More Christmas Decorations and an Old Door..

I've finished up a few projects

I started last week and yesterday

and am pretty excited to show ya'll!

I found an old door that was painted

grey on one side, and pink on the other.

Now, as much as we love pink.. I didn't

think the entire door needed to be.. so..

I painted the pink side white and shabbied it up!

I love how you can see some

of the pink underneath!

I'm getting pretty handy with the

drill too! (haha)

I screwed in a coat rack

I bought from Hobby Lobby.

I also worked on some

Christmas decorations for my booth:

I made a blue and silver wreath with

Christmas bulbs and silver wire ribbon

And, this gorgeous Holiday display

of gold bulbs (some vintage), a cloche,

stringed pearls, a plate and glitter ribbon...

LOVE how this turned out!!

I tied the bulbs in various areas

of the pearl strand so the pearls

wouldn't all drop to the bottom.

I also finished this silver tray

turned chalkboard.

I started by painting the center

with chalkboard paint..

Then, I handpainted the pink

around the chalkboard..

And, once again, hand painted the

decorative and very scrolly outside of the board.

Added satin white ribbon tied in bows

and now a once old tarnished

silver platter is beautiful again

with a new purpose!

LOVE!!

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Coastal Charm

Creating a House of Grace

Fireplace Mantal

Happy Weekend ya'll! Finally!

I say finally because finally Mr. Ruffles

has some extra time to get my finished

projects up in the house..

I'm so excited to show you!!

First is a fireplace mantal I found off

of Craigslist, for only.... $50!

I drove about 45 miles to go get it, once

I got there we tried to fit it inside the back

of my SUV.. but, it wouldn't fit.

Not to worry, I have rope and bungy cords!

I was bound and determined to get this sucker home.

We ended up tying it to the top of my truck:

I had to drive all the way home

on one of the busiest streets in the area

going only about 30 - 35 mph.

(yep, I recieved several honkers

and a coupe middle fingers too!

Didn't care... I was getting it home!)

Here it is, off of the top of my truck

and in the garage ready for me to start:

All sanded down:

And, now.. finally finished and in my home:

LOVE!!

I also wanted to share with you

a couple of pictures of the chandy

I finished. 

It's finally hung up in the dining room:

I hope you're all enjoying your weekend!

For me, it's back to the garage now.

We're cleaning it.. oh fun! NOT!

Sherri

It's Beginning to Look Alot Like...

Christmas!

Just the beginning, though..

Today I went up to my booth to re-arrange and

decorate a bit for Christmas! 

I bought a white tree, and added vintage icicles,

pink bulbs, pink roses and glittery silver leaves..

I also made 2 of these crosses:

I bought the wooden crosses at Walmart,

and hotglued a zillion and one

rhinestones on them..

They are both for sale at my booth..

But, I think I may have to make

another one to keep!

I also made this JOY sign

out of vintage buttons and

pink ticking fabric..

I just love how it turned out!

I also did some re-arranging and "fluffing"

in my booth.. enjoy!

I really apoligize for not posting

on my blog as of late.  I'm always checking,

but, quite honestly, I'm on Facebook more..

(Like.. every day.. LOL)

I would love for ya'll to come check out

Ruffles n Raspberries on Facebook!!

Just click on the link below:

RnR on Facebook

And, if you ever find yourself near

Wildwood, Florida

please do come take a visit at

Traditions Antique Mall.

That's where my booth is.

The mall is huge and you will LOVE it!!

Here's the address:

Traditions Antique Mall
3107 E State Road 44
Wildwood, FL

See you there!

Sherri

Chippy Chandy

What a great start to a beautiful weekend!

Not a cloud in the sky, and a cool autumn breeze..

perfect for painting!

I took a break from my fireplace mantel today.

Yesterday, I put the 3rd and final coat of paint on

and started to shabby it up.. she's coming along

really nice, and I can't wait for it to be done

to show ya'll!  But, today, my arms were just

plain killing me from yesterdays project.

So, today, I thought I'd tackle something smaller.

I bought this a few days ago:

What a great chandy it is, prisms and all!

(Yes, I had the shop owner hook it up

and plug it in so I knew it worked! LOL)

I took off all the prisms, cleaned it up

and used 3 cans of flat white spray paint.

While I was waiting for it to dry,

I washed and dried all the prisms.

After the paint had dried

I took sandpaper and shabbied..

and shabbied some more..

Brushed off all the dust,

put back all the prisms,

and got this!

Originally I had bought this with

the intent to bring it to my booth

and sell.. but, I just don't think

I can part with it!!

I have to wait until Mr. Ruffles

comes home from a business trip

before it can get hung up..

So, for now, it's hanging on

the back of one of the kitchen chairs... LOL

I promise to take another photo

when it's hung up in our house properly..

From that..     to this!

From Blah.. to Wah - Lah!

I'm so excited to show you this transformation,

I'm just going to get to it.. wait till you see!

Can't tell I'm thrilled.. can ya?

Chair before:

Removed the seat

and sanded her down..

Here she is..

All done!!

Shabbied, Ruffled

and gorgeous!!

The back of the chair..

And, the front..

From Blah...   to Wah Lah!!

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My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Trip to Michigan & Shabby Side Table

Hi ya'll! It's been a bit since I've posted

anything on my blog, and I apologize for that!

We've just been SO busy around here.. it's nuts.

Last week I took a trip up to Michigan to visit

family again... I'm so happy that we took our trip

when we did since the weather the week before

was in the 50's and lower, and the week after was

the same. The week we went.... 80's!! Yippee!!

(Except for the fact that I packed all winter clothes.. LOL)

I had a great time, I visited my grandma who turned 96

on September 10th.  She had so many stories to tell me

of "yester-year"... I just love listening to each and every

one of them and daydreaming of a simpler life... Ahh..

I also visited my 3 year old grandson James.  We went

swimming in the hotel, did some shopping, and visited

Warmbler Farms twice.  The "farms" were all decorated

up for Halloween and had many different activities for

the kids to do.. the day we went was "grossology".. yeah!

We made slime!! haha!

James got a ride when we were there too:

He's in the last cow cart..

Here's a pic of my silly grandson

in his Pumpkin Shades:

And, another one of him with

the lizards we bought..

he cracks me up.. so funny!!

My parents, my son Anthony and I also

went on a color tour north of the

Muskegon area in Michigan.

Most of the leaves hadn't changed yet,

but, some had and it was beautiful regardless.

We stopped at an apple orchard along the way.

My dad and my son went on a tractor ride

and picked a 1/2 bushel of apples..

Gee, Dad.. ya might wanna smile

when the camaras a snappin!! LOL

I just adore this picture, above,  I took..

Me and Anthony sitting in the HUGE

adirondack chair!

It was a long week away from home,

I loved every minute.. but,

I'm so happy to be sleeping

in my own bed again!

~~~

The weather is soo beautiful

outside here in  Florida, it was

great to feel the sun and

warm breezes in the air today..

Here's a little side table

I completed this afternoon outside:

Before:

I copied this image from The Graphics Fairy

and modpodged it on the top,

after painting it a pretty cream color.

There was also a matching strip

of these roses, so I copied a few

of those off and mod podged that to

the sides as well.

Here's the top after I sanded it down some:

And, here she is all done!

Love!

I hope you've all enjoyed your week,

I'm sooo happy it's the weekend

and I'm home :-)

Sherri (aka Tynk!)

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