Friday, June 17, 2011

second thoughts...

I have been busy this week working on some new items for my booth...
Yesterday I finished up the the final coat of paint on a few items and started tagging them...
As I looked at this old beauty and admired it's gorgeous detail...
I realized I now have second thoughts on selling it...
Jim has been reminding me lately of the old rule ~ "one treasure in two treasures out" ~ of course you know I had to do a bit of creative writing on his reminder.

I am joining Debra for Vintage Inspiration Friday today.

Looking out my window this morning...
Seeing Jake head out to school...
And get in his very first car...
I'm so proud of you Jake!  Drive carefully please...
On second thought...didn't I just teach him how to ride a bike?
Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for stopping by!!
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27 comments:

  1. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsJune 17, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    I love the platter as a chalkboard !! That is such a great idea ~ I kind of hoard silver platters so it would be great to do something different with them :)

    Oh my goodness doesn't time just fly!!

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  2. SandiJune 17, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I know that passage of time all too well Sandi! I just posted on facebook that my baby will be 27 years old in five days and I just brought him home from the hospital!
    Love your silver platter and I would have second thoughts too. That is why I have so much STUFF that I can't seem to part with. I need to pare down more though. I have piles for the church garage sale and I thought I was doing great until hubby looked at it all and said, "That's it"??? hee hee Isn't he the funny one!
    Have a super day!!
    Hugs~

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  3. SandiJune 17, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    PS I have still never tried chalkboard paint. Must remedy that soon!! :)

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  4. Patti @ Pandoras BoxJune 17, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I want to make one of these...love it...and don't our kids grow up fast - too fast!

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  5. Linda June 17, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Love what you did to that tray.
    Making a chalkboard. Yes my dh tell me the same thing. You keep bringing things home.

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  6. NanaDianaJune 17, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Oh-I so remember those days of watching the kids drive away for the first time and offering up a little prayer for their safety...praying that other drivers around them would drive as safely as we had taught our own child to drive.

    Love your platter-I would have a hard time parting with it too. pssst...will he even NOTICE if you keep it? That's the test!;>) xo Diana

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  7. Rosemary@villabarnesJune 17, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I can see why you have second thoughts. It's beautiful. I love the ornate detail.

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  8. time worn interiorsJune 17, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Oh, they grow up so fast! My son is 750 mile away and I miss him so much!
    tot

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  9. Something Nice and PrettyJune 17, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    I love it,I know I'd keep it... how did you get such a perfect circle with the chalkboard paint on it? I tried yesterday with a plate and had to throw it away just couldn't get it to look right!
    I remember those days with the first cars and driving, glad in a way those are over:)

    ♥Rondell

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  10. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJune 17, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I'm late stopping by for WW! You have some sweet new things there. Love the chippy metal heart and that crown! Yes, that tray turned chalkboard is going to make somebody happy. Maybe you! I love the shots of your boy and his car. Definitely been there. Bittersweet.

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  11. Joy@aVintageGreenJune 17, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Deep breath, passages.
    Love what you are doing with silverplate and chalkboard paint.
    I really need to follow the 'two out one in' rule. Really.
    - Joy

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  12. IdoJune 17, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    I have the same "problem" I get things to sell then I want to keep them sigh! I'm keeping more than selling, going broke lol! I really cried the first day of kindergarten of my son, he'll be turning 9 next month, life goes too fast.
    Have a lovely weekend!
    XXX Ido

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  13. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresJune 17, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I love silver so I would probably keep it. With all the dust we've been having the past several days, I am beginning to feel the need to purge. Too much stuff is making me a bit crazy. My oldest is at the age I was when I took driver's ed -- but sadly, it is not offered in this country. In fact, no one can drive until they are 18 and then they only take about 8 lessons in a car with a "teacher" who makes sure they know how to drive. They certainly don't teach them rules or respect. :/ I will have to think about coming to the States next summer and signing him for something then. Have a great weekend. Tammy

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  14. Anne LorysJune 17, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    One treasure in, two out....hmmmm, sounds like heresy to me! ;-)

    Love the platter!

    XOXO,
    Anne

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  15. Ann from On Sutton PlaceJune 17, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    They do grow up fast. Mine are 25 and 28 and it seems like yesterday they were going to Kindergarten. Enjoy every minute. Thanks for visiting my blog and hope you are having a great weekend!

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  16. Ivy and ElephantsJune 18, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Hi Sandi,
    The silver tray is absolutely gorgeous. I did one, but I polished it. However, looking at yours, leaving the patina actually is just gorgeous. I will be doing another one this summer and leaving the patina on it for sure. By the way, I love your creative writing of what your husband said. I totally understand that ...lol

    Paula from Ivy & Elephants

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  17. elizabethJune 19, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    I am so excited you are my newest blog follower. I love your "cottagey" blog and am following back. Now off to peek at your Etsy. Oh, and congrats to your son!

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  18. Sherry HicksJune 19, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Love stopping by your place, your tags for your booth are pretty and I love chalkboard silver pieces. I too can remember the days my children first started driving........yes from bikes to cars flies by.
    Have a really great week, wish I could shop your booth!
    Sherry

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  19. Heaven's WalkJune 19, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Hi Sandi! I've been playing with chalkboard paint, too! In fact, I'm doing another project tomorrow! Woo hoo!!! Love your platter - it turned out so sweet! I can see why you don't want to get rid of it. :)
    Is your son still in school? I thought school was out for the summer?

    xoxo laurie

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  20. Gracie's CottageJune 20, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Love that platter... and yes, falling in love with the inventory is a constant struggle here too!

    Your son looks pretty happy to have wheels!

    Jan

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  21. VickiJune 20, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Wow, he's driving?! Hang in there Mom. You can't sell that gorgeous platter! I think I love the tag you made for it just as much!

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  22. michelleJune 20, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    The platter is beautiful, I can see why you had seconds thoughts on it. Time goes by so fast doesn't it. My daughter will be driving in three years and I cringe at the thought. :)

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  23. TriciaJune 20, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Love that chalkboard platter. Lately, I think my rule should be one thing in, five out. I feel like I have so much stuff.

    Time does seem to just zip by doens't it? My kids are getting so big, it makes me want to cry!

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  24. red.neck chicJune 20, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    *giggle*
    my house is full of second thoughts...

    Oh my gosh - have you recovered from him driving off to school?! augh! How time flies!!!

    ;-D I really hope you kept the pretty platter!!!

    robelyn

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  25. JaneJune 20, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    I would have a hard time giving up that silver platter too! It's such a pretty piece and makes a great chalkboard.
    I hear you on the growing up too fast part....the time between putting my son on the bus for his first day of kindergarten and watching him leave for his first year of college seemed to go by so fast!!
    Jane

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  26. RebeccaJune 20, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    I would have a hard time parting with that tray also. And one thing about knowing the rules, is so you know how to break them
    Blessings this week and happy summer
    Rebecca

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  27. Miss Gracie's HouseJune 25, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    LOL...one in, 2 out...and teacups don't count!! I so need to do this:)
    Rene

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