China Cabinet

One of my New Year's resolutions was to refinish my grandmother's china cabinet. After it sat in my garage for a year and a half, I was able to tackle that huge project of mine a couple of months ago and I couldn't love it more!

My grandma purchased it in Bethany in the 1960s so I felt, of course, it was very dated and needed a make-over to mesh well with everything in my home.

It has really great lines, handles/pulls, and is very sturdy. It's such a great piece and I feel so blessed to finally have it finished in my living room, full of treasured accessories.

I researched ideas and inspiration for a good solid year before diving right on in and painting it Old Charter white with a Permission chevron pattern on the backside with a heavy sanding.

Almost everything in the hutch was also my grandma's including this 8 piece set. I had it stored in boxes for years so I was so happy to finally be able to display it.

The red ceramic strawberry sugar cup was given to us by Conor's mom. She hand painted it when she was little at a camp. The lettuce dishes are mine and I always use these when we entertain.

This tiny little bowl was made during a pottery class I took years ago. It's my first piece to have ever made on the ceramic wheel. I totally had a Demi Moore moment and it was amazing. I loved that pottery class and I'm thinking I would love to start it back up.

I have two of these glasses and they are very dear to my heart. When I was little and would visit my Grandma on 'the farm' in Oakwood (outside of Watonga, ever heard of Watonga cheese? :) she would make her delicious chocolate pudding and always serve it in these glasses. Aww the memories!! So very special!

Grandma bought this pitcher/glasses in California in the 70s and I always use this for serving up fruity drinks for parties.

This was a clear glass vase that I painted with looking glass to appear as mercury glass.

These candelabras I found at the beginning of spring at The Rink and they are hands down one of my favorite antique finds.

I added a blue and coral to highlight the lines on the bottom cabinet and painted the handles/pulls with metallic gold paint.

lots of sanding...

I found these white wine glasses when Mom & I were antiqing in Pink, OK.

There she is!! I love her!!!

*Special Thanks to my Mom who styled it for me!*

Hope you enjoyed it.

This weekend a couple of friends and I are road tripping to Dallas to do some serious antique shopping and I couldn't be more excited. It will be so fun to get away, enjoy a nice warm meal and actually sit down while I eat (ha!, seriously tho), maybe a couple of glasses of champs, possibly squeeze some time in at the spa, and catch up with the girls. :)))

I'm BEAMING with excitement!!!!

Can you tell?

Questions

1. What time did you get up this morning? 5 am

2. How do you like your steak? medium with fromage

topping

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema:

Bridesmaids, pee your pants hilarious!

4. What is your favorite TV show?

Million Dollar Decorators

5. If you could live anywhere in the world

where would it be? the beach.

6. What did you have for breakfast? slow

cooker breakfast casserole from Pinterest

7. What is your favorite food? sushi

8. Foods you dislike? curry, raisins

9. Favorite place to eat? Saii (sushi)

10. Favorite dressing? lately blue cheese (w/ wedge salads)

11. What kind of vehicle do you drive?

Expedition

12. What are your favorite clothes? skinny

jeans and a blazer & pjs

13. Where would you visit if you had the

chance? Greece

14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? 1/2 full!!

15. Where would you want to retire?

Santa Barbara

16. Favorite time of day? mornings.

coffee, good-mornings from the girls,

make breakfast, start our day.

17. Where were you born? Okc.

18. What is your favorite sport to watch?

honestly, none :).

19. What is your favorite fragrance? Angel

20. What is your favorite face cream? Arbonne

21. Favorite baby/kids products? Noodle and

Boo lotion

22. People watcher? yes.

23. Are you a morning or night person? both.

24. Do you have any pets? Marley (dog).

25. Any new and exciting news you'd like to

share? San Diego trip in Nov to celebrate

life's events (my best friend's house warming,

my birthday), San Fran trip in Dec for my

brother-in-laws graduation and a much deserved

getaway with my Hub

26. What did you want to be when you were little?

a mama.

27. What is your favorite memory? all my firsts

with Conor and the babies.

28. Are you a cat or dog person? dog person

29. Are you married? yes :)

30. Always wear your seat belt? of course!

31. Been in a car accident? just a few fender

bumps

32. Any pet peeves? when people are mean, gum

smacking

33. Favorite pizza toppings? mushroom & cheese!

34. Favorite flower? peonies, orchids,

hydrangeas, gladiolus

35. Favorite ice cream? mint chocolate chip

36. Favorite fast food restaurant? schlotzsky's

37. How many times did you fail your driver's

test? none

38. From whom did you get your last email?

julee

39. Which store would you choose to max out

your credit card? anthropologie, z gallerie

40. Do anything spontaneous lately? we always are

doing crazy things!

41. Like your job? love it!

42. Broccoli? with lemon juice and parmesan

cheese :)

43. What was your favorite vacation? I loved my

honeymoon- it was perfect.

44. Last person you went out to dinner with?

Julee

45. What are you listening to right now?

Lullaby by Priscilla Ahn, very soothing

46. What is your favorite color(s)? turquoise,

gray, coral

47. How many tattoos do you have? none.

48. coffee drinker? love it. sugar & creme brulee

creamer

A Game of Tag

I was tagged by my friend Regan. I met Regan through my best friend Jennifer while we were on a playdate together with all of our kiddos. And it just so happens, we're in Junior League together. She's so welcoming and sweet and I look forward to getting to know her better. Check out Regan's blog here.

Places I Go:

1. Target

2. Audrey's school

3. Gym

4. Volunteer

Favorite Smells:

1. Vetiver by Elisabeth W

2. Grace Lotion

3. Noodle & Boo Baby Lotion

4. Angel Perfume

TV Shows:

1. Bravo~ Bethanny, Real Housewives, Design Star, Project Runway

2. HGTV~ Divine Design

3. Keeping up with the Kardashians

4. Modern Family

Favorite Movies:

1. It's Complicated

2. Somethings Gotta Give

3. Pretty Woman

4. Dirty Dancing

Recommendations:

1. Take time for yourself

2. Say I love you often and mean it.

3. Be creative with your children~paint, color, make things & play outside often

4. Plan date nights and stick to it.

Favorite Things To Do:

1. Plan a Party

2. Crafty Projects

3. Date Night/Girls Night on Western

4. Snuggling with my babies

Dislikes:

1. Cranky Kids (mine in particular)

2. Unorganization

3. Arrogance

4. Slow Drivers

Friends to tag:

1. Lynsey Weaver~ I went to HS with Lynsey and we keep up with each other through our blogs. She's probably one of the funniest ladies I've ever known and her 2 kiddos are adorable. Check out her blog here.

2. Nicole Savage~ Nicole's blog was one of the 1st blogs I starting reading. She really inspired me to become a better cook and she has the best recipes. Her cookie recipes during Christmas time a few years back is my all time fav! Check out Nicole's blog here.

3. Natalie Barnes~ Natalie is one of my best friends from high school. She just had a gorgeous little boy named Owen, who I can't wait to meet next month. Check out Natalie's blog here.

4. Callie McDonald~ Callie is in the middle of designing her new blog and maybe this tag can be her first post (No pressure, right Callie :). Callie's a newlywed and full of fabulous ideas so I'm looking forward to her new blog.

Random 5

I'm linking up with Nicole today to do Five for Friday is 5 Random Facts about you.....

Enjoy my randomness.

1. I'm in the middle of a full blown allergy attack. I pulled weeds in the backyard garden today. I hooked the sprinkler up while Audrey squealed with delight. I'm not even half way done yet. Next week, it's on! I've got so many bulbs and seeds to plant and there's all kinds of perennials popping up through the ground. I'm looking forward to living on the patio this summer!

2. I bought fresh flowers at the market today and they're currently looking pretty good in my $2 mint julep garage sale vases I got last year. Are you seeing a trend here. Okay I'll shut up about flowers.

3. I miss my husband tremendously this week. He's been in South Texas on business since Monday. Looking forward to planting a big kiss on him when he walks through the door tonight.

4. I'm taking the girls to Chucky Cheese tomorrow and I can't hardly wait. That was my favorite place as a kid and we'll be celebrating a friend's son's birthday.

5. Spin in the morning. Always brightens my day.

Okay now it's your turn.

Tell me some fun random facts about you.

Link up on Nicole's blog.

Happy Friday!

Wine & Canvas

On Saturday Wine & Canvas was held at In The Raw. I met mom & my sister there to enjoy an afternoon of wine, sushi & painting.

Here is what we painted. It's called a 'Farm In Brittany' and it was actually a lot harder than I anticipated.

Ready to get my paint on.

My idea of a perfect afternoon.

Mom's Masterpiece

Looks like a 10 year old painted it, but whatever.

It was interesting to see other peoples interpretation of the same painting.

In the kitchen is where it resides.

Definitely doing it again!

Who wants to do it with me?

Any takers?

Fill In The Blank Friday

1. Today I'm obsessed with geometric patterns & the color gray.

2. Today I'm doing too many things and not accomplishing anything at all. Trying to finish last minute details for a baby shower, cleaning, laundry, keeping the girls entertained, cooking....

3. The age I am is thirty. The age I feel is twenty four.

4. My favorite place is sailing on Lake Hefner.

5. Something I have been procrastinating over is cleaning out the garage. It's happening this weekend though!!!

6. The last thing I purchased was a turquoise pillow, a workout outfit, socks for the girls & a pair of sandals for Ava.

7. The thing I love most about our home is patio dinners in the summer.