DECORATING AN EMPTY WALL CORNER

We've been decorating the beach house little by little...(finally).....here's a corner that was in need of a little something....I think I got it just right!!

I bought this corner shelf at an antiques fair last summer...didn't want to hang it until I found the right accessories!!

picked this white milk vase up at a tag sale last weekend for 25 cents...

I splurged a bit for the flowers for my 50 cent tag sale tin vase, but sometimes you need to spend a bit more to find just the right thing...I LOVE these flowers and they were totally worth the price....I spray painted the tin in my favorite Catalina Mist spray paint...

This milk glass bowl was also a tag sale gem...I added the wax pear for a bit of color...

Thanks for stopping by & I hope you are all enjoying your summer...:)

xo, Mariaelena


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Power of Paint feature!!

Wanted to say a big thank you to Maryann over at Power of Paint for featuring my ASCP side table redo today!....Please go over and visit her and don't forget to submit your paint projects!!...

Power of Paint

Have a happy weekend,

Mariaelena

GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE!!

Hi friends!!

I wanted to share a few pics I took yesterday before the sun came up at the beach.....It was stunning.

GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE!!

xo, Mariaelena
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CANDLESTICKS & MERCURY GLASS LOVELINESS

Hi friends!!

I had these dark candlesticks that I spray painted with Catalina Mist.  I brought them with me to the beach house to use somewhere...I decided to do this with them...

A painted candlestick, mercury glass votive holder from Pier One and some gorilla glue...=.....

THIS LOVELY

I used battery operated votives also from Pier One...so much safer for where I'm placing them...

I used a light spray on the candlesticks to give an aged appearance....

Have a happy weekend!!
xo, Mariaelena


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http://creatingahouseofgrace.blogspot.com/
http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com/
http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/
http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com/
http://www.notjustahousewife.net/
http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/
http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/
http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/
http://www.shabbynest.blogspot.com/

ANNIE SLOAN BEDSIDE TABLE REDO!!

Hi Friends!!

I've been working on these bedside tables for my older girls beach house bedrooms...I paid $15 for the both of them at a tag sale...solid oak, french legs and dovetail drawers!!!...I FINALLY bought and used AS chalk paint...must say...I'm sold on it now.  Take a look at the before and after and see what you think.  I'm thrilled with the outcome...they are perfect for the beach!!

Before & After!!

before....

after.....ahhh...so much better

it's all in the details....used a sanding block to distress just a bit...

added this basket for storage... 

 tag sale table with good bones & AS paint in pure white equals.....

Now...on to painting the second one...
Thanks for visiting and please come back to see what else I've got going on at the beach house this summer...
xo, Mariaelena


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http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/
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http://missmustardseed.com/
http://creatingahouseofgrace.blogspot.com/
http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com/
http://www.notjustahousewife.net/
http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/
http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/

NATURE'S BEAUTY "DOWN THE SHORE"

Hi Friends!!

I wanted to take a moment to share some of the natural, lovely elements that are all around us "down the shore".

Queen Anne's Lace picked from an open field while out on a bike ride...

Some of the many sand dollars our 7 year old is constantly on the hunt for..

...and a very small sampling of the lovely sea shells we come across almost every day...

HAPPY SUMMER!!!!

XO, Mariaelena


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