Repurposing, Upcycling and Photography

The Tale of the Happy Chairs

8/13/2018

Today is one of the most exciting posts I've ever written. Can you hear me squealing in the background. Now this is something I don't do in real life, but since I'm on the internet I'll allow myself some liberties.

Today I am going to talk about - actually fangirl over - KariAnne of Thistlewood farms. She is one of my all time favorite bloggers and she does it all. She is a decorator, a DiYer and a photographer. But most of all KariAnne knows how to tell a story. Boy, can she tell a story! She can take the most mundane chore, like painting a door, and turn it into a monumental lesson in life. And with lots of chuckles to boot!

Now you are all probably wondering why I'm going on and on about KeriAnne. Obviously she inspires me! And I know I could never hope to reach her level of perfection. But I thought I would give it a humble try after seeing these chairs of hers.

After all chairs can be inspiring, right? This is the tale of the happy chairs.

Wood chair before, The tale of the Happy Chairs, theboondocksblog.com

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Sweet Inspiration Link Party #119

8/10/2018

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Welcome to our One Hundred Nineteenth Sweet Inspiration Link Party.

It has been one crazy week. We had so much rain and humidity and heat to last the whole season. I think I'm just about ready for fall. What about you? I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

The party starts on Fridays 7am EST or 11 am GMT and runs until Tuesday. By joining us every week you will be able to grow your blog and gather inspiration from so many others who link up to our party. We hope you will join us every week to share and inspire with your projects and creations.

We will be visiting all of you who link up with us and sharing, pinning all that good stuff. We really do appreciate your visits.

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Storage Unit Up-cycle No more Red Plastic - Κοκκινη Αποθήκευτικη Μονάδα

8/6/2018

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I have kept old furniture from a lifetime ago, always trying to re-use it over the years. I had this particular piece for over 22 years. It was a storage unit for my kids' toys and such. But after so many years I had grown tired of the look.

Έχω φυλάξει παλιά έπιπλα, προσπαθώντας πάντα να τα επαναχρησιμοποιήσω όλα αυτά τα χρόνια. Είχα αυτό το συγκεκριμένο κομμάτι για πάνω από 22 χρόνια. Ήταν μια μονάδα αποθήκευσης για τα παιχνίδια των παιδιών μου. Αλλά μετά από τόσα χρόνια είχα βαρεθεί την εμφάνιση.

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Sweet Inspiration LInk Party #118

8/3/2018

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Welcome to our One Hundred Eighteenth Sweet Inspiration Link Party.

Can you believe it is already August? The summer is flying by so quickly. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

We would like to welcome Gail of Purple Hues and Me and Amy of Health Home and Heart as our new hostesses this week. Why not drop by and say hello.

The party starts on Fridays 7am EST or 11 am GMT and runs until Tuesday. By joining us every week you will be able to grow your blog and gather inspiration from so many others who link up to our party. We hope you will join us every week to share and inspire with your projects and creations.

We will be visiting all of you who link up with us and sharing, pinning all that good stuff. We really do appreciate your visits.

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A Rusty Old Table Revived - Ένα σκουριασμένο παλιό τραπέζι αναβιώνεται

8/1/2018

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One day I was taking a walk at the farm and I spotted this rusty old table. Now I must have seen this old thing about a million times, but I had never really "seen" it. I had never seen its potential until now.

Μια μέρα έκανα μια βόλτα στη φάρμα και είδα αυτό το σκουριασμένο παλιό τραπέζι. Τώρα πρέπει να έχω δει αυτό το παλιό πράγμα περίπου ένα εκατομμύριο φορές, αλλά ποτέ δεν το είχα πραγματικά προσέξει. Δεν είχα δει ποτέ τις δυνατότητές του μέχρι τώρα.