latest makeover.....

i bought this little chest years ago because i liked the shape, gilding and detailing but the colour really never went with my scheme, and then a couple of bits fell off so i decided the time was right for a makeover........

so out came the 'old white' ASCP and some crackle glaze...

and a lovely image from the Graphics Fairy - thanks once again Karen, what would we do without you?

i used the freezer paper method to transfer: printing in reverse on the paper mounted on card and then burnishing the image onto a slightly damp surface. i did this in a post about a deco sewing box a couple of posts ago if you want to see more details.

after a light distressing and some dark wax, here she is...

ta dah!

a much better match for my colour scheme and seen here on my new linen knole sofa - loving it!

it's my vintage birthday!

well, it's been an eventful few years with lots of change and challenges but i've made it through to another birthday! my 55th - boooo! 

ageing sucks but it's better than the alternative and after my recent experiences i'm glad to be as fit as i am (which is not very, but improving). i can't wait to be able to get back to yoga and nordic walking and just ordinary things like housework - well, maybe not housework......

here's my favourite card of the day...

and here's my present!

i know some women want jewellery but i couldn't resist this...

with all it's shabby detail...

and room for my lovely old books....

and my quilts - lovely.......!

have a lovely day everyone, and even if it's not your birthday, every day's a special day if you choose it to be! i've just reread this and it sounds sooooo cheesy but i think you know what i'm trying to say - attitude is everything x