Saturday, October 15, 2011

A Little This and a Little That

 Hello World!  Happy Saturday to you!  I wanted to show you what I've been working on.  Discovered these in Goodwill (I really do shop at other places) the same time I found the Birdcage.  Here's a look after I worked them over a bit.  

Now for some before shots. 



 Lovely details that were not being showcased.  So, I thought I would try my hand at painting them.  Here is my version of Anduze style. The famous potter Boisset first created his version of the Italian inspired design in Anduze, a small town in the south of France. 

 I used two coats of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White followed by some craft paint I had in a lovely mushroom color to highlight all of the pretty details.  Next, I put a coat of clear wax and rubbed away to polish them up.  










Purchased the what nots for $5.99 for the pair.  I love all their little fresh details now.  Well, there is my version of Anduze style.  Hope it has inspired you to Frenchy up some of your things.  Hope you have a grand weekend and remember to be kind to one another. 


Toodles,
Kathryn 
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87 comments:

  1. Julia @ Hooked on HousesOctober 15, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    How pretty! I like them so much better after you transformed them with some paint, Kathryn. And I love that you tried your hand at Anduze style. Sounds so fancy. :)

    Hope you're having a beautiful weekend!

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  2. ReviOctober 15, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Love it! They look great, and your mushroom highlighting is just right. :)
    -Revi

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  3. SkinnyMegOctober 16, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    The paint treatment looks awesome! Great find!

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  4. Confessions of a Plate AddictOctober 16, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Wow! The finials look fabulous in their new Anduze colors! Wonderful! Hope you are having great weekend!...hugs...Debbie

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  5. DebbiedoosOctober 16, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Those are just fantastic. I have seen so many wonderful transformations with the OLD WHITE...have done a few myself and I can't believe the difference. GOOD JOB! See you later and thanks for joining me.

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  6. RoeshelOctober 16, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    What a great find, Kathy! LOVE them in their new distressed creamy finish!

    Roeshel

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  7. MandyOctober 16, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Kathryn, these turned out so nice! I love the style of your blog...all the cherries and colors. Makes me smile :-)

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  8. lvroftiquesOctober 16, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    They're wonderful! So much better than before. And what a killer price too! Vanna

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  9. Burlap LuxeOctober 16, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Hi saw that you were linked over at Revi, on her list and had to visit. I love the outcome of taking something and making that something even better :)
    Love what you have transformed, the finials look fabulous!!!

    xx
    Dore

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  10. Creative RaisinsOctober 16, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Love the transformation

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  11. MissPrissyvilleOctober 17, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Wow, those really turned out great and look like you paid tons for them! Some of the things people give to Goodwill, huh!?! Visiting via Debbie Doos Newbie Party! Thank you for sharing.

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  12. Wendy @HerBallistic GardenOctober 17, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Those look like something out of a designer shop! Great job! You've got the knack!

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  13. Carrie @ Dittle DattleOctober 17, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Fantastic transformation! Makes me want to grab my ASCP Old White and paint everything in sight!!!

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  14. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)October 17, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Fantastic transformation! Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  15. LindaOctober 17, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Hi Kathyrn,
    I love these, I want to do them! Do you think my Goodwill will have them. lol. Great job!

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  16. SusanneOctober 17, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Wonderfully done, I like that you added the mushroom color details - makes all the difference!

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  17. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Great job! Love them.

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  18. JamieOctober 17, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    How cool! Thank you so much for linking up to Make Yourself Monday!


    Jamie
    For Love of Cupcakes

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  19. Rosemary@villabarnesOctober 17, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Much better.

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  20. JenneliseOctober 17, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Hello!
    What a lovely centerpiece! You are so creative!
    Jennelise

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  21. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Hello! I have two very similar pieces to your originals and now I am inspired to try your fancy Anduze style too. Thank you for the tips. God bless x

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  22. Michelle @ Delicate ConstructionOctober 17, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    They look sooooo much better! You did a great job! I am visiting from For Loving Life and I am a new follower!
    I hope you are having a great day!
    Michelle
    www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com

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  23. micheleOctober 17, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    lovely, kathryn!

    found you and this lovely post via BBC and would love to have you visit the great giveaway i have at the moment!

    http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2011/10/rachel-ashwell-on-creating-authentic.html

    warmly.

    michele

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  24. andrea@townandprairieOctober 17, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    These obelisks are quite stunning in their makeover! andrea@townandprairie

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  25. At The Picket FenceOctober 17, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Those look absolutely gorgeous! Like something you would find in the Ballard's catalog. Great job! :-)
    Vanessa

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  26. Ethereal PLUS what I LoveOctober 18, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Love how these turned out ...they were a great deal too ! :)

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  27. Poppy @ With a Dash of ColorOctober 18, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    I love how you transformed these finials,Kathyrn!The detailing on them is lovingly highlighted with the brown accents. Beautiful transformation... they look amazing in your vignette and the ornate looking candle snuffer is absolutely gorgeous!Thanks for inspiring us and for your sweet note on my autumn tea. Have a great week!Hugs~Poppy

    http://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/

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  28. Sharon, aka Bootersmom03October 18, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I love the transformation!!

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  29. KathyOctober 18, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    I love shopping Goodwill! You can always find fantastic things! You've transformed these terrifically!
    Hope you have a great day,
    Kathy

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  30. RachelOctober 18, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Those are so unique. I love how you refinished them. They look great.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  31. Cottage and BroomeOctober 18, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Nice find, I love the white redo, they turned out beautiful! Laura Cottage and Broome

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  32. Joselyn @ The DIY SpotOctober 19, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Love them! The distressed finish is beautiful!

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  33. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥October 19, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    those are AMAZING finials!!!!!! i love love love love love them! you did an outstanding job -- they look AWESOME! thank you for sharing...your newest follower!

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  34. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeOctober 19, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Wow! I would have grabbed those up for even more than what you paid -- they have such great lines and your makeover really brings out all of the lovely details!

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  35. Felecia CofieldOctober 19, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Those pieces are beautiful! I love how they look on the table and with the blue vase!

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  36. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetOctober 20, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    These look great! Love it!

    Jenny
    www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  37. Sandi~A Cottage MuseOctober 20, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Very pretty...loved your birdhouse too!

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  38. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydOctober 20, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    You certainly have The Eye ~ I wonder if I would have just passed those up.... Great Transformations,
    Cheryl

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  39. Melanie @ bear rabbit bearOctober 21, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Lovely transformation! Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday.

    Melanie
    bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com

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  40. ShannonOctober 21, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    I would have grabbed these up too! So pretty. You made them over beautifully.

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  41. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereOctober 21, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Hi Kathryn, Thank you for linking this pretty transformation to the open House party. They turned out wonderful and what a great price.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  42. debbie--http://refreshrestyle.com/October 21, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    They look great, love chalk paint!
    debbie

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  43. recycled rubber matsOctober 22, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Just fantastic treasure I found from your blog land. I have seen so many wonderful transformations with the old white, have done a few myself and I can't believe the difference.

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  44. Shabby chic SandyOctober 22, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    These are great==you did a lovely job on them!

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  45. PamelaOctober 22, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    These turned out amazing! Old White is my go to color though I do like Ochre as well. Thanx for sharing!

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  46. Miss CharmingOctober 23, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    You did a wonderful job on them. (And I'm loving the knobs on the dresser in the background of your before pictures.)

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  47. The Charm of HomeOctober 24, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    These look fantastic! Great job. Thank you for joining me at HSH!
    Sherry

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  48. Laura Everyday EditsOctober 24, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    newest follower from a linky party! Following from http://imnotatrophywife.com

    laura

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  49. WhyCuzICanOctober 24, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Very cute :) I sure never find stuff THAT good at the GW! Thanks for sharing them.

    Visiting from DebbieDoos Linky party,
    Smiles,
    Suzanne in NW Illinois

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  50. Honey at 2805October 24, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    These were certainly a thrifty find, but giving them that pretty facelift is inspired! Nice job and so French!

    Thank you for linking this lovely post to Potpourri Friday. I always appreciate your participation!

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  51. Charlotte WilsonOctober 24, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Lovely job and good finds!

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  52. ibshellOctober 24, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Seriously! Those are so beautiful the way you finished them. I can't believe how chic they are!

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  53. Kim@todayismysome-dayOctober 24, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    First of all, awesome finds! Secondly, they look so great now! I have GOT to try that chalk paint :)

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  54. CindyOctober 24, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Those are great! Cindy

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  55. JamieOctober 24, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Thank you so much for linking up to MYM and sporting the button!! :oD

    Jamie
    For Love of Cupcakes

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  56. Artsy VaVaOctober 25, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Wow! So much better. And, they look great in the blue room.

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  57. LindsayOctober 25, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    These look amazing! What a great transformation! I love the style you gave these pieces! Thanks for sharing this @ Show & Share! I am so happy to have you!

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  58. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops}October 26, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Oh I LOVE these! Awesome transformation. I can think of a million spots to put these in my home ;)

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  59. PamelaOctober 27, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Turned out fabulous!

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  60. gail@My Repurposed LifeOctober 27, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I love quick and easy changes! great new look!
    gail

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  61. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageOctober 27, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Wow! They're gorgeous now. You've transformed them beautifully, Kathryn.

    Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday this week. It's always a pleasure to have you join the fun. ;)

    Blessings,
    Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  62. LindaOctober 27, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Love! LOVE! LoVe! Loooooove! lOvE!

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  63. AnonymousOctober 27, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Love this....they look great.
    http://pam-lifethroughmyeyes.blogspot.com/

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  64. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comOctober 27, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Very pretty transformation!

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  65. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    These are gorgeous! You did a fantastic job. I love Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. I re-did my kitchen chairs and table base with Paris Grey/Clear Wax and will be doing a wooden carry-all with a handle and 5 cubbies in ASCP in Old violet and clear wax.

    Kris

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  66. GenevaOctober 29, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    What a nice Goodwill find, and you made them look so pretty! Loved seeing the transformation!

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  67. Jamie @ DIY Home Sweet HomeNovember 5, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    These are beautiful. Just discovered your blog and I love it. I'm a new follower. Hope you stop by and check out my blog. I also have a link party every Monday. Would love for you to stop by and link up.
    Jamie
    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/

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  68. Phyllis @Around the HouseFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    those would be so expensive in a shop, they look so chic and perfect for any room, what a good idea and a good eye to see those and know they could be so cool..

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  69. UnknownFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    I just love these!!! What a beautiful transformation Kathryn!!!
    XXX

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  70. Shannon BarefootFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    You always find (and transform) the coolest things! Thanks for linking up to The Weekly Creative.

    Shannon @ Sewing Barefoot

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  71. Jeannie and LindaFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    These look great, I've seen these in thrift shops. Next time I'll get them, I love the look. Great job.
    Jeannie

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  72. LisaFebruary 26, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    I love the way they turned out!!! I did something similar with a cheesy looking candle holder from the clearance rack at Hobby Lobby, and I love it. Isn't paint the best??? Hope you can stop by the enchanted oven.
    xo,
    Lisa

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  73. UnknownFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    So pretty now. They look great!

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  74. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeFebruary 26, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Your finials are gorgeous. Love the makeover. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, marty

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  75. The HOME GIRLFebruary 26, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Really beautiful work! Love this!

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  76. Vintage Street DesignsFebruary 26, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    WOW...these really turned out beautiful. Thanks so much for the inspiration. I have actually have a few of these on a smaller scale, now I know what to do with them! Blessings ~ Judy

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  77. Laurie @ Simply Creating HomeFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    Lovely! I found some finials on clearance at Hobby Lobby recently and am looking forward to painting them for my mantel. How fun to see the project you made! I've been looking at Goodwill for awhile, but apparently I shouldn't give up. You've found some wonderful treasures!

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    1. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinMarch 1, 2013 at 12:31 PM

      You know sometimes I walk into Goodwill and find absolutely nothing. Other times, I come out with a cart full. Can't wait to see what you do to your finials. Thanks for popping in for a visit. Toodles, Kathryn

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  78. Stampin' VMG206March 1, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Fabulous job! I swear I saw these same fineals at MY Goodwill store.. but they were way overpriced.
    I found you today from the Linky Party at French Country Cottage, where I'm #269. I hope you stop by my blog and leave a comment, too!
    ~ Megin of VMG206

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  79. Peggy~PJH DesignsMarch 1, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    Kathryn these turned out gorgeous! I love taking something like that and giving it a fresh prettier look. Beautiful job and thanks for linking up at Transformed Tuesday.

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  80. karen@somewhatquirkyMarch 2, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    These turned out beautifully! Perfect for a spring mantle perhaps?

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  81. BabsMarch 2, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    Great finds and great paint technique...Lookin' good!

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  82. PamelaMarch 3, 2013 at 12:29 AM

    Those turned out great! Love um. Thanx for linking up to THT. Hope you are keeping warm. I do not remember when it has been so chilly in March since we moved to Texas 12 years ago.

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  83. UnknownMarch 3, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    I love the transformation! They look fabulous! Thanks for sharing at my party!
    Leslie
    House on the Way

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  84. Peggy~PJH DesignsMarch 4, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Kathryn check out who is #1 feature tonight. Thanks for linking up.
    Hugs, Peggy~PJH Designs

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  85. KathyMarch 6, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    These are gorgeous Kathryn! Another triumph for Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. I will be featuring your post in this week's Home and Garden Thursday, I appreciate you sharing,
    Kathy

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  86. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    I love how you've redone thse! They look so beautiful :)

    Thanks for sharing last week @The Weekend re-Treat!

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