What I learned. 10/6/13

10/6/13

1. I have no attention span at a red light. I can't be bothered to watch for light to turn green. People behind me always remind me with a beep! In fact I will sit there a few more seconds just because I can! 

2. I wish the radio had a rewind button. I always miss half the story that the DJ is saying. 

3. Lady GaGa was quoted as saying, "I feel that flip flops are the downfall of many relationships. It's, like, first it's the flip flops, and then it's the sweatpants, and then, it's the 'I don't brush my hair'.  It's the gateway drug to no sex." 

Clearly, Lady GaGa hasn't been married for 14 years when your husband will have sex with you in any entire you are wearing...flip flops, sweatpants, granny panties...Whatev! 

4. It should not be 85 degrees in October. 

5. Love butter and garlic wings. Hate garlic breath. 

6. Never inhale left over chlorine in pool pump. You won't be able to breath. 

7. I get sick of painting in neutral white, beige, and black. Bring on the color! 

That's all for the week. Go reflect and learn something then share!!! 

Antique desk

Antique Desk 

Upcycled in cream/beige chalk based paint. Glazed to highlight detail and then waxed to seal. 

40" wide, 18" depth, 28 1/2" tall 

Excellent shabby chic, country primitive look.  $75.00

Located in Scottdale but willing to meet. 

See other furniture available for sale at www.mommyinthedale.blogspot.com

Pink side table

Sweet Pink Side table 

Pink chalk based paint. Distressed for shabby chic/vintage look. Waxed to protect and bring out sheen. Complimented with matching floral print on table top. Top of table fabric is covered with glass. Perfect for shabby chic sun room or little girl's space. Located in Scottdale, but willing to meet. 

$30.00 

Antique dresser.

Dresser 

4 drawer, solid wood. Excellent condition for age.  Painted in duck egg blue, Annie Sloan chalk paint. Distressed and clear and dark waxed to add to shabby chic/country prim look. 

41" tall, 21" depth, 30" wide 

Located in Scottdale, but willing to meet. $80.00 

Side board/credenza

Sideboard/Buffett 

Could be used as perfect tv stand in living room or side board in dining room. Perfect petite size. Painted in popular teal color for a pop of color in any living space. Piece is distressed and waxed. Cabinet is perfect hide away storage. Located in Scottdale, but willing to meet. 

38" wide, 14 1/2" depth, 33" tall 

$70.00 

Before. Olive green with some type of stain over it. I wasn't feeling the color at all! 

Sanded down to smooth finish! 

Chippy goodness! 

Teal blue now. Slightly distressed so some of green and natural wood shows through. Love this petite little side board! 

Turquoise green-hued side table.

Side table 

26" tall, 18" round. Has bottom shelf. Distressed for shabby chic/country prim look.  Clear waxed.

Painted in turquoise/green hue for perfect addition of color to any space. Great in living room area under a window with a lamp or as a night side table in the bedroom. Could even be used for toiletries in a bathroom.  Located in Scottdale but willing to meet. $35.00 

See the difference wax makes. Right side waxed, left side not. 

One coat of paint. Called emerald. Looks more turquoise to me. But supposed to be color of year, according to to display at Lowe's. Such a pretty color. 

 Make this a pretty pop if color in your space! 

What I learned! 9/29/13

9/29/13

Whoops!! Day late, dollar short...story of my life!! 

1. It truly amazes me the things people blame on politics. I was at a gas pump and the man was complaining about the plethora of questions he had to answer prior to pumping (I agree that there are ways too many questions..fuel perks, car wash, zip code, color of shirt, etc, etc!) However, when the man blamed this all on democrats I was glad there was a pump hiding my face, as a chuckled. 

2. How does a person lose one shoe on the road..how does this happen and what happens to the other shoe? Does it pair up with the mystery lost dryer socks?! 

3. My dog loves me. I mean LOVES me. Where I am, she is. Inside..outside...upstairs...downstairs...couch...bed...bathroom...but shower??!! I'd like to shower alone! 

4. The boy child finally went a whole week without a morning ailment compliant. 

5. Mail that has enclosed paycheck on Friday at 5:00pm is not acceptable. I'll gladly pay 50€ a stamp but get my mail here early enough for me to make it to the bank! In fact I'd rather pay 50€. I can't remember the price of a stamp ever and if it's an even number like that I might! 

That's it for this week! Enjoy the nice fall weather!!