Well, I am going to enter the wonderful world of blogging. I have been reading several blogs for more than a year now. My sister was telling me about some decorating blogs she likes to look at and my response was, "what is a blog"?? I am not very computer savvy so I did not know about the wonderful world of blogging! She gave me a list of blogs to look at and I was hooked. Later she introduced me to rate my space. See, I need a creative outlet because I love to decorate and love anything that has to do with decorating. I am certainly not saying I am good, I just love it. I started posting on rate my space and that was so much fun until lately. Now I need a new creative outlet thus the new blog. I will be sharing my home, projects, shopping trips and maybe some home tours that I like to go on. I have been very inspired by many blogs and hope that maybe mine will inspire others. This computer thing will be a learning process for me, so bear with me. I have been told it will get easier the longer I do it. So let's get to it!
Come on in and welcome to my home. I am going to share photos of my foyer today. I just recently painted my antique chest which is called a French commode. I bought this chest at an antique store in Alabama while traveling through from Mississippi. The chest was originally done in a walnut stain. I bought some green paint for the base coat and then added a mocha glaze to it. Sanded the edges to distress it and added more glaze. I am really excited at how good it turned out. I have grown very fond of painted and distressed furniture and this is just the start to more projects I'm sure. Here are a few pictures to enjoy!
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Please come again real soon!
You did great!!~ Welcome Kim, I am excited for you!!~
ReplyDeleteHi Kim,
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Blogland! Love your chest...it turned out fabulous! Such a professional job...I would have sworn it came that way!
Hi Kim, I am soooo excited to see that you started a blog. I think you will really enjoy doing this. I was exactly like you. Waited over a year with people prodding me along. Now I wish I would have jumped in sooner. Now I can come over here and visit your lovely home. Welcome,Welcome. You entry hall piece you did looks amazing, but no surprise there, everything you do is amazing. So glad you are finally here! Kathysue
ReplyDeleteHi!! Now I can find you, lol!! The foyer looks amazing and the chest...love that. I love the color. And it is accessorized so perfectly. Yes, we are once again snowed in, really because now there is ice on top of the 16" of snow. Luckily we still have power. Welcome:-)
ReplyDeleteWow! You're a BLOGGER now. A real BLOGGER! Congratulations. I look forward to reading your posts. I'm honored to have been mentioned as someone who got you interested in blogs. Now you can get me interested in other things. Ha!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Kim! That piece is amazing! Your good at that! Your home looks beautiful. I became a follower. Can't wait to come back to see your projects and finds.
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So glad that you came by. We are alot alike, I know nothing about this computer, I love decorating, got OVER Rate my space, I even have a green beat up cabinet in my foyer! lol I look forward to getting to know you, so don't be a stranger!
ReplyDeleteHi Kim!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to blogland! I KNOW I am going to love your blog. We have the same taste in alot it seems. I love the chest! Great job...and I really love the rug in your foyer. See you soon!
Penny
Wooo hooo! Welcome, Kim! I am so excited! Now I will have to send your link to Babs, too! We Buford gals have to stick together! Your foyer is absolutely beautiful and I LOVE that chest! You did a fabulous job! Happy week and welcome!...hugs...Debbie
ReplyDeleteKim, if you lived around here, we would do just that. I would love to take a class and then we would stop by our favorite flea... sounds like fun doesn't it.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the land of blog, Kim!
ReplyDeleteI love the green chest. Absolutely wonderful job!
Your home is beautiful. I'm looking forward to seeing more.
Kim, Congratulations on your blog!Your foyer is beautiful and the chest looks like it came with the distressed look... great color, too. I love how you accessorized the chest and I can't wait to see more of your decorating.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to more from you!
ReplyDeleteKim, your chest is lovely! I'm so impressed and inspired. From the little bit I've seen, your home is absolutely beautiful, and I've added your blog to my list of favorites. Can't wait to see your future posts! -- Blessings from Dorothy B. in TN
ReplyDeleteHello Kim, right now i was on Debbie's blog where I read your message and come to know about your blog, that really nice, and many congraulations... your posts are always admirable, love your chest making.... and your mirror above it, its a classic piece, really love it... Wish you happy blogging. love
ReplyDeleteWelcome to blogging!! I LOVE the entry!! Can't wait to see more in the future!
ReplyDelete((((Kim))))
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Blogland!
I am so glad you are here!
You, your family, and home are as beautiful as can be.
Love,
Kim
I would love to see your whole house. And that picture above the table that has a black and white stripe skirt? mishelle
ReplyDeleteKim, I'm so excited to find your blog..completely by accident! I have been stalking your RMS pages ever since Nancy posted pics of your home. Welcome to blogging. :)
ReplyDeleteKim, it was fun to go back to this your very first post. So glad you decided to start this blog. It's one of my favorites! Keep on posting!!!! Happy Blog Anniversary to you. ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteDoesn't seem like three years!
ReplyDeleteHappy 3 year anniversary!
Thanks so much for sharing that Kim! I am fairly new around here but have been DIYing forever. I finally decided I wanted a fun place to share it. Its awesome to see that after three years you are still going strong and have amassed so much amazing content. I love it! I want to be like you when I (my blog) grows up:)
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!
Christy
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Kim, your home is as beautiful now as it was three years ago. I haven't commented much over the years, but I've been reading and drooling since the beginning. I'm so glad that you've given three years of your life sharing your passion and your inspiration to all of us. You have truly been a blessing to me and I look forward to seeing SSS grow in 2013.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!
Great to reflect back... a fun read!
ReplyDeleteSince I didn't "know" you back when you started I haven't read the beginning posts and it's fun to see how your already great style has evolved. If nothing else, blogging has taught me how to put stuff together better so it doesn't have my 'signature' thrown together look.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to the blog and the grand daughter.
Bliss
Oh this is great..that I can comment on your very first post...a post that is so wonderful...and I love that painted finish on that dresser!!...I thank Kelly for introducing you to the blog world...we have certainly benefitted greatly from it!!!...
ReplyDeleteThis is such fun to come see your first post!!!! It also has convinced me that I AM going to continue the matchstick blinds from the morning room to the great room, so thanks for THAT inspiration too!!!! I love your style. The chest looked beautiful, you are brave to try so many things. Happy Sunday, Kim. Hope you have a great day. XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteThis is fun! And Now I want to read more of your early posts to see how your home morphed into how it is now. Happy blog anniversary! Sheila
ReplyDeleteI love your very first post Kim!! I always wondered how your first post was! And it was awesome like the rest of them!! Congratulations on your successful Blog, I am so glad that Kelly introduced you to the Blogging world and that you pushed that button! Thank you for all your inspiration and Happy anniversary!!
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