Sep 21, 2009

What a Weekend!

What a super busy weekend we had! We visited the American Girl store at the Mall Of America on Saturday (had a blast, although whoever invented these dolls are crooks, lol:), spent the night at friends in Blaine and then Sunday went to a Twins game (*snore*). It was a great time with the girls, and of course *I* had a blast at the AG store too:)


I am linking over to Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday , Rhoda over at Southern Hospitality and Twice remembered for Make Your Monday

I had gotten this wooden tray from a thrift/antique store last year, and I LOVED the Americana theme, However, I am some what getting rid of that theme, so I decided to paint it, and stencil our last name initial, and the year we were "established", lol. Turned out great!
This one I bought this summer at an antique store also, but it was a very light yellow color that just did not go with the colors in my house. I spray painted it, and stenciled the number 5 on the side of it. I filled it with some of my tobacco tins that I collect and set it up on top of my cabinets in the kitchen. Looks much better!
Amazing what a can of spray paint can do!


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10 comments:

  1. VictoriaSeptember 21, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    Cara,

    I'm loving what you did with the tray! I just bought one at Goodwill today so I might have to do something similar. :)

    I also love the holder with the number stenciled on the side.

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  2. Shanty 2 ChicSeptember 21, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    Such a cute idea with the tray! Never thought of that! ~ Ashley

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  3. KimSeptember 21, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    Just came across your blog recently and I'm really enjoying it! I especially like your recipes. I made your wheat bread - very good!

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  4. Linda@Coastal CharmSeptember 21, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    Awesome idea...it looks wonderful! I need to make something with the year that my family was established...Oh, I think I might an idea. Come by for a visit, if you have the time, thanks.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  5. KammySeptember 21, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    Great job - love the personal touch !
    Kammy

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  6. Cass @ That Old HouseSeptember 21, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    Oh how cute! They turned out GREAT, and I love the stencilling -- lovely touch.
    Cass

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  7. AnnaSeptember 21, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    very cute with the new paint on the tray!
    Yes, I know about the evils of American Girl dolls ;) I have an 8year old girl and we've been to the Dallas store twice

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    I Love spray paint!! It is amazing what a can do do for so many things! Just look at blogland!!

    blessings
    mary

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  9. AliciaSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    Spray paint is amazing isn't it? I never knew you could paint wood and plastic with it until I started blogging and visiting blogs. Is there anything you can't do with it?...lol. Great job.

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  10. Kim @ Twice RememberedSeptember 24, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    Very nice! I love adding letters and numbers to things, too!

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