Whole Lotta Sittin' Goin' On

 If you've been with me very long, you know that I have an obsession with chairs.   

 I found 3 of these gorgeous shield back chairs in a little antique store in the town my parents live in.
Do. Not. Go. There.  It's a hidden gem and I don't want to have to wrestle you to the ground for any of the good stuff!

The first one got a glossy black paint job and a little French love poem, hand written by my sister.
(I'm keeping this one for myself!)

The second chair now has a sunny disposition! (This one is going in the shop!)

The third sister is yet to get her make-over!

Alright, once again, no true before photos.  Sometimes I'm like a kid on Christmas when I have a new project!  I can't wait to get started!!

This chair got a good cleaning with TSP and then a light sanding.  I used 2 coats of Annie Sloan Greek Blue, then dark and clear waxes.

One of the things I loved most about this chair was its original leather seat.  But, it was dull and brown and no amount of leather cleaner, polish, or wax would liven it up.  So, I bought a fun paisley to bring it to life!  (I left the leather intact underneath just in case)

Next in line for an update was this cute little vanity bench!  It didn't need much other than to remove the old fabric and replace it.  I also added another touch of blue, which seems to be my favorite color of late!

I also gave the wood a good wax and buff (which is similar to what I get at the salon, right? - ha!)

The makeovers are finished for today!

Linking here:

DIY Project Parade at DIY Showoff 

Do It Ya Self at Three Mango Seeds 

Piece of Work Wednesday at Primitive and Proper

DIY'er Gone Wild (with an emphasis on the ER)

Well, I didn't actually visit the Emergency Room, but I probably should have!  I've been busy trying to ready as many things as possible for the Grand Opening of my booth at Hello, Sailor!  

In my rush to "do it all" I dropped 2 doors on my right foot.  It's a lovely shade of green right now but at least my limp is gone!  A few days later I sliced my hand on an upholstery nail and decided a tetanus shot was in order.  I have to admit, the sore muscle from the shot is almost worse than the pain in my foot.

Okay, that's about enough hobbling around and complaining for one day!  I want to show you one of the beauties I've been working on! 

 Before (okay, I'd already started so it's not a true before pic)

 After

I stripped off the original finish and stain to uncover a beautiful wood grain.
Then I dyed the wood using the vinegar solution that I love (read all about it HERE) and finished the cabinet with 3 coats of wipe-on poly.

The drawer and doors got a coat of Annie Sloan Old White, but I decided the contrast was too stark with the dark ebony stain on the wood.  So, I went back over them with a color I created using Old White, Greek Blue and hint of dark teal.  I glazed the doors and sealed them with wipe-on poly as well.

(If you're interested, the blue in the first photo is the exact color!  I'm still learning a new photo editing program, so the color in the 2nd photo isn't as good a match!)

Alert:  Shameless Self-Promotion Ahead!
For those of you in the Kansas City area, here's the inside scoop!

Hello, Sailor! is KC's newest Vintage Furniture and Home Decor shop, 

located on the 4th floor at 1300 West 13th St., Kansas City, MO. 

If you're familiar with First Fridays at the West Bottoms, then you already know to expect beautiful home decor, repurposed and vintage furniture and other antiques!  If you're not familiar, bring your friends and come check it out!  There are hundreds of vendors in a fun, vibrant atmosphere!

Be green, let your home reflect YOUR STYLE, and don't buy "made in China"!

The Grand Opening weekend is coming up - Friday and Saturday, April 6th and 7th.

Hours are 8:30am to 9pm.

I'd love to see you there!

Check out the Hello, Sailor! facebook page for more info!

My sideboard was featured here:


Linking up here:
Piece of Work Wednesday at Primitive and Proper
Furniture Feature Friday at Miss Mustard Seed 
Furniture Friday at Decorating Insanity 
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Frugal Friday at The Shabby Nest
Flaunt It Friday at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating
Let's Party at The 36th Avenue
Transformation Thursday at Shabby Creek Cottage
What Have You Redone? at Redoux
Fridays Unfolded at Stuff and Nonsense 
Catch as Catch Can at My RePurposed Life
Stinky Linky at Hating Martha
Crafty, Scrappy, Happy Me. Thursdays
Hookin' Up with HoH
Thrifty Thursday at Thrifty Decorating
Thingamajig Thursday at Radcrafter
Creative Inspirations at Embracing Change
Debbie Doo's Reunion Party
Wild Wednesday at One Chatty Chic
Pity Party at 30 Handmade Days
Free For All Friday at Sassy Sites
Strut your Stuff at Somewhat Simple
Do It Ya Self at Three Mango Seeds
 My entry into Strut Your Stuff sponsored by Appliances Online and the Bosch Washing Machines

I Dig Your Chili {number 3} and The NEWS!

  Spring is HERE peeps!  I love waking up to the bright sun (although I could've lived without that time change!)  I think it's time to go plant something!!

In our house, If you spend a lot of time telling everyone what to do, you get the label "Bossy Bart" for the day.

So, this Bossy Bart is ordering you to visit these fun blogs (that I personally love. Me, not Bossy Bart.)

I DIG YOUR CHILI!!

To tell the truth, sometimes I check this blog purely as a voyeur!  I never know what Kerry from House TalkN is up to.  Sometimes it's a tour of a beautiful home, other times it's a photo of a local worker with a case of plumber's crack.  Or this.

See what I mean?  So darn funny!

And everything I know about France I either learned from the movies or from Good Time Charlie, aka Karen at Redoux!  Oh, and everything I know about Dumpster Diving, I learned from Karen, too!


Not only is she the queen diver, she has MAJOR talent and turns out beautiful pieces!




And the Brains over at Bliss Ranch is always busy coming up with something that I want to copy!  (I call her "Brains" because she refers to her husband as "Brawn", which is funny and always makes me conjure the image of a broad shouldered guy wearing plaid flannel!) She takes great photos, and seems like an old friend. Not "old" old, but oh you know what I mean!

Go read her stuff and I'm sure you'll want to invite her over to your house, too.  Not that I would let anyone in my front door right now, but that's a story for another day!




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And now, drum-roll please, for the big news.










I hope you're as excited as I am.







 
I've wanted this for a long time.









I'm nervous now that it's really going to happen.

The Dash of Drama Shop is officially open!

I'm moving into Hello, Sailor!
(tell me that isn't just THE BEST name for a vintage/repurposed/fun stuff shop?)



Our Grand Opening Sale is April 6-8th,
in the West Bottoms, 4th Floor, 1300 West 13th, Kansas City, MO

More details to follow!!

I can't wait to see you there!!!