tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71254879390046338822024-03-12T20:55:39.885-07:00All You Need Is Love.... and PaintShannon Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419141430186604072noreply@blogger.comBlogger596125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125487939004633882.post-65041440755286875922015-10-07T15:38:00.001-07:002015-10-07T15:38:22.572-07:00A Special Drawing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I had the privilege to draw this sweet girl who recently passed away. I was commissioned by a member of her family, and while I didn't know her, my heart breaks for her parents and siblings.</div>
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OK....ignore the giant TV and just look at my new gallery wall arrangement. I used a mix of stuff I already owned, including the big red clock from Hobby Lobby, and my favorite picture of our kids.</div>
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I have a serious weakness for gallery walls.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10387789179097937237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125487939004633882.post-25060845827136382862015-08-10T19:15:00.001-07:002015-08-10T19:15:05.568-07:00First Day of School-2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here they are. The obligatory 1st day of school pictures. I've taken pics of my kids in front of our door since Joshua started kindergarten. One day I'll need to gather them all in one place to see how far they've come!</div>
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So anywho....... here they are:</div>
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Joshua is a Senior, which is just crazy.</div>
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Emily is a Sophomore.</div>
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Abby's an eighth grader.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10387789179097937237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125487939004633882.post-43378317128367928662015-06-18T11:45:00.003-07:002015-06-18T11:45:31.334-07:002015 Summer Art Camp<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Summer is in full swing around here. It's been a blast so far, but I've been crazy busy. I'm teaching art classes all summer long, and it's keeping me running. I have two classes a week for younger kids, and one class for teens. I love seeing kids enjoy the process of creating art.</div>
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I have so many kids coming each week that I have to move my furniture out during the classes.</div>
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We've done 3 projects so far: colored pencil, watercolor, and acrylic. 5 more weeks of fun to go!</div>
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I'm having the ceilings in my front room retextured and repainted. I've put off doing this for so long and I'm beyond excited that today is the day! </div>
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I've drooled over antique farmhouse windows for years, and last month, I finally got myself one. I'm loving the contrast between the old chipped paint and my modern high gloss entryway table.</div>
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I'm still trying to do more drawing and painting this year- even though the last couple of weeks have been so busy I haven't done much. I did however, finish these two small paintings a few weeks ago. </div>
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(Forgive my poor photography skills, they look much better in person.)</div>
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Sometimes I just need to change things up in my house. Previously on my stair wall I had a family photo gallery. I loved it, but I was ready for something new. I took down the assorted photos and frames and added them to another gallery wall I had upstairs. I replaced them with a simple mirror and a super cool piece of salvaged wood.</div>
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The stripes on this frame are what drew me to it. LOVE!</div>
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The piece of salvaged wood is totally random, but works so well above the mirror.</div>
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It's a much cleaner look than before, which I completely dig.</div>
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About a year and a half ago I bought a big desk for our laptops. It was kind of ugly, so I painted it, changed out the pulls, and even lined the drawers with cute paper. I really loved the desk. The problem? Only one person fit at it. So after school and on weekends when kids and the hubby were doing work, or playing games, we'd have one person at the desk, and three people on laptops at the kitchen table. I finally got tired of that arrangement, and so did Lee, so we ditched the cute desk, and chair, and headed to Ikea for a better solution.</div>
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We bought two of the white Micke desks, and four new chairs. It's a little more "Ikea" than I like, but it's so much more practical!</div>
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Do I think it's as pretty as the old set up? Nope. But sometimes function trumps form.</div>
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I bought an old "Keep Left" street sign from a vintage market a couple months ago. I love how it looks in my laundry room!</div>
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I'm acquiring a rather large collection of old metal signs. I may have a bit of an addiction to them.</div>
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I'm still trying to keep up with my "52 Weeks of Art" challenge, even if it just mean a quick sketch a few times a week. Here are a few more from my current sketchbook.</div>
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For those of you that still read this blog, I'm sorry I've been so lame at posting. In some ways it feels like Instagram ate my blog- I post over there instead of here. But I don't plan on quitting this blog, hopefully I'll get my grove back.</div>
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So anyway...... I bought these bookshelves from a friend about a month ago, which gave me the opportunity to do one of my favorite things: merchandise shelves! I bought a couple new tchotchkes , but everything else I already owned. I love having more space to display pretty things!</div>
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The modern gray and white sphere is new- it's from West Elm. I love how it contrasts with the more rustic items.</div>
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The red arrow is also new. I picked it up at Sweet Salvage last month. I have a thing for rusty signs and arrows.</div>
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The octopus is from Z Gallerie. Love him!</div>
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It's been a few years since we've taken the kids to Disneyland, and since they were disappointed that Lee and I went without them last May, we promised them a trip this year. We picked the first week of February, which special because we were at the park on my dad's birthday. He loved taking the grand kids to Disney, and we thought of him, and missed him, all throughout the trip.</div>
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We spent two crazy fun days hopping between Disneyland and California Adventure. The kids were great! It sure is easier doing Disney without strollers, and with kids big enough to enjoy all the rides.</div>
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I didn't take my big camera, in fact, I hardly took and pictures at all. It was wonderful to just enjoy every minute with the family. My mom, and my two sisters also came- which was great!</div>
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At the end of our second night we were doing some shopping on Main Street when we spotted Mickey Mouse. He came up to Abby, took her by the hand, and walked her across Main Street. The funniest part was that she kept looking over her shoulder totally confused as to why she was being abducted by the mouse, and to make sure we were following them.</div>
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<br />Shannon Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419141430186604072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125487939004633882.post-6309317619259429912015-02-01T16:48:00.001-07:002015-02-01T16:48:56.996-07:00Vintage Typewriter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
1950's vintage typewriter + school flashcard = cuteness!</div>
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<br />Shannon Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419141430186604072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125487939004633882.post-69022296451452087252015-01-25T17:08:00.002-07:002015-01-25T17:08:48.250-07:00Red and Gray Clock<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thank you, Homegoods, for selling me yet another super cute wall clock.</div>
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There was something about the gray and red combo that just made my heart sing.</div>
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I've challenged myself this year to what I'm calling "Shannon's 52 Weeks of Art". My goal is to complete a drawing or painting (tiny sketches don't count) every week for the whole year. I'm also trying to more fully develop my personal style. I see so much art that I love, and so many artists painting and drawing in so many amazing styles, but I need to be happy with my style, and with the images I create. I need to stop comparing myself to others, and be ok with how I make art.</div>
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I have a whimsical style. Not hyper realism, but not cartoony. Somewhere in between. I like exaggerated outlines, high contrast, vivid colors, and "drawing" with my paintbrush.</div>
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I'm hoping that after a year of putting more hours into my art, that I'll see an improvement. Not to mention I'll have a pretty good stack of art to show for it.</div>
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If you follow my blog, or my Instagram account (smbaker8), you'll notice that I draw and paint girls and women. It's what I am and what I know. There are also reoccurring images that have meaning to me.</div>
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"Nesting" 16x20 Acrylic on panel</div>
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<br />Shannon Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419141430186604072noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125487939004633882.post-35316098573760010372015-01-21T17:09:00.003-07:002015-01-21T17:09:53.894-07:00Footstool Makeover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I bought this little footstool at a thrift store months ago, and due to wedding and Christmas activities, it sat in my garage collecting dust. It was really ugly, but I liked the shape of the legs, and knew it could be cute with a little effort.</div>
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I bought three bucks worth of fabric to cover the top, and added some extra batting to make it a bit more poufy. I also painted the base in one of my favorite neutrals- Roman Plaster, by Behr. </div>
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I'm not sure where it will end up, but I'm kind of digging it.</div>
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<br />Shannon Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419141430186604072noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125487939004633882.post-25812152245673234502015-01-08T09:24:00.002-07:002015-01-08T09:24:58.723-07:00Drawing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I go through drawing spurts. There are times when I draw daily, and then months go by when I don't pick up a pencil.</div>
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I've challenged myself to make 2015 a year of art. I'm going to try to produce a finished drawing or painting every week for the whole year.</div>
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In the meantime, here are a few quick drawings from my sketchbook</div>
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I've had a few people ask about the chalkboard signs I made for last months wedding reception, so I figured I do a little recap of how I made them.</div>
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The three food signs were made from a sheet of chalkboard panel sold by Home Depot. I had them cut one board down into three 16x20 pieces. Instead of buying frames, I drilled holes and glued on metal washers in the corners using E6000, It finished off the chalkboards without the expense of framing them.</div>
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The next two chalkboards were made from old kitchen cabinet doors that I found in front of a neighbors house years ago. I painted the raised edge blue, and the flat panel with chalkboard paint. If you use chalkboard paint it's always a good idea to prime your surface first. Otherwise, the chalk can scratch the paint right off.</div>
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For all the writing I used a bistro chalkboard marker made by Uchida. </div>
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A couple of tips: erasing is easy before the paint sets. As I was working, if I messed up I just swiped it off with a damp towel. The longer the marker sets, the harder it is to get off. The lettering on these stayed on for a couple of weeks, so it took some elbow grease, and a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to completely remove it. </div>
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If you want a "chalkier" look, rub a dusty chalkboard eraser over the board once the marker is completely dried.</div>
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The bistro markers are so much easier to control than regular chalk, so in my opinion it's worth the extra trouble of cleaning the boards.</div>
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This reception was the result of my first (and maybe last) endeavor as a wedding planner. It was three months of hard work, but I'm grateful for the opportunity and everything I learned from it. I loved working with the mother of the bride, Michelle, since the beautiful bride to be, Kendra, was out of state beginning her new teaching career. </div>
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I also loved being able to use my creativity, and personalize so many of the decorations. It really was a labor of love.</div>
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The reception was held in a gorgeous backyard, and despite being a bit chilly, it was a perfect night.<br />
The theme was rustic/shabby chic. Lots of natural elements, burlap, lace, and Tiffany blue. </div>
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I did not provide the actual food, but I did design and prep all three food tables. They looked even cuter with the pretty food on the cake stands and trays.</div>
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My favorite part were the three hand drawn chalkboard signs I created.</div>
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I'm not perfect at it, but I'm trying to improve on my lettering skills.</div>
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There was a third table, a cookie bar, that I totally missed taking a picture of. Darn!</div>
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But just imagine glass jars with lace trim, and mini chalkboard signs. I also hand stamped 100 cookie bags for people to fill.</div>
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We only planned for, and rented, three food tables, but really could have used a fourth for drinks. Out of desperation I created this beverage station using tree stumps I rescued from a neighborhood bulk trash pile, a crate, and a vintage suitcase. It was totally last minute, and even though it wasn't planned, it ended up being one of my favorite things. And who else has such a unique beverage station at their reception?</div>
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The flowers really were the star of the tables. I stained 14 crates a pretty dark walnut, and with the help of two friends, who had much more floral experience than me, we created these stunning arrangements. Two dozen ivory roses, baby's breath, and amazing greenery in each.</div>
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On the two rows of long tables the crates were intermixed with Tiffany blue lanterns (painted by me), wood stand frames (made by me), and vintage blue jars with more beautiful flowers.</div>
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We tied burlap bows on the back of each chair. A detail that I completely loved.</div>
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We also set up 6 round tables with more crates, pictures in birch wood slices, and mini lanterns.</div>
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I loved how the stand frames looked, and it was a perfect way to show off pics of the cute couple, Kendra and Josh. </div>
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More lanterns, vintage jars of flowers, and mini Instagram reminders.</div>
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I borrowed the hinged doors from a friend- they were perfect behind the cake table. </div>
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I created another hand drawn sign for the cake area.</div>
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Of course I did not make the cake......thank goodness. That's a skill I don't possess.</div>
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My husband helped me make these corn hole games. The bride and her mom saw a version on Pinterest and fell in love with them. I hand painted the silhouettes and my mom sewed the cute beanbags.</div>
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They requested an advice card table, so this what I came up with. </div>
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The blue card box holder was an old cassette tape storage box that I painted. I added the vintage pull for a pretty little detail.</div>
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The old typewriter holds instructions for the guests.</div>
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The line backdrop was a time consuming project for sure, that I could not have done without the help of my friend Cyndi.</div>
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I made 150 paper flowers, and she helped me construct the burlap drapery on a PVC frame.</div>
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We staged it with vintage suitcases, crates, and flowers.</div>
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What made this area special was the bride and groom standing in front of it!</div>
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The gift table was simple, but pretty. Another suitcase with a pennant, and my USA map with hearts on the hometowns of the bride and groom.</div>
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Along with three other pieces of white furniture, I hauled my precious antique buffet to the venue. It was the perfect sign in table, and worth the trouble of moving the beast.</div>
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A framed photo, hydrangeas, and some vintage details, complete the vignette. </div>
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The "LOVE" display was another Pinterest copy, that looked great in front of the garage.</div>
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There were more things that I missed taking pictures of, lots of little details I wish I'd captured before the sun set and the guests arrived. Overall I'm super pleased with how it turned out. And more importantly, so was the bride, and her family.</div>
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Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Crowley!</div>
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I was on the committee (again) for the second annual Glendale Hometown Christmas Parade. With all the wedding stuff on my plate, I wasn't nearly as involved as I was last year with the building of the float. I made a few props, built a manger, gathered some costumes, and helped with ideas and staging. Lee also helped by constructing the PVC structure that held our sign on the pull car.</div>
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Despite the craziness of the month, the day of the parade was fun, and it was neat to see so many churches and organizations come together to celebrate Christ. </div>
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My friend and her husband were our Mary and Joseph. We had trumpeting angels, shepherds, wise men, and even a camel. </div>
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As I mentioned in my last post, I'm working on a wedding reception, which has kept me super busy. There will be an avalanche of posts about the big event coming soon, but for now..... a little peek.</div>
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There will be a bit more to this display, including a burlap banner, and cute artwork on the globe. But this is the flavor of the reception.<br />
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I've been seriously failing at blogging lately, for a very good reason. I'm working on a wedding reception that is consuming most, if not all, of my free time. </div>
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In between wedding projects, I managed to squeeze in a little Christmas art for mantle. </div>
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This project was so simple, I almost don't even need to post a "how-to", but here it is anyway.</div>
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I started by painting a piece of Masonite board white.</div>
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I taped off some big stripes, and used my favorite gray- Driftwood, by Martha Stewart.</div>
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I designed the graphic using three different images, and cut them out of vinyl with my Silhouette. </div>
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I slapped them on, added some spray glitter, and called it good!</div>
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Easy as pie!</div>
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A few weeks ago I purchased a set of vintage lockers for my laundry room from Sweet Salvage, a monthly vintage market here in Phoenix. To say I'm absolutely smitten with them would be an understatement.</div>
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I also bought this old school hall sign the same day from another Phoenix shop- Melrose Vintage.</div>
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I love the rustiness!</div>
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And the storage is fantastic!</div>
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Before I get rid of something in my home, I usually try to breathe new life into it with paint. Case in point. This old brown chest was one step away from the trash, or the donate pile. I decided to give it a fresh coat of paint, and guess what? I love it! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifrr0GCtx99_5dCo0u9AnZ6wLBa2qkadx3edcHSdz0wvo3W3PYK99LMVWTZlV8dkEd31BTCQWYVHfDglrF5fVyZdwIPdpkBNzbRiX4SoGfOt6trMH_hQYdPIjwI1H_Mat2po4WLojrrTfO/s1600/DSC_3676.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifrr0GCtx99_5dCo0u9AnZ6wLBa2qkadx3edcHSdz0wvo3W3PYK99LMVWTZlV8dkEd31BTCQWYVHfDglrF5fVyZdwIPdpkBNzbRiX4SoGfOt6trMH_hQYdPIjwI1H_Mat2po4WLojrrTfO/s1600/DSC_3676.JPG" height="414" width="640" /></a></div>
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A couple of coats of leftover yellow paint, a little distressing, and it looks brand new and super cute.</div>
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