Tolentreasures

Still loving these chalk paints!  Who knew a box of paint from Decoart would provide so much entertainment? This little bench was $1 at the auction. The little motif on the back? Another dollar at Michaels.  Decoart so kindly provided paint and wax  for me to experiment. The fabric was in the hoard  stash.  And here was the before.  Sorry about the condition of these containers.  Really, I am not the neatest painter!  And I am off part of today to paint with two friends. Packing up my collection of chalk paints for them to play with!  I have been trying to plan this painting day for almost a year. Can't wait to spend my day with them! 

Two weekends ago  I had this little boy and his sister for the weekend.  Let me tell you,  He cracks me up.   I haven't had a poop post in awhile, but have to share his  Friday Morning Bathroom Comment. He had quite the bout of diarrhea starting. The first event was really something.  His comment while peering at the results? "I pooped like a meercat!" Not sure where that came from.  As a little background.  He is my daughter's child. His Aunt Jenn is my step-daughter, thus no genetic connection.  After I made a comment to his sister that  she is looking more like her Aunt Kayla, her father's sister, Garren pipes up and says. "and I look like my Aunt Jenn" This little blonde fair skinned boy thinks he looks like his  clearly Italian heritage Aunt Jenn.  The ferris wheel at Idlewild was his favorite!  We had to ride it  twice....

You have to love the warm colors of summer!  Warm orangy reds.  And  Bright yellows... And  some mixed together!  And the contrast of  complementary colors.  Warm orange million bells in a blue container!  Loving summer in Pennsylvania!

Summers always seem so short and crazy. Bible School,  the first week. The  Dayton Fair  the last week.  Huge commitments of time on both ends of summer seem to really  shorten the season.  and make it go by at a  frantic pace. Add in  Mowing Mulching Porch Cleaning General Maintenance and the summer is gone and did we enjoy it?  The season is over and we have not... sat on the porch rode a ferris wheel laid in the grass visited the city caught lightning bugs jumped in puddles... but not this year. I, for one, am going to  enjoy it!  Who cares if the porch is dirty, the driveway needs sealed, the garage is a disaster doors, chairs and tables are screaming for paint. If I find that time..ok. If not, well that's ok also!  We are going to  ENJOY! and  PLAY! 

She gets this from her  mother  and  great grandmother. Organization Coordination Order She cleaned out the basket of seashells  in the bathroom and organized them.  She gets this from me!  She dumped the excess glitter out the window on to the porch roof!!! I so get that side of her!  Nothing better than a little girl running in the clover! 

Last  Thursday through Sunday turned out to be some really good picking days for me.  This nice printed fabric above, and this stitchery, both headed to  Diamond Antiques and Gifts. And this picnic basket and the pink duck... Chalk painted, courtesy of  Decoart Americana Chalk Paints and on my front porch.  Honestly, I was going to throw the duck away,  it just happened to be in the lot with the pony planter that I wanted but figured I would try the chalk paint on it also.  This lap desk,  another chalk paint and Decoart stencils project is going to be the new home for my colored pencils.  And finally,  Gracelyn saw these peacocks and had to have them!   Also in that lot was that lovely tureen,jar,candy dish  behind it that I am not sure what to do with  but Papa had to buy them for her because "they would look so nice ...

Another visit to  Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse and some "can't live without"  goodies!   I love the bulk section,  things you did not even know you needed!  Like all those little bottles of paint. And... Coasters! I have been buying dowel rods, these were a bargain thrown in the bag!  Some seashells for VBS decor, and some gold bars for the treasure chest!  Vintage dishtowels. Zinc lids, and of course, Golf Balls!   Always treasures to be found!  If you are in the Pittsburgh Area, it is worth the visit!  http://pccr.org/

Another year decorating done!  Woohoo!  One fish, two fish, 1022 fish!