BOUTIQUE @ the busy bee

No I have not fallen off the face of the earth...just been a little busy.  The weather last week was unseasonably warm so I took advantage and finished a few outdoor projects prior to the cold snap that came last Friday.   A friend asked me if I could use a couple of apple baskets.  Uh...yes!  My first thought was just to seal them for outdoor decoration.  While buying stain for another project I came across the spray stain with polyurethane. This stuff is awesome! Before and After Can't wait to put Christmas trees in these! Happy Tuesday!

A few months ago a dear friend gave birth to her fifth child, a sweet baby boy named Oren.  Oren was born with complications resulting in surgery and a stay in the NICU.  Shortly thereafter my friend was diagnosed with breast cancer. She is now on her third round of chemotherapy and is responding well.  This Saturday there will be a Soup Dinner and Silent Auction to help with mounting medical expenses. This is my donation for the Silent Auction: Christmas Gifts and Decor, valued at $75.00 Doll Cradle with Bedding, valued at $40.00 Happy Wednesday!

I love old wood anything really, but something about this box said "Make me pretty".   Remember this long lost box?  I've had it as long as the vintage kitchen or maybe longer.   I loved the wide boards and functionality this piece could offer. BEFORE (Funny looking at this picture as we no longer own either the bench or Jeep!) It was filthy, used in a barn to keep chicken feed and whatever else it could hold.  After spraying down with the hose, I thought it was clean.  Then it would dry and I would see more dirt.  I felt as if this box was never going to come clean! Then sanding...a lot of sanding.  Then staining and waxing.  This was a true labor of love.  I decided to remove the hinges from the lid, add handles for safety and a decorative touch, and replace the casters. AFTER It would make a fantastic blanket chest or indoor storage box for firewood.  SOLD Happy Sunday!

My new favorite color, Nocturne Blue (Behr Marquee in matte finish from Home Depot HDC-CL-28).  I cannot take all the credit for discovering this awesome shade of blue, not quite a cobalt nor a turquoise. I found a sewing desk posted on our local FB garage sale site.  I instantly knew that I could turn it into a lovely desk.  I started searching Pinterest for inspiration and came across this EXACT desk that had been refinished in this fabulous color.   And off I went to Home Depot!  The wood top is from Menard's and stained in an Early American then generously coated with paste wax for durability.   Unfortunately I did not take a before picture, oops. This is a piece you build a room around! Desk  SOLD I plan to paint the mirror in the dining room this color over the weekend.  Hubby and I updated the display wall in the dining room and the mirror will be the finishing touch! Happy Thursday!

Remember this from a looooong time ago.... BEFORE Well it's finally finished and ready for a new home.  I had a vision for this kitchen and the finished product is more than I could have hoped for! AFTER For two whole years this has sat in my garage begging me to finish it.  First I had to find just the right knobs and oven door handle, then the perfect faucet and sink. Stove and Sink The sink base is my favorite!  I love the new wood top.  The enamelware sink and vintage faucet along with the feedsack fabric curtains just make me so proud of this project.   Although I do love the stove as well with the NOS oven door handle and the vintage knobs. I will be sad to see this adorable set go, but will be so thrilled to see it loved by little ones!  SOLD Happy Tuesday!