Wednesday 22 May 2013

My Spring Wreath

 I made a spring wreath a while ago, and I am finally getting around to posting it now. I already had the twig wreath form and just added some flowers to it so this project didn't take much time at all. I like how it brightens up my entryway.

Monday 13 May 2013

A New Look For A Jam Cupboard

A little while ago, my Aunt asked me if I would refinish her jam cupboard. She has had the cupboard for years and wanted to give it a new look. It's a beautiful solid wood cupboard and I was more than happy to help her out. I gave it a couple coats of Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint, distressed it with sand paper, and then did a wax coat to seal it. I also switched out the wooden knob for a glass knob. Here it is:  
 

Thursday 9 May 2013

Magnolia Tree

I just wanted to do a quick post to show some pictures of our beautiful magnolia tree. I am so happy that it bloomed this year. Last year the frost ended up killing all of the buds so I made sure to take lots of pictures this year. Here are a few of them: