Thursday, 16 June 2011

Displacement activity blogging.........

Been doing lots of painting the last few days - chairs, tables, shelves - don't sit still, or I'll paint you!  Just finished these two - undercoated, painted, distressed, waxed - I'm exhausted now! -

 
Might do this one next - maybe French grey -
 
or I might just have a sit down and a cup of tea! -

With a biscuit from this vintage biscuit barrel? No - en route for the shop, really -
Along with this pretty cloth and glass domed dish - 

 
And those lettuces look as if they need watering -

And lots of flowers to photograph - 



 
Oh, well, better get back to the painting - 


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Right, enough dilly-dallying!...............
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39 comments:

  1. Vintage Sunday16 June 2011 at 05:12

    What a wonderful job you've done of painting all those lovely pieces of furniture! And your flowers and arrangements are just delightful ~ so cheery! Such a lovely post ~ thank you! Love Brenda

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  2. chrisartist16 June 2011 at 05:15

    You inspire me!!
    I have been given a lovely gate leg table. I think French gray would be great.
    Do you suggest I distress it.
    I might blog the table soon.
    Chris

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  3. Jane and Lance Hattatt16 June 2011 at 05:41

    Hello Abby:
    Oh, if only we were still in Herefordshire, we should be able to have such a field day!

    Your painted furniture is most attractive, our favourite possibly being the book shelves. Perhaps it is just a personal choice, but we do like painted furniture to be slightly distressed as you have done here. We just find it easier to place and rather more sympathetic to its surroundings when not bright and shiny and new looking.

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  4. polkadotpeticoat16 June 2011 at 06:08

    this is a dream of mine to be able to go outside someday to my flower beds and fill my vases with flowers throughout my home.......I don't know how you do it gardening is hard work to get going on. I have a yard that has been wild with weeds since God Made it. then my neighbor her family homesteaded all of the property so our portion was their dumping ground and pet cemetery over the years, so yes you guessed in my attempt to make flowerbeds and a garden I am digging up all the undergrowth and hauling it away. I found the cemetery or where a wild animal lived......I'm beginning to wonder if I'm meant to just enjoy other peoples beautiful gardens through blog land and give up!

    I love your re-do's.....and the jar is amazing!

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  5. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms16 June 2011 at 06:14

    Well done you with all that painting. Great job. I really must get my act together and do something which doesn't involve reading blogs or watching telly! Beautiful biscuit barrel.

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  6. Hesta Nesta16 June 2011 at 06:45

    You've done a fantastic job with the painting, I have loads of pieces that could do with the same treatment but I never seem to get round to it...mind you, Pugs and paint don't go! I love the glass dome just perfect for placing something under. I am taking an antique glass dome with a pair of ballet pointe shoes placed under it to the fair this weekend (another one I want to keep). Have a lovely weekend.
    Jo xx

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  7. Rose H (UK)16 June 2011 at 08:02

    Super job with all that painting Abby. If only I were brave enough! I love natural wood, but painted looks good too. Fantastic dome, I've only managed to find a tiny one and a covered cheese dish.
    Keep up the good work!
    Rose H

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  8. RDA Pony Tales16 June 2011 at 08:43

    Brilliant job with the painted furniture. I love the glass dome, and as always, enjoy seeing your beautiful flowers and lovely garden.
    No wonder you are exhausted... you deserve that sit down with a cup of tea!
    Abby x

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  9. Dartford Warbler16 June 2011 at 08:55

    If you were nearer, would be very tempted by your lovely painted bookcase. There are piles of books overflowing around the house yet again....

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  10. BadPenny16 June 2011 at 09:04

    French grey sounds divine ! your flowers are so pretty x

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  11. Marigold Jam16 June 2011 at 09:22

    It al looks wonderful and were those photos taken outside today? It's been pouring with rain all day here!

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  12. Diane16 June 2011 at 09:50

    I love your painted furniture. xxx

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  13. Shortbread and Ginger16 June 2011 at 10:12

    Furniture looks great and your flower photographs are just lovely!
    Liz

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  14. Su16 June 2011 at 10:21

    Your painted furniture is lovely, and the flowers are so pretty too. Hope you're not too exhausted!

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  15. Unknown16 June 2011 at 10:45

    I love you fab make-overs! And the flowers - so beautiful! x

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  16. Mum16 June 2011 at 10:57

    Gosh, you have been busy. Time to take a rest - sit yourself down on the chair, take a book from the bookcase, put the table cloth, biscuit barrel and flowers on the table and don't bother to put the cake under the glass dome. Eat the cake and wash down with a nice cup of tea - or something stronger! You deserve it after all that work.

    Love from Mum
    xx

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  17. Poppy16 June 2011 at 11:25

    All of it looks fab! I hate painting...you can send some of those flowers this way if you like.

    Lou xxx

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  18. Rose H (UK)16 June 2011 at 11:36

    Hi again Abby,
    Thank you for your comment. To answer your question -
    "Why does hubby call them bus stops?" Somehow he says they remind him of old fashioned bus stops - yes, I know..he's stranger than me! lol.

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  19. Aunty Bee16 June 2011 at 12:28

    Lovely post, gorgeous photos and things to drool over and lastly the flowers.

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  20. Simone16 June 2011 at 12:46

    I love the glass domed dish and wonderful flower arrangements!

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  21. A Treasured Past16 June 2011 at 14:26

    My, you have been busy. The furniture looks great, and I love the biscuit barrel, perfect for a break in between and sitting in your gorgeous garden with a well earned cup of tea. Tamara x

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  22. fee @ chipper nelly16 June 2011 at 15:00

    hello - and thanks for popping over to mine earlier! (you came on a good day for visual treats!)

    How busy you've been, lots of lovely things to look at and such busyness...I'm off for a little nosey round!
    Fee x
    pleased to meet you...

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  23. *Susycottage*16 June 2011 at 22:30

    Oh, Abby! You deserve a nice cup of tea,
    after all that paint! the very good
    furniture is like the delicious biscuit.
    But where is the store you're talking about,
    I am in your part of August.
    a hug
    Suzy x

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  24. Jill17 June 2011 at 08:07

    Wow, you have been working hard, but like you once the paint is on the brush you have to just keep going, and it is so nice to see transformation of a piece of ugly furniture to something much prettier! have a lovely weekend
    Jillx

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  25. Unknown17 June 2011 at 09:00

    That is a lot of painting! it all looks great, and garden looks beautiful xx I hope the rain hasn't stopped you on your mission!

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  26. *Susycottage*17 June 2011 at 09:19

    Thanks for the reply, is already in
    my list. You what day of the week
    you work? Thanks for your patience,
    I'd like to meet you.
    Suzy x

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  27. Rosie17 June 2011 at 12:03

    You have been working hard with all the furniture painting - I think you desrve a sit down in your lovely garden with a nice cup of tea:)

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  28. Barri-Jayne18 June 2011 at 00:40

    I love what you do with your furniture. I have a welsh dresser and would love to paint it white or ivory, but wouldn't know where to start. Actually, I know I have to sand first, but I'm scared I'd ruin it, so it will just stay brown...

    Have a lovely weekend

    Barrina x

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  29. Helen Philipps19 June 2011 at 04:30

    Oh my goodness - you are inspiring me to get painting, Abby!! I love the things you've painted recently - and waiting for me is a rocking chair (rather fiddly) and a garden bench - (might rain during the job!) I loved seeing the flower embroidered cloth, so pretty - and your gorgeous garden flowers! Have a sunny Sunday!
    Helen x

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  30. Susan T19 June 2011 at 04:44

    Your painted furniture is beautiful. I especially like the round table. So sad we live so far away. You have some brilliant finds.

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  31. menopausalmusing19 June 2011 at 15:22

    That is one PRETTY biscuit barrel..........

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  32. The Vintage Bazaar20 June 2011 at 12:06

    All looks fab. Don't work too hard! Lizzie x

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  33. Lola Nova21 June 2011 at 09:17

    Oh my goodness, you are a busy lady! Everything looks gorgeous, what an inspiration!

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  34. helen tilston21 June 2011 at 18:42

    Beautiful paint work. I am curious about the wax finish you applied? Is this beeswax?
    You are a hive of activity and being very productive. Like the readers, I feel you deserve a nice strong cup of tea and a freshly baked scone.
    Love your blog
    Helen

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  35. Madison22 June 2011 at 01:44

    Love the biscuit barrel. It's so gorgeous!

    I've passed a few blog awards on to you and your gorgeous blog.

    http://madisonmakes.blogspot.com/2011/06/my-first-ever-blog-awards.html

    Madison xxx

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  36. Ruthie Redden22 June 2011 at 04:03

    Inspiration indeed, isn't it fab to give new life to old pieces. They look lovely, especially love the table. Lat year i sanded down 6 chairs like yours, my hands ached when ihad finished but i loved the end result.

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  37. mrsnesbitt22 June 2011 at 09:27

    I am thinking about painting our kitchen table + chairs - advice??? Very very much appreciated. Dxx

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  38. Tracy Glover22 June 2011 at 11:40

    You have done very well wih your painting. Can you come and do mine? I need to piant quite afew bits for the house. I was thinking of leaving some stuff wooden, but I like the airy painted look. I really like the chair and shelf, the shades there are great. Paint choices here are not great. I would love a colour like that, it looks quite French.
    I love your flowers too and what a sweet and quaint biccie barrel. x

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  39. Anya7 April 2012 at 22:30

    Oh my goodness, I love yOur shabby chic furniture

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