From Rusty Horseshoe to Bedroom Decor

 

I've been wanting to do something with

my daughter's sanctuary (her room) for a very long

 time now. One of the

reasons that I haven't is that we could never

really decide what style she liked.

 

They look neat and pretty but it has never been my

preference to purchase the "bed in a bag"

or the bedroom furniture set.

And living in a very remote area, we just don't have much

access to that sort of shopping either.

 

 

Anyway, the color was to be blue....Hopefully this would fit with

 the theme or look that she/we wanted.

Well, one day when we were looking at some blogs and

she decided that she would like to have frilly and shabby.

I got excited!

First, because now we could actually get somewhere.

Second, because that is the style that I have come to

appreciate and have a lot of fun with.

 

My home would never be mistaken for one of an

interior designer. And home decorating is

probably my weakest point of being

the keeper of my home.

 

However, I have found that I am developing a bit of an eye

for the Shabby Chic and French Country. It comes a little

more naturally to me because

it's about old stuff. And European. And putting something

together from treasured bits and pieces. Either our own

or some special thing that came from a thrift store or yard sale.

 

There's always been a special place in my heart for

 all things old. Growing up as a country girl, I was

never particularly fond of frilly but that was

because I didn't know how to blend it with the

country. Now I think ruffles and lace are truly

gorgeous especially paired up with denim and burlap!

With just a hint of pink. wink

 

 

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Now here's a very simple project that I had fun with.

And simple is good for me right now. There are bigger

projects in the planning stages and I am gathering

materials...paint, pieces of furniture, fabric

and all sorts of other fun makings.

But sometimes you know how life is just full of

family matters and other things that take first place.

 

That's where I seem to be parked right now

and sooooo..... I

find pleasure, comfort and peace in working on

these smaller projects that add a bit of charm and color

to our lives!

 

Living in the West, these little gems seem

 to be abundant. They are something that our girls and boys

always liked to pick up and pack rat. So we have quite a

 few laying around. This one has been

 floating around the house and

 ended up in my daughter's room. I asked her permission

to transform it as a little surprise.

 

So here it is..

 

Do you like it? She loved it!

It took me about 15 minutes. Just a little dry brushing with

the Martha Stewart Pearl paint. Added a little blue tulle and

a large rhinestone. Then some

little stick on flat-backed pearls from my

card-making supplies.

 

And  Ta Da... a new life..

 

I thought it turned out pretty cute. I think

I'll try to sell some.

 

( I don't know about you but I always wonder

about the "old life." What was the horse's name that

wore it and who was it's owner? Where did the horse

travel? Just what kind of life did it have?)

 

 Wouldn't it be so interesting to know the history?

 

Thank you for stopping by.

Blessings to you~