I purchased this door hanger a few years ago at the Peanut Butter Festival in Brundidge, Alabama. I don't know the vendor's name but I loved the message.

I am blessed. Really. Truly. Every day. And, maybe, especially on the hard days. This sign reminds me of that simple fact.

 

Side Table

My Mother bought this sweet little side table a few years ago. It was basic white but she liked the style. She asked me to paint it and, of course, I did.
This is one of the few times I have ever used spray paint on a table. She went to Lowe's and picked out her base color. I used acrylics to add the flowers and shapes. Then I sealed it with Valspar clear coat sealer. 
She'd planned to put it on the front porch but decided that it was "too pretty" and would only get messed up. The front porch gets strong afternoon sun and, well, there are dirt dauber's everywhere.
It ended up sitting in the formal living room for a time. After she died, I refused to get rid of it. I'm thankful that I didn't. One day it occurred to me to measure a small area in the foyer that rests between two doors. She had a small table there that she didn't like but could never find anything pretty to put there. This table fits perfectly! She would have loved that this table she chose has a special place to live.

Storage

 

My husband is a big believer in what is meant to be. I painted this with the intention of selling it. I thought it would be perfect for toys or books or maybe even a dog bed. No one wanted to buy it so I brought it home. I was dejected because I always loved it.

Fast forward a few months. I needed something in my closet to corral all my Crocs. It works perfectly!!! I am so happy that it never sold. I get to daily enjoy a piece that I always loved. It truly was meant to be!

Flamingo

All these years have gone by and I'm still obsessed with Flamingos!!!

Vanity

 

My husband found this beautiful piece in a thrift store at the beach. It had lovely bones. That's a nice way of saying it had multiple layers of peeling paint and just no dignity left. But the wooden rollers still worked great and the structure was sound.

Lots and lots of time sanding really made this beauty start to shine. A fresh coat of Amalfi Coast (Farmhouse Paint) and some gold highlights (Dixie Belle) and she came to life.

Don't be afraid of a piece that's structurally sound but has been doused with ugly. If you're willing to put in the work, you can turn it into something magnificent!

Small Buffet

 

This sweet buffet was a drab brown that blended in with its surroundings. After a light sanding, I painted it Amalfi Coast by Farmhouse Paints. Now it's a beautiful statement piece that can be used in multiple ways.

Small Table

 

Sometimes we think we simply have to do a lot to make something new again. This sweet table shows that you don't.

It came to me worn with a horrible shade of yellow covering it's wood. But it's in great shape and even has the original castors on it's dainty legs. I wanted to keep the character but give it a fresh look.

Most of you know I love the beach and I wanted something that would fit well in any beach house. I added a light coat of turquoise paint (Gulf by Dixie Belle). It toned down the yellow and created a beachy vibe. I changed out the knob for a pretty yellow one and now this piece is ready to find its forever home.