A Little Gossip....

Hello and Welcome...

For several months now I have been checking out this group of blogs every Monday and Thursday. I love seeing the great transformations and have picked up some great ideas.

First a little about myself, I'm a "Junkaholic". I love garage sales, auctions, and "junking" in thrift stores. Because of this addiction, I own a small antique shop in western Kentucky. There's a comical saying in my business...We Buy Junk and Sell Antiques.

I'm also a total packrat. I'm always picking up pieces of furniture, dishes, linens, and so much more....all with plans to give these treasures New Life. Some I've finished, some I gave up on, but most are still hiding in the attic or storage shed waiting for me. Now, because of all you wonderful women, I have the incentive to get them out and do something with them.

So this is my first blog, first participation in Metamorphosis Monday.

Last month we bought all the items of an estate. Mostly books and dishes, but a few pieces of furniture. We found this little gossip bench or telephone stand in the barn. It was is sound condition, but the veneer was badly damaged. My husband attempted to correct it but finally gave it to me to paint. I immediately knew I would shabby chic it.

I sanded it down, primed it and painted it a soft white that has just a hint of mint green. The paint came from Lowes..marked down to $5.00 for the gallon because it was a mis-tint. Love that cheap paint!

Then I cut a board for the seat, padded it and covered it with fabric that was actually a cover for a daybed that I picked up at a yard sale for$1.00.

A little light distressing and it was ready for sale or not..I may bring it home and put it in my foyer!

So that's my contribution for this week. Thanks for stopping by.