Before and After ::: From Worn Church Pew to Best Seat in the House

My ex told me about a bench in a little antique shop in Utica. So on Saturday morning my husband took a ride with me to check it out. I've been wanting a bench for my dining room it seems - forever. When we got there - the one we specifically went to see was all spindles and totally uncomfortable to sit on. Discouraged, we toured the rest of the shop. Then...tucked in a little hallway I saw it. A gorgeous little church pew just waiting to be discovered.

   It was coming home with us.  We lifted it into the Jeep and tied it down.  I couldn't wait to get home and get started!  After digging out the paint, running out for new brushes, hitting a local craft show with my daughter, I lost steam and my husband took over the painting and finished it all (gotta love him). 

I hit the computer and started to search out some appliques.  I found these on Ebay and within the week they were at my front door.  I didn't have any clamps so I glued them on and taped them down to set. 

My daughter came by and said it looked like a pile of cheerios!  I had faith :)

After putting on two coats of paint I stood back and thought - This is the best seat in the house!

Oh yeah...see the white streak on the plum coloured wall to the left?  That's the start of a white wall makeover underway.  Decided to paint the entire house white....YIPPEE!

Updated photo after painting the walls white :)

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xoxo

The Inspiration Bug Has Bitten Again

Well where has the time gone???  Last thing I remember, I was getting ready to be a Grandmother and here it is 14 months later!  Lot's has happened in that time, my subway signs are doing fabulous on Etsy and I've been busy with everything EXCEPT my home. 

I recently came across a house for sale - completely by chance.  It was actually a random email from my local Facebook Marketplace. Well I jumped right in the car and headed over to the real estate agents office and within 20 minutes I was walking through the door of who I would later come to find out was blogger "Just Beachy" Chris Kaufmann's perfect lil' abode.

To say it was love at first sight would be an understatement! Here are some photos for you to drool over...

I had no idea that this was her home, I never knew the owner was a blogger it was just a fluke...and so inspiring.  I did go back a second time with my husband and he actually loved it too.  We have debated, listed the pros and the cons and have decided to stay put and transform our home.  After all, Chris's home was a newer build and I think I read on her blog somewhere that "beach living is a state of mind".

So I am back!
I WILL change my space to reflect the cottage charm I have loved for so long and...
I WILL be inspired by all the talented women in blogland.  Looking forward to catching up on all I have missed.

My first project will be to make over an awesome little church pew I recently purchased at an antique store in Utica (pictures coming up).


By the way...here is a picture of my beautiful Granddaughter, Madison...my sunshine and joy.

xoxo

Subway Signs

Wordology Subway Signs

By: Marina Vazzana

New York, Paris, London, Toronto, Ireland, Las Vegas, Italy and Europe

are just a few of the amazing destination subway signs you can have as stunning artwork.

Or

Choose your own destinations Subway Sign - totally custom and personalized.

Visit: http://wordology.etsy.com

   

Paris Apartment

Paris Apartment ooo`la`la

  

Vote for which discount coupon you want!

Hello on the start of a wonderful long weekend.  Wordology Subway Signs is offering discounts when you become a "Fan" of the Facebook Page www.facebook.com/wordologysubwaysigns  Drop by and join me...Hit "Like" and vote on either of the 3 fabulous discounts:1.  Free Shipping2.  Free Giveaway3.  % Off Coupon  Shabby Chic Paris Subway Sign at http://www.wordology.etsy.com/   

Wordology Subway Signs and Bus Scrolls on Facebook

I've been so busy at my Etsy Shop I haven't been abe to make it here often.  I still can't get enough shabby chicness as I love it so - but seem to be spread a little thin.  New grandaughter keeps me busy with joy, the shop is starting to buzz and getting ready to take a much needed vacation in beautiful Punta Cana.  Off now to catch up on all my shabby chic fav blogs.

Visit my Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/WordologySubwaySigns

 

Subway Signs, Bus Blinds For Sale at www.Wordology.etsy.com

I've always loved fonts...adding numbers makes it more fab.  This design was created by using popular U.S Cities along with a few select area codes for the numbers.  Printed on premium, gloss,  heavy poster paper with a chunky white border which creates it's own mat...perfect for framing.   Large 24" x 36" - Suitable for stock framing. Here is Wordology's first listing for 2011 on Etsy 

   

Ring in the New

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Vintage Style Subway Signs Now For Sale on Etsy

I'm so excited to now offer Subway Signs in my Etsy Shop...Wordology.  Here are the first photos of what's being offered.  

New York City Subway Sign 18" x 54"

Paris Cities and Landmarks Subway Roll Sign

                       NY Subway Route                            European Cities Subway Sign

Help spread the word, please become a fan (hit like) of my Facebook Page  - Wordology at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wordology/177435282282821?v=app_169505045786&ref=sgm

Or visit My Etsy Shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/wordology

   

Subway Signs, Bus and Tram Scrolls.....Oh My!

 GRAND OPENING THIS WEEK

So much has been going on since my last post.  My daughter had a healthy, beautiful, baby girl...Gianna.  She is pure sunshine and I have been so caught up in the joy of being a new gramma that I have been completely absent from blogging and catching up on all of your fabulous posts.  Just this week I have started visiting you all again. 

On a creative note, I have finally taken the plunge and opened my Etsy store.  I'm so excited to be back online here and in my new venture.  I will be offering custom subway roll signs on canvas and in print.  Please visit me...Later in the week I will have the first of my new offerings.

WORDOLOGY.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/wordology