Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Paint Brush Maniac!

Hi Bloggerettes!  Lately nothing, I mean nothing, in my house is safe from my paint brush!!  Even the kitties are getting scared.  I've also found myself being drawn to shades of blues, aquas and greens.....what's up with that!  I've always been a real white and neutral kinda gal.
It all started with this pillow.....

And then,
While reading a post at
Beyond The Screen Door Blog
 on how to cover a bench seat...
I fell in love with the paint color she used.  It's called "shaded cove" by Valspar, which is from their sea tints.
I have been pondering whether or not to paint the bench in my dining room......
too late, pondering over!


Then I found some pretty shell fabric...
And look what transpired....
Do you like?
It matches nothing in my house, nothing. But, I love it!
I'm thinking I will put some more stain on it and do a little more sanding.  Who knows what color it will be next year or maybe even next month!

Do you ever get the urge to paint something? Do you have withdrawl when you haven't painted anything for awhile?  Might be a real sickness, who knows.  If it is, then it's really contagious here in Blogland!

I think Debra at Common Ground is waving her paint brush around too.  So, I'm joining her Vintage Inspiration Fridays.  See ya over there.

Also joining the party over at Perfectly Imperfect All Things Furniture!  Be sure and join the fun.

~~hugs~~
Sissie

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46 comments:

  1. Rebecca NelsonJuly 6, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Love the colors...YUMMEEE! You always make me smile!

    I'm so happy to come visit after being away! You are AMAZING~

    xoRebecca

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  2. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJuly 6, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Oooh, love it! I have always loved aqua and greens. That pillow is yummy! You have such an imagination and it's always fun to visit you. Have a great weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  3. UnknownJuly 6, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    oh it's a sickness for sure and i have it too! even more so now that i've seen this sweet transformation. who cares if it doesn't match a thing! IT'S GORGEOUS!!

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  4. Blondie's JournalJuly 6, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    This is a beautiful shade, Sissie! The fabric is pretty, too. I can see how it inspired you!! I have been lining up things I want to paint and just haven't had the chance. Soon, I hope!

    XO,
    Jane

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  5. RobinJuly 6, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Gorgeous bench!

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  6. Linda @ A La CarteJuly 6, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    I love those sea colors! I don't paint much at all but one of these days...watch out! hugs, Linda

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  7. mariondee-designsJuly 6, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Hi Sissie, what a sweet chair! I love the colours you used and the fabric is just perfect! take care, Maryann

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  8. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJuly 6, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Beautiful Sissie! Love the color and that fabric is just perfect!! Martina

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  9. afistfullofweeds*July 6, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Your bench makeover is perfect!! Iam sure it looks great in your home!!

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  10. NanaDianaJuly 6, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Like it? Like it ? Are you kidding? I LOVE IT...truly LOVE it! I find that my neutral taste is changing too and it's kind of scary! lol I WANT that fabric! xo Diana

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  11. UnknownJuly 6, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Miss Sissie,

    You did good! Love the bench, pillow, and the seat fabric is gorgeous! Beautiful as usual!!!!!

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  12. The Polka Dot ClosetJuly 6, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    It's gorgeous, I love that color blue. I get antsy when I don't craft any kind of craft!

    Carol

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  13. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJuly 6, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    What a great shell fabric, Sissie! I love how it looks like the middle leg on the bench has a decorative shell that works so well with the fabric. I don't think we should try and figure out these things; just go with it!

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  14. RhondaJuly 6, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    I love love love the pillow and the bench is fabulous! That color is so peaceful and cool.
    Rhonda

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  15. Debra@CommonGroundJuly 6, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    This is such a gorgeous color! And the matching fabric is perfect. My paintin' arm is about to fall off after this 12 hour day! But I'm lovin' the results. Thanks for linking up, Sissie!!
    xoxo Debra

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  16. raggygirlvintageJuly 6, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    You never cease to amaze me Sissie, it is so beautiful and restful and that pillow is AMAZING! How about a little wax once you've sanded, I'm all into wax since using it on some chalk paint projects. I'm also having this aqua thing, more like Annie Sloan's "provence", what is happening to us!! {except apparantly every time I comment on what a nice greenish aqua something is I'm told it is blue - all in the eye of the beholder I say!!}
    Tracey

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  17. Betty July 7, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    It looks lovely and I love the color. This is the year for painting in our home. I am done with our bedroom and now will be starting in our hall and dining room. Along with painting the rooms I am painting what ever else I can too. Blues and whites so far.

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  18. People Who Know Me Would Say:July 7, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    Love the pillow, Sissie, and the pale, pale sea shades it evokes. Your bench looks wonderful!

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  19. OliviaJuly 7, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    OOOhhhh la la what a fabulous shade! I love this color too and on your bench it is perfect! Wow,the painting bug is an awesome one to hit! Excellent for your booth to I'm sure! Thank you for visiting me and have fun creating!
    Hugs,
    Olivia

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  20. SylviaJuly 7, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Valspar is one of my favorites...I will have to add shaded cove to my valspar samples. The bench turned out beautiful...the color and detail are very beachy.

    Sylvia

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  21. Amy ChalmersJuly 7, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    I love it too! I noticed that color at Sonya's blog as well. Don't you love it when someone shares a great color?? It might not "match" anything in your house, but in a mostly neutral home, I am sure it goes!!

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  22. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Yes I think it is a real sickness , and you are a carrier , I have it also , My son threatened to hide my pink paint after the polka- dots on the porch chairs. But I just love the transformation paint makes ! And I love your bench !

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  23. Crystal Rose CottageJuly 7, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I do love that color too! It looks so good with that seashell fabric!~Hugs, Patti

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  24. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    So, Sissie, what's the big deal about matching anyway.....beautiful color....very fresh and clean.
    xojana

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  25. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Hi Sissy!
    WOW that sure is a pretty color. It is so calming and that fabric works so well. I love those colors and did my art studio in a similar color with pinks! A pretty bright and happy space to create in.

    Did you make your towel rosettes yet? Thanks for stopping by and leaving your sweet comments!
    Be blessed!
    Lorena

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  26. Curtains in My TreeJuly 7, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    OHHHHHHHHHHHH LOVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE it

    what a great color and it POPS in your lovely house I am sure it doesn't have to match


    Janice

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  27. Cyndy's BEACH HOUSEJuly 7, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Your killing me, Sissy!
    Love, love, love it...send it my way when your done. Where can I find the fabric?

    Experience tells me when you display something out of the ordinary it gives the house/vignette/store new fresh pizzaz. And this bench screams summer all year long.

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  28. Passionate for WhiteJuly 7, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    The bench is just-so-pretty! And the pillow... TJ's, HomeGoods?

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  29. Rosemary@villabarnesJuly 7, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Absolutely beautiful Sissie! I love everything about it. I love that you have a theme going with the shells. Love it, love it, love it.

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  30. CindyJuly 7, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    I'm pretty sure there has never been a cuter bench. Good grief, the fabric picks up the shell on the the back of the bench, and the blue is oh so heavenly...

    Cindy

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  31. ConnieJuly 7, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Can I say FABULOUS!

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  32. Ms. Bake-itJuly 8, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I love the bench makeover Sissie! The color and fabric would go fantastic with my decor. I have a bench that is in serious need of a makeover and I was going to use the AS Chalk Paint "Provence." But I like how yours turned out so I may get the "shaded cove" by Valspar to paint it.

    Thanks for the inspiration!

    ~ Tracy

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  33. UnknownJuly 8, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Such a beautiful pillow and that bench is lovely.
    Karen

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  34. GwendolynKayJuly 8, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    I love , love your blue bench and pillow and the fabric is seavine( devine).
    Blessings from Gwenny

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  35. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorJuly 8, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I am very impressed! That color looks great on your bench! And I can't believe you found the fabric AFTER you painted it. Goes perfectly together.

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  36. AllisonJuly 8, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    That is so beautiful, Sissie! Love the pretty color and fabric. I think it looks very nice in your house. You did a gorgeous job on that piece! Happy weekend to you!

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  37. LisaJuly 9, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Hey there Sissie~
    I am in LOVE with your bench! Love a hint of that color around a house, especially in summer. It's perfect with all your whites, shells & glass. Have you tried painting on muslin yet? I'm behind in blogging so you may have tried it in an earlier post. If not, it's fun! Just use some of that leftover paint & dab some on your ruffles.
    Hope your holiday weekend was awesome!
    Lisa

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  38. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...July 9, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    It matches beautifully I think!
    all things pastel seem to marry well.
    Love that new color...yum!
    Very beachy.
    xoxo~kathy @
    sweet Up-North Mornings...

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  39. GingerJuly 9, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    I love that aqua color too. Sometimes a girl just needs something different. Your bench is to diefoeandthe pillow is awesome!!!

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  40. GingerJuly 9, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    That should have said To die for!!!

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  41. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Hi Sissieness! Oh, you've got the beachy color bug! I love your little bench and the color and the fabric you used on the seat! Lovely and you're so good.
    Hope you're having a wonderful weekend.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  42. Lynn-TeacupstitchesJuly 10, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Hi Sissie!

    Your bench makeover is absolutely BLUE-tiful! You always have that magic touch!!
    i have a vintage glass front cabinet in almost that same shade and its my favorite.
    Thanks for sharing your latest creation!!

    e-Hugs,
    Lynn

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  43. SuzanneJuly 10, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Love, love, love the blue!

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  44. Barb July 11, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Hi Sissie, the color you are showing is divine.

    Live with what you love. It doesn't matter whether it matches or not.

    LOVE THAT COLOR!

    Hugs, Barb

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  45. The Polka Dot ClosetJuly 11, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Sissy I remember your blue topped table. I had my stenciled table, then unstenciled already in the garage when I saw yours. It must have been pretty popular. I bet yours sold quick, I notice buyers love that blue color

    Carol

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  46. DortheJuly 12, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Oh Sissie, this bench is so very beautiful, I never saw any like it- and the color you used with the shell fabric makes it the most wonderful little love bench,ever- what a beauty.
    Sending hugs from apart.
    Dorthe

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