Back in May me and Big Daddy built this:
I loved this thing!
I found this on our local Craig’s List Free section. Fact. It was about three miles from my house out on the curb in a pile of someone else’s trash. I thought I would NEVER get off work before another nut came along and grabbed it!
Y’all can read the entire post here :
http://ajunkchicklife.blogspot.com/2015/05/milk-paint.html?m=1
I got my neighbor Mark to use his chop saw and cut the footboard in half and then it took months for Big Daddy to embrace my plans for this project.
Understatement.
But he was so proud of our finished product! We really bonded, creatively over this project. And after 26 years together, I was amazed that we could get any closer. I mean, we are already joined at the hip! We are a prime example of what happens when you marry your best friend and then don’t have kids. You become each others everything.
This was also my very first Milk Paint project.
And I was instantly hooked.
A few weeks ago one of the girls at work gave me a local little independent newspaper with a article earmarked for me.
Yep. I entered it in a contest.
What in the world was I thinking??? Then I forgot about it.
Seriously.
I was sitting on the Tarmac at Charlotte Douglas airport on Labor Day Monday waiting to get home to Asheville when I thought, ‘wonder what ever happened with that contest?’. So, while I had nothing but time, I pulled up Habitat For Humanity Asheville’s website and there it was! My bench. In their Ad!!!
I squealed on the plane!
Here’s the link to the contest
http://www.ashevillehabitat.org/2015-reuse-contest-guidelines/
I’m #24 among over thirty VERY talented and creative people. Right now, I’m in second place. I’m trying so hard to not get too excited! Please go and check these folks out! And if you think my project is worthy, I’d really appreciate your vote! You can vote once per day and voting ends on September 18th.
Thanks Y’all!
Paige
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Wow that turned out fabulous – LOVE !
Going over to vote for you now !
Hi! I found your link up at The Curators Collection. This bench is just stunning! The woodwork and colors work fantastic together! And jist the perfect amount of chipping on the milk paint. 🙂
Tone
Love your headboard bench – so pretty. Just voted and it looks like you are in the lead today! Keeping my finger's crossed for you.
Marie@The Interior Frugalista
What an awesome bench you made! Loving the color, as well. GOOD LUCK on your contest — hope you win! Cynthia
I voted, such a great project! I would love to find a bed like with with all those turned details.
Amazing transformation!
Well, that is just about the prettiest thing I've seen in a long time! Love the color, the distressing, and it looks really cozy comfortable! Will go vote now. 😉
Joanne @ Sea Glass Cottage
Well, that is just about the prettiest thing I've seen in a long time! Love the color, the distressing, and it looks really cozy comfortable! Will go vote now. 😉
Joanne @ Sea Glass Cottage
Voted! Great project Paige, I have a weakness for Jenny Lind turned spindles, glad you were able to save this one, and I love the color!
Featuring tonight on The Painted Drawer Link Party and thanks for sharing! It's awesome and congrats!
I LOVE this bench. Jenny Lind spindles and all! Great color choice! Thank you for sharing it with Friday's Furniture Fix! I hope you'll join us again this week.. a new party begins now. Take Care! Carrie, Thirty Eighth Street
Great job! Love the color!!
What a fabulous story to go along with this amazing piece!! Thanks for sharing it with us at The Creative Circle.