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I spied this pretty idea for candlesticks on Pinterest last week.

I had a few wooden ones I painted a couple of years ago lurking about so I decided to give this idea a go. Here's my version:

I had a set of aqua and pink ones candlesticks. I decided to go with the aqua ones first. The tins are actually Xmas ornaments from Ikea. I love how they look vintage. Of course now it hits me that I probably could have aged them a bit using vinegar and salt. Oh well, next pair!

I simply hot-glued them to the top of each stick. Add two votives and seriously, you are done in like 5 minutes.

I'm sure it helped that mine were painted already. Super cute to use for summer entertaining or a quick gift idea, don't you think?

Jeanine

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I was so thrilled to stop by the grand opening of Suite Pieces in Huntington, NY today. The thought of all the vintage goodness to be found AND the thought of meeting Susan from Homeroad had me giddy like a school girl this morning.

I was so excited when Susan started blogging about opening a booth in this lovely space. Ready to go in?

This is one of the first spaces you see when coming in. Their vintage aprons were super cute and only $12. Since I'm not quite the apron-wearing girl, I did not get one. Who knows, I might next time!

This space had a bowl filled with vintage buttons. No Paris ones much to my chagrin.

Hands down, my favorite space - Susan's!

She is as sweet in person as she is on her blog! Cute blouse I might add! P.S. Our selfie came out too dark. =(

Another great space.

Beautifully wrapped bar soaps.

I love me some creepy doll heads!

Susan and I were both swooning over this simple, pendant banner by another booth owner. Love the keys.

Need some Annie Sloan chalk paint?! I came home with two small sizes for future projects. I also snagged:

The pitcher was $20 with half off. Mine! The flower frog was just $8. Mine again. And the pin cushion is from the Homeroad booth. It's going to be a Mother's Day gift for my Mom, who loves to sew. I know she'll love it!

I had such a great time there today and I wish Susan, and all of the booth owners much success!

Jeanine

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I stepped outside of my comfort zone by choosing some new paint colors for our living room and dining room. For the dining room, I chose a sea foam green/blue. The hubby painted it over the weekend.

This is a before and after photo. The yellow was the original color (to the left). We painted both rooms with the yellow and it was/is starting to grate on my nerves.

I like this much, much better!

And another view of the old with the new. The living room is getting a soft gray. Both colors are from Benjamin Moore but I can't recall the names. One is Opaline, I believe. Saw them together in an issue of HGTV magazine and they worked very nicely together.

Hoping my hubby gets to the living room this weekend!

Jeanine

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Remember that birdcage that got a bit icky after being left out all winter? Well, I was able to get in some painting yesterday and here it is now:

It took quite a few coats of paint to cover up the rust, but now it looks fresh and clean again.

The bottom was a bit crusty - even after re-painting it - so I covered that up with some faux moss. The stack of books are vintage bibles I picked up over the years at various garage sales.

The little bird on top is from the Dollar Store. I wish they still sold them because they are adorable!

It's perched right now in the tea room until I find a more permanent home for it.

Jeanine

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Wishing all of my bloggy friends a very happy Easter!

Jeanine

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I've been hoarding glass jars like a squirrel hoards nuts. I had a teeny bit of free time this week to start embellishing some of them.

I started by adding distressed French book paper to each jar. Then I added different rub-on transfer images to the paper.

For this one - which is my favorite! - I also added a strip of burlap and some white twine.

The finishing touch was this lock & safety pin.

I simply wrapped twine around the top of this one. It's all it needed.

I wanted to keep this one feminine and dainty to go with the dress form image, so I added a little bow and some tea-stained seam binding.

Each one is filled with faux moss and some of my French script candles. Simple touches to add about the house.

Jeanine