Tea Cart Transformation

I found a tea cart that looked a bit sad ~ so I 

pulled out a can of heirloom white and transformed it to a 

newer brighter trolley.

At the moment I am using it for an summer evening cocktail party 

on the deck.

But ...

I can also imagine using it for tea parties and even for

a rolling potting cart in the garden.

Maybe even a sewing cart.  Lots of life left in this old thrift shop find!

I am joining ~

Masterpiece Monday
and
Metamorphosis Monday


Bentley ~ let's get you brushed and looking cute for the parties!

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

Trash To Treasure Folding Table

Yes ~ I found another old TV tray.  

What to make from this one?

How about a mini ironing board to use when I make

mini quilts.  I painted it a soft green, added a layer of batting to

the top and covered it with a pink and green mini print cotton.

Pretty cute huh?

All set for the next quilt project and then ready to fold up and put 

away when I'm done.

Please visit Susan for more makeovers and a very special

Miracle Metamorphosis Monday.  Don't forget to leave a

comment on her site.  You comments help earn money for future

Miracle Makeovers.  Head on over to see her now!!

Metamorphosis Monday

Remember to count your blessing every day.

Bentley is thankful that I found him a new mini tweety bird 

squeek toy today!

Hugs,

Susan and Bentley

Shabby Chic Cottage Corner

An old Eastlake table covered in many coats of paint ...

Lightened up and added to a cottage corner ...

Makes for a cozy cottage corner.

Cozy is the operative word for today!

Big storm rolling in from the Pacific ... 10 inches of snow in the valley ...

20 inches in the mountains ...

Be careful what you wish for!!

I'm joining our friends Susan for Met Monday and Cielo for Show Off Your Cottage. Susan injured her wrist ... ouch!!! Let's all sent her our love and prayers for a speedy healing!!

That's right Bentley 10 inches of snow coming our way!!!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

Mini Metamorphosis

I'm doing a bit of redecorating at Ash Tree Cottage ~ and that includes the miniature rooms too. I am cleaning and painting and freshening up.

The mini TV still gets only black and white reception ... no color. The old black telephone is still a rotary one, and yet ...

it's still a comfy little spot with some new paint and it's a Mini Metamorphosis for this Monday.

I'm on my way over to the other Susan's cottage where she is always posting her special blog Between Naps on the Porch. Be sure to visit her!

Okay Bentley, we are on a roll. What shall we transform next??

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

New Shelf Life

Here is a cute little shelf. I like the lines of it, but it is a bit dark and decided to give it some new life ...

Some heirloom white paint and suddenly it's transformed into a cute little shelf to hold some sweet little treasures!

I hope that everyone is having a great Labor Day Weekend! My hubby and I will be enjoying a beautiful day in Idaho. When you have a chance, be sure to stop by and visit Susan's Metamorphosis Monday and don't forget to stop by and see Marty for her Table Top Tuesday party and remember to visit Linda at Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays!!.

Come on Bentley ~ let's go outside and enjoy this lovely weather!!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

Dumpster Dive to Delightful!

Recycle, refresh, renew! With a bit of vision, some soap and water, paint and a yard of new fabric ... you can turn what appears to be trash ...

Into a treasure!!

Let your creativity carry you away on your next project. That's what happened at Ash Tree Cottage. Now let's go visit the other Susan at Between Naps on The Porch this Metamorphosis Monday for more amazing transformations!!

Oh Bentley, I don't know if we can fix your old fire truck. It may well be beyond repair. Maybe we can find you a new one!!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo