Transforming a picture frame! {DIY}

I have had this beautiful poppy picture for a few years now.
I decided to transform the picture frame.

You see one time back a few years ago, a friend from Rate my space gifted
 this beautiful poppy picture to me. She was so kind and thoughtful to do this, and to be honest I was blown away by it.

It was during a transition time that I was getting rid of the roos, and doing my kitchen  all poppies...

I had the poppies for a while, but some how or another the Roo's made their way back.

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Terrible picture, this was before BLOGGING.

As you can see the frame is gorgeous as is the print.

I remember when she gifted me this, she said " Debbie it is yours to do what you want, you can change the print out when you want, change the frame color, etc".

Therefore, being a creative gal that she is, I know she will not mind what I did.
which btw, I emailed her, and she was in her usual down to earth fashion, pretty much saying I don't give a darn, I expected you to change it sometime or another LOL!
Thank you Lisa:)

I of course kept the print aside and  I am sure use it again someday.

{Noticed I stenciled the table too?}

Things always have a way of recycling around my house.

 {I went back to Walmart to get the other style lampshade, last one on the shelf!}

Close up of frame.
I painted it with antique white, paint and primer mixed in one by Glidden. I also used a dark wax.
Then I heavily distressed it.

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Our loft over looks the living room area, Hello family, I can see YOU!

I am still working on the other side, and NOT coming along as I would have liked.
There is always tomorrow.

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Fall decorating in the foyer

I am still Fall decorating, and have moved onto the foyer.
 Funny thing is by the time I complete the Fall decorating, I will have to turn around and decorate for Halloween. My boys love it when I do!
I believe I kept Fall pretty simple so I can incorporate it in the Halloween decor.
Let me start with this table makeover.  You see this is going back sometime here when I was throwing Alex his disco party, I was also doing projects.

Not happy with this color whatso ever on this table.  I had to brain storm and figure out what color would work.

I started thinking of some accessory changes I have had throughout the year,

 and I remembered my favorite color that was on that wall was red.
Not typically a red furniture person, I decided to go for it.

 

The original color to this table was just a simple brown with a little patina to it.  

I really want to replace this table. All these years, I still have not found anything else, I would like more in it's place.  We have so much wood, I think the iron is a nice add in the room.  Plus it has that Spanish look that we so love.

I forgot to take a picture of the spray paint, yes I used spray paint.  It was the kind you use for industrial machinery, etc...like tractors and such.  Love the color! I believe it was by Krylon.
Now let's see what it looks like dressed up for Fall shall we.
This is kinda of a two in one post, and a mini project thrown in as well.

Started with this cute little Walmart $7.00 owl...

He too like Mr. Squirrel needed some eyes, and a fresh color.

ASCP (Provence)

Love him!

I love using natural elements from my own backyard.

This was a long post girls.  Thanks for baring with me on this.
I had the original table post in my archives, and not to be redundant I threw in the Fall one too.

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Thrift store score!

Today was a good day of thrifting for me.  You know why, because I did not even plan it.

Went to lunch with  friend and then I decided to go to our local thrift store that supports the humane society. Love that place!

So I spied this little wood stool, and it was the perfect size.

You see we have been fighting over the computer lately in our home.  Not exactly fighting, because poor Mike has not much say, I just kinda take it over.

Finally we broke down and bought a new home computer and Mike can have the laptop. 

(this is just a cute little card Mike gave me some time back, I just smile every day I look at it!)

SO I thought I would make a little space just for Mike to putz on the computer when he wants to download his music.  I wanted a simple stool, low enough, and now I have to find a little table for him.

The before, rustic looking and all in great shape

Mike truly is No. 1 so I had to let him know it!

I painted it with some left over Duck eggs blue CHALK paint.

More fresh flowers, they look lovely in our romantic bedroom

I lightly distressed it to have the original color show through.  Now all I need to do is find Mike a cool little table for the laptop and he is good to go! Simple guy for sure!

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