A's for Apple, B's for Boy and C is for Chalk Paint :)

The adorable early 20th century school desk that will now become the kids' homework desk. This is going into a room with white furniture, and you know me, Miss OCD, I had to make it match... but per the kids request, I decided to paint it a light gray and white instead.... and with my little girl's help, we got started chalk painting!

C putting her chalk painting skills to the test ;)

Jr. helped me wax it. 

(sorry I was so excited my glued-to-the-iPod-son was helping that I forgot to snap a picture!)

And here we have our final result.

I don't know about y'all, but I can see future full-ride-college-scholarship recipients having a grand ole time finishing up their home work on this school desk! =P

Finally a break from work!

Finally have a *short* break between shifts to pick up some awesome furniture pieces tomorrow!! Mama's got lots of work to do, and daddy's not gonna be happy until all the pieces are done and found a home outside of his garage!

(Quick! How many items can we hide under the tarp?!)

A few teasers...

                                       

Vintage is the new New

There are three things that have changed since moving back to North Carolina. Appreciation for sweet tea, country music... and my newest addiction, french provincial furniture to furnish my new home! After taking chalk painting classes taught by Amy from the American Vintage Home Store and learning more about Van Gogh's chalk paint, I am now on the hunt for some amazing french provincial/Victorian furniture that I can keep busy with and turn it shabby chic to fit our furnishing needs.

First thing I bought at Amy's shop was this adorable antique wood school desk chair!
Not french provincial, I know, but I'm ok with taking chances learning on this piece of furniture first!

Next, I came across the perfect vanity table and chair for my daughter's room! A young, girl soldier from Bragg who didn't have time to finish her project and just wanted to find a new home for it. I got it at an awesome price!

I plan on chalk painting it with black, distressed with hot pink undertones and hardware to match my little girl's bedroom!

Ahhh, yes!!