I know there are millions of these out there

Ok I admit Apothecary Jars are ALL OVER blogland, but I have loved them since I saw the first post.  I picked up some old candlesticks at a garage sale this fall, and knew just what I wanted to do with them. 

They were crying out for some of my handy dandy black spray paint.  I love spray paint.  There is just something about using it that makes my feel like a ninja! 

So I sprayed the candlesticks and the lids to some old jars I had.  I only wanted three so when I glued the jars on I also glued together the two matching candlesticks.  I loved the extra height.   It adds some extra drama.  I also chose to use different shape and sized jars.  (Since I started making jam my Dad has made sure to save every jar he gets his hands on.) 

After I got them all put together, I thought they needed something so I added a little ribbon to make them look more finished. 

I found this cool felt rose place mat at dollar tree and thought it was too cute.  I love how it pops on my black buffet top. 


I may add finial pieces later, but I like them just the way they are.  They look so cool on my new funky buffet. 

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Dresser turned buffet

This project has been done for awhile, BUT I had too many suggestions so I wasn't sure if I should change it a little.  I had to live with it for a few weeks before I could actually pronounce it finished.  I am in love with it though.  It is better than I hoped it would be.  I took a dresser that we got at a garage sale and sanded it down.  As usual I didn't take pictures before.  I am so bad about just jumping into a project.  I think about blogging it later.  Sorry. I painted the top high gloss black.  Then took the drawers over to my sisters where my sister, niece and I got busy.  We each painted different drawers and I think I love the memories we made as much as the finished product.  :)
Without further ado...

MY NEW BUFFET

I just love all the color!!!  It is so fun.  These drawers were perfect for this kind of a project, and I found all the cool glass knobs and handles at Hobby Lobby.  I just love my new addition to the kitchen, and all the extra storage it provides!  I have to include just one more pic.  Mostly to show off that it is snowing out here in West Texas this morning.  We need the moisture soooo much.  Thank you Lord!

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A new Painted Poppy Creation

I have blogged once before about painting at the Poppy.  I love to go there and spend a few hours lost in painting.  When we re-did the kitchen I of course NEEDED to make a platter to go with the new look.  I guess the truth is it was much more of a wwwwaaaanted to make one, but ya know whatever works.  LOL  Anyway I wanted to use my favorite fabric as an inspiration.  Just in case you forgot what it looks like here it is.

This is the same fabric my mother in law used to make my new curtains.  I love love love it more everyday.  I am so glad we went with bright colors in the new kitchen it has been fun.  I have a few projects I am working on that when I finish them you will be the first to know, cause I am dying to share them with y'all.  :)
Ok soooo if I can focus for a minute I will show you the new platter I painted.  Here is a quick before it's fired pic.

  It blows my mind how much the firing changes the look of the pottery.  I was very excited with the finished product before firing and could hardly wait to pick it up. I guess Kim (the owner of the painted poppy) couldn't either because she texted me a picture before I could come to pick it up.  ;)  I was so excited.  It turned out even better than I hoped.  So without further ado... here it is!

I knew just where I wanted it to live.  Right inside the hutch in my new kitchen.  I think it looks pretty at home there don't you?

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