Transitions and Burlap Garland...

Hello Everyone. I am in transition mode…in several ways! Since it is the end of November, time to put away all of the fall décor and bring out some Christmas cheer!

 

 

Before I dive into my numerous bins and boxes of holiday décor, I want to talk about another transition. As I shared with you in this post, I have recently started a dream venture of going into business with Carrie Clayden of Hip Chick Designs. I am currently working in the shop part time, and have signed on to help market and promote the retail side of this amazing art studio/gift shop located in Benicia Ca.

Hip Chick Designs

 

This incredible opportunity will also bring some exciting changes to my blog! Starting this week, I will be featuring items that we are selling in the shop, and make them available to all of you. Since lots of you are too far away to be able to come on over and browse in our shop in person,  you will now have the chance to see, and buy, some of the beautiful hand made, hand painted, re-cycled, re-purposed, and hand selected items we fill the shelves and aisles with at Hip Chick Designs.


The first item to be featured is our Burlap Garland…

 

 

This beautiful garland is hand made from 6 inch wide burlap ribbon edged with a white finishing stitch.

 

 

 

 

It comes in 6 foot lengths with a loop on each end for hanging. Use on your tree, as a swag on your mantel, framing a doorway, or running down the stair banister mixed with natural greenery. Not only useful during the holidays…it can be used all year long to add some texture and whimsy to any party or occasion.

 

 

Here are a few inspiration photos collected from Pinterest and other online sources…

 

 

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Here is a vignette we created in the shop featuring the Burlap Garland along with a Christmas Wreath…

 

 

 

 

As our introductory offer (perfectly timed on Cyber Monday!)…each 6 foot garland is currently priced at $25.00 + shipping. This is less than half the price I found at several online sites and sources.

 

 

 

 

I am so excited to be able to offer all of my Elegant Nest followers, and visitors, items from our shop! I look forward to hearing from you about this new feature. Please contact me with any questions or for more info about any of the items shown and how to place your order.

 

Finally, I want to thank you all for the support and positive feedback I have recieved over the last few months. Starting this blog has been a blessing that I am so thankful to have. The blogging community is one of the most supportive and fun groups I have ever been involved with. I am excited to see where this new venture will take me and how this creative endeavor will expand and grow!


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Happy Thanksgiving…



  

From our house to yours…enjoy your day!

The antique dresser is finished…finally!

Nothing like having 15 members of your family and friends over for dinner to motivate you to finish a project…especially when that project is sitting in the middle of your front room!

 

 

I have been working on this antique dresser for far too long – see original post here - but the effort has paid off! I love the way it looks in my master bedroom.

 

Remember how it looked before…

 

 

 

 

Here is how it looks now…

 

 

 

 

This beautiful dresser has been sitting, waiting, patiently, in my garage for its makeover. I purchased some Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Paris Gray and gave it a fresh new look. After two coats of the Paris Gray, I did just a little bit of distressing, then finished with the Annie Sloan clear wax.

 

 

 

 

I left the original hardware on because I love the style and look of the patina. I also love the original wooden casters…

 

 

 

 

I set a large mirror, that I have had for years, on top and love the look of it just leaning against the wall. Not sure if I will leave it gold…but it works for now.

 

 

 

 

I will be using this dresser to hold my jewelry and quickly filled it up and styled the top with some of my favorite things…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So happy to have this done…and so pleased with the way it turned out!

 

 

 

 

Today, I am off to the market to shop for Thursday and prepare the house for our Thanksgiving dinner and guests. 

 

 

How are you enjoying the Thanksgiving holiday this year?


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