Color Quiz~ what are YOU?

Hi Folks..
  I took the test and found  I was deep violet...  COLOR QUIZ 

this is me you are darkviolet #9400D3 Your dominant hues are blue and magenta. You're the one who goes to all the parties but doesn't quite fit in at every one... you know what you want, but are afraid of what the world might think of it. You're a little different and that's okay with them, and if you're smart it's okay with you too. Your saturation level is very high - you are all about getting things done. The world may think you work too hard but you have a lot to show for it, and it keeps you going. You shouldn't be afraid to lead people, because if you're doing it, it'll be done right. Your outlook on life is brighter than most people's. You like the idea of influencing things for the better and find hope in situations where others might give up. You're not exactly a bouncy sunshine but things in your world generally look up.

It was fun and I thought I'd share it with ya'll.. have fun and do let us know your results...
Happy Sunday and Happy all week long too..

Beautiful Inspiration in Whites

As many of you know we are in limbo land as to IF we'll be moving .. So my own home is in uncluttered-very little decor staged condition right now.. We are working on the yard which needs to be done whether we stay or go..  Right now the only decorating going on is in my mind and so I thought I'd share some inspiration photos with you from my spring folder.. These photos are all compliments of Country Living magazine..
 I am living vicariously through these amazing spaces for now.. As I get information concerning our personal status , I'll keep ya'll updated... In the meantime we are praying for a miracle that allows us to stay in North Carolina, a state we truly love.. However we are prepared to go where we are lead.. Keep us in your good thoughts please... I know I can count on my blogging buddies to wish us well and I appreciate that so much..


   I wish everyone a beautiful, peaceful spring, full of lovely flowers and happy moments with friends and loved ones... Enjoy every Moment~!!!

  I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I do.. again Courtesy of Country Living magazine:::

Thanks so much for stopping by to see me.. I love having all of you visit.. There's sweet tea and cookies out on the patio. Have a seat and stay as long as you possibly can..

~ Sonny ~

Can I upholster?? NOOOOO

I got 2 of these chairs off Craigslist about a year ago.. My plan was to upholster but after reading several blogs and watching lots of u tube tutorials I decided that just was'nt my thing.. But , I loved their shape and $50.00 for 2 it was worth the risk I was about to take.
Found another picture this morning-- wooohooo.. I thought I had lost them all..
here's how both chairs looked sitting beside the fireplace..

I'm joining Susan for Meta Monday..
Go see her other Posters- you wont be disappointed.

also joining Kim's party
Kim's Party

 This was the photo on CL- and unfortunately its the only one I have.   My computer went kaflooie a few months later so~~ 1 before and 1 after is all I have.. I got a bit of chair number 2 in the photo at least..

I wanted to keep these but I just could;nt handle the mauve and blue flowers on a yellow background.. So if I was going to have them in my living room a major change was in order..I sure couldnt use them the way they were....
  Enter ~~Kilz primer.. yes , you read that right- Kilz lol.. You see I decided to do them one morning about 5 am when all the stores were closed but I could'nt sleep..    I taped off the arms and legs which were in a very nice cherry mahogeny stain and great condition.   The priming began and it took me about an hour to do both chairs.. The primer raised some of the fibers so a little light sanding with fine sandpaper was needed..
I decided primer coat number 2 was gonna be necessary so I did that later in the afternoon. I planned to let them dry till the next morning but you know how Life gets in the way of your best plans, right?
  So 2 weeks later- again, early in the morning I decided the paint them.  Of course, I had'nt gone and gotten any paint which meant I had two choices. SW kitchen cab paint-- nah, too thick,, and Behr soft white satin..  I went with the behr..  It only took one coat to look fabulous. All the nubs had laid down because of the primer and sanding in between and the paint went on smooth as silk- umm I mean-- Satin:)
  I loved the way they looked and took several photo of them on either side of the fireplace.. As I said at the beginning of this post- I lost all but 1 of those pictures..
I think it turned out beautifully and sitting in it didnt hurt it a bit.. I kept them 6 months and sold them to a friend of mine for - well lets just say-- a Profit:)   She's used them since and they still look just like they did when I painted them...

I added a little snippet of the original on the bottom right..
Really - it was easy .. 2 coats of primer- sand in between and 1 or 2 coats of paint- whichever you prefer.
 Let dry before using about 72 hours in a warm room without humidity.. Easy Peasy and oh so pretty..
So now, you folks that cant upholster= take heart-- you too can tranform your chairs..
I plan to try a loveseat soon.. Might even try stenciling on it once the paint is dry..
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 While you're here I hope you go an visit a good friend of mine.   She'd love to have some followers and I'm sure she'd return the favor.. Helen is a real sweetie and I am proud to call her my friend..So please go pay her a visit.. She's love some company:)

http://www.helensdecor.com/
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 I appreciate your visit and hope you come stop by often.. It sure would be mightly lonely here without ya..
Hugs and All good things to each and everyone of You~!
Sonny