Monday, September 21, 2009

A Little Metamorphosis Going On Around Here


I promise that I didn't stay parked by the pool all of this time. I have been a busy girl.
I am in a great shop in South Tampa called Summer House and so my days are filled with at least one metamorphosis or two. This headboard is just an example of what I have been doing. I realize that not everybody is going to be thrilled that I painted this Antique East Lake Bed but as you can see that didn't stop me. And with hubby out of town I was feeling just a bit blue and this was the result.

Then hubby came home and he is my sanding expert. He doesn't like to leave anything looking new and Pottery Barn looking. Give it some character, he says. And being the character that he is, here you have it.
Oops....I wasn't going to show you how we made that pier mirror yet.
I will save that for next Met. Monday.


Have a great week.
Hugs
Becky

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26 comments:

  1. Alison GibbsSeptember 21, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Becky I love what you have done with the bed. It looks fabulous. Great teamwork from you and hubby
    Alison

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  2. sassytrashSeptember 21, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    Love the color you chose--how nice you have help!

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  3. MyrnaSeptember 21, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    Beautiful, Becky!~ Your shop space looks great, too!!
    So glad to see ya post~I've been missing you!!
    Blessings,
    Myrna

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  4. ROSE VINE COTTAGESeptember 21, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    Hi Becky,
    Well it's about time, LOL, I know the feeling I have been so busy and just can't decide what I want to do with my house. I LOVE the bed it turned out so beautiful and it's the perfect color!! So good to hear from you and I hope all is well with you and hubby, by the way he did a great job with the distressing!
    Hugs~Kelly

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  5. JuneSeptember 21, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    Becky I love how your husband distressed the bed. It looks wonderful. The color is my favorite.
    I missed you.
    Hugs,
    June

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  6. CarolynSeptember 21, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    Hi Becky,
    It looks great-I love the color!

    Carolyn

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  7. DeannaSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    This headboard is so very cute!
    Nice touch,
    d

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  8. NicolaSeptember 22, 2009 at 3:14 AM

    Oooh love the colour you chose. Gorgeous!
    nicx

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  9. Sharon~heartsongsSeptember 22, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    That turned out great! I hope you are enjoying your shop space.
    Glad to see your post.
    Take care!

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  10. Ticking and ToileSeptember 22, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    I love the transformation! I love the blue! You are lucky your husband likes to help you! Your blog is inspiring!

    Shellagh

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  11. CindySeptember 23, 2009 at 5:40 AM

    I love that bed!!! What a great color and it looks so much better painted and distressed!!!

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  12. Rebecca @ Belle BlogSeptember 23, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    Hi Beck,
    Love that headboard. You are so lucky your hubby shares your vision with you.
    ♥ Rebecca

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    WOW! That turned out gorgeous! I love the color too.
    If you get a chance stop by my Blog and say hi! I just put up a new post...
    Have a great day,
    Aimee

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  14. LisaSeptember 24, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    The bed turned out beautifully! Your hubster is a sanding expert.:)

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  15. UnknownSeptember 24, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Hi Becky! Just found your lovely blog! The bed turned out amazing...love the color and the "character" too!!

    :) T

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  16. Sandy~Romantique Inspirations~September 26, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    It looks Great Becky, I know some people don't like things painted. When I see something at a estate sale or where ever, I tell the person boy would that would look god painted, but then they don't want to sell it to me. I keep my mouth shut now If I like something I want and paint it. What do they care any ways.

    Enjoy your Day-

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  17. Sandy~Romantique Inspirations~September 26, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    Ok I meant GOOD not God. What a mistake that was. LOL I'm sure if people read this they would probably say what the heck is this girl taking about.

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  18. Mo..."Mo's Cottage"September 27, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Hi Becky,
    Are you talking San Ramon California ??????? I live right by there...20 minutes !!!!!! Let me know ASAP !!!!!!! We have to get together !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Hugs,
    Mo :-)

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  19. Miss Mustard SeedSeptember 27, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    I love that headboard. The blue you painted it is just perfect.

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  20. JaneSeptember 29, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Hi Becky!
    I love the blue...but I must be a
    "Pottery Barn" or "Maine Cottage" kind of girl. I liked it before distressing. But then again...I am a color person. However...Mr D did a great job with the distressing job. He is quite good! You make a good team!!! (in more ways than 1)
    Back to painting....
    Jane (Artfully Graced)

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  21. Tracie~MyPetiteMaisonOctober 6, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    Hi Becky!
    Love that piece and the color is so dreamy. I'm with you and your hubby, don't care for the Pottery Barn look either, time worn and time loved here!

    What part of Wine Country? I will send you a list, I'm off for my morning walk and will check back. If you're going to Healdsburg, you can always call Cathleen, she's open by appointment also and will open her barn to you if she's available, here's her # (707) 433-3823. If you're going to Sonoma, I've got a dreamy store and restaurant too... Let me know, you're going to love it!
    Talk soon xo~Tracie

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  22. Tracie~MyPetiteMaisonOctober 6, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Me again (the walk was beautiful!)
    Here's a great website for Sonoma
    http://www.sonomavalley.com/index.php/Table/shopping/

    Chateau Sonoma has gorgeous items from France, it's worth it to see the beautiful courtyard out back. $$$ though, but eye candy!

    If you're looking for lunch/dinner The Girl and the Fig is fantastic (bistro fare). Both of these places are on the link above. There are tons of cute shops in Sonoma right by Chateau Sonoma just lined down the street.

    If you go to Healdsburg, stop by Country Daisy Florist & Home (Healdsburg Avenue), Barbara has darling items that are reasonable & one of a kind. Cena Luna is my favorite restaurant around in Hbg (www.cenaluna.com) they are open for dinner and are fantastic 707.433.6000, can't say enough about them ;) If you want a great bakery, Downtown Bakery for bistro style breakfast, tomato foccacia (perfect!), passion fruit tartlets, homemade ice cream & freezes - small town and great iced mochas (Downtown Bakery doesn't take ccards though... cash or checks - go prepared as you will want it all ;)

    I think that's it for now, send me an email if you need more info ~ Tracie@mypetitemaison.com
    Happy day and have fun :)
    xo~Tracie

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  23. Tracie~MyPetiteMaisonOctober 6, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    After thought...
    Ledson Winery in Sonoma is one of the most gorgeous around, here's their link to the marketplace (more eye candy)
    http://www.ledsonwinery.com/market

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  24. Miss Gracie's HouseOctober 6, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    That bed is a find! I've missed *chatting* with ya...my life is going to start slowing down. How about yours?
    Rene'

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  25. w00ts upOctober 7, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    Looks lovely! Your home is so beautiful!

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  26. JennOctober 14, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Thank you so much for stopping by today, that gave me the chance to stop here and now I have another blog to follow because it's fabulous!!

    That house colour in the above post is wonderful, a perfectly charming colour for a sweet little cottage! And I love what you did with that old Eastlake headboard, it's just gorgeous, and I'm totally in love with the chair with the plant, it just speaks to me (or maybe it's speaking to the other 500 similar chairs in our house because I love them so!)

    Have a great afternoon!

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