a couple of Chalk Paint projects

hi everyone.

i've attacked a couple more pieces with chalk paint this week.

this trolley was pretty sad looking before i got to it with some quarter strength duck egg blue, and pure white chalk paint. i gave it 2 coats of each and sanded the edges.

i'd so love to keep this baby, but couldn't find a spot for it- even though i carted it all through the house looking for a home for it!

chalk paint is so versatile- the bottom shelf of the trolley had contact on it. rather than spend hours trying to remove it, i painted right on over it.

it's now for sale on my facebook page.

trolley before....

and this morning at the markets i found the cutest little vintage children's chair.

i didn't really give it a second look at first, then thought of what i could do with some chalk paint and had to take it home- and paint it up straight away of course! it could do with having the springs replaced, or could have been reupholstered, but that would have all cost a small fortune.

but with one coat of chalk paint over the vinyl- yes only one coat, it is totally transformed. i rubbed it over with clear wax too. the chalk paint gives the vinyl an almost suede look/finish.

i think my little grade ones will love it ;)

chair before....

and the countdown till school holidays is on. 4.days.to.go.....

Kate x

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a wall of crosses & other things

hello lovelies! popping in quickly to show you the beginning of

another collection! crosses. yep. i have a big crush on them.

i found this huge aqua blue cross in a shop in Bulimba called

Just Plain Gorgeous.

next stop was an op shop where i found this 'made in Italy' cross.

i added a splash of white paint and gave it a rough sand.

Bed Bath Table had these little metal ones. yep.

bought one of each!

i also love etched venetian glass, so this cross was a winner.

it's being added to the "Cross Wall" this weekend.

this lovely old glass bouy was a fav market find. the beachy look is

going strong here at the moment!

below are some purchases from Earthborn. adore that shop! they had 20% off storewide,
so shouted myself some little gifts ;)
the soap smells AMAZING! will be buying more.

another find- this 'vintage look' blue glass piece.

crazy times here.
school reports are due next week! my teaching partner and i spent 5 hours
together at school today. when i got home, i just HAD to paint something!
will show you soon ;))
Kate x

visiting over at Scandi Coast!!

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to market to market

Good morning all! SO sorry it's been a while since i last checked in.
i am almost ready to show you a few painted pieces i have been working on.
So today, i thought i'd give you a little looky in to my regular visit to my local market.

i thought this vintage box looked pretty cool.

my market bud Steph scored this great piece for her
daughter's bedroom for only a few dollars.

loved these ceramic balls too.

met this lovely girl who has her own coffee shop nearby so will be stopping in
to try it out in the school holidays. i bought a few things from her including these cute hanging fabric fish.

i totally wanted to buy this vintage pendant light but our
ceilings are not high enough to do it justice.

after fruit and veg shopping, and carting all our treasures back to the car, it was
time to grab a fresh apple turnover. yum.

i didn't come home with any vintage items, but got some
great pieces, mainly for Summer. (hurry up Summer i need you)

Sass and Bide top and fun rainbow knit skirt.

groovy charm laiden necklace and scarf to add to my other 356
scarves i have. (slight exaggeration only)

cute shorts and fun top. erm, i don't really want to hug EVERYONE,
so will keep this as a PJ top i think!

perfect 'over the swimmers' dress.

pretty cream cardi and navy singlet top.

and i love me some tops still with tags attached!

fresh fruit and veg. alot of this fruit will be making it's way into some
fruit smoothies for a guilt free snack later on.

only 4 more days till school holidays for us!
i'm planning on doing my own market stall next Sunday.
so much to get rid of!
Kate x

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