Meet Kathe With An E /Monthly Swap Party

Hi Everyone,

Francine of Ethereal Plus What I Love at http://etherealpluswhatilove.blogspot.com/ is hosting her first Monthly Swap Party for anyone who wishes to participate.  By joining you post another blogger's button on your sidebar for a month so that others can read about them.  This month my blog is featuring Kathe With An E, http://www.kathewithane.com/.

Kathe

She is the author of Kathe With An E blog and lives in Colorado. She loves cooking, gardening, tablescaping and crafting.  Including her hobbies, she loves her husband, Mr B, her sons, and Max ( I wouldn't want to leave them out).  She's been featured on several blogs,  Share Your Cup Thursday, Tuesday To Do List Maker, A Lettered Life, and Homemaker On A Dime just to name a few.

She sets a very lovely table and seems to have a keen eye for picking up the best bargains.  If you haven't been to her blog, please take a few minutes and pay her a visit.  :)

Bleu and Gold

Striking bleu and gold images.  Enjoy!

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Candlestick Re-Do

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share with you my recent re-do.  I forgot to take a before photo but found a photo that was taken of my candlestick holder before I painted it.

Here is the photo before:

Candlestick holder in distressed white

As you can see by the photo the candlestick is an off white and very distressed looking.  I decided to spruce it up with a bit of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Duck Egg Blue.

Painted With Annie Sloan Chalk Pain in Duck Egg Blue

I gave this candlestick holder three coats of ASCP and a good sanding after it dried.  I used a ASCP clear wax and left it overnight before I buffed it out.  I think it turned out beautiful.  You can still see a bit of the distressed crackle finish if you look closely.

Finished Product

This was a fun and easy re-do.  I think it turned out nice and adds a pop of color.
I have to say, that this paint is so easy to use and is not limited to wood.  It can be used on many items including metal (I painted a lid on a jar I had).  It goes a long way too.  :)

Well, this is my entry to this week's Dedicated House, Make It Pretty Monday.