT9BYpzm_qTL6sXP8-mZafQ9O-hW4/s320/bye+bye+old+sink.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722941244034899666" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Well more like.... new stuff, going on at home. So what have I been up to?? Well lets just say...WAY TOO MUCH. I so need a break. But then again, I wouldn't know what to do with a break. This week we have been working on the kitchen. My sweet hubby pulled our old sink, then I went to work on resurfacing the counter top. </span><br />I went for the Carrara marble look. Very clean and classic.<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-J4qZot1yrrGWXFtNu1H5pPL0KEk9Hi-Xeuw6fjMBgGMTqEK82tUwCDdedMWi2Ole488Ctp0W-CcM7AsGx11SL7fCmfjxRgpI-Z-XDzPxzKT9kOZpuLMe0niHr_hog4N0gjIuOVDJvE/s1600/new+counter+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-J4qZot1yrrGWXFtNu1H5pPL0KEk9Hi-Xeuw6fjMBgGMTqEK82tUwCDdedMWi2Ole488Ctp0W-CcM7AsGx11SL7fCmfjxRgpI-Z-XDzPxzKT9kOZpuLMe0niHr_hog4N0gjIuOVDJvE/s320/new+counter+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722940694088799746" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a close up of the counter. I love how it turned out.<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcJY1dlz96ZiKI89fTCJt3p47M32oHBlaRFH_J7ANExp2PLRVomtEU0i9AkgI0L7YLbpNBlLZZzN1NEqzF8MCDQNsQKiZFgiVSSuWzKxXcI9xGxId_O4lDVnBgCtDNfp57CljVe8MM7bE/s1600/new+faucet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcJY1dlz96ZiKI89fTCJt3p47M32oHBlaRFH_J7ANExp2PLRVomtEU0i9AkgI0L7YLbpNBlLZZzN1NEqzF8MCDQNsQKiZFgiVSSuWzKxXcI9xGxId_O4lDVnBgCtDNfp57CljVe8MM7bE/s320/new+faucet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722940685864688482" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">New faucet too of course. Trying to keep in with the vintage look. Kept in classic too.<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMu4SSo2BsWhJRNP66wO9kHVingpwXSvhMr88ZcmqRndO_NXavIXFzQGOzOEA5sFXBmsT9ccXMUGf_P0d3yysCSVQ8AiITnsEJWlfAEQJ-QNFTLGx73bGxTlVAFM1fESyDBaGlETlsAyo/s1600/happy+woman.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMu4SSo2BsWhJRNP66wO9kHVingpwXSvhMr88ZcmqRndO_NXavIXFzQGOzOEA5sFXBmsT9ccXMUGf_P0d3yysCSVQ8AiITnsEJWlfAEQJ-QNFTLGx73bGxTlVAFM1fESyDBaGlETlsAyo/s320/happy+woman.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722940682233466610" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">There it is. I found the sink of my dreams!! Do people really have "dream" sinks?!?! Well this girl did and I found her. My sweet hubby put it in yesterday. Painted the backsplash blue.<br />Love that old sink.<br /><br />I started the cabinet makeover too. Taking some doors off and going for the open shelf look. To show off my vintage dishware. Going with white interior and grey on the exterior. making one door chalk board too.<br /><br />I'll be updating way more often then I have, I promise.<br />Thanks for following !! Have a blessed week.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFVfs2F_PmVBWC01zuP2uT9A8Mb3wxqOwXghDevbWdw9m0XvXW5dBaqtiRiSsBMfmBiHbfhyphenhyphena66JrihHyDOg-RZIJoJ4YQo-pzhjbpyl0MMqalVcuECkQEgsLk2-DhTzXulmzW9EAsSRo/s1600/bye+bye+old+sink.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /></div>Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-14968765558378542142012-01-14T12:50:00.001-08:002012-01-14T13:22:00.071-08:00A little cord wrangling<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZulKeZntLJSknNsOYahvXZbQJU-8nICaf5Ri3p2sBe0NiHIvIdg8st55-DRY3TiZAxdM-1fjUIz07UTfxtbo6piKh9XkWrJkb3pHtPkAApVGguOPnNhumNCYm-kyXDuVLXo_kDpCO9kI/s1600/374961_3082718547784_1258444426_33347168_1523418276_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZulKeZntLJSknNsOYahvXZbQJU-8nICaf5Ri3p2sBe0NiHIvIdg8st55-DRY3TiZAxdM-1fjUIz07UTfxtbo6piKh9XkWrJkb3pHtPkAApVGguOPnNhumNCYm-kyXDuVLXo_kDpCO9kI/s320/374961_3082718547784_1258444426_33347168_1523418276_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697595739177082258" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>What do you do with a toilet paper roll and a scrap piece of paper to help organize your kitchen counter?<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizFCoREJ_Trssn5S44HxEqsqearuSKPsNtDUdLARtCi6KchRoE1pL72eeMP8q8Fo9HTlFuWfl3r7RzjcL3Z3-GWeLNVYWIqycYdlpFB-PNYpyjaNwPK8A3PylRE14fce7PLEbldlICFyE/s1600/401102_3082738748289_1258444426_33347180_2045682675_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizFCoREJ_Trssn5S44HxEqsqearuSKPsNtDUdLARtCi6KchRoE1pL72eeMP8q8Fo9HTlFuWfl3r7RzjcL3Z3-GWeLNVYWIqycYdlpFB-PNYpyjaNwPK8A3PylRE14fce7PLEbldlICFyE/s320/401102_3082738748289_1258444426_33347180_2045682675_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697594014499989330" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">You make a cord wrangler !! Cut the paper to fit the roll and glue to just tape it on.<br />Simple!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3f0NVbSNICl9tlDcIBjJCzJ7guakcKKOEv1Z4zkIIXmzkySr9uJ9CZBBHiNDGui4gN98sQCFtwStZgR7WsN6A-JZPLASIoPrp7tTk_eh2fasanN3yIbc-sy225F6k_7EBSll6CbE1UCQ/s1600/329878_3082793909668_1258444426_33347195_1453956270_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3f0NVbSNICl9tlDcIBjJCzJ7guakcKKOEv1Z4zkIIXmzkySr9uJ9CZBBHiNDGui4gN98sQCFtwStZgR7WsN6A-JZPLASIoPrp7tTk_eh2fasanN3yIbc-sy225F6k_7EBSll6CbE1UCQ/s320/329878_3082793909668_1258444426_33347195_1453956270_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697593900000925906" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">So much better looking then the wild cords hanging out!<br />Go on, make yourself a cord wrangler. I use them all over the house.<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcP8yNn1r1a3_8xidthqnLdPje7K9F3G2Dre5sHjcJYVMUeFGxB2FRr9haW-SyzfqYHN8gDXfLZDYcu24Ff1TAuqVmofS3IDW13eKcUuln_B-uvkoz0qxywCKAx2Wv4NdcGOvVLKdD8Lw/s1600/374961_3082718547784_1258444426_33347168_1523418276_n.jpg"></a>Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-46698444873927865072011-10-19T08:32:00.000-07:002011-10-19T08:35:50.183-07:00New Favorite book coming out<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPP172ZG-ZeDkk8_Bq5lE1eRfTriNexlZLg01Agc6xTQEFMUag1uhBXU8EpLygfivgqI-QJubBWmOnz9W_nf4lYICvSSJbBww9HeaKQnRV_N5Ukw38zB8sACljEeLQMLcr9ZqxHlvdWPo/s1600/big+ass+book.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPP172ZG-ZeDkk8_Bq5lE1eRfTriNexlZLg01Agc6xTQEFMUag1uhBXU8EpLygfivgqI-QJubBWmOnz9W_nf4lYICvSSJbBww9HeaKQnRV_N5Ukw38zB8sACljEeLQMLcr9ZqxHlvdWPo/s320/big+ass+book.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665227368535987234" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />http://creatingthehive.com/blog-post/165013/win-the-big-ass-book-of-crafts<br /><br />Can't wait to get my hands on this one. The first one is so inspiring.Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-53963459143244205682011-09-20T08:29:00.000-07:002011-09-21T20:56:14.911-07:00Starting on the interior remodel of His Cottage<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLWchZNy9wtrB2GW2-nIkxzqskcoPweWJucgSb5paN-C_E2XJFhsN9rT0XFAfUvGp0UJ7gtG-QmnimyjD0eXxoJdgeLuZjzIc4ps3JGa7o6PdPzKrnHWFzNCZiOZYLFkvrSqNK_FQheIM/s1600/297506_2428002420290_1258444426_32959644_408938755_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLWchZNy9wtrB2GW2-nIkxzqskcoPweWJucgSb5paN-C_E2XJFhsN9rT0XFAfUvGp0UJ7gtG-QmnimyjD0eXxoJdgeLuZjzIc4ps3JGa7o6PdPzKrnHWFzNCZiOZYLFkvrSqNK_FQheIM/s400/297506_2428002420290_1258444426_32959644_408938755_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654481814508870962" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Well, Michael got in there and started pulling off the old paneling. Under it is beautiful ship-lap boards, They will look great painted all white. Very cottage.</span></span></span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWcyd70XO-a61dSy9RkmVNn5hSWrhxrVHsdggij4-E5nYj2lrWUHXzOw0yqMl0rcsh6zu_MRrWF_ssPtmMJsKdOu1YD_684CcrwmVrAPipHiKveeoLoQQlhGgdSJNpjabBCRsEmi-qaJ8/s1600/304741_2428003140308_1258444426_32959645_1798003488_n.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWcyd70XO-a61dSy9RkmVNn5hSWrhxrVHsdggij4-E5nYj2lrWUHXzOw0yqMl0rcsh6zu_MRrWF_ssPtmMJsKdOu1YD_684CcrwmVrAPipHiKveeoLoQQlhGgdSJNpjabBCRsEmi-qaJ8/s400/304741_2428003140308_1258444426_32959645_1798003488_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655015538834272146" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:130%;">There was wallpaper from the 40's behind it. It was back when they put it up with small nails and no glue. It had a fabric backing and pretty much fell apart. I was happy to see it go.</span></span></span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH8EccWLHeih1cjYFmkHEHcx3dsMlw8mIwutHRKq76a2kRT3jz7m9yXhx8oXNUCfzGvMR2Zvv5y75762IZQRcla8ilt_aUl4k0ZuzgIzHXNvAAZfGP-TG0lSqdeQb2FiITR5hrwFSb5Fg/s1600/325487_2432126083379_1258444426_32962993_793053663_o.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH8EccWLHeih1cjYFmkHEHcx3dsMlw8mIwutHRKq76a2kRT3jz7m9yXhx8oXNUCfzGvMR2Zvv5y75762IZQRcla8ilt_aUl4k0ZuzgIzHXNvAAZfGP-TG0lSqdeQb2FiITR5hrwFSb5Fg/s400/325487_2432126083379_1258444426_32962993_793053663_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655021480296574994" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">In two of the rooms, the kitche</span></span></span></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">n and our bedroom, the paneling is staying. It it real wood, not printed pressboard, and in great shape. But you know, it will be white too. Michelle got in there too and is loving her role in the painting process.</span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQK6e9ccUI8Bq7XnapmHqwGPD5VU7ifQtKZSOMgDT5djc-sHpiNzLeV8OPH-RVwvQQ0oEDgKLvDyTTFe1dqPetm6RqGqbdUbRo6vOdYDazG2MmK6hqZqS7ycneM2qfNQaG42HykgeeAo/s1600/318902_2435145358859_1258444426_32966159_505814601_n.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQK6e9ccUI8Bq7XnapmHqwGPD5VU7ifQtKZSOMgDT5djc-sHpiNzLeV8OPH-RVwvQQ0oEDgKLvDyTTFe1dqPetm6RqGqbdUbRo6vOdYDazG2MmK6hqZqS7ycneM2qfNQaG42HykgeeAo/s320/318902_2435145358859_1258444426_32966159_505814601_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655027234458592018" border="0" /></a>Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-54421982845386756582011-09-16T18:23:00.000-07:002011-09-16T19:25:46.892-07:00His cottage<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKPF2XljUYWAinq4FZH_4podXce8XRgR1awA5PO4XT2Hrfi2k22Yx0dxA0s1PDiF5XbvveN0tNXvENDk_4QetKovm3crhWSH-Vrm4bm2_8EvPjfgENyId_rbcV14nKlY-jPvWThtHQRk/s1600/front+of+cottage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKPF2XljUYWAinq4FZH_4podXce8XRgR1awA5PO4XT2Hrfi2k22Yx0dxA0s1PDiF5XbvveN0tNXvENDk_4QetKovm3crhWSH-Vrm4bm2_8EvPjfgENyId_rbcV14nKlY-jPvWThtHQRk/s400/front+of+cottage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653137007105238402" border="0" /></a><br />This is a view of the front from earlier this year. The AC unit in the front window is gone and so are the old chairs.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Why "His" cottage? Well, cause it is. It would not be possible if it were not for Him. God has had His hand on this every step of the way, there is no doubt. From being able to find it at the time we did, to being able to pay for it, it has all been because of Him. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Let me back up a little and tell you how this all came about. Like most good things, it all stated with prayer. We just didn't know what to do about our living situation. It was fine and all, but not what we wanted long term. We didn't think we had much choice. So we prayed about it......and prayed...and prayed. We looked at lots of places...too big, too much, too far, too old. I had come to the idea that this must be where God wants us to stay. I was really going to give up. I thought, "OK, I'll look one more time over here and then that's it. No more looking" Well there it was. I thought this is too good to be true. It ALL fell into place. And I mean ALL, really fast too. We are now proud owners of this cute little cottage. 1400 sq ft of little old house. I could not be happier.</span><br /></span><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCrnwIahLD2hkRGtWEj9vkZf7A7edAPMQiOq5fKPPirrN3bGj411p5fhpLUTBd7HtpylZuzH1PH8w_d-mSfATia-s5DVeWKisYx51MpvoWT5QvTev06-zuTuY7k6rr33Jz6qH0zb_2zF8/s1600/back+view+of+cottage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCrnwIahLD2hkRGtWEj9vkZf7A7edAPMQiOq5fKPPirrN3bGj411p5fhpLUTBd7HtpylZuzH1PH8w_d-mSfATia-s5DVeWKisYx51MpvoWT5QvTev06-zuTuY7k6rr33Jz6qH0zb_2zF8/s400/back+view+of+cottage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653137003462659138" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A view of the back.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She sits on 1 acre of land, just big enough for us. We have been on 2 1/2 acres and it was getting to be too much to take care of. <br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuwCmqdHYwB5lSSdlkafvSjbnPcz6o0TcJO-bx4jevN5m-81JpzlBgfdAR13LsUGAwZg8UX6z3BV_52puhSRVjydbJFM1M9zCo_6lTSPC2BcvKvRtAzpfhvBYpIR5GNbh8NEy80u_onHk/s1600/320610_2427994100082_1258444426_32959642_172727899_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuwCmqdHYwB5lSSdlkafvSjbnPcz6o0TcJO-bx4jevN5m-81JpzlBgfdAR13LsUGAwZg8UX6z3BV_52puhSRVjydbJFM1M9zCo_6lTSPC2BcvKvRtAzpfhvBYpIR5GNbh8NEy80u_onHk/s400/320610_2427994100082_1258444426_32959642_172727899_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653137002276072754" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">We started moving in a few things today. This is the back porch.<br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqilPHV5kjF_iGqrO_K6kFxMaM0umr5_GyL0qX5ZsO3zlr4aMv8ThIjucqO0QBCtykExOlxdGG5Od3eREhxpiMJcjsTYLNhkdmJn9y6VQfh_gO-hCRzd5Rp1Yr9Bvn-QGyfZGygGNb2VE/s1600/312823_2428335588619_1258444426_32959825_1450618967_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqilPHV5kjF_iGqrO_K6kFxMaM0umr5_GyL0qX5ZsO3zlr4aMv8ThIjucqO0QBCtykExOlxdGG5Od3eREhxpiMJcjsTYLNhkdmJn9y6VQfh_gO-hCRzd5Rp1Yr9Bvn-QGyfZGygGNb2VE/s400/312823_2428335588619_1258444426_32959825_1450618967_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653136997318395282" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of trimming to do. That big ole bush is Gardenia. It is outside our bedroom window. I can't wait till spring to smell it in the room.<br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWco8RTnGaXp3AKW8JDHonuphldzRVtPxE-jmXMdoPW6vOIWVXDKu7uhv7fD6t6_oiX-wG6N109TDMevZDh-SZ0YAG0ICQvRYxxUXHTZm9JshJYK6aA39kl1AAtfQbFgu0-tIyhkPjvb8/s1600/kitchen+before.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWco8RTnGaXp3AKW8JDHonuphldzRVtPxE-jmXMdoPW6vOIWVXDKu7uhv7fD6t6_oiX-wG6N109TDMevZDh-SZ0YAG0ICQvRYxxUXHTZm9JshJYK6aA39kl1AAtfQbFgu0-tIyhkPjvb8/s400/kitchen+before.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653137008486549074" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A really great country kitchen. We will be putting in a new counter top soon. I'm going to make Carrara Marble iCoat Top. Not positive of the back splash yet. The lights will be changed out too.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: georgia; font-weight: bold;">I will try to post everyday. We have lots of paneling to remove and then I will start painting tomorrow and Michael is going to work on the chicken coop. We have to have a safe place for the girls</span></span><br /></div>Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-54926732189990833762011-06-29T05:59:00.000-07:002011-06-29T08:37:15.210-07:00Where have I been? What have I been up to?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1XqGHfp7YkgMjSDw9toDIOgagOqIgVV0ktszcQTu6GiBmDil7-HJxUUSgXj0JOSRyB6rOXk6wkKbn3hvJkGXhIXUMwQvFVuUTatYrDNsuxmtp0Yht-zK3yQv87WFmPMMi7EoqZ9coKQ8/s1600/258779_2209191110144_1258444426_32681364_7559614_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1XqGHfp7YkgMjSDw9toDIOgagOqIgVV0ktszcQTu6GiBmDil7-HJxUUSgXj0JOSRyB6rOXk6wkKbn3hvJkGXhIXUMwQvFVuUTatYrDNsuxmtp0Yht-zK3yQv87WFmPMMi7EoqZ9coKQ8/s400/258779_2209191110144_1258444426_32681364_7559614_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623630955299225682" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This kitchen used to have blue Formica and honey oak cabinets. It's a little more updated now, wouldn't you say ?<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0vWlg_2tk2IluflTb9DHjh0fRvBlJ1MQVSQngpRCB3DI7a72z9QvaAtQEbUCM6qr5fRRvbemAPLOAColdujg3STBLT3a-gW_Rln7354_X81nwQgIsftLJkRTNANPQKI5O3zr387CWoFU/s1600/259280_2209191270148_1258444426_32681365_7105798_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0vWlg_2tk2IluflTb9DHjh0fRvBlJ1MQVSQngpRCB3DI7a72z9QvaAtQEbUCM6qr5fRRvbemAPLOAColdujg3STBLT3a-gW_Rln7354_X81nwQgIsftLJkRTNANPQKI5O3zr387CWoFU/s400/259280_2209191270148_1258444426_32681365_7105798_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623631014543922594" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">There is so much to catch you up on, I hardly know where to start. We have been getting more and more kitchen remodels. They are keeping us very busy.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWA_cucC59WlxxRPUejiQlcD9o2vx5ERSbBjNGCuFWFtnwBy7GCPY0Fhl32gJwS8FpBEkyB-EotdBxYeSDtxFtVoHEasUCoKywqyrQj01YzC-MEAMtxWivChYuQSCbTn_KUoLuxXtv1vE/s1600/263055_2209189910114_1258444426_32681362_8274241_n%25281%2529.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWA_cucC59WlxxRPUejiQlcD9o2vx5ERSbBjNGCuFWFtnwBy7GCPY0Fhl32gJwS8FpBEkyB-EotdBxYeSDtxFtVoHEasUCoKywqyrQj01YzC-MEAMtxWivChYuQSCbTn_KUoLuxXtv1vE/s400/263055_2209189910114_1258444426_32681362_8274241_n%25281%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623633393049946962" border="0" /></a><br />Can you say dreamy? I think a copper farmhouse sink IS just dreamy.<br />We just finished this kitchen and have already started another one. The next one will have and old sink with builtin drainboards. The sink is at the refinisher's shop right now. I'll post pics of it tomorrow.<br /><br /><br />THEN.......there is my latest obsession. Vintage travel trailers!! I have wanted one for a very long time, but have not been able to afford a good one. I wanted to fix one up, but not have to totally gut it and start over, UGH!<br />Well, I found her!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisiVPnZGs_Rxqd-cFJu-Mc1eyazjTxoNbDW1wCM1clYP16WMd0uiiPYgdHlOWatqj0vSm9rcwmTGfCp9KmbZcP5xkmRUPdVxjRUezjZrcxjYHLSa3KH0Dmi3N0aQxJ4YGe51R_I3XfeW8/s1600/69_prowler_home_5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisiVPnZGs_Rxqd-cFJu-Mc1eyazjTxoNbDW1wCM1clYP16WMd0uiiPYgdHlOWatqj0vSm9rcwmTGfCp9KmbZcP5xkmRUPdVxjRUezjZrcxjYHLSa3KH0Dmi3N0aQxJ4YGe51R_I3XfeW8/s400/69_prowler_home_5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623634501245672370" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUcJvnQCZNKTzB2w4Dio1Y5dbwGwVksDTAXR_t18P2glwte2vAsLHcx4CpsOuh4OMXOiar8O1L_xyW_dt9AkGivVuZFufqM6Sx04ZZ83QEEUCYZSIhuHW6CpaVvrOiFWKaGn6xCcYDvrg/s1600/vintage+trailer+bedroom.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 146px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUcJvnQCZNKTzB2w4Dio1Y5dbwGwVksDTAXR_t18P2glwte2vAsLHcx4CpsOuh4OMXOiar8O1L_xyW_dt9AkGivVuZFufqM6Sx04ZZ83QEEUCYZSIhuHW6CpaVvrOiFWKaGn6xCcYDvrg/s400/vintage+trailer+bedroom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623641447178118082" border="0" /></a><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhntVwKEBIhFyWisA7QJ4rPPrxnZSFp9HNYsjRfp13v36AMkO1Yu0K5FLOlplqMLfysgcJcT_lFVSFDfDezLw50w0HnzhQBZGTc5MfavfgMX7-mGNKk5ERyxVZYWtecWa7Bu1iMw8mRgUw/s1600/dreamy+trailer+kitchen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhntVwKEBIhFyWisA7QJ4rPPrxnZSFp9HNYsjRfp13v36AMkO1Yu0K5FLOlplqMLfysgcJcT_lFVSFDfDezLw50w0HnzhQBZGTc5MfavfgMX7-mGNKk5ERyxVZYWtecWa7Bu1iMw8mRgUw/s400/dreamy+trailer+kitchen.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623641441178399218" border="0" /></a><br />These pics are not of her.<br />Just nice shots of the interiors of a vintage trailers that give us inspiration. We want to go for the cottage look, of course.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLqPQ0E67QBLx4r157681B5XAb_Q6214Mk4QKoPhxcMDgGPcbR9-QyGIZpDwZ-czxp3pmT6wBjtYQz9wbiUvdM7Eu5JGU4QnVU4eSe2-2Pj6_qZ5hMpNneSUNNnQ3AYjGRswJlXtPwYq4/s1600/259906_2209098107819_1258444426_32681259_5806418_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLqPQ0E67QBLx4r157681B5XAb_Q6214Mk4QKoPhxcMDgGPcbR9-QyGIZpDwZ-czxp3pmT6wBjtYQz9wbiUvdM7Eu5JGU4QnVU4eSe2-2Pj6_qZ5hMpNneSUNNnQ3AYjGRswJlXtPwYq4/s400/259906_2209098107819_1258444426_32681259_5806418_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623636433783763618" border="0" /></a><br />This is her!<br />My daughter has already named her..."Primrose" She needs a lot of TLC, but is in very good condition considering her age. Everything inside is all original and still works. Everybody needs a makeover after 40. Don't you think? The current owners are using her for a storage shed right now, so she needs a lot of clean up. My daughter and I already have such plans for her.<br /><br />So that is what I have been up to! Catch up with you later. Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!<br /><br /></div>Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-44039909228550506072011-06-24T15:19:00.001-07:002011-06-24T15:28:14.187-07:00M I A<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXQNAqXlRQEbn8xlJpszP5exMIatO3nX2gkJWC2VNC93EcFIFlNH_oTYlF3C_NcAl9qseHi2zM3UqwDLyjTc0eYbQpfrUFLVU-MeOPSsUpcblC53siXS6E4cb4fmxtfL51CR_tF_xQeOI/s1600/empty_room_by_mimose_stock.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXQNAqXlRQEbn8xlJpszP5exMIatO3nX2gkJWC2VNC93EcFIFlNH_oTYlF3C_NcAl9qseHi2zM3UqwDLyjTc0eYbQpfrUFLVU-MeOPSsUpcblC53siXS6E4cb4fmxtfL51CR_tF_xQeOI/s400/empty_room_by_mimose_stock.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621916694431903778" border="0" /></a><br /><br />So sorry for being MIA...It has been some crazy time around here. I'll catch up with y'all tonight!Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-55524181143911640012011-06-10T20:38:00.000-07:002011-06-10T20:48:47.963-07:00New Chapter really turns tomorrow<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxOIHqapg0KgjfOAbv_NDax9QvSaHPKdUHWrasBPpDDrM4SaikxqyBHhSBsoNpesXofaN7jNI1IardbqmYyLnDJIw4rNVWWWCxy72V06lcFyvS90ZwN4GMr447L5nrz6eICXNV2awF3mE/s1600/259887_2134617045839_1258444426_32633247_8381850_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxOIHqapg0KgjfOAbv_NDax9QvSaHPKdUHWrasBPpDDrM4SaikxqyBHhSBsoNpesXofaN7jNI1IardbqmYyLnDJIw4rNVWWWCxy72V06lcFyvS90ZwN4GMr447L5nrz6eICXNV2awF3mE/s400/259887_2134617045839_1258444426_32633247_8381850_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616803389785907346" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAeZ8HkxuoMOBIKcIPyafYR3GT3DSPiCs7eSsLrVBgMm899EclZklp_Fmcxq2BZLz7WmeAnKjzPCagCWkCxU2XARp7uBvBVd0qn8kPQWLzHht5vpReF-8ZUJtBBIZcJkwUF95j6SgZVmY/s1600/246997_2134624166017_1258444426_32633274_1851066_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAeZ8HkxuoMOBIKcIPyafYR3GT3DSPiCs7eSsLrVBgMm899EclZklp_Fmcxq2BZLz7WmeAnKjzPCagCWkCxU2XARp7uBvBVd0qn8kPQWLzHht5vpReF-8ZUJtBBIZcJkwUF95j6SgZVmY/s400/246997_2134624166017_1258444426_32633274_1851066_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616803387275861378" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78rQ55JsT4nVq4QJRi7hpMO8i-AklkpCX1bLTA1FupbADSgOkvs8geFWSEEvMFnKhg_vBNyrki_NhAx192g8U5TwDxCtiiy__lAku1tdJbkfXn7nwXwdas6a3BUGtsEsD5lIegBx6VyU/s1600/254060_2134621965962_1258444426_32633265_2684038_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78rQ55JsT4nVq4QJRi7hpMO8i-AklkpCX1bLTA1FupbADSgOkvs8geFWSEEvMFnKhg_vBNyrki_NhAx192g8U5TwDxCtiiy__lAku1tdJbkfXn7nwXwdas6a3BUGtsEsD5lIegBx6VyU/s400/254060_2134621965962_1258444426_32633265_2684038_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616803370475835202" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj-RRblPJ7xjrvVXgul1aDWjXLA3GYzT0SqPtZwB44O4jiyvX3uyOzCi8C-sUH2oTzS7srgF8fpp_VYDsJle5yF_qETGSlQXFZqTqfsZRouyv6JPXM3hk8p7NJjQNG2LcSiuKDyucmNGg/s1600/260108_2134619165892_1258444426_32633255_2754448_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj-RRblPJ7xjrvVXgul1aDWjXLA3GYzT0SqPtZwB44O4jiyvX3uyOzCi8C-sUH2oTzS7srgF8fpp_VYDsJle5yF_qETGSlQXFZqTqfsZRouyv6JPXM3hk8p7NJjQNG2LcSiuKDyucmNGg/s400/260108_2134619165892_1258444426_32633255_2754448_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616803395721821522" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Tomorrow is our big day!! Grand opening at Sisters Vendor Mall. I'm off to bed now, not like I'll be able to sleep, I'm so excited!<br /></div>Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-51492094184254641222011-06-07T14:30:00.001-07:002011-06-07T15:21:17.893-07:00My "Day" job........<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5zZk7VDMLN8X6OY4nvdSS3wFL3xzE2Nu78ZXOmUdkEJ1NsHY2KR932sBYUTNMDtIRljSMmFhKBXZtHMkoZXcGLvlVqzODx6r3Oyo34cCnLTsqc5Yly5KYdxhA2ievV4xYHI2aF33B-S4/s1600/29943_1457210111089_1258444426_31315078_5003451_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5zZk7VDMLN8X6OY4nvdSS3wFL3xzE2Nu78ZXOmUdkEJ1NsHY2KR932sBYUTNMDtIRljSMmFhKBXZtHMkoZXcGLvlVqzODx6r3Oyo34cCnLTsqc5Yly5KYdxhA2ievV4xYHI2aF33B-S4/s400/29943_1457210111089_1258444426_31315078_5003451_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615595157479771874" border="0" /></a>This is a before of a sauna tub we installed.<br /><br />I have always used this blog to write about my biggest passion, "Shabby" things. But today I am letting you in on my other passion....changing things out to improve and update interiors. My husband and I have a remodeling business. We mainly do kitchens and baths, but we take on exterior projects too. I just love doing patios and sun rooms.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBVSFHAXvQMxhspdEJNndQJHjKrWcvKgeUmShXmvtSjbDJNV01oAgFulPsUQ_cUSdFHFP_uvSdKfWSEu3LZ8E5FgOh-Ipw6mnhEbUESl7Nd1Dg0qcOYEeTN3Ukrol8ObvcHQauMQxhRqo/s1600/29295_1469554619694_1258444426_31342613_6175253_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBVSFHAXvQMxhspdEJNndQJHjKrWcvKgeUmShXmvtSjbDJNV01oAgFulPsUQ_cUSdFHFP_uvSdKfWSEu3LZ8E5FgOh-Ipw6mnhEbUESl7Nd1Dg0qcOYEeTN3Ukrol8ObvcHQauMQxhRqo/s400/29295_1469554619694_1258444426_31342613_6175253_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615595081598826786" border="0" /></a>This is the "after" we did our thing.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJp4vKbNgAO6Spm81ls-3pF699-tSH3UeEPW_b4ty6RPEZhA8nNv8fso0GmciPzMCvUfseNhjJhULlCxH6kGySxw2pYogDYj2ykqT2kLtvngqCFQl3I8HhIPO9F2pUsZwSjzv911XQPg/s1600/48005_1610836871662_1258444426_31724772_3573363_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJp4vKbNgAO6Spm81ls-3pF699-tSH3UeEPW_b4ty6RPEZhA8nNv8fso0GmciPzMCvUfseNhjJhULlCxH6kGySxw2pYogDYj2ykqT2kLtvngqCFQl3I8HhIPO9F2pUsZwSjzv911XQPg/s400/48005_1610836871662_1258444426_31724772_3573363_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615594961987715586" border="0" /></a>This is a concrete overlay that I do. Looks great! This one went right over Formica!<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1D5Thinnv0zuPht41_POTFLfDkTXrZV9PcoaL_M9UXwzmFXEZd3BvRhdU1YdgZdiU2-Jfi-F3t4cW_4YodFlCKDMx-bsxyhY8vNNDQ2o5cLwbSl2a0VgCTlnmQei6RPRkOmjnNrd6uf8/s1600/30163_1493339134292_1258444426_31400841_7874365_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1D5Thinnv0zuPht41_POTFLfDkTXrZV9PcoaL_M9UXwzmFXEZd3BvRhdU1YdgZdiU2-Jfi-F3t4cW_4YodFlCKDMx-bsxyhY8vNNDQ2o5cLwbSl2a0VgCTlnmQei6RPRkOmjnNrd6uf8/s400/30163_1493339134292_1258444426_31400841_7874365_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615594796427860994" border="0" /></a>Another "before" shot of a little bathroom remodel. Remember pink Formica, ugh!<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg31itzC2zK5zeY7hPiU-lVoFYthcGSNkJ5t3hKLHefRvoqbTJuzh318lXFc-dQcNt5u1TL5NP2sGIOrdxc5fJX_x2TyqWSDCHee4tezGtvFdMeFFhghMk99qH5bB8t3_xVEF_Wys6_-rA/s1600/30163_1493339054290_1258444426_31400840_6862560_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg31itzC2zK5zeY7hPiU-lVoFYthcGSNkJ5t3hKLHefRvoqbTJuzh318lXFc-dQcNt5u1TL5NP2sGIOrdxc5fJX_x2TyqWSDCHee4tezGtvFdMeFFhghMk99qH5bB8t3_xVEF_Wys6_-rA/s400/30163_1493339054290_1258444426_31400840_6862560_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615594725983268386" border="0" /></a>And the "after".<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4J7mmIaiJLkEaQlp3-ZMXqxDkEo8eU0bMsYUboqKQODS7jKOQGVGYbTgjdkX-CtrQhvR3jqgaFvSFePwSJ_Vg-38KfvK3JR9MNIdsCzlA1ZAD8ouDZ_L_L8BIpEUAPjMPXBPBlTXlSl8/s1600/31213_1497047346995_1258444426_31413612_3211473_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4J7mmIaiJLkEaQlp3-ZMXqxDkEo8eU0bMsYUboqKQODS7jKOQGVGYbTgjdkX-CtrQhvR3jqgaFvSFePwSJ_Vg-38KfvK3JR9MNIdsCzlA1ZAD8ouDZ_L_L8BIpEUAPjMPXBPBlTXlSl8/s400/31213_1497047346995_1258444426_31413612_3211473_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615594631216019810" border="0" /></a>We also added a frame to the old mirror. What a difference.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY1kNt-VxUAPw98sdDiId-TeDzB_myXME16i059vi9eRMjJ3UAQZiqgy4gmyIkQXSLTs3h01FoqLPChzzHJ7CKp2TsV72Xy8isXgfXVVv2Z2f3J90rWnCo61ZnMK22n5SwGQc7Tkc82tE/s1600/39014_1575140659279_1258444426_31626713_282487_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY1kNt-VxUAPw98sdDiId-TeDzB_myXME16i059vi9eRMjJ3UAQZiqgy4gmyIkQXSLTs3h01FoqLPChzzHJ7CKp2TsV72Xy8isXgfXVVv2Z2f3J90rWnCo61ZnMK22n5SwGQc7Tkc82tE/s400/39014_1575140659279_1258444426_31626713_282487_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615594556632568386" border="0" /></a>RED Formica and Honey Oak.<br />Help, I need a makeover!<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBeNV0aH_eaIG8cjR49MBDZkb_mag4XsdQJX1m86rgUbSHeuPUa6iu0nU0-fmuUab88eQHo4lQUNkUBP8HUD7Rm6y5w_QEWj2_uZNoIbRFzibg5PFmKsZN2j9K1mlGZMETGnWjc7j9ZJk/s1600/after.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBeNV0aH_eaIG8cjR49MBDZkb_mag4XsdQJX1m86rgUbSHeuPUa6iu0nU0-fmuUab88eQHo4lQUNkUBP8HUD7Rm6y5w_QEWj2_uZNoIbRFzibg5PFmKsZN2j9K1mlGZMETGnWjc7j9ZJk/s400/after.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615594491350439330" border="0" /></a>What a difference! I not only madeover the counter, we also painted and glazed the cabinets. Really brought them up to date, don't you think? I also did a faux treatment on the walls. I love the grey the client chose.<br /><br />Well this is my "day" job. The name of our company is "<a href="http://justfauxyou.webs.com/">Just Faux You</a>". Yeah, don't laugh, I thought of that all by myself.<br /></div>Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-66502871739730116512011-06-05T19:48:00.000-07:002011-06-05T20:04:32.176-07:00New Chapter continues......<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_gqr1zurXo6mIRVMrXDozV5l8PFXGLrAO2CHVW0VnFC0RXsiG31ip3si5lasECWXS4EP6F46Bmx3VgympeffkmhXbbg9NF5OT77g1HCP_G6OJoQxJmWtwPjz1IvuMJ2au5OfgTs42Ub8/s1600/247839_2125457776863_1258444426_32621209_3907416_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_gqr1zurXo6mIRVMrXDozV5l8PFXGLrAO2CHVW0VnFC0RXsiG31ip3si5lasECWXS4EP6F46Bmx3VgympeffkmhXbbg9NF5OT77g1HCP_G6OJoQxJmWtwPjz1IvuMJ2au5OfgTs42Ub8/s400/247839_2125457776863_1258444426_32621209_3907416_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614934136638902882" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">We started moving things into the booth at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sisters/192688734103901">Sisters</a> today. I have a lot a styling to do and a lot more small things to get in there.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaY4UVPXultDxj60aHPprQo_DwqJwycKCQHMjox_2vUXE2oifuGpYLFTXY6BEXlmwnKEYKo9E2uTnRuAyrmzYBjLSH_AkeubY8QMfk6hzKvqnme2RUBhX8G3O-YlsTlHy-9htAHu6JMCw/s1600/259448_2125456176823_1258444426_32621205_19980_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaY4UVPXultDxj60aHPprQo_DwqJwycKCQHMjox_2vUXE2oifuGpYLFTXY6BEXlmwnKEYKo9E2uTnRuAyrmzYBjLSH_AkeubY8QMfk6hzKvqnme2RUBhX8G3O-YlsTlHy-9htAHu6JMCw/s400/259448_2125456176823_1258444426_32621205_19980_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614934131132771074" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Hubby helped me with all the heavy stuff. On what became, the hottest day of the year. We broke records for heat!! UGH!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4q787IFTXpzvYqt5Mhbo8h-BOhSpDtgNyR488uqlt2ramp37XuOfm9uK4NuCsAYDOKdPkKUjm9dtCycivcCwNe-mn25tsEFILP96aCMQYDuYFoSnTe_eij3xCUSnoWm6_ALHyvrmIePY/s1600/254473_2125456736837_1258444426_32621206_6163066_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4q787IFTXpzvYqt5Mhbo8h-BOhSpDtgNyR488uqlt2ramp37XuOfm9uK4NuCsAYDOKdPkKUjm9dtCycivcCwNe-mn25tsEFILP96aCMQYDuYFoSnTe_eij3xCUSnoWm6_ALHyvrmIePY/s400/254473_2125456736837_1258444426_32621206_6163066_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614934115258956258" border="0" /></a><br />The cutest little vintage rocker I bought, get this, at a garage sale, without ever leaving my house!! My good friend was having a sale and texted me some pics of goodies. Well that was all she needed to do. SOLD! I went and picked it up at her house a few days later. Put on a layer of pink, then glazed it for age and here she is.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvGhwcvgNSF7TJBrnz6TT7xmbThoLGYVzFB5OSHYUKea_QifeDZ3zlXbZeGNt4CkQvBskUsgCKj3M4fW4T0e-Qr-g7mVVNHZBQ5aiaDK_6GHTw8sQ1XvSqmlrOZMfWp_ABlGhRQFStRi8/s1600/76202_1723541649211_1258444426_31957337_2413091_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvGhwcvgNSF7TJBrnz6TT7xmbThoLGYVzFB5OSHYUKea_QifeDZ3zlXbZeGNt4CkQvBskUsgCKj3M4fW4T0e-Qr-g7mVVNHZBQ5aiaDK_6GHTw8sQ1XvSqmlrOZMfWp_ABlGhRQFStRi8/s400/76202_1723541649211_1258444426_31957337_2413091_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614934141377772146" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I will also be caring some really cool, funky jewelry. You can never have too much funky bling. Thanks for stopping by. Hope y'all have a great week.<br /></div>Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-20248107118164482282011-06-02T07:17:00.000-07:002011-06-02T07:43:20.461-07:00A new chapter in our life<div style="text-align: center;">My husband and I have decided to start a new chapter of our life. We will become, yet another vendor, in a mall. We are going to be carrying a variety of things, mostly funky junkie decor, including vintage finds and homemade things. We will also have repurposed finds and altered things as well as some really cool jewelry. We are going to be in a new mall......<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sisters/192688734103901"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixC_xKgMdrR5vdTXfxW3XBBqKcb7WA9xJ8bVWdZqA3H1XcLx-BDP_-to1nArGlnZev-29C9qvxT5LJafx-0JvtCSSrCLqQWjawRC2VAdeLvZe7UB9T-JUk7aj3Jn78SFK195L4S0C__30/s400/202118_197005053672269_192688734103901_475254_5145245_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613627699975970162" border="0" /></a><br />You know how they say that God puts certain people in your life when you need them. God has been working exponentially in my life lately. First off, my sister and I decide to start building our business up, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Shabbie-Jammie-Sisters-CA-to-TX/183724888343279">The Shabby Jammie Sisters</a>. Then I find out about this new mall "Sisters" ! Then when I go meet the lady, she has the same last name as I do! I have already met some other terrific ladies that will be in there. This is going to be a really good thing. They are having a grand opening, June 11th. One of our local weather men, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001307677740">James Brown</a>, is going to be catering the event with the best dang crawfish in these parts. Fun will be had by all. Really looking forward to your input. Haven't been getting too much lately, so lets here ya. Have a blessed day :)<br /></div>Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-37269353260246173832011-05-30T18:31:00.000-07:002011-05-30T19:01:23.495-07:00My Crowning Glory !<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6YbaqrvPcR8Gj4pYVDETY0wHOPzMEfg_R2uu_2fcESQVGQpRuQSihfOLdl1499kHh-8yMSpbdghPs8-ModrE6c2vpu6VJdCumjRIb1heCIKZOe7RylOnSJUabQ9YrRQ1KYV5OFKLiha0/s1600/053011132632.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6YbaqrvPcR8Gj4pYVDETY0wHOPzMEfg_R2uu_2fcESQVGQpRuQSihfOLdl1499kHh-8yMSpbdghPs8-ModrE6c2vpu6VJdCumjRIb1heCIKZOe7RylOnSJUabQ9YrRQ1KYV5OFKLiha0/s400/053011132632.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612693666930883554" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Started with the basic shape on some vintage paper and added small gold trim. Mounted the paper on black card stock for weight.<br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEishG5BLm8WYdqdXJnzFX5JSqTobSLOIkl9o6vufI5vGHXweHkcrhoxYHlNDitEsjbK05GJIU5YLOIFxZPB2JYAxy_IumC7kwOXwH2fQLk5OiLqmaaePkpSKKaEy8CNrXi-Q3WTbIaRqxQ/s1600/053011153645.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 373px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEishG5BLm8WYdqdXJnzFX5JSqTobSLOIkl9o6vufI5vGHXweHkcrhoxYHlNDitEsjbK05GJIU5YLOIFxZPB2JYAxy_IumC7kwOXwH2fQLk5OiLqmaaePkpSKKaEy8CNrXi-Q3WTbIaRqxQ/s400/053011153645.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612692783157296738" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Added some glittery fleur de les and vintage gold trim. Stenciled a fleur de le at the point.<br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj23GNReWRsByeoVW7AAKLh7JgXwenFp2_ia2_Iq2rGF_vph_1djOMiSOt6uvfHnN_z_eW0S7ss7I0XnqmfZWN2NQnwGgHQCfAiYIQgtPX9VSxTqv7wxbuiWSQlVqImJxTcS77kN7jCa1M/s1600/053011193738.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj23GNReWRsByeoVW7AAKLh7JgXwenFp2_ia2_Iq2rGF_vph_1djOMiSOt6uvfHnN_z_eW0S7ss7I0XnqmfZWN2NQnwGgHQCfAiYIQgtPX9VSxTqv7wxbuiWSQlVqImJxTcS77kN7jCa1M/s400/053011193738.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612692347731156130" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I can't get enough burlap roses lately. Made a small one for her.<br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGEbXASuDl6r9vDVI_79RiQDRILWH94__HW-HrMXFBehqHoVoWAmfC-1IjhY47-iN835fsC3WAfRIFmArKq04CqDfCnp5GsgQRLNoSDZknesudDQ6wzafERUYrdBgPP_fl9LuDdk18wVE/s1600/DSC01771.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGEbXASuDl6r9vDVI_79RiQDRILWH94__HW-HrMXFBehqHoVoWAmfC-1IjhY47-iN835fsC3WAfRIFmArKq04CqDfCnp5GsgQRLNoSDZknesudDQ6wzafERUYrdBgPP_fl9LuDdk18wVE/s400/DSC01771.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612691828435729426" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A vintage button with a rhinestone for the center. Adding some sea shells from our near by Crystal Beach. And sand too.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirMECXWvQYcbvNPl2zVChbDP_XMCdQAejCJKVrx1z7Ia6knYHtK0etl-ASqJ42lBpPqt6GpCd1A7i3fYc6BWfqcbmwj3kjTEerllJh7-i7xxrBO3xiTkLb2tFtQqj86T79paeShzW5mV4/s1600/DSC01783.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirMECXWvQYcbvNPl2zVChbDP_XMCdQAejCJKVrx1z7Ia6knYHtK0etl-ASqJ42lBpPqt6GpCd1A7i3fYc6BWfqcbmwj3kjTEerllJh7-i7xxrBO3xiTkLb2tFtQqj86T79paeShzW5mV4/s400/DSC01783.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612691480816252562" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A close up of the point. And yes, that is a real star fish.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3tiW1-5KNeVM5Pz-8oGxwmTlzaeQj2z2LzwtdqbbvgiMbVtr9-o7sg3p4iQ-psxrZHq-yRCmNUmDsauI6f7_p9GOP28sUur3QgsKN0Y_C6oydR_l6TqwRNs7P95yeMxivqHRrHjU3Tw/s1600/DSC01789.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3tiW1-5KNeVM5Pz-8oGxwmTlzaeQj2z2LzwtdqbbvgiMbVtr9-o7sg3p4iQ-psxrZHq-yRCmNUmDsauI6f7_p9GOP28sUur3QgsKN0Y_C6oydR_l6TqwRNs7P95yeMxivqHRrHjU3Tw/s400/DSC01789.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612689771295457058" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And there she is. A crown fit for a queen. I had a blast creating this beauty. Please let me know what you think. Thanks for stopping by. Hope you had a great day.<br /><br /></div>Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-10965263378803957342011-05-28T05:17:00.000-07:002011-05-28T05:23:33.870-07:00I have been a very sad puppy.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqVe9NR0Lw0sb3e4o62bPuC979zjEfuwjj9MUyr9XGxEX_sGipMbuyfVBItHe0iBz6TTuV08IbKHn5NDTVHDdEyztaosnnqn5GuRhVvilPZED2w-lGoeEwHfNVQnHlk6sI-cqMiAxi0c0/s1600/sad+puppy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqVe9NR0Lw0sb3e4o62bPuC979zjEfuwjj9MUyr9XGxEX_sGipMbuyfVBItHe0iBz6TTuV08IbKHn5NDTVHDdEyztaosnnqn5GuRhVvilPZED2w-lGoeEwHfNVQnHlk6sI-cqMiAxi0c0/s400/sad+puppy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611740464937206978" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I don't have much time this morning, but I wanted to stop in a make a quick post. I have been a very sad puppy for the last few days. Locked out of my blog!! It seems that Blogger still has some issues and I was not able to post or comment. VERY frustrating! I have much to get done today and very little time to do it. So I'll have to catch up with you tonight. Missed you all. Have a great day<br /></div>Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-36555981058889645742011-05-25T16:23:00.000-07:002011-05-25T16:23:30.721-07:00This would be me<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYFOiUMHaYhdOywxEmqkhyphenhyphenT8AZ1-_Ez2W_0CpaItiEAiYH3I2PtpvxRcMnDjTn8D7R7JndMshTuw2gbHRiq8-aGJ3RtIUoCpEoOEpK8dOWpEtHWOqmfd93TdWsETbw17xaYKm2b86UAQ0/s1600/052511134442.jpg"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYFOiUMHaYhdOywxEmqkhyphenhyphenT8AZ1-_Ez2W_0CpaItiEAiYH3I2PtpvxRcMnDjTn8D7R7JndMshTuw2gbHRiq8-aGJ3RtIUoCpEoOEpK8dOWpEtHWOqmfd93TdWsETbw17xaYKm2b86UAQ0/s400/052511134442.jpg" /></a><br />I was having to sit in the hot car, waiting on a contractor to show up for a job and was playing around with my new phone. This is what I came up with. This is who is behind the Shabby Texas Cowgirl. This is about as gussied up as I get. Still had on my jeans and cowboy boots, of course.</div><div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-75502146373838757412011-05-24T21:25:00.000-07:002011-05-24T22:00:48.380-07:00My latest Thrift Store finds<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUmdK-u9VgmgPtaoL6cz9XYs9kQdi2e6n6UIy6fqxTFA87qd49I_Lr-aJT6S22k411iDxHmh01iR8Azt5b2SNMY2dvANYfc2aZH2gHx-SYVuh9PNbM7miI-UJ2pbZ4e2UYdTPVMTUjRNY/s1600/052311180912.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUmdK-u9VgmgPtaoL6cz9XYs9kQdi2e6n6UIy6fqxTFA87qd49I_Lr-aJT6S22k411iDxHmh01iR8Azt5b2SNMY2dvANYfc2aZH2gHx-SYVuh9PNbM7miI-UJ2pbZ4e2UYdTPVMTUjRNY/s400/052311180912.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610512552298352930" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">These are my latest goodies from our local Goodwill store. The crystal candles holders were $1.99 for the pair. The crystal bottle was 2.99.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimSpGZ2E2XH7pqLYxyVVfg6K4iIZwkfZnFdDTE2iyqQTRJRxQDx_LvxjX04cKYXrV4m8tdC7mjt5QPVMfYR_EbHNZmelqCLfLL7UM8yQaxeirAVvyVI6CmMGosMGOhKAeUQzUuzfUSLsQ/s1600/052311180932.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimSpGZ2E2XH7pqLYxyVVfg6K4iIZwkfZnFdDTE2iyqQTRJRxQDx_LvxjX04cKYXrV4m8tdC7mjt5QPVMfYR_EbHNZmelqCLfLL7UM8yQaxeirAVvyVI6CmMGosMGOhKAeUQzUuzfUSLsQ/s400/052311180932.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610512313853073298" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Several drops of E600 glue and I have an addition to my apothecary jar collection. More vintage buttons to separate.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaxdJocMJLEyB7EpTHhAkUaQzmnjMn0udyljeP6lJ1svj6av8w0vWIlM1_0ZYfgT6xMgTZyh6uhsWEb-91_rqkokTC9BoeJrLtAeYPWL2SyW5ninITofqulRP2TvtB5DIZumk-eIPltBA/s1600/052411114254.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaxdJocMJLEyB7EpTHhAkUaQzmnjMn0udyljeP6lJ1svj6av8w0vWIlM1_0ZYfgT6xMgTZyh6uhsWEb-91_rqkokTC9BoeJrLtAeYPWL2SyW5ninITofqulRP2TvtB5DIZumk-eIPltBA/s400/052411114254.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610512305567365298" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The larger one in the foreground was made last week. Dollar store finds. Total cost for that one was $2.19! Don't you just love a bargain. Thanks again for stopping by. I just love hearing from you.<br /></div>Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-39100275332903459772011-05-23T19:28:00.000-07:002011-05-23T19:56:05.985-07:00A little drawer organizing<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-2TEwzh1VfIO0dn4-aHlhx1C4mtsxw2tRbYOW1EaneG4_rVaZJkjvIh1FRVwXVHIpJnqO1z8e25rMGJWUO2XChYnT2DL4WOHIQku3lsYsC54QbfvF1OG_SujbZDGNhPyZX4HSIGDrunY/s1600/246844_2097449956685_1258444426_32581245_3631411_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-2TEwzh1VfIO0dn4-aHlhx1C4mtsxw2tRbYOW1EaneG4_rVaZJkjvIh1FRVwXVHIpJnqO1z8e25rMGJWUO2XChYnT2DL4WOHIQku3lsYsC54QbfvF1OG_SujbZDGNhPyZX4HSIGDrunY/s400/246844_2097449956685_1258444426_32581245_3631411_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610108221147722898" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Well, I was finally tired of digging thru my drawers to find some little thing I needed. So I took the time to empty them, wow did I find some good stuff, and organize them. I'm all about reuse, re-purpose and recycle. So off to the cupboards I went. Awe yes, mini muffin tins.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0pv18TGSRnXjadRlBOUw8UGJOzMck7SJmuJ-LreQS7qJ6avCmShcHktOM4sGOzJOFS8R0JV477VikLhZy2VSnGzgCWE1vhbsXWAt8yYn4XXe6fqg2hlGTEm5dgYbi1IT04cPsrDztHcM/s1600/246622_2097449276668_1258444426_32581242_6286392_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0pv18TGSRnXjadRlBOUw8UGJOzMck7SJmuJ-LreQS7qJ6avCmShcHktOM4sGOzJOFS8R0JV477VikLhZy2VSnGzgCWE1vhbsXWAt8yYn4XXe6fqg2hlGTEm5dgYbi1IT04cPsrDztHcM/s400/246622_2097449276668_1258444426_32581242_6286392_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610108194476290610" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I also had a extra flatware kitchen organizer, from our old house. I had a lot more drawers there. It's just perfect for office supplies.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPaArIMi8DimsAXuiKQss4CZ46LUO4Bo10FwG0JqzxTn2dHXLN3L49JXJS9Lx5VbjwJ1siSX9XaJ9s9BxDg-9N7L4s1RWZndAS-bg8E7o8bPWwSCEIe8M5jEkEXlmOB4TpbjBMuyIoIK0/s1600/227273_2097447796631_1258444426_32581236_7979050_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPaArIMi8DimsAXuiKQss4CZ46LUO4Bo10FwG0JqzxTn2dHXLN3L49JXJS9Lx5VbjwJ1siSX9XaJ9s9BxDg-9N7L4s1RWZndAS-bg8E7o8bPWwSCEIe8M5jEkEXlmOB4TpbjBMuyIoIK0/s400/227273_2097447796631_1258444426_32581236_7979050_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610108228009579874" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And believe me, all these little muffin tin holes will be full in the next few days with goodies. Well I'm off here and back to work. Let me know what you think. I really look forward to hearing your comments. Thanks again for stopping by.<br /></div>Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-60872664207610696452011-05-22T14:49:00.000-07:002011-05-22T15:31:24.807-07:00My Coffee Table Replacement<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkw06U1K1vLCi0z6QuHL7pKxaVid1i6uD_cmwpXrckROLbZ2Ua6OWf6aziRCOLNqmELhsytU4nd-8hlM3MI_2k-luB1nJNSmLrSXmr7QPi7y-IkRmNwgvPExhJ0oMY7p2YKZ3riLrDeVA/s1600/DSC01757.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkw06U1K1vLCi0z6QuHL7pKxaVid1i6uD_cmwpXrckROLbZ2Ua6OWf6aziRCOLNqmELhsytU4nd-8hlM3MI_2k-luB1nJNSmLrSXmr7QPi7y-IkRmNwgvPExhJ0oMY7p2YKZ3riLrDeVA/s400/DSC01757.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609665600603006978" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I have a very small living room, and we used to have a very large, old cedar trunk for a coffee table. It worked just fine in our previous, much larger house, but I never liked it here. It has become an end of the bed, bench in our master bedroom. So my sweet hubby made me a new table a few months ago. It was not quite the size I wanted either. And the finish I gave it really didn't work for me. I gave it to my son this week, who just came in need for a coffee table.<br />I have had this little table for years. I bought it at an estate sale in North East Texas. I never had a good place for it, so it was lost in all our junk outside. It has spent the last 3 years buried under stuff in the carport. I dug it out this weekend and remembered why I fell in love with it to start with. Shabbied her up with some white paint and here she is.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUL3-bMuDHDVuqkg3lxKxAsoAnf3_tvhdPm0ETEm-rLndT65IUebmR2IiouiR93wA7at-UN7me5T-4e14X3CBIZdyiI0lKEi3bxntqxeAyNumph-NCIHB0H2PWbPl_jTBHaUBnN2dhe-0/s1600/DSC01754.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUL3-bMuDHDVuqkg3lxKxAsoAnf3_tvhdPm0ETEm-rLndT65IUebmR2IiouiR93wA7at-UN7me5T-4e14X3CBIZdyiI0lKEi3bxntqxeAyNumph-NCIHB0H2PWbPl_jTBHaUBnN2dhe-0/s400/DSC01754.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609665432489793106" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This is a copper wire nest I made last year. It's under a cheese dome, I painted the base white,<br />of course.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirq03Lv2K2NkDsnKaKjV9136ZxPReNtfvaCPnZgFh1b4-SPaGvzphXBOICU_RZXwxgS_5ouqjXwgD-T54sHzkXb9G8xJPK-TuW5L0lmmtFFkU2MWpdK03SvKpeYy9UoYN4WQwlYBUxGrs/s1600/DSC01753.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirq03Lv2K2NkDsnKaKjV9136ZxPReNtfvaCPnZgFh1b4-SPaGvzphXBOICU_RZXwxgS_5ouqjXwgD-T54sHzkXb9G8xJPK-TuW5L0lmmtFFkU2MWpdK03SvKpeYy9UoYN4WQwlYBUxGrs/s400/DSC01753.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609665422505137154" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Michelle and I went out to the back of our property and picked wild sunflowers. They showed up this year. We have never had them before. I just love them.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvVujRBzMycIheixad-ut9BRVzUdvhhkEsE2q29Hv9nhhL14MzT8Hzx8PGZ-Qt87WCZbsRYBeF36CGR7gSeji46MNGAFjLxvWo3UsSMZE8CNAbYQwgxzAtIS9bHf1GdXdM0k6NaXDFfWM/s1600/DSC01752.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvVujRBzMycIheixad-ut9BRVzUdvhhkEsE2q29Hv9nhhL14MzT8Hzx8PGZ-Qt87WCZbsRYBeF36CGR7gSeji46MNGAFjLxvWo3UsSMZE8CNAbYQwgxzAtIS9bHf1GdXdM0k6NaXDFfWM/s400/DSC01752.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609665418612956482" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I always have to have a little something from the sea. Can never get enough of the<br />southern coast feel.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSG0ioh828LT3sGZliA-xYLDaIr3tXkwmpnrWlG9-mw5RuaDnvwn7RMPPRU32UnaUqB4kiJXhUrQ8CDhKefdgNoJ1dQJy1zclAsJz2lfMTdS6NSD2nkj0Vm23zzgAaPl5DxsvUU9LdSVk/s1600/DSC01750.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSG0ioh828LT3sGZliA-xYLDaIr3tXkwmpnrWlG9-mw5RuaDnvwn7RMPPRU32UnaUqB4kiJXhUrQ8CDhKefdgNoJ1dQJy1zclAsJz2lfMTdS6NSD2nkj0Vm23zzgAaPl5DxsvUU9LdSVk/s400/DSC01750.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609665411493762818" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And there she is. My new, "old" coffee table. Let me know what you think and thanks for stopping by. Have a great week.<br /></div>Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-73428416498268636102011-05-21T10:47:00.000-07:002011-05-21T12:07:37.528-07:00Saturday Morning at the Farmers Market<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVUBJlSF5tj1xlCMy1GyMuhVYcPIJIOoLl_8PmPIMyUpmJE8cWcQnH8ANviI0CYxTWwicDgBrIX99cuATMxcgUc-JDbRDbdHZ2DpJpYoR1FKhDEsDdMHXbv1s0W_JKnFbOchwAh6JD6Hc/s1600/052111083422.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVUBJlSF5tj1xlCMy1GyMuhVYcPIJIOoLl_8PmPIMyUpmJE8cWcQnH8ANviI0CYxTWwicDgBrIX99cuATMxcgUc-JDbRDbdHZ2DpJpYoR1FKhDEsDdMHXbv1s0W_JKnFbOchwAh6JD6Hc/s400/052111083422.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609247648754397602" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Can anyone say "Fried green tomatoes"? They were just beautiful!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDoMq00khxhAuSbpwu56sREKt9M7OtYuOAJDKRAujsJTT6B2I7O0Rryq4A3MMA8ccyiazR5DtzX0VyfhfvOgcaW6t-hCSXFb4E6OnJmzzrhdZ7Hhb1bE9DykHSKnCZG5I0xasl7lUek1Y/s1600/052111083252.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDoMq00khxhAuSbpwu56sREKt9M7OtYuOAJDKRAujsJTT6B2I7O0Rryq4A3MMA8ccyiazR5DtzX0VyfhfvOgcaW6t-hCSXFb4E6OnJmzzrhdZ7Hhb1bE9DykHSKnCZG5I0xasl7lUek1Y/s400/052111083252.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609235931798529154" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">What a delightful way to start the weekend. Bright and early on a Saturday morning at our local Beaumont Farmers Market. So many great vendors. So much to take in.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN445KWHB1L4moKuysahrX5-_EuX-Fu4TQ1HHzR6UGdNx68NSR-L_IIXBgo3rkKE4QgOyJ43pOTZvLNfPiKlrjkbYNezHHKC2a4JrfJ80XHAirfibPBMHdByAiHthJHTo5kgb1hrG5G48/s1600/052111083202.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN445KWHB1L4moKuysahrX5-_EuX-Fu4TQ1HHzR6UGdNx68NSR-L_IIXBgo3rkKE4QgOyJ43pOTZvLNfPiKlrjkbYNezHHKC2a4JrfJ80XHAirfibPBMHdByAiHthJHTo5kgb1hrG5G48/s400/052111083202.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609235923202567026" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The ladies at <a href="http://beau-tanicals.com/Beau-tanicals/Welcome.html">Beau-tanicals</a>, had some wonderful soaps and fresh eggs. The sent as you got near their table was delightful.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG2DJHWyi7gpPGWzEZv-P_Ar15vZI814Wb8h_YTdWT-IMK45cinDYxjJA9wiMqC57bumuXLUJj502dOPGFwi4Qakh5GEcu_w2pE5wJ0QvCa0unNh-C74_HvsO-nxwcGfxTsjh3LG-bPvc/s1600/250989_2091690252696_1258444426_32571032_8274405_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG2DJHWyi7gpPGWzEZv-P_Ar15vZI814Wb8h_YTdWT-IMK45cinDYxjJA9wiMqC57bumuXLUJj502dOPGFwi4Qakh5GEcu_w2pE5wJ0QvCa0unNh-C74_HvsO-nxwcGfxTsjh3LG-bPvc/s400/250989_2091690252696_1258444426_32571032_8274405_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609235915124756114" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">From farm fresh eggs to handmade soap, fresh blueberries and goat cheese. The smells all around were incredible.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpLjF02XcAKY5EqwWxhd6EQIaNNv69Ea-AOLDsBosxjsrlsXnDSlKneSCxL0gikQ-JEwNmaPawZCmcdSOR8U3vj_jdvkaDCnxSBa4acF1FMkYj7csHzc11INth8OvwGiF5JntnCI_F7vU/s1600/052111080803.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpLjF02XcAKY5EqwWxhd6EQIaNNv69Ea-AOLDsBosxjsrlsXnDSlKneSCxL0gikQ-JEwNmaPawZCmcdSOR8U3vj_jdvkaDCnxSBa4acF1FMkYj7csHzc11INth8OvwGiF5JntnCI_F7vU/s400/052111080803.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609235912830578610" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">There was a pretty good turn out of people.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV0kj5cszU15lD0N2ciRZQBJ1RRX1RTZ6-_WAjlfQVGmIdnkUtXk39-g-3VfDXJdWbw8_HoxuB8c4tR3D3jTVK7ENOvkUBuLasCo0JOxm0D15Jb9yki2qq7xtOgn3xMtry5w827Q_BTaA/s1600/052111083341.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV0kj5cszU15lD0N2ciRZQBJ1RRX1RTZ6-_WAjlfQVGmIdnkUtXk39-g-3VfDXJdWbw8_HoxuB8c4tR3D3jTVK7ENOvkUBuLasCo0JOxm0D15Jb9yki2qq7xtOgn3xMtry5w827Q_BTaA/s400/052111083341.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609235936544790354" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of homemade jams and jellies too.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp9ecqMEfmfS3nImTmpHdNxYraQFxwHr7zf1x6yJE8-LfeMFxecHIYp_vBxnb6t2OzzFgh4CgN28trUCFRmdDj-lKWl57oyBprRKYs6uSaMMCrcCO-0pyMZwLSowfiZ4xCmU_sxulfxwA/s1600/247327_2091690452701_1258444426_32571033_7525805_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp9ecqMEfmfS3nImTmpHdNxYraQFxwHr7zf1x6yJE8-LfeMFxecHIYp_vBxnb6t2OzzFgh4CgN28trUCFRmdDj-lKWl57oyBprRKYs6uSaMMCrcCO-0pyMZwLSowfiZ4xCmU_sxulfxwA/s400/247327_2091690452701_1258444426_32571033_7525805_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609235057853506498" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This was our little booth. Green house windows and herb boxes, made out of reclaimed wood windows. I almost sold out of my stamped spoons. They were a big hit. I also took our little spring pumpkin harvest. I sold a few of them too.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgoDg_DZZCHfy7OgEBYyS7T0kHEP1BC1FCTcAyb_JMpQLxcsF06Q_mIn6FqZ5uxuuBRkYaxIIxCf2gZRfBgSwOwZnr5PuVTEWysLx-qcuxNwjF6esPivBkKuh83qJeXLpYAVR2IIU6yPc/s1600/052111083438.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgoDg_DZZCHfy7OgEBYyS7T0kHEP1BC1FCTcAyb_JMpQLxcsF06Q_mIn6FqZ5uxuuBRkYaxIIxCf2gZRfBgSwOwZnr5PuVTEWysLx-qcuxNwjF6esPivBkKuh83qJeXLpYAVR2IIU6yPc/s400/052111083438.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609235075757940850" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Don't you just love the way they wrapped up these onions.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfKg9EpkdIZG8VuqWxVer8P0UAQ4SPWreRuHX516eow6txIG0d4JupU6GjVB5zH242eE-c_JTA3Txbnme7Synb1l70_9gsGqIx_dVGFmkQu8dGo-9TDJhTnwbUCOdNUEHyPS-MYtURYw/s1600/052111083422.jpg"><br /></a><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCJ1AJoLatdMq0azCnvBN1Mc3oBfYL2MxmQ7KNsaqyUUqQLnJHymGNXSr7aNZODfllT8dLOI-sY3g3AR39HgL08Zw-rHW2FDgBgIPLKRWd-g1-oyvtLLeOdO312TMmAe9T3msmw9h0fvs/s1600/052111083409.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCJ1AJoLatdMq0azCnvBN1Mc3oBfYL2MxmQ7KNsaqyUUqQLnJHymGNXSr7aNZODfllT8dLOI-sY3g3AR39HgL08Zw-rHW2FDgBgIPLKRWd-g1-oyvtLLeOdO312TMmAe9T3msmw9h0fvs/s400/052111083409.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609235061976834434" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Those were really big watermelons for this time of year.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBuMCFnGF0lcb_nextY1rLDWSiRXp8eRLd2lTjIPHTkgPiWqtmTa1X3W_C_7t5wPpt63LYA7ABEMitZTpL1ggmnm4XubN_Qi5JX7USdE1PmQpUydVqCSZ7uBtbDLT2CbjF4xNjyRt3bSM/s1600/052111083456.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBuMCFnGF0lcb_nextY1rLDWSiRXp8eRLd2lTjIPHTkgPiWqtmTa1X3W_C_7t5wPpt63LYA7ABEMitZTpL1ggmnm4XubN_Qi5JX7USdE1PmQpUydVqCSZ7uBtbDLT2CbjF4xNjyRt3bSM/s400/052111083456.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609235091723876930" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">All the colors and textures were very inspiring. Gave me lots of great ideas for our next show. Thanks for all the help and encouragement from the ladies at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beaumont-Farmers-Market-Downtown/344938679322?sk=wall">Beaumont Farmers Market </a><br /></div>Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-84049227858065590032011-05-19T12:24:00.000-07:002011-05-19T12:32:54.302-07:00Be Calm & Carry On<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-fz8F_3pCvlvypc1nfRdXo4SmAkB9dHQPPzjs6JDe35ZP3bip5rzIpf2WhYT6IBXcV5bGcs1ImSfwHgnT_gs-02jkBldQ7nOWd74bhuAH0VckiLcQb5nV1QM2epaHJ7ykqJh3QDRVz4Y/s1600/248385_2087383905040_1258444426_32565920_5713715_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 293px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-fz8F_3pCvlvypc1nfRdXo4SmAkB9dHQPPzjs6JDe35ZP3bip5rzIpf2WhYT6IBXcV5bGcs1ImSfwHgnT_gs-02jkBldQ7nOWd74bhuAH0VckiLcQb5nV1QM2epaHJ7ykqJh3QDRVz4Y/s400/248385_2087383905040_1258444426_32565920_5713715_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608510701784591570" border="0" /></a><br />I've been very busy today. Taking out my aggressions on vintage silver spoons!! I have been asked to have some of my things at the local Farmer's Market. So today was all about garden stuff. My husband is making vintage window boxes and I have been making stamped spoon garden markers. I have lots more to stamp, but my hands are getting sore. So I'm in here, catching you up on my progress.<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwkaeUxKMZxqB_L4OlxqcUo8Gxk0w5mfLe1CTjdGn8lOjhWAtIZZGlxNpoRzO_oyNusppXjBsJGrb5EnKjiZbEMDgQZ0qH8o1cXzt3EGUpZPgRaXQh9ZZXT6_F2WQM1cNgREUhkK1vr4c/s1600/230728_2087302062994_1258444426_32565792_5547374_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwkaeUxKMZxqB_L4OlxqcUo8Gxk0w5mfLe1CTjdGn8lOjhWAtIZZGlxNpoRzO_oyNusppXjBsJGrb5EnKjiZbEMDgQZ0qH8o1cXzt3EGUpZPgRaXQh9ZZXT6_F2WQM1cNgREUhkK1vr4c/s400/230728_2087302062994_1258444426_32565792_5547374_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608510701758566418" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjICB-OFE4RewFlUtKPewuSP0BuTMeSkbR7T5aasfk_UomiIsuscJWUEs3DIXt19qE7wXiCZHvyXx70YDOkvZRb4DWysH6atz8E3fv-5jL5eg9JMEbT1ec2vkFUeZf6lX-zRc4HUU4oMu8/s1600/248652_2087420825963_1258444426_32565944_2177512_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 293px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjICB-OFE4RewFlUtKPewuSP0BuTMeSkbR7T5aasfk_UomiIsuscJWUEs3DIXt19qE7wXiCZHvyXx70YDOkvZRb4DWysH6atz8E3fv-5jL5eg9JMEbT1ec2vkFUeZf6lX-zRc4HUU4oMu8/s400/248652_2087420825963_1258444426_32565944_2177512_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608510705397850050" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Give me any more ideas on what you want to see stamped. I have more herbs to stamp, but I want more cute short saying too. Thanks for stopping by !<br /></div>Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-71498014946256036652011-05-17T07:39:00.001-07:002011-05-18T16:19:36.604-07:00I've been Framed!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMr_f6fqg_VPuf0bPfUO_0IHgOsob4CXxZ1tffeObqoP9vO_lSUdh6tAEhn34wsE3i8fY6kZVmNqmp8DEhSI_bH94z4IdZRD6CXHx15Fermmn_lxISaNxoOeWAQvRfUDqm9djm9StqFGc/s1600/051811151726.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMr_f6fqg_VPuf0bPfUO_0IHgOsob4CXxZ1tffeObqoP9vO_lSUdh6tAEhn34wsE3i8fY6kZVmNqmp8DEhSI_bH94z4IdZRD6CXHx15Fermmn_lxISaNxoOeWAQvRfUDqm9djm9StqFGc/s400/051811151726.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608199210015095170" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Ok, OK, Just kidding. It just seemed to fit. hehe<br />My hubby has been a very busy guy for the last few days making me frames and boxes for me. I've been painting, distressing and embellishing them. Making chalk boards, chicken wires note boards and just cute frames. Thought I would share a few pics with you . Oh yeah, chicken wire cloche too!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCk1NVAStKTJHsqCOcRNiDzCgHuoQodCy8vVmUexsf9Y5N2R4jGQkCf7NJh2SWWOnCc0dmsgmO7l034n9viCoZjF11rX8Yqnefh5QIo1_y1HR7ktgILvIOZzcDsH9dDyB5OgGqC0E-2jU/s1600/051811151742.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCk1NVAStKTJHsqCOcRNiDzCgHuoQodCy8vVmUexsf9Y5N2R4jGQkCf7NJh2SWWOnCc0dmsgmO7l034n9viCoZjF11rX8Yqnefh5QIo1_y1HR7ktgILvIOZzcDsH9dDyB5OgGqC0E-2jU/s400/051811151742.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608198759582349378" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyRN0y2b35Uci_wJxsCcLjdgSHaHlYFaiNklBSV0T_ou2Oyt0_Qs5sbzXi2XX83xCKbTcEGmNp0gDcPGDjdbpKiXg5dQ3BVd_WQaHXdfCZnTkiLC9RXq3S0lPEKAYpMfYN2eD25TD1zWA/s1600/051811151010.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyRN0y2b35Uci_wJxsCcLjdgSHaHlYFaiNklBSV0T_ou2Oyt0_Qs5sbzXi2XX83xCKbTcEGmNp0gDcPGDjdbpKiXg5dQ3BVd_WQaHXdfCZnTkiLC9RXq3S0lPEKAYpMfYN2eD25TD1zWA/s400/051811151010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608198761733251634" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Ww9NAfElPTtmEGxnmhIIjpUhkY4_6uBouzxtZfvtEaS91t8jDTHrT48SxXXmmenSeh1l1JmeNaCCOm0-Q8Uvh1b7hB3-Q-Jlf7UyO3EEsPxD_zlq2ncycxlZYMVdhCOxMPkFrHVnVzA/s1600/051811150107.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Ww9NAfElPTtmEGxnmhIIjpUhkY4_6uBouzxtZfvtEaS91t8jDTHrT48SxXXmmenSeh1l1JmeNaCCOm0-Q8Uvh1b7hB3-Q-Jlf7UyO3EEsPxD_zlq2ncycxlZYMVdhCOxMPkFrHVnVzA/s400/051811150107.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608198384753912690" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5gDn_cZydq9oNDleaF42A3EXWm186MjGLFnjEo7cguHhn_d8T30OxqaOSZ3GHTTm1jQJ0SfAaQW2oVoOeftlnrnL31sGsAlz3Mpf8vvRZiZl06nsAtSGZy5mYWDuyl9UPKU_U5yhSUU/s1600/051811150929.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5gDn_cZydq9oNDleaF42A3EXWm186MjGLFnjEo7cguHhn_d8T30OxqaOSZ3GHTTm1jQJ0SfAaQW2oVoOeftlnrnL31sGsAlz3Mpf8vvRZiZl06nsAtSGZy5mYWDuyl9UPKU_U5yhSUU/s400/051811150929.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608198382658343266" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2m-wZr8uD9nf0lZ0ML9JK6UDXhYqlMd85wjQweroyI_NaPKz6Fcvv-715H0Q7NoczdXfr_3uUmn4imiu5RAMcVLD6a7lga8QOtdnM_aS6k7YpAmtFWmivLbCJH65GW3YCOQNNtUBke9s/s1600/051811151516.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2m-wZr8uD9nf0lZ0ML9JK6UDXhYqlMd85wjQweroyI_NaPKz6Fcvv-715H0Q7NoczdXfr_3uUmn4imiu5RAMcVLD6a7lga8QOtdnM_aS6k7YpAmtFWmivLbCJH65GW3YCOQNNtUBke9s/s400/051811151516.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608198381382075266" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br />Can't stay here too long, I can really get lost for hours looking at everybody's blogs, gotta get back to creating.<br /></div>Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-36610020926602763942011-05-16T06:57:00.000-07:002011-05-16T08:24:18.179-07:00For The Love of Burlap<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8SNAL-CkLJkcH5bH2ZR_dnIXuXHAzSG3aj7FmX4AMVhAYPAad00r0oyR_vv7BjrbjIddFiUmIgWyOhUlq4rc9xSxwE2YzOK1DW0SGJvqWxjG164rw6xRFo87HT_H-rDEfxjiftuBSqdo/s1600/burlap+jar+covers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8SNAL-CkLJkcH5bH2ZR_dnIXuXHAzSG3aj7FmX4AMVhAYPAad00r0oyR_vv7BjrbjIddFiUmIgWyOhUlq4rc9xSxwE2YzOK1DW0SGJvqWxjG164rw6xRFo87HT_H-rDEfxjiftuBSqdo/s400/burlap+jar+covers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607333901202210866" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Our love of burlap.<br /><br /><br />OK, I know it's been in our decor for a while now and at first I thought it was going to be a short lived trend, but no. It is here to stay. And I am happy about that. I just love all the things you can do with it. It can stay primitive country or be glamed up to be very sophisticated. Used in every aspect of design these days. It seems that designers have embraced what we in the country have known all along. Burlap is awesome. So many uses. These are some random pictures I found on <a href="http://pinterest.com/search/?q=burlap+">Pintetrest.com</a> . If you have already seen them, enjoy again. I wish I could give the original location of each picture, but thank you to those who posted these first. It gives the rest of us inspiration. </div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcRSparYlYZgVW4ZQ2Xoc7po2avRJOdxwtBCXw9ijOU_zapNgFK3_N1FQ2aVO9ZPvoXs9eQN6HLmpmp-1J5314ah_xlR5SdLugboRIQLp1o5EUpMwwQSX8JRIeSy2E6zRdDIL3D1vjnoQ/s1600/burlap+table+cloth.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcRSparYlYZgVW4ZQ2Xoc7po2avRJOdxwtBCXw9ijOU_zapNgFK3_N1FQ2aVO9ZPvoXs9eQN6HLmpmp-1J5314ah_xlR5SdLugboRIQLp1o5EUpMwwQSX8JRIeSy2E6zRdDIL3D1vjnoQ/s400/burlap+table+cloth.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607328141536969538" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguJRJtp2Fv6IuTEiV8ww8ShjRf2X2xgzXj-sQL3nWWRSGPmcP-rmQdCRxkviL-Yh59SUWqwW5AYXy5VxfZrnoQolU5-waBoHjeKRcIQ5c1dS8kTzqqKsB-SfaHhdCN4cCCPZLaiEYg2rQ/s1600/DSC01457.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguJRJtp2Fv6IuTEiV8ww8ShjRf2X2xgzXj-sQL3nWWRSGPmcP-rmQdCRxkviL-Yh59SUWqwW5AYXy5VxfZrnoQolU5-waBoHjeKRcIQ5c1dS8kTzqqKsB-SfaHhdCN4cCCPZLaiEYg2rQ/s400/DSC01457.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607333907291649826" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">My first attempt at making a little owl.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNa2EqawQm74t8K6GJEWtSFTfFsGC6d1nqL0McM3kkPtrS7UlUP0rOaH0mR_Nk293nNSEcu6cBG8qbBXl_dGA2B0ACFsy80tu7vP7WsdgRwYTwOprrWwHbJT8W4gBC9op16xAL-brSthA/s1600/4578134401_4926afc46c.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNa2EqawQm74t8K6GJEWtSFTfFsGC6d1nqL0McM3kkPtrS7UlUP0rOaH0mR_Nk293nNSEcu6cBG8qbBXl_dGA2B0ACFsy80tu7vP7WsdgRwYTwOprrWwHbJT8W4gBC9op16xAL-brSthA/s400/4578134401_4926afc46c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607328141890880386" border="0" /></a><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1WVALuDQ4g0hkVgtWmpc0dTRa5uLKc_x0gqWTQPZ_ckME4iaMb2ez9EpOv2LEt6FsCtwtTmEY1s4WTbSuE5U8qmf51K79JS7MpRzP0ivDqSKUxIOL0V5v8GAf3s4oIGyVnwgkbYZvb3w/s1600/burlap+pillows.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1WVALuDQ4g0hkVgtWmpc0dTRa5uLKc_x0gqWTQPZ_ckME4iaMb2ez9EpOv2LEt6FsCtwtTmEY1s4WTbSuE5U8qmf51K79JS7MpRzP0ivDqSKUxIOL0V5v8GAf3s4oIGyVnwgkbYZvb3w/s400/burlap+pillows.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607328139063761714" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQdf__S-5AzothM_OWeqdPqBqnYQ3GyDHfXeR976eTyiQszBtPwuIsip9PhBTRoKPhTfDNOqQnCmOqeSrIBUlFPEruzy9G0i9Jm2-rZczm-8ht6gHRvUH_wtHBVpg-s2fyHyVMsZ2qRw0/s1600/DSC01711.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQdf__S-5AzothM_OWeqdPqBqnYQ3GyDHfXeR976eTyiQszBtPwuIsip9PhBTRoKPhTfDNOqQnCmOqeSrIBUlFPEruzy9G0i9Jm2-rZczm-8ht6gHRvUH_wtHBVpg-s2fyHyVMsZ2qRw0/s400/DSC01711.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607328150526203506" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This last one is my version of the burlap rose & bud. My husband has been busy making frames and I have been embellishing them.<br />Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day.<br /></div>Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-41252147985778331092011-05-13T10:39:00.000-07:002011-05-13T11:42:00.771-07:00More studio storage!! WOO HOO<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMARN4ha3oGFikA4_t-OpJQbvDVE72Jwj-O935tXV5pXIkiZQcGMWo7F8XCLub9PbZoe9bOBPwgXw7Ka3w5cbOhA6LHXyH14rhDhdbhXNrTFyaMrngMRvdPODQWGMO5L81ypSK9Ds7Ovg/s1600/051311123212.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMARN4ha3oGFikA4_t-OpJQbvDVE72Jwj-O935tXV5pXIkiZQcGMWo7F8XCLub9PbZoe9bOBPwgXw7Ka3w5cbOhA6LHXyH14rhDhdbhXNrTFyaMrngMRvdPODQWGMO5L81ypSK9Ds7Ovg/s400/051311123212.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606264539822898658" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">After taking out the old bakers rack, that really didn't work well for storage. We brought in the dresser I refinished last week. Well, I was then left with some room on the wall. My sweet hubby made me a shelf out of some old wood we had. I painted it the same blue that is on the wall, and up it went. Craft and idea books, with a little decor and jars filled with buttons, went on. Then last night after indulging myself on my latest addiction, Pinterest, I had an epiphany. Well, first thing this morning, I start going through the pantry and my hubby goes out to find me short screws and his screw gun. Canning jars mounted under the new blue shelf! I love them. I was squealing and my husband thinks, "Wow, that was easy.".<br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMTVs4HsAJeRK-VlD-Q3dtlCKn9-5uSwI1N-DZaedNnQcpPY9VEAnV_xRwZncGrWNU5UaYTlpWGlIuc_GavYJ6-N4dOI8nXlNUW7w-Rw7WurryDKeRsbM7Vv_jhJxRG-oOFzBqu9qt00g/s1600/051311101328.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMTVs4HsAJeRK-VlD-Q3dtlCKn9-5uSwI1N-DZaedNnQcpPY9VEAnV_xRwZncGrWNU5UaYTlpWGlIuc_GavYJ6-N4dOI8nXlNUW7w-Rw7WurryDKeRsbM7Vv_jhJxRG-oOFzBqu9qt00g/s400/051311101328.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606263806776330002" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Now I just need to organize my buttons and load them up. Do you like where my Cricut is? Cartridges and Cricut tools are in the first drawer. Easy access.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9NznIGrdjHOmYBD4vrCAU85XKX3AHvtJklYm3troQSTH2NVFc7yrRSmUUSysMsDbY5v6vQzQYZQp_vjVcgFeFxsuTgoZzJIRUvrxZA0x3MvAomgtIe5mGlewruQKCe7oHe_lnBpogC40/s1600/051311131115.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9NznIGrdjHOmYBD4vrCAU85XKX3AHvtJklYm3troQSTH2NVFc7yrRSmUUSysMsDbY5v6vQzQYZQp_vjVcgFeFxsuTgoZzJIRUvrxZA0x3MvAomgtIe5mGlewruQKCe7oHe_lnBpogC40/s400/051311131115.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606267956837526978" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY5Dm67QoYXLd_SN1wDVD0H_KJ42HJhh9CBieVT1j7EkxfOczEDUEG8mhbaZJqAxrYfFB_E54BQwE6x860G0HzHCLqH_2365pyTOer4Eb0NvjpdY-I2DRVvKlCWSTM-xSDDSzban3kQy4/s1600/051311131151.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY5Dm67QoYXLd_SN1wDVD0H_KJ42HJhh9CBieVT1j7EkxfOczEDUEG8mhbaZJqAxrYfFB_E54BQwE6x860G0HzHCLqH_2365pyTOer4Eb0NvjpdY-I2DRVvKlCWSTM-xSDDSzban3kQy4/s400/051311131151.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606269926924559490" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK5NwvUPnj3rGmt-re4jE4bAWkfYMeqmaJqKsPKrCKkQKdl5cb_3C4KutnWXYQpKp4k71YtAkqtt-It_sS5IIqr2TEVVYRXx80k2F2UhBKQSlPg7NuL8lEHJQcud0N9xl3U8PxSkpKuHs/s1600/051311123212.jpg"><br /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A close up of the stuff on the shelf. My hubby sure knows how easy it is to make me happy!Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352790373869617811.post-64423822616051377542011-05-09T08:00:00.000-07:002011-05-09T08:24:37.534-07:00An old brown dresser makeover<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMplJreEckvSADIVbYIiSgPD7GhUwYv6LTCibrxnXN-Jzqq5YVMTBmltN1H1d_-PJYzfvg_HdI8pZpnI4_wLQ2kMTDPf3TdLyE1-T5NFmYSjcSQealP6Enpv42eEuKSAkESGpiK3WM3FE/s1600/050811175649.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMplJreEckvSADIVbYIiSgPD7GhUwYv6LTCibrxnXN-Jzqq5YVMTBmltN1H1d_-PJYzfvg_HdI8pZpnI4_wLQ2kMTDPf3TdLyE1-T5NFmYSjcSQealP6Enpv42eEuKSAkESGpiK3WM3FE/s400/050811175649.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604733564542151890" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">We had a client give us this dresser on Saturday. I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it, but I knew it had potential. Well It sat in the back of my truck till Sunday afternoon, when I had an idea.<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZVKZjbBpp7CyhZw7UaCEESDZJRiuFTDNf0D5rMGlcjTEopfqYehXYs2qO7cG_43AhZD5ZPZsjPmNLokuNSb97J9F6OAXAEporcqjhsPjKeG2bpHyujFvf9YCvVn64s6f884-JT0vTPoA/s1600/050811175702.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZVKZjbBpp7CyhZw7UaCEESDZJRiuFTDNf0D5rMGlcjTEopfqYehXYs2qO7cG_43AhZD5ZPZsjPmNLokuNSb97J9F6OAXAEporcqjhsPjKeG2bpHyujFvf9YCvVn64s6f884-JT0vTPoA/s400/050811175702.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604733097021762354" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">So, out came the drawers and I was at it!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDO0difwjnR-Fb7dI3T0ddhAZqYDB7prepUQofMoK8O0rQJT8crS76BfSGopC-wqLkTuL3xK5Wi7-mFPvEGiFBKAuMR_XdGV-FB_379ViXBr4zuZEwBU7feisiCbZ7m4OERWBd1GeGJI/s1600/050811180353.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDO0difwjnR-Fb7dI3T0ddhAZqYDB7prepUQofMoK8O0rQJT8crS76BfSGopC-wqLkTuL3xK5Wi7-mFPvEGiFBKAuMR_XdGV-FB_379ViXBr4zuZEwBU7feisiCbZ7m4OERWBd1GeGJI/s400/050811180353.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604733093465052114" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A little red spray paint and my idea was starting to take shape.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAhZdMeonEiDbVWD_17JWBe7Gt6pZOVwQh2IzjY91U8QaO3VgKoAlkSsjNB4hkuhJD4ZxU6bF_z-4_H-R6ZNBezBAXsJkiNDxVPjjFCnypOELt6plWQUeJ7o4bIy9D3iZ7-0YL4HmkWV0/s1600/050811181003.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAhZdMeonEiDbVWD_17JWBe7Gt6pZOVwQh2IzjY91U8QaO3VgKoAlkSsjNB4hkuhJD4ZxU6bF_z-4_H-R6ZNBezBAXsJkiNDxVPjjFCnypOELt6plWQUeJ7o4bIy9D3iZ7-0YL4HmkWV0/s400/050811181003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604732756117672178" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Oh look, I just happen to have some pages from an old hymnal just laying around.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHhvsu1yfDfWBI687vFZGRQ_CPmkpvPCamBh_AqnA7svQ4EJ83QL4Q1oN5Yc9hTf0lcnOb6aSAERdMR5ynDDYfB-5B2OvB5b69onfo6Kn6mbY8o-kiClA6CWRMyxoBi_sV6S53cc_NGs/s1600/050811181623.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHhvsu1yfDfWBI687vFZGRQ_CPmkpvPCamBh_AqnA7svQ4EJ83QL4Q1oN5Yc9hTf0lcnOb6aSAERdMR5ynDDYfB-5B2OvB5b69onfo6Kn6mbY8o-kiClA6CWRMyxoBi_sV6S53cc_NGs/s400/050811181623.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604732747121254770" border="0" /></a>I think that would look nice on the drawers. (don't look at my toes, haha)<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVFct4YTc-4Ev9MQWFlNBDY1s9Q2SNb_B9X0WPLhNQYCOhD5Zan8PutPBXMONYdRPy3RHKBHsF9KTSEbqR9MjNxBv-nldc9YGnQDL6kF-M2Q8M3_I-1NlY9OU8Z2B1ppiKdbW2uS1vS4I/s1600/050811183020.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVFct4YTc-4Ev9MQWFlNBDY1s9Q2SNb_B9X0WPLhNQYCOhD5Zan8PutPBXMONYdRPy3RHKBHsF9KTSEbqR9MjNxBv-nldc9YGnQDL6kF-M2Q8M3_I-1NlY9OU8Z2B1ppiKdbW2uS1vS4I/s400/050811183020.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604732747343008754" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">So I covered all three drawers with music.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglR51qsYmokPPMINA4L596oEGez117siikWX155a5ihRnk5LA3OAWwg27-upZndL3AFAm4CLPQMIdeyGiwJl9BTO3s1UiJ8b6ZM6ELgj-yG-na0nsgQAYcELSJGh3EpAouMJDpiK6dGho/s1600/050911091846.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglR51qsYmokPPMINA4L596oEGez117siikWX155a5ihRnk5LA3OAWwg27-upZndL3AFAm4CLPQMIdeyGiwJl9BTO3s1UiJ8b6ZM6ELgj-yG-na0nsgQAYcELSJGh3EpAouMJDpiK6dGho/s400/050911091846.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604732746344524162" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I have a little bit of trimming to do, but she is put back together. She fits nicely in the corner of my studio, More storage for me, yeah!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_MIQBL8V6kH_kZC5NyEDF-eXYx4QdTig3TP4xOJON2CRlUEPmhV6ckyBKeN1yJOiVtbwxN6Nox5zdAMVyuaa6IqYb4rQPK_3qeFp6e5DFXRoNR9F-As94B9WObpI_fDMb5Fny4pFGvAo/s1600/050911091827.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_MIQBL8V6kH_kZC5NyEDF-eXYx4QdTig3TP4xOJON2CRlUEPmhV6ckyBKeN1yJOiVtbwxN6Nox5zdAMVyuaa6IqYb4rQPK_3qeFp6e5DFXRoNR9F-As94B9WObpI_fDMb5Fny4pFGvAo/s400/050911091827.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604732738927266114" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And that is one thing you could do with and old brown dresser. I hope you enjoyed my little project. Thanks for stopping by.<br />Now what to do with that great old directors chair, see it in the corner, I found it on the side of the road last week. Check back to find out what happens to it.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmcg2LHzSn3QFB_19pNjSQzDDnpctGwBQIzuNlMlIMxfc45g6ma3jbt0e1EweurbIyceeIXUbHXFukykHdHaaNYtS5BbW0Td-ZdPuEwXF1LC5mFg8BqMpf0Co4F6r5hG6zEPnnzVmaShk/s1600/050811181003.jpg"><span><span></span></span></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2fuxVLOqXysBdHyhrwo9j-ZN7NCtQWuG229Y_BDVsBD6fjLrWkzMu8XwOlPqeniPlLhdEvbjB_i4YlqzcEUIWB0b_ShAZsMvLdRmHnoXR99XVn3SEM0ABPNie_lAtTzGjP1j1oo4sc4w/s1600/050811180353.jpg"><span><span></span></span></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBeS6lzvqtetWBzZMLTQ7iOB0UR3Z0kxmov0xmeaRWhyphenhyphenJGzExt87bnxEwYS73hWphfotfeVXQvXX2uc51fbHY_pUV2ghsAkOsIw9MajWlMlq5D3Gq6EbEFnLRvuY722m7-KrTXavOkgPA/s1600/050811175702.jpg"><span><span></span></span></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBNC7Kdg4hKsAUaMOoqthO0jW6b4LiiY0j7bSwhUxSmmRL6SzWDTv7AZt22eawX1XubqT6oL0TtLtEqjv7w727ttf4dzQIy9FwMIuND3Ji1sOwnmAgHZMdcGdpHeJy24SmJdxwFLDuKc8/s1600/050811175649.jpg"><span><span></span></span></a>Shabby Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00637515419661962561noreply@blogger.com3