When Doves Cry ...

<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yes, after overdosing on chalk paint around my home, my other fave (BM White Dove) was longing to be used again.  So, </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I finally did something that I've wanted to do for a LONG, long time!  </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Our kitchen sits in the middle of our home, not getting direct sunlight.  And, while I love our maple cabinets, it just seemed a bit dull in there.  Weeel, not anymore!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BEFORE:</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZSWpjjEoOQoHvx9zuRmp12squDfsZRmyFMvj7w4DSYw7ehRshyMtkY6AIVSkB_N1CF_qK2Pn8_Thi46qgtFbpT7QlRjRJD4VUURVxGL-wISPbOLUgyldl6v5FFw77_ttcC7elnWY_Fok/s1600/cabsb41.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZSWpjjEoOQoHvx9zuRmp12squDfsZRmyFMvj7w4DSYw7ehRshyMtkY6AIVSkB_N1CF_qK2Pn8_Thi46qgtFbpT7QlRjRJD4VUURVxGL-wISPbOLUgyldl6v5FFw77_ttcC7elnWY_Fok/s400/cabsb41.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>AFTER:</strong></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgilNnoR2wnsYizgox1QbzGnFnvKkB7UXA5MMsp2skhnFCvKHeVetLn1gnGwHaVjTrFI685EjiqjMHBWxtqdP_zDV_3G9O-Ita_iQuq_aLheuP5hYtZgx8m2kMVi-LMhJcaDOoZ-TDjcnQ/s1600/cabsafter2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgilNnoR2wnsYizgox1QbzGnFnvKkB7UXA5MMsp2skhnFCvKHeVetLn1gnGwHaVjTrFI685EjiqjMHBWxtqdP_zDV_3G9O-Ita_iQuq_aLheuP5hYtZgx8m2kMVi-LMhJcaDOoZ-TDjcnQ/s640/cabsafter2.jpg" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;">I lightly sanded (220 grit), primed with Zinsser BIN and applied two coats of White Dove (Satin Impervo).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm leaving the base cabs in their original state, so that we still have the warmth of the maple.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpAjNTsViYkVJmBMMxVRQDu9BcCWQOCvnbsP4e0uSoxNanczKjussmF_vuFnqdFVhgie9I2r0O8puQLQim8b_PScJOqkKUVQpgZqoCQub6fhrRzAd-mL0j6sOMCm0ARATqEtV7m6MNfB8/s1600/cabsafterside.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpAjNTsViYkVJmBMMxVRQDu9BcCWQOCvnbsP4e0uSoxNanczKjussmF_vuFnqdFVhgie9I2r0O8puQLQim8b_PScJOqkKUVQpgZqoCQub6fhrRzAd-mL0j6sOMCm0ARATqEtV7m6MNfB8/s640/cabsafterside.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And, because you all know by now that I love odd numbers, I'm pleased that I now have three different cabinet colors going on in the kitchen ... the white uppers, maple lowers and Annie Sloan chateaux grey island!</span><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDbquLVDYudOizqYjCjQVJGqTx_9NggPeowZ3cgoyKZ82OKaHFWnSO5MzvocKHokgW4_6IVkVSJN6abGRLhQOhP1mRETRZwymYAeGG3AmqgAYleeoGOEU_Ga1N52Po7TF-AUtUs8PIPqc/s1600/cabsafter3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDbquLVDYudOizqYjCjQVJGqTx_9NggPeowZ3cgoyKZ82OKaHFWnSO5MzvocKHokgW4_6IVkVSJN6abGRLhQOhP1mRETRZwymYAeGG3AmqgAYleeoGOEU_Ga1N52Po7TF-AUtUs8PIPqc/s640/cabsafter3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrvPEJa2polEb58ISqr5rA5PAdYApHYCjVpHP7Vzi4dNIL5nwYtsN8SLFBPH-WmeJlOjUFnTM1YhCMR-NmNCqo9XiBvUUkglcRYAT9qgt-5-z8lAL5Jf34kwDyy9Z4Gamp72PLl1gLXas/s1600/cabsafterroo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrvPEJa2polEb58ISqr5rA5PAdYApHYCjVpHP7Vzi4dNIL5nwYtsN8SLFBPH-WmeJlOjUFnTM1YhCMR-NmNCqo9XiBvUUkglcRYAT9qgt-5-z8lAL5Jf34kwDyy9Z4Gamp72PLl1gLXas/s640/cabsafterroo.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJnLLaGugaHyF1q6yZ6qbEAzhGR05Fkn0dLY1Rg73N6toDnsp37NcCyCJLfFyZQZ6XqCZMm28h9-mLKoMTuI5lutDI_AcrXBeIhNcFdGCD40sahmx15EC9ysUqZMm0dOx1LYrPprbyCOM/s1600/cabsafterother.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJnLLaGugaHyF1q6yZ6qbEAzhGR05Fkn0dLY1Rg73N6toDnsp37NcCyCJLfFyZQZ6XqCZMm28h9-mLKoMTuI5lutDI_AcrXBeIhNcFdGCD40sahmx15EC9ysUqZMm0dOx1LYrPprbyCOM/s640/cabsafterother.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;">If you've ever thought about painting your cabs (whether they're in great condition or in need of a facelift), go for it!  I know it can be considered a daunting project, but you'll love the results!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;">One more time ... BEFORE:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_CPbl5v899VcmRlXdXhigDyLHPiv4ELYz1Md3iZy7i5OYS34267d5qfgW2UZ5pjYtX2wMW-yicaaxlqCymoM0sm-VSKGneXdFSqk_PvbK2rpxae0T5F8n_E39KY795k_zXTzS56KeoGs/s1600/cabsb4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_CPbl5v899VcmRlXdXhigDyLHPiv4ELYz1Md3iZy7i5OYS34267d5qfgW2UZ5pjYtX2wMW-yicaaxlqCymoM0sm-VSKGneXdFSqk_PvbK2rpxae0T5F8n_E39KY795k_zXTzS56KeoGs/s400/cabsb4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Annnnd,<strong> AFTER:</strong></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqB-W5KsSYqh8mty-cQH0sqTEjwEP0U_CVHJR_BGhRairB7J3mieYWAeEDY-Z8UWr_1LGS4ujDRSIvtl8MPPxLPtMNhK9zy2wkt_v21grDLE7DSOvZqqJgnpM8vdSRtnNxYgkO9mjbG7c/s1600/cabsafter1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqB-W5KsSYqh8mty-cQH0sqTEjwEP0U_CVHJR_BGhRairB7J3mieYWAeEDY-Z8UWr_1LGS4ujDRSIvtl8MPPxLPtMNhK9zy2wkt_v21grDLE7DSOvZqqJgnpM8vdSRtnNxYgkO9mjbG7c/s640/cabsafter1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And, admittedly, while I love how the white cabinets now tie in with the molding, I am *thinking* about lightly distressing (just along the lines of the panels) and possibly glazing them just a smidge ... giving them more of a custom look.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We'll see ...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Come play at these fun linky parties:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Dittle Dattle/<a href="http://dittledattle.blogspot.com/2011/07/amaze-me-monday-35.html">Amaze Me Monday</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">BNOTP/<a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/07/bath-restoration-and-renovation-for.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BetweenNapsOnThePorch+%28BETWEEN+NAPS+ON+THE+PORCH%29">Metamorphosis Monday</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia/<a href="http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/2011/08/tuesdays-treasures.html">Tuesday's Treasures</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Savvy Southern Style/<a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/2011/08/wow-us-wednesdays-25.html">WUW</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;">No Minimalist Here/<a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/2011/08/open-house-party.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NoMinimalistHere+%28No+Minimalist+Here%29">Open House Thursday</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;">French Country Cottage/<a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2011/08/feathered-nest-friday.html">Feathered Nest Friday</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;">At the Picket Fence/<a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2011/08/welcome-to-inspiration-friday-no-26.html">Inspiration Friday</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Miss Mustard Seed/<a href="http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/2011/08/furniture-feature-friday-favorites-link.html">Furniture Feature Friday</a></span><br /><br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Thanks for visiting!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><em><strong>Becca</strong></em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>

When Doves Cry ...

Yes, after overdosing on chalk paint around my home, my other fave (BM White Dove) was longing to be used again.  So,  I finally did somethi...

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Spring Mantel ...

<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Okay, as much as I'm *not* a fan of rainy days, it's getting rid of our pollen, which has taken over ev.er.ee.thing!  I'd show you a picture of our screened in porch, COVERED in yellow *snow,* but it's so thick, you'd probably come down with a sinus infection just looking at it!  So, bring on the rain!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just a few pics of our mantel decked out for Spring ... I'm on the hunt for a fun wood vintage sign to take the place of the "Les Fleurs" print:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI_TURz4QuqoiGj8KDH2b9aB3ojQKBOoYGTFfifq4VJHHXdgL26PuQfzHgPnKj0Erh3PL0tLSn3Jwbp7F01rcG9E4Zb6WQfbFrsXQfJPrngPKOO-__6u6KKx8R_zZr-wied-4dEHbWvA/s1600/springmantel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI_TURz4QuqoiGj8KDH2b9aB3ojQKBOoYGTFfifq4VJHHXdgL26PuQfzHgPnKj0Erh3PL0tLSn3Jwbp7F01rcG9E4Zb6WQfbFrsXQfJPrngPKOO-__6u6KKx8R_zZr-wied-4dEHbWvA/s400/springmantel.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Vase from Tuesday Morning filled with real branches and faux florals:</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUQ9mjkdJvybFVRculamg-SCt6lCpJTEwAxqfB31VaSbL7LIo1faPuHfZ53TfrBbMonvYSRYa7n2RBrKmvXw2aIBFOf1jzHWoFu1wtxUEMi_xydpLqjqp93jHFpAFdGpowl_7rWXJEgg/s1600/eggmantle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUQ9mjkdJvybFVRculamg-SCt6lCpJTEwAxqfB31VaSbL7LIo1faPuHfZ53TfrBbMonvYSRYa7n2RBrKmvXw2aIBFOf1jzHWoFu1wtxUEMi_xydpLqjqp93jHFpAFdGpowl_7rWXJEgg/s400/eggmantle.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Still lovin' the little eggs (from PB) tucked in the Spanish moss:</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN0LjLsaOiQQIUkNXyvf2Kqvq-EKwepXzdgr1SVaWebIXy8e2hiDZNMWXkE1SMZtGLh8GytCaqy6qPYPTCefmJMt-B7t9IzGNqxtPinJ4L9r0Mf2vdCJR0mLZs-na5OVP3s6YKi8fXFw/s1600/eggmantle2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN0LjLsaOiQQIUkNXyvf2Kqvq-EKwepXzdgr1SVaWebIXy8e2hiDZNMWXkE1SMZtGLh8GytCaqy6qPYPTCefmJMt-B7t9IzGNqxtPinJ4L9r0Mf2vdCJR0mLZs-na5OVP3s6YKi8fXFw/s400/eggmantle2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Love wrapping plates with twine!  And, okay, so the card nestled in between the twine is more for Fall; however, I do think that it applies right now, too ... seasonal "allergies" maybe ???  (lol)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHIhW3ukXehxRYZgd1KVz7vKjHvhNdxA3tcu4-dSIchzD6N64-G1FoaZr8ePgPfZzvyWFHNC_f0RcWp8WCFBNLivP3k5Bi6bjHo4jyb0oILGOgtblc4VD8iNDGarFtxjKUVgqfbSFF4A/s1600/plate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHIhW3ukXehxRYZgd1KVz7vKjHvhNdxA3tcu4-dSIchzD6N64-G1FoaZr8ePgPfZzvyWFHNC_f0RcWp8WCFBNLivP3k5Bi6bjHo4jyb0oILGOgtblc4VD8iNDGarFtxjKUVgqfbSFF4A/s400/plate.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's fun to bring out the silver:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2xqhFH2LL2ss34FEFpXeS101KFwhQpPRUPdywFr71qq0x24llF7wSk8PvfiSR9_dpo_z9FG83VLEWBdmEvNvBK7pdTx9SRVz8UU3cZ0GlbSEqAMBqHqzdMvvnkoBHKsDO1LKacj0kgA/s1600/mantelclock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2xqhFH2LL2ss34FEFpXeS101KFwhQpPRUPdywFr71qq0x24llF7wSk8PvfiSR9_dpo_z9FG83VLEWBdmEvNvBK7pdTx9SRVz8UU3cZ0GlbSEqAMBqHqzdMvvnkoBHKsDO1LKacj0kgA/s320/mantelclock.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And, yes, my accent chair is another victim of BM White Dove!  I really like how it turned out (although, I do plan on distressing it a bit) ... the gold fabric really pops now.  And, of course, I had to add an envelope pillow with the same gorgeous zebra fabric that is now on the barstools.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJISnNCFdbAAqD5dzcIybBu1zgrgpPiDiUo0-5Ivz8D_wz2Wk-2nmohy_HEwheFjjY55FqfojS0mmBKh8fruohLOYiDhCKPyooNcxSrlUSEwcHHx7qYO5DbcuS_2ERJ-XwQ5g3A78txw/s1600/chair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJISnNCFdbAAqD5dzcIybBu1zgrgpPiDiUo0-5Ivz8D_wz2Wk-2nmohy_HEwheFjjY55FqfojS0mmBKh8fruohLOYiDhCKPyooNcxSrlUSEwcHHx7qYO5DbcuS_2ERJ-XwQ5g3A78txw/s400/chair.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thanks for stopping by!  I look forward to showing you more changes ... like this fun mirrored table I recently scored!  </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Spring Mantel ...

Okay, as much as I'm *not* a fan of rainy days, it's getting rid of our pollen, which has taken over ev.er.ee.thing!  I'd show y...

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