Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Two New Pieces...

I have two new pieces I'd like to introduce you to.
They are both for sale.

The first one is The Annie Sloan Chair.


I am extremely excited about this piece because she is the first of many to get a fresh coat of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.  "Old White" to be exact.  This is a wonderful line of paint that is so easy to work with and comes in amazing colors for furniture.  You can combine colors for different shades and it is great for distressing and antiquing.   
I wish I could get all of the colors but Michael said I can't sell his kidneys...


 She would be great to display your favorite antique finds or just as a conversation piece in the corner.  She has great legs and is distressed just enough to get attention.  You can always click on the pictures to see a larger view.  While I hate to see her go, there will be many more projects with the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.  But she's the first, she's special.
The Annie Sloan Chair is available for $55.




My next piece for sale is the Entryway Storage Shelf. 


He is painted in the same colors as Abandoned was.  Valspar Evening Eclipse with a red base and an antique glaze.  He's heavily distressed with some of the natural wood showing through.  He's got two great storage bins on top and is 32" Wide.  This would be a great piece for your mud room, entryway, or bathroom.  Hang purses and towels or tuck baskets neatly away in the cubbies.  LL Bean and Pottery Barn have similar items.
Entryway is available for $60.

Please email me if you would like to purchase either one of these new pieces.
 kerrielightfoot@yahoo.com

Sincerely,
Posted by Kerrie Lightfoot at 11:59 PM 14 comments

Kreativ Blogger Award


 I was so surprised to receive an email from Ginger at Super Stinky Boys telling me I had received the 
Kreativ Blogger Award. 
Thank you!  
 So...ten things about me you may not know.

1. I have three boys, husband, a dog, and a rabbit
2. I am the oldest of five children
3. I played the trombone in middle school
4.  I have scoliosis
5. I have a weird obsession to painting
6. I can't bake to save my life
7. I love being barefoot
8. I broke my pinky toe completely in half a few years ago  
(ref. #7)
9. I love to vacuum
10. I became a Christian at the age of 16.


So, here are my nominees for the Kreativ Blogger Award in no particular order.  Visit them!  
I know you'll like 'em as much as I do.


Congrats ladies!  Now you can pay it forward to 10 awesome bloggers.
Love, Kerrie





Posted by Kerrie Lightfoot at 9:24 PM 5 comments

Monday, May 9, 2011

Fabulous Finds


Here are some little things that might not ever make it into a big post all by themselves.  I didn't want them to feel left out.  These are just some of my favorite finds that I've either purchased or "inherited" or just plain taken from my dad or aunt....
 
 This first piece is a corner bookshelf I found at a garage sale for $10.  I painted it, antiqued it with some glaze and...nope didn't seal it.  I was lazy.  
I use it to display some of my fabulous finds.  
FYI: Anything that is older than 100 years is antique.  
Vintage is anything over 20.  
Dang.  I'm Vintage.



 
I bought this awesome sewing basket packed with goodies during our trip to North Carolina.  Talk about an great place to find antiques.  Wooden spools, trim, needles, etc. 




 
(from left to right) 
My darling friend Rhonda gave me a very precious gift.  An old wooden film holder from her husband's father.  The two glass insulators were from my aunts garage and my dad gave me the old thermos.  We think it used to have some sort of cork top.  The black and white picture is of Michael's grandparents at their wedding.





 
Antique Books, cow bell, my first blue zinc top Ball canning jar, and my dad's metal toy top.




 
My mom and dad made this 3D shadow box for my Meemaw before 3D was even cool.



A very special thank you to everyone for their prayers for my sister, Kelly.   Although there were some set backs that returned her to the ICU, she is now well on her way to recovery.  Can't wait till she's home again!  Stay tuned for some new pieces of furniture and some items for sale.

Enjoy your week!
Kerrie

Posted by Kerrie Lightfoot at 11:12 PM 2 comments

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Sisters, Family, and a bunch of Mushy stuff...

My family has been through a crazy, difficult, yet very blessed last few days.  My wonderful, 34 year old sister, Kelly, had to have open heart surgery Monday.  Yep, open heart surgery.  There are a few decades between her and her fellow patients on the same floor.  She is the bravest person I know.  Beautiful even after a four hour surgery.  Christian when the going is easy and Christian when the going gets tough.  
Amazing mom, sister, daughter, wife, friend.

These past few days have made me appreciate my family more than I think I ever have before.  We've always been close, but man...nothing like a little sawing of a sternum to really bring you closer.   I am truly blessed.  
Truly blessed.  

My parents.  Wow.  They had five of us...  What were they thinking?  I mean, wasn't I enough?   :)  Obviously not, because 14 months later, Kelly was born.  Then came Robert, Katherine, and John.  (my brothers will have to be another post because...well...there is just not enough room on the Blogger's server for their shenanigans)  Growing up was fun.  We. had. the. best. childhood.  Everything we needed and most of the stuff we wanted.  A little city, grandparents, an old house to remodel, an understanding of grace, a relationship with Jesus later in life, and laughter is our DNA.  

Of course, like every family, we've had our "moments" and probably still will, but my dad won't ever let anyone slip away.  Everyone still lives in the area except...yep you guessed it...us.  BUT!  We are only one and a half hours away.  That's not bad, right?   We make fun of each other like there's no tomorrow, pick, pick, pick, and laugh every time we are together.   Kelly, Robert, and Katherine have given me amazing "extra" siblings.  (those are the "in-laws" but I really don't consider them the "in-laws")
Katie is just like another sister and is THE most easy-going person I know.  Beautiful, patient, a great mom, and as an added bonus she puts up with my brother, Robert.  
M&M's in the nostrils and everything. 





Katherine is my baby sister.  Where do I begin?  Beautiful, funny, sensitive, funny, great mom, and hilarious.  (I'll explain the awesome hat in another post) She is a joy to be around and will do anything for you as long as she doesn't have to break a sweat.  She's the baby sister, remember?  She pretty much looks at me and I'll do it for her.

I'm the big sister.  I need to protect everybody.  Make sure they are happy.  Make sure they have it easy.  Make sure they aren't in pain.  I want to take it from them if they are.  I've learned though, that I can't.  Yes, Kelly and Katherine, there are some things I can't do.  I can't completely take away your pain, or protect you from everything or make it easy.  I sure will try my hardest to make it easier though.  I love my family, my sister's,  and my in-laws "extra" siblings.  Thank you for loving me. 

Now here's the "real" picture...
 






Posted by Kerrie Lightfoot at 11:31 PM 5 comments
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