Ahh! That's better. I've had a rough day and a pale pink rose sure helps!
Its not been a bad day, just an exhausting one. Well, I guess the part about my computer refusing to recognize any Excel programs is kind of bad... Mostly it was just a long and tiring day. Sugarwings woke up with the sunrise this morning, so she and I went garage sailing together. (and yes, I have goodies to add to the giveaway, and will take photos soon. You can leave a comment on any post to enter the drawing)
Usually, the baby and I don't try going to garage sales together, she'd rather have a lazy morning telling stories and making pancakes. But when I saw an ad in the paper for an All Shabby Chic estate sale, I packed that kid up fast as I could and headed out. This table and chairs wasn't something I actually needed.... but won't I enjoy having it right outside my studio's back door?
I kind of repainted it, but not totally. I wanted it to still look weathered, just not so shabby it was looking trashy. So I misted some spray paint on lightly and evenly to clean it up, and then sprayed a bit more heavily in other places.
And of course, I didn't NEED this either. But for $35, I sure wanted it for my studio. I can get rid of some cluttery small pieces of furniture and consolidate the stuff in them into this.
It almost didn't make it home, on one corner, the top of the hutch went sliding and tilted out over the bed of the pickup. I drove slow and with my flashers on the rest of the way home, and we made it ok. Ryan helped me to get it out of the truck, and we almost lost it again then, when it came sliding down a little faster than we thought.
When I bought it, I thought it would be a simple slap of paint and I'd be done. Then, I saw to my absolute horror, that the person who painted it before DID NOT PRIME or sand it!!!!!!! Their paint could be peeled off in long strips. Which I did, for about an hour.
Then I finished it with the steps on my side bar, primer spray and glaze. The glaze is cream. I might add vintage wallpaper to the inset panels.
These were at the same house. I think they are meant for hanging on a chandelier. Not a bad sale, huh? And when we got there it was all picked over, I'd love to have seen what was sold before we arrived.
It would have to be a heavy chandy to hold these fruits, they have some heft to them.
Sugarwings spent the day with her Hippy Chick Mommy and is back for tonight, so my little "shadow" and I will have some play time tonight. I hope she is in the mood for something less strenuous than usual. Last night, I was the flying monkey and she was Dorothy and I had to scoop her up and run to lock her in the Wicked Witch's castle. (over and over and over) After hauling and painting furniture all day, I don't think my flying monkey wings will flap tonight.
Wow, cool stuff! Love the outdoor dining set....and that hutch is to die for!
And you are such a good grandma to little sugarwings! I don't know where you get the energy!
Posted by: GAIL | July 18, 2009 at 09:57 PM
I love all of your new finds! The cabinet will be great once you are done with it. My fav is the "2 shadows"....just precious!!
Posted by: kana conger | July 18, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Wow! Those are some amazing finds! I love that cabinet.
Posted by: Debi | July 18, 2009 at 10:34 PM
wow wow wow
Posted by: Mary | July 18, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Ooooh! What great finds! I just love the patio table and chairs.
Hugs :)
Irma
Posted by: Irma's Rose Cottage | July 18, 2009 at 10:47 PM
Oh my goodness ~ that would have been the best sale ever !! What a fun time it looks like you had ~
xoxo,
Lori
Posted by: Lori | July 18, 2009 at 10:57 PM
Hi Karla, you find the greatest treasures
and have the best sales to go to! I wish
my area had treasures like this! I have
to tell you....the flying monkeys were not
my favorite thing when I watched the Wizard
of Oz as a child.....(scared me). lol
Sugarwings is soooooo brave!! :)
Hugs
Janis
Posted by: Janis | July 18, 2009 at 11:52 PM
you got some good finds :) lucky you! that last picture is just precious!
Nerissa
Posted by: Nerissa Alford | July 18, 2009 at 11:52 PM
What a great sale and what a sweet little partner to take with you. I haven't had to play a flying monkey yet, but I make a great witch!
Smiles,
June
Posted by: June | July 19, 2009 at 12:55 AM
Great stuff!!
Blessings,
Christine
Posted by: chrisitne | July 19, 2009 at 02:15 AM
I love the shadow picture, so adorable. Hope you didn't have to do too much heavy lifting. Big hugs!
Posted by: Melissa Burford | July 19, 2009 at 02:49 AM
Wow!! What a fantastic sale. Great job, your new pieces are lovely. No way could you have passed them up.
Posted by: luckygirlgifts | July 19, 2009 at 03:30 AM
Who is shipping stuff from France to Paris eh? I'd better contact them to ship back some of that cheap Kansas stuff! Great finds again! Too bad there isn't a clip of the flying monkey, but wait till Sugarwings has her cell phone (and her own blog. Hahaha!) Have a great Sunday!
Posted by: LiLi M. | July 19, 2009 at 04:37 AM
great finds and I'm impressed that you fixed them all up the same day as you bought them. Youre ambitious!
now take it easy today!
Posted by: vivian | July 19, 2009 at 07:42 AM
Karla, you say the cutest things...i always get a smile visiting with you...flapping monkey wings...or non~flapping i guess i should say...LOL...LOVE your garage sale finds...the hutch is SO fabulous!!! it looks great with it's fresh paint:)
Posted by: Lori | July 19, 2009 at 08:03 AM
Tiring day, I know - BUT - it looked like so much FUN!!! Loved the table and chairs. LOVED that hutch/cabinet!! Wow! I can not wait to see it with all of your stuff and gussied up with vintage wallpaper. Please do take a pic for us, won't you? Best part of this post, that photo of your silhouettes/shadows. You need to paint that. It's simply charming of the both of you. - Kathy in Chicago
Posted by: Kathy in Chicago | July 19, 2009 at 08:30 AM
It is time we "met" Karla!........I just live down the way in Merriam and just started my blog a month ago. Hope you will visit. Love all your sharing!
Linda K.
http://grammylkk-unlimitedpossibilities.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Linda K. Kelly | July 19, 2009 at 09:49 AM
Hey I could use that cabinet in my kitchen if you decide you don't need it, tee hee.
Great finds.
Have a great week!
Tracy M.
Posted by: Tracy M. | July 19, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Great finds Karla, Love the glass fruit.
Hugs Karen
Posted by: Karen Young | July 19, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Karla, I love your new things. I can't wait to see your cabinet full of all of your pretties.
You are training Sugarwings in the right steps. ;-)
Posted by: Beverly | July 19, 2009 at 11:31 AM
The outdoor patio set is lovely...Have a better day today.
Posted by: Marietta Hoschak | July 19, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Wow! What great finds!! That hutch is wonderful.....and so is the patio set!! Glad to hear they arrived home safe and sound! Just last night we were driving on the highway and the pick-up truck in front of us lost some of his patio furniture out the back. Luckily it missed us (and everyone else)! Can't wait to see more of your beautiful treasures! *smiles* ~Jen
Posted by: Jennifer Conway | July 19, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Karla :
Wow ! Love your new garage sale finds ! I would have snagged them too. You did a great job painting them. That patio set is beautiful! But not as beautiful as that little shadow, right beside you.
She is just so beautiful and pretty, and blessed to have you as a grandma.
Hope to see pics of your other treasures soon.
Deborah Woodrow
Posted by: Deborah Woodrow | July 19, 2009 at 12:39 PM
that shadow picture is just darling
Posted by: Jean Knee | July 19, 2009 at 01:04 PM
Karla,
Thanks for stopping by...I always enjoy peeking in on you. You make a big grin come to my face...delightful sense of humor. So refreshing! Little Miss Sugarwings {I'm guessing she's the boss in your relationship?} is so adorable. Love the stories you share about her.
A speedy recovery to your monkey wings,
xo
Sue
Posted by: Sue | July 19, 2009 at 02:02 PM
Hello!
What a great post! I enjoyed reading about your adventure and the things you found are awesome!
I love that picture of you and your shadow. SO cute.
Hope you are doing well today!
Peggu
Posted by: Peggy | July 19, 2009 at 02:39 PM
Oh my gosh Karla!! You are soooo lucky!! An all shabby chic sale?? WOW!! That table and chairs are so beautiful! Everything is beautiful! I love the pink rose in the top picture too :)
Love the picture of you and your shadow too :) She is so cute :)
Hugs,
Amy
Posted by: Bunny Rose Cottage | July 19, 2009 at 04:04 PM
Hi there,
I love reading your blog...and Oh my goodness....look at all that goodness for less than $100.00! It is all gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing! Leslie
Posted by: Orphaned Decor | July 19, 2009 at 04:42 PM
Wow what beautiful patio set,love it... and your cabinets are so pretty... you should did make a great haul... good thing you sweet little sugarwings was up early...lol
Have a great week.
Hugs;
Alaura
Posted by: Alauar Parrish | July 19, 2009 at 05:02 PM
Wowzer, Karla, what a score! Lucky ducky! Here is hoping the grandbaby takes it easy on you!
Posted by: Cindy Is Crafty | July 19, 2009 at 05:59 PM
Sweet Karla...I hope that, even as we speak, you are not on Flying Monkey duty! That's the sort of thing I do and then. muscles aching, I think, "How OLD are you???" But the giggles are well worth it! Love the wrought iron. I bought some similar new pieces last year from JCPenney, still in boxes in the garage, awaiting the Magic Moment when the deck is finished. (2014???) Sigh. It is black, though, in keeping with the blue house, white trim with black wrought iron accents, a very 50's home. Your Friend, Bobbi
Posted by: Bobbi Mouzon | July 19, 2009 at 06:41 PM
Karla,
You did great! Love both of the furniture buys. I think you did need them both as you found a place for them right away. Sometimes when something "speaks" to you if you don't take it home you are sorry. I've been there a few times and finally started listening...... Hope you and Sugarwings have a pleasant evening!
Sandy
Posted by: Sandy | July 19, 2009 at 06:56 PM
I love those kind of sales! Good job! Flying monkey, huh? I will have to try that with Noah! Blessings, Martha
Posted by: Martha | July 19, 2009 at 10:59 PM
Your finds are awesome, but it's that last pic that is AWESOME!!! Happy happies.
Posted by: joyce | July 20, 2009 at 01:51 AM
That was a great $35 find and I know it will look fabulous once you have put your touch to it! xo, suzy
Posted by: georgiapeachez | July 20, 2009 at 05:49 AM
Hi again Karla, I also wanted to tell you
how much I love seeing Twinkles pic! I
hope she is doing well. I think the
shadow pic of you and Sugarwings is adorable!
Hugs,
Janis
Posted by: Janis | July 20, 2009 at 05:52 AM
love the dining set...well...that's where it would go in my place...bringing the outside in for a garden kitchen!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!
and love the shadow pic!!! have to try that...if i can get sirr maxx to hold still long enough! may be just a blurrrrrr...of a shadow...and he would be grown a bit by the time he got back...
Posted by: barbara | July 20, 2009 at 09:19 AM
That table and chairs looks perfect! Wow you found some great things! See you tomorrow!
Posted by: shawn | July 20, 2009 at 09:20 AM
Karla,
That table is fabulous and it looks like it just belonged there. The cupboard looks great too. I need to come to Kansas to garage sale.
Gretchen
Posted by: Gretchen Gerg | July 20, 2009 at 10:37 AM
The glass fruit is so neat! What a great find!
Posted by: Jingle | July 20, 2009 at 11:30 AM
You always find the best stuff! Just love what you did with the cupboard!
Posted by: Sheila R | July 20, 2009 at 07:27 PM
so glad to find out twinkles is home safe and sound! I am loving catchingup on what you have been doing lately. SW look sdarling in her dorthy costume, and I love the table and chair set! Glad to see you are enjoying your summer!
xoxo, Tiffany
Posted by: Tiffany ~ Shabby Scraps | July 22, 2009 at 03:42 AM
Hi Karla ,we have awesome garage sales on Vancouver Island you would enjoy them as we do ..lots of real goodies, I love them .My whole house is garage sale deco. My husband calls it early salvation army!!! Lorraine
Posted by: LORRAINE BELL | July 24, 2009 at 01:32 AM
Can I just tell you how much I love your blog, Karla? It is pretty and entertaining all at once. I am LMAO at the FLying Monkey!
And that is some beautiful furniture you found at the garage sale!!!
Posted by: andrea s. | July 27, 2009 at 10:18 PM