Welcome Back to Restyled Sunday's

Thanks so much for the four of you who shared last week.

 I know it had been a while since I had a party, but I really appreciate your patience.

I definitely want to feature all four of you for posting last week.

Pam from Our Adventures in Home Improvement and 

her husband redid their basement and he refinished this 

antique scale. Amazing transformation.

Shanna from Restoration Redoux shared her top ten 

projects from 2012. Be sure to check them all out.

Paul from One Creative Couple, took and ugly old chair

and created this masterpiece. All I can say is Wow!

Finally, Helen from Shades of Safhire shared her 

digital scrapbooking pages. So creative Helen!

 Sunday is here again and I can't wait to see what you've been up to.

Happy New Year!

We made it! It's 2013 (whoops, almost wrote 2012) and I haven't been so ready for a fresh start in many years. I actually planned to write this post earlier today, but we went out and bought new furniture for our hearth room. That was a fun way to start off the new year :) I have been wanting a change, so we just did it.
The new stuff will be delivered on Saturday, I can't wait to share it with you. I will be fun to add new accents as well.

What I really wanted to talk about today was the dreaded resolutions we all make at the first of the year.
I hate making a list and then disappointing myself in a month or two. Last year, I followed the lead of another blogger and chose a word as my theme. My word was Simplify. It was so much easier than remembering a whole list. And, even though I didn't accomplish alot of simplification, it was always at the front of my mind.
Actually, with everything else that happened last year (selling our practice, our daughter moving home and my parents moving to senior living) I always kept thinking of that word. I really did not buy hardly anything at an estate sale or thrift shop. After all, I have too much as it is. I also didn't eat myself up for not getting more done. I had to accept the challenges I was given and not worry about what I couldn't do.

So this year, I am choosing another word. Actually, its a phrase. Finish one project before you start the next. If you can think of a word to sum that up, let me know.  I am so bad about having multiple projects going at once. My husband thinks I flit from one thing to the next. Don't you love the word flit! Anyway, I am focusing on completing things and I will continue to keep simplify in my mind as well.

I want to really focus on my blog this year, so I am committing to posting 3 times a week. I want to continue our Restyled Sundays parties,  and  I would love to hear what you all would like to see or learn about. I am also spending more time at the antique mall, so maybe we can share experiences about running an antique business.

I am very excited and can't wait to hear what is motivating you as we start 2013.
God Bless you all!

Let's End This Year Once and For All

The end is near and I couldn't be happier. The end of 2012 that is! It has really been a wonderful year for us, but the pace was really overwhelming.  I finally have a sense of renewal and feel like I am moving forward in a very positive direction! Those of you who have followed me have heard alot of my trials and tribulations. Now, I am getting back to the things I love. Thrifting, antiquing and sewing. I have a painted project started, and hope to finish it before the weekend.  I will definitely start Restyled Sundays back up this weekend, so get your projects ready. I'll be back tomorrow to share my plans for the year. 2012 was a big crash and burn on the restyling front. But, I was able to reach some other big life goals that will enable me to have more time for the joy in life.

I'll see you right here tomorrow. I am not setting resolutions, just goals and desires. Don't go to crazy partying tonight.

Restyled Sundays #44

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Well it's been a while, so I will just share a little look

into my life before you post your makeovers.

This is my living room. It has been this way for over 2 months.

It was actually worse, but I cannot seem to get through it all.

And, this is one of my parents storerooms. It is depressing.

I'm not sure why I am showing this, but it is motivating to me to

look at it this way.

Anyway, I need inspiration, so show me what you have been doing this week.

Restyled Sundays #42

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Another week, another move in motion. I am pretty sure that I mentioned a few months ago

that my daughters house was on the market. She was living about 25 minutes south

of us and even farther from her brothers. She has a really nice house, but was ready to move on.

This week her house sold and she has to be out by July 25! She had sort of been looking at

houses, but did not want to buy with a contingency that hers sold. So, yesterday we went looking

and we actually viewed about  20 houses. We had a few drive buys that we decided not to

even go through once we saw them. There were a couple of  good contenders, and my favorites

were closest to my house. :) A mom can always hope to have her children close by.:) We will be back out looking on Monday.  I really hope she can find a great one soon or she will be back home until she can.

That's ok too, but I hate to see her have to put her furniture in storage.

You all had some awesome posts this week!

Here are some of my favorites, thanks for sharing.

This awesome cabinet was painted by Miranda

of Pressing On.  Love It!!!

And, in keeping with the theme here, Barbara at 21 Rosemary Lane

turned some plain old end tables into something special for her sons room.

Amazing Karen from Redoux took an old castoff country

dresser and transformed it into this industrial chic piece for her

master bedroom. Check out the before!

Brenda from Cottage 4C turned a very basic armoire

into a really cool vintage looking piece .

Thanks to all of you who shared this week. Now lets see what you've got this week!

Restyled Sundays #41

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It has been another busy week, but I think we are beginning to feel human again.

We haven't even begun to dig our way out of the storerooms yet, but a little rest has done us

all alot of good. My brother headed back to California and I really miss him. I cannot imagine

getting through these multiple moves without his help! Tomorrow is Father's Day

and I am so blessed to still have my father here to share it with. He will be 90 in September,

so I will cherish each holiday with him.

I want to share the things I picked up at the only antique mall I made it to on our vacation.

We were in Harrisonburg, VA and I found an antique mall to wander through. They had so many

great things in there, but this is all I came out with.

I love this little poodle salt and pepper shaker set!

I already had a set like this, and did not realize they didn't match

until I took this picture.  I think they are so cute someone else might enjoy them.

My grandfather always had one of these folding rulers in his pocket.

There are so many cute things you can do with these.

I know you can't see the embossing on this bottle, but it

says Stars and Stripes forever.

And, you know how much I love blue and white. this little

cup was only 3.00 and I could not resist.

Now, let's see what you all shared this week. My favorites are...

Miranda at Pressing On took a little bit of ASCP and created

a beautiful side table.

Pam at Our Adventures in Home Improvement has the

handiest husband who made this cabinet to replace their kitchen desk.

You have to see how this garden shed used to look!

Kathe with and e and her husband moved and updated it.

This little cabinet is now a fireside beauty thanks to

Suttons Daze. Be sure to check out the before.

Now let's see what you have been up to this week.

Thanks in advance for linking up!

Restyled Sundays #38

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Ok, so it is really Monday, and I thought about not having a  party this week. But my brain said

go ahead, so I did. I can't tell you how tired I am from packing and sorting out stuff from the office.

We have 9 more days to be out of there, but so much left to get through. My brother is coming

from California next weekend to help my folks get out of their house, why does so much have to happen at once. I just can't wait until June 12th, since all of our moving deadlines will be over. 

 Anyway, enough of my sob story, let's get on to your stories.

The party was rather small last week, I know everyone is busy with Mother's Day

and Graduations. So, I really thank each of you that participated.

Barb from Turtles and Tails shared this great tutorial on

transferring  a design with freezer paper.

Melissa from Shabby Love added some transfers to

old picnic baskets for a truly Shabby Chic look.

And, Shabby Gals adorned this sweet little chair

with an owl. I guess I am all about transfers this week.

Now, let's see what you've got to share this week.

Restyled Sundays #35

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Whew, it has been another crazy week in our lives. I am beginning to wonder if things will

ever go back to our normal level of chaos.  We sold our dental practice last week and started working for the new owner this Thursday. If that was not enough, my parents moved Friday to a senior living apartment complex. So the month of May is going to be busy selling all of our dental and office equipment and all of the left over furniture from my parents house.  I have decided to hold an estate sale at their old ouse. I have never done one before so it should be interesting. If anyone has advice on hosting an estate sale, I would love to hear it.  I think I am most concerned about pricing appropriately.

Last week was a really small party, so I really appreciate those of you who did join in.

 Hopefully this week will get off to a better start since I am not a day late.

Now let's see my favorites from last week.

Susan from Uniquely Yours Or Mine shared this beautiful French Provencial

table and chairs in such a lovely shade of blue.

This beautiful armoire was an amazing find by Angie at

Slipcovered Grey. Can you believe she found it in this condition?

Gretchen from Vibrant Vintage created this beauty

from an old dresser. Check out the beautiful lining inside.

4 the love of WOOD showed us how to raise a table or chest

to get that height we want. I love adding the wheels.

Thanks again for sharing this week. Now lets see what else you have been up to!

Restyled Sundays #33

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It has been an absolutely crazy week, as you can see from the lack of posts here.

We have been super busy at work,we have been helping our daughter get ready to list her house and have her first open house and we had our 25th reunion from dental school to celebrate. So it is now Sunday evening and I am just getting this party going.

First of all, lets see the features from last week.

This is about the coolest dresser I have seen for a teen boys room.

Check out the makeover by Ms. Bliss at Bliss Ranch.

Barbara from 21 Rosemary Lane created a beauty out of yard sale bargain.

She model it after a famous chalk paint dresser we have all seen.

Check out her blog to see the whole story.

Chelsea of The Little Red Chair created this beauty out of an old

peeling, water damaged cabinet that she found on CL.

You really need to check out the before of this dresser

turned TV console, that Helen of Picked and Painted redid.

She really knows how to make them look good!

Great job everybody! If you were featured, be sure to add the Restyled Sundays button to your blog.

Now let's see what you've got this week.

Restyled Sundays #32

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A little late, but I am finally getting this party started. It has been a busy Easter weekend.

We are so blessed to have our Risen Lord.

Last week we had some great links. Here are a few of my favorites.

Once again, Angie at Knick of Time Interiors does her magic by making

something special out of some old salvage.

JoAnn from Life at 2810 saved this table from Sharpy Heaven

with a coat of red paint, and she got paid to do it!

Cyndi at Blue Star Antiques tried her hand at transfering

and image and it turned out great.

The Joyful Thrifter found a fabulous estate sale with

some fabulous prices. I love this little milkglass bowl.

Thanks so much for sharing, now let's see what you've got this week.



Linky Tools Blog Hop

Wow Linky Followers has only been around for 2 months and it is so popular.

 Have you tried the NEW awesome tool–Linky Followers?

It has so many amazing features. If you have not signed up you should. (yes you can have both.) I love the new tool so much and want everyone to enjoy all the new features.…and did I tell you its super easy and FREE!

What better way to celebrate a fun new blogging tool than to have a party

so break out your poodle skirt and saddle back shoes cuz’ we’re having a

LINKY FOLLOWER PARTY HOP

RULES:

1. You MUST have the LINKY FOLLOWERS tool on your site to participate.

If you see that your link has been deleted you need to add the LINKY FOLLOWER tool to your site and then come back over and re-enter your link

{You can have both the LINKY FOLLOWERS & GFC on your site but you must have the LINKY FOLLOWERS tool to participate in this party hop.}

2. You MUST follow the person who has the party on their site as a thank you.

3. Just add your blog button to the LINKY PARTY below.

4.Then grab the BLOG HOP code

You will find the code right under the Linky Party where it says CLICK HERE TO ENTER–

just under that it says: WHAT IS A BLOG HOP? GET THE CODE HERE

Click on GET THE CODE HERE and enter it into a post on your site.

You can grab the party button code in the FOOTER at Its So Very Cheri

You can grab info from my post if it helps you with your post.

5. Then you follow other bloggers–(as many as you want)

–leave each one of the blogs that you follow a comment letting them know you are following them and ask them to follow you back.

If you want to add the BLOG HOP to your own site you will get lots of new followers–(see rule #2)

Its So Very Cheri has and will continue to visit every entry-I try to leave comments but this party has had so many entries and in order to get to everyone I had to change things around. I will come by to make sure you have the Linky Follower tool and follow you. I can’t leave messages for everyone.

I plan on HOPPING from BLOG to BLOG to follow everyone who follows me.

…So do ya want to go Cruisin’?

PS...Don't forget the Restyled Sundays Party is still going on HERE