OCDesigner: I Love Junk

Monday, February 23, 2009

I Love Junk

I paid $30 for this 1950's buffet at a local thrift shop. As you can see my first attempt at painting it proved unsuccessful. Now, it may appear that I am not a perfectionist but I did have a plan.

Which meant it had to be re-sanded, re-painted then re-painted and re-sanded. See what I mean?
Its resting now in the playroom. Housing all the grandkids puzzles, crayons and video games.

Generally speaking this is usually not my style but I love it, love it, love it and it has now made it to the Who gets what when I'm gone list? Now, what I'd really like to know is.... Do they know something I don't know? -OR - How bad do they really want it? Yikes!

<-----$5
yard sale find

5 comments:

lvroftiques said...: Oh me likey wikey! The buffet turned out GREAT!! You have a way with the faux aging girlfriend! And the compotes! Love compotes!! Ya know the little white milk glass ones you have? I have some too. I also have the little colored lidded candy dish...great minds girlfriend! Lol! *winks* And that painting....now me wanty that one!! Vanna; February 23, 2009 at 8:17 PM
Tomarie said...: Man, I like your "junk" too! Beautiful pieces! :-) L~; February 24, 2009 at 7:46 AM
Miss Laura Lu/RMS4291960 said...: I'm so glad you took my sage advice girlfriend! LOL I love the coffee table with the harlequin! And that dresser!! You are one talented lady! God Bless you today! Lauralu :); February 24, 2009 at 8:35 AM
Anonymous said...: Oh I didn't know you liked g.sales etc.You've found some great things here.I love the buffet...Ann; February 25, 2009 at 7:40 AM
Cindy J. said...: Athella, no one and I mean no one can convert such a plain Jane into such an heirloom. I love it, I have to admit I might not of "seen" it's true beauty in it's original state, but you sure did. Just amazing. How is your gradson? My baby boy is home now and doing really well, more tests to find out what is causing these problems, but I will take his better health for today. Thanks so much for your prayers and support. Love, Cindy; February 26, 2009 at 9:03 AM

Awards

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How nice to have received this award from 2 special friends I met at RMS. Ann from Life at Ann's place and Laurie at Tomarie's Cabin. Thanks so much ladies.
I guess I am suppose to pass this on to a few others huh? There are just so many fun, inspirational and informative blogs its hard to pick just a few. So, I really want you all to have it. Including my fun little circle of RMS buddies that I check on daily. Please each of you to add another number to your Fan awards.

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Thanks Christine! You really have to visit my friend Christine over at Christines Home and Travel Adventures. She is a Globe Trotting Shop-A- Holic and has the coolest, funnest things to share on her blog. (Including me!) I know... Its unbelievable that she passed this Honest Scrap on to me and asked me to share a few more things.
Christine this is for you GF:
1. If you googled my name you would find movie credits for a few low budget films. I am saying loooow budget f-i-l-m-s.
But, some of the actors are big name stars now. (Helen Hunt, Diane Lange, Christopher Atkin, Dee Wallace.)
2. At the age of 14, I was discovered by Wayne Newtons wife KoKo while wrapping Christmas presents in the Maryland Pkwy Mall in Las Vegas. I modeled clothes for her boutique. (till I developed)
3. Two New Years Eve's ago I attended a party with old time movie ties... One. The baby from Gone with the Wind. (He was also, Raquel Welch's ex-husband, father of her two children, and his father was the original owner of RKO Studios). Second, was Roy Rogers oldest daughter. (I can't remember either of their names) They were much older then us!!!....very nice people though.
4. I was a hairdresser for 20 years
5. I hate putting on makeup and doing my hair everyday.
6. I would live in sweats if I could but, make the step up to jeans 3 days a week and dress professionally a couple...LOLOLOLOLO <--I hope my boss doesn't read this!
7. I am ashamed to admit....I am a hick cuz I think I like it.
8. I Don't believe anyone got this far
9. I love to be at home and working in my yard
10. Im going to start a diet tommorrow
PS I can't believe I didn't mention.....I have a picture of me and Candace Olsen at last years Las Vegas Market...man, that was the best info too! (losing it)
I would like to pass this honest scrap on to Ann- Life at Anns Place, Vickie - Room Service 101, My highschool friend Myrna - SMmiller, Cindy Sisterhood of the Creative Hearts. Chari at Happy to design

...Look what my friend Cyn over at Great Plains Living passed on to me! She is the nicest person. She has helped me to put music on my blog, inspired me with motiviational thoughts, and worried me when it was storming in her State. Im so glad you are safe despite the yucky mud! Thankyou so much Cyn. I consider this a great compliment.
So, I guess I need to tell 10 things about myself then pass this Award on to others. hmmmm

1. I am a chronic complainer. But, I am always fair about it and make sure everyone is included when I whine.
2. My energy level is a lot higher in my mind.
3. I start a diet every night before I go to bed and stick to it everday until lunch.
4. If you offered me $.02 for my husband. I would give you change
ps:I have a No Return Policy.
5. I love my job when I'm not there
6. I think blogging is harder then it looks
7. Sometimes, I think I know a lot more then I do
8. 8? 8? 8? tap, tap, 8? Okay, I know this will shock you all....
My house is never clean enough!
9. I have 4 children. 3 sons and a daughter ehhhh, their okay. No, no they really are.
10. I have three incredible little grandsons that are my reason to look forward to weekends and every other thing in regards to living.
11. oh, oh, enought about me. Lets pass this on to some interesting people.....
LIKE: Laura at Tomaries Cabin, Cindy at Sisterhood of the Creative hearts Connie at My thoughts and Creations , My great step mom Josie at jsattictreasures.blogspot.com
I got more coming later!

Lets be friends Award

Lu, You're kind remarks mean so much.

Thankyou for thinking of me. You are always uplifting (and helpful)

I go to your blog every day for inspiration.

My advise to anyone needing an uplifting thought or a kind word go visit Laura Lu at Hiddenpromise.blogspot.com

I would like to pass this Award on to some of the nicest ladies you could ever meet.

Ann at http://ann-jamesaskeltonyahoocom.blogspot.com/
and Cindy at Sisterhood of the Creative Hearts

Laura at Tomariescabin.blogspot.com

Rose at A Santamaker's Journey Grand Occasions

Chari at Happy To Design Lynne at Lynne's Gifts from the Heart Grand Occasions

Sisterhood Award
Thanks to everyone who has stopped by and left encouraging remarks. I apologize that I am not taking well to the blog environment and well.... struggling.........in all areas of blogland.Because of that I need to acknowledge here a couple of sweet ladies who have nominated me for the Sisterhood Award. Laura aka Tomariescabin.blogspot.com and Laura aka Hiddenpromise.blogspot.com They are talented, smart, fun, and very busy, ladies with interesting, informative, picturesque blogs. Whew....Ladies I am flattered to have been included in your circle of friends. Thanks so much
Love ya ~Athella
Posted by OCDesigner ~Athella at 3:01 PM Labels: Award

Thanks to everyone who has stopped by and left encouraging remarks. I apologize that I am not taking well to the blog environment and well.... struggling.........in all areas of blogland.
Because of that I need to acknowledge here a couple of sweet ladies who have nominated me for the Sisterhood Award. Laura aka Tomarie and Laura aka MissLaura lu. They are talented, smart, fun, and very busy, ladies with interesting, informative, picturesque blogs. Whew
Ladies I am flattered to have been included in your circle of friends. Thanks so much

Love ya ~Athella