Sunday, July 5, 2009

Met Monday & Mosaic Monday 7-6-09


Its Monday again and time for another Met Monday Hosted by
combined with
Mosaic Monday hosted by
This week I combined them to make one big fun post...
Its kind of a sad mosaic... I painted this Mural a couple of years ago in my office to make a play room for my grandkids... Then when the grandkids kept multiplying I made my work-out room into the playroom and had my office back all to myself... Well the "Where the wild things Are" Mural wasn't me... the rest of my office is a soft blue... so I painted over it a couple of weeks ago with the help of my grand daughter... Now you might be wondering why the bed? Well as some of you know my son and his family are living with me temporality and my niece is here to visit for a month! Yes count em, thats 7 people plus a newborn baby due in August and two dogs living with us once empty nesters! Don't get me wrong! I love every minute of it!
But I painted this mural with my nephew over the Christmas break and we had so much fun painting it... It took two coats of KILZ and one coat of Ralph Lauren "Lisbon Blue"
It was scary and a little sad those first strokes... then I was glad I did it.
Gotta change with the times...
Click on the mosaic to enlarge...
Before, during and after...


Well as some of you know my son and his family are living with me temporality and my niece is here to visit for a month! Yes count em, thats 7 people plus a newborn baby due in August and two dogs living with us once empty nesters! Don't get me wrong! I love every minute of it! So I found this little bed set... the two lockers and top with a light and also a bed and headboard came with it... (Which I will show in another post) on Craig's list for $80.00! I bought the bedding at Target... The whole bed set is solid wood... Its just kind of an icky creamy yellow color right now... But Brianna, my niece, got here today and she was just thrilled with how my daughter and I set up her little area... Yes that's right... on the other half of my office where the kids play area was! When my niece goes home, and the weather cools off I am going to re-finish this bed set, Beach Cottage-ish, inspired by my blogger friends, and sell it on Craig's list again and try and double my money!
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Before and After...

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Posted by Rainey Shafer at 7/05/2009 11:03:00 PM
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31 comments:

  1. Wow! That's a house full! But I'm sure you guys are making some great memories! That's a great deal you got on Craig's list. Looks like it will be perfect!
    Blessings,
    Traci

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  2. Your Craig's List treasure is so great! I wish more people in our "town" used Craig's list! I want to see the transformed piece-so be sure ans share in a post later! Hope to see you over my way soon...

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  3. I have no doubt that you can double your money on that great find! Of course, by then, your washer and dryer may need to b replaced from "over working" them :)

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  4. Wow, that sounds like quite a full house, but it must be fun. And you certainly had a lot of help with the painting! thanks for joining the fun at Mosaic Monday. :)

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  5. That is so cute! I think that you will get your money back out of it for sure!

    ~Liz

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  6. Hello ~
    I love that bed - looks like a pottery barn ! Great job on the mural - they are a ton of work !
    You did some great changes !
    Hugs ~ Kammy
    p.s. 7 - seven people - wow - you are incredible !

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  7. What a great mom and aunt you are. You did a great job in creating the special space for your niece.

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  8. Hi Rainey, Your a pretty good artist! But eventually decor and needs can change and that's O.K. :O)I like the way that you documented it, it makes it into a sweet memory with pictures of your granddaughter helping. :O) Mary @Boogieboard Cottage

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  9. At first I thought she was standing there with her arms crossed in defiance as in "Oh no you don't touch this mural". Then when I enlarged it I saw the paint roller and it became "Stand back, this mural is outta here".

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  10. What a great project and what a great way to make the most out of having a house full of people! Great idea.

    Christi @ A Southern Life
    http://asouthernlife.com

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  11. That was some mural! Wonderful work! I'm sure it was bittersweet painting over it.
    You sure have a full house! You created a great space for your little guest!

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  12. Thank you for sharing this sweet post. You are a wonderful Mama to take in your family - I'm sure they really appreciate you! What an inspiration.

    Blessings,
    Marie
    http://emmacallsmemama.com

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  13. Well now that you have opened up a HOstile Sean, the kids and I will come down to stay for a visit! That would make an even 12!!! Let's see how many people we can get in your house!! YIPPEEE...ha ha ha. Love you!!! :-D

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  14. Rainey you are a kind soul for having everyone stay with you!
    That is a full house for sure.

    Love the bright and fun bedding. I know she loves this room!

    Happy MM my friend!
    ~Warmly, Melissa :)

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  15. Looks great, I can't wait to see how the bed turns out when you re-do it. Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  16. How sweet! I don't know how you do it. I don't know what I'd do without quiet. But then when family needs you, you're there.
    Brenda

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  17. Oh, I guess painting over your mural was a tad bitter sweet, you had done a great job! But like you said, we move on! Your house must be bulging with all the folks. How nice of you to have them stay with you for now. I'm a Craigslist kinda gal! I love Craigslist and I'm sure you'll get your money back from the bed set up! Glad little sweetie likes her space for now!
    Be a sweeie,
    Shelia ;)

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  18. Great metamorphosis! Love the new bed.

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  19. Great job! I love Craigslist, and I know you will make a profit! Have fun with the fam there. Our son & dil & grandies lived with us for 3 weeks while waiting for their new house to be finished - what wonderful memories we have! Linda

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  20. Great job...it all turned out just awesome my friend...and Yes that is a full house...but like I always say "family first" you are to kind...love that bed...can tell you have been busy...thanks for sharing this great room...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  21. Bittersweet yes, but I think it turned out great...love the bedding you picked out!

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  22. It really looks great. Love the new beddding.

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  23. Hello !
    Getting back to you on my scoop on
    paint...
    I do use the generic brand at walmart alot...use glossy black.
    For the white - I use ivory -but,
    it doesn't come in generic - so I buy the Krylon. I sand down stuff down typically. Right now I am doing a super old dresser with loads of paint - I am stripping this down and it is taking forever ! Have fun and thanks for asking !
    Hugs ~ Kammy

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  24. Cool new bed! Really sweet post! Love the mosaic :)

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  25. Oh my goodness, you have your house -- and your hands -- full!
    But what fun you must be having-- and how wonderful to make a special place for a special girl. She'll always remember that.
    Cass

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  26. What a great project. You really have a full house.

    Thanks for stopping by Playing Dishes. You have been entered in the July 25 drawing for the Christmas tablecloth. I hope you do join us with a Christmas table this week. Hopefully the turnout will be better since there is not a holiday!!!! Only CHRISTMAS IN JULY,

    Check back often. All the details of how to get more chances for the tablecloth are on the button on my blog. I am also hosting weekly Christmas giveaways on my holiday blog too. They are on Wednesdays. Stop by for a visit.

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  27. Goodness you do have a full house.. I know you're loving it. I can feel your pain about covering up your beautiful mural.. it's hard getting rid of something you worked so hard on.. but now you can sit back an admire a new masterpiece you created. Thanks for dropping by and for becoming a follower.. I look forward to sharing our worlds.
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  28. Wow, that room is going to be fabulous! Me, personally, I love the concept of multiple families in one home. It's so neat to have all these people with you... You're lucky!

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  29. The mural was wonderful, but, as my mother used to say, "We do what we have to do."

    It's great that you have your photos, your memories of the children enjoying the mural, and -- best of all -- you have your family!

    Thanks for the lovely comment you left for me earlier today. Hope you'll stop by often.

    Bill

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  30. I know you're busy - just stopping in to say Hi! Love the beach cottage bedroom :)

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  31. Sounds like fun with everyone there! The comforter you chose is adorable!

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