Paris Chic

Tons of pictures coming up. I purchased this board from a Antique dealer. I loved the size and handle. I painted it with 3 coats of white pain, and then I found these appliques. I thought they would go hand in hand. I fell in love with this stencil and there you have it - a perfect Shabby Chic Parisian sign.

I found these cute appliques at Goodwill, and I thought "These are just what I am looking for!"

Love the black and white theme

Buttons I added to the sign.

A close up of the button.

My dog Payton. He gets tired of watching me work in my den.

My Misty girl, always at my side. I just love her.

This is a vintage vanity. It was in rough shape with lipstick all over it. It really took a beating. Someone told me it could be from the 30's. Below is the new coat of paint. It's heading to Countryside Antiques this weekend.

This is a vintage dresser I picked up to go into Countryside also. Quite Shabby Chic. I don't think it will be there long.

A gentleman was throwing out this twin bed. Do you know how many customers come into Ally's Attic looking for twin beds? It will get a new look for some young girl or boy.

This is a pine end table that I found at a sale. It also took alot of abuse. Dings and holes and deep scratches. A little bit of putty and love and it is just like new. Pictures to follow in next blog.

I found this club chair at Countryside Antiques. It was calling my name! It already has a new coat of paint and a new cushion. Maybe some burlap to boot.

A brown vintage tricycle. All metal. Not very comfortable to ride but sure cute to look at. It is also headed to Countryside.

Two columns I will use as displays at my new booth. These are truly shabby.

As I was scavenging in a corner of cute little signs I found this plain white one. I painted it cream and added the finial.

This tile won't last long.

Love the color of this pillow

Sticking with my Parisian theme, I amped it up a bit.

LOVE IT!!!!!!!

A new look for an old sign

Fell in love with the flowers and burlap.Added them all together

What is not to love about his? Stay tuned for more pics and treasures I find.

There will be more pictures to follow and alot more finished products going to Countryside Antiques. Stop by and take a look.

Almost done.

After 2 days of painting, sanding and moving furniture around, I hope I am almost done. I couldn't be happier, so check my blog tomorrow for new pics. The rugs turned out so shabby, and the pic of Paris crown is a stunner. Let's hope it all flies out of Countryside Antiques! I'm counting down to the move, and I am so excited. Bob's taking his vitamins so he's ready for the 1st. Poor guy... he's so laid back. When I ask him to do anything, whether it is moving furniture or fixing something, he tries his darndest. He just tries so hard to make this business work. I couldn't do it without him. Stay tuned for new pics . Happy Monday. Peace, Cindy

Happy weekend

Today is going to be a busy day in my garage. I am going to be posting all of the before and after pics of my projects. Painting is on the agenda - 8 pieces to be exact. Vintage vanity, coctail table, end tables, side phone tables, bookcases, and Paris inspired signs and pillows. Stay tuned for more tomorrow. Happy weekend. Peace, Cindy

New Booth, New Store, New Everything!!!!!

That's right I am expanding. I am opening a 3rd booth - this time it's going to be in Braselton, Georgia. The new store is Countryside Antiques. The owner, Donna, is the bomb and she accepted me into her store. She took a look at my blog and was intrigued... Thank goodness I have a wizard in my pocket called Angie and she makes it look so professional. We are going to try this out and see what happens. I'm so excited. I will have new items ready to go into the store by April 1st. They actually aren't new, but old, and I try to make them look new and different. Pictures will follow.

Today my Rooster Hutch (which you have seen in a previous post) sold, which really made my day. It's a good feeling after you do a furniture piece and then someone actually wants it for their home. Wow. Time to get cracking on more works for Beulah Lake Cottage. Peace. Cindy

New Sections (and 2 Sneak Peeks)

Thanks for swinging by the blog for the freshest peek 

at what is going on at Beulah Lake Cottage!

An old club chair gets a new life! 

Fit for a queen... 

and check out those pearls!

Close up of that crown

Anyone for a cup of coffee?

Very Shabby Chic!

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SNEAK PEEK ALERT!

Want to see the components of a new gem I am working on??

An old cabinet door....

Some vintage manuscript...

Some adorable feet... 

Stay tuned for the finished product!

Okay... one more: 

Wooden chair old spots removed... 

What will become of this chair? 

Stay tuned! 

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Now what you have been waiting for!
Here is a fresh look at the new sections in my booth! 

A new section of Beulah Lake Cottage

Club Chair in the Booth

The new Hutch

New Shabby Items

Super Duper hair bows.

Tea Anyone?

Thanks for stopping by the blog! 

Peace. 

Cindy