Hey there, friends.
I’m back in the states, and I have to tell you, it’s a bittersweet day. I am so happy to be home with my snuggly bunnies, and yet, I find myself staring out the window quite often, thinking of the people in Honduras.
I couldn’t wait to catch up on some of my favorite blogs (and I have lots of that to do!), and I wanted to continue sharing some of the pieces I’m selling at Troy Antiques. The ladies called me over the weekend to tell me that the vault is almost empty! I’m SO thrilled by that…and overwhelmed. I have LOTS to do now. 🙂
I wanted you to see some more of the original pieces I put into the vault…case in point, this vintage children’s bench. I wasn’t a fan of the knotty pine, but I loved the little shape. Grayson and Ava loved it, too, and it was hard to let go of this one.
I painted the base in duck egg blue, the top coat in old white (chalk paint, of course), distressed heavily, and coated with clear wax.
I used a medium grade sanding block to wear down the top coat so we could see all of the duck egg peeking through.
This was a quick and easy makeover and one that I loved. I can’t wait to see if the little cutie was one of the selling items.
Or this sweet vintage children’s pillow…so pretty!
There are plenty more makeovers I have to share with you, but I’m sure this week I’ll be sharing some of this with you…
And no, I didn’t bring home a baby, although I wanted to so badly I could hardly stand it. There is so much to share from our trip that I’m sure it won’t all fit into one post, and I hope you’re ready for an excessive amount of pictures!
Love to you…happy to be home!
🙂
*linking to Primitive and Proper’s Piece of Work Wednesday
We are glad you are back and had a great trip. Love the bench and congratulations on the success of the vault! I would have been tempted to stow that baby away in my carry on. 🙂
Beautiful post, my friend. The furniture and the baby…you holding that baby. Just so precious. xoxo
Welcome home. I am so glad you are back, and I can’t wait to hear your amazing stories. That picture with the beautiful baby made me want to cry. I know God’s timing is better than ours, but I would of sure had a hard time leaving without one.
Shaunna,
Having 2 daughters from Guatemala I KNOW how hard it is to leave all those children behind. It’s something I struggle with daily. It sure puts your life in perspective though…. If I catch myself complaining I remind myself of the things and people I saw and the thousands of children there without families. God has been leading me lately, and I KNOW I will be taking a bunch of mamas to go love on some babies. I haven’t been ready to go back until now…I’m just listening and waiting to see when, where, and how He’s going to send us. 🙂
Shaunna, I’ve been reading PI for quite awhile now. I don’t think I’ve really commented much, & that doesn’t reflect how lovely I think your blog and work are. BUT. That baby in your arms is comment worthy. However, I’m speechless. Touched deeply in my heart, and speechless from my mouth/keyboard. Thank you for sharing, I am looking forward to as many pictures from Honduras as you can share.
in Christ,
w
welcome home! may the PEACE from your trip remain in your HEART!
Shaunna, that was a trip of a lifetime. I am sure it was very rewarding. I am sure you did help so much by being there.
Good to have you home!
Susan
Welcome back!! Wish you had brought the precious little bundle home 🙂
XO
Kristin
I stopped by Troy Antiques a week or so ago. The vault looks very nice. Love your work! Welcome home.
Glad you had a good trip, Shaunna. I’m sure it was hard not to bring that little bundle home! Your children’s bench is adorable. I love that blue peeking through. Have a good week.
Welcome back! Can’t wait to hear all about your trip!
Oh and LOVE that children’s bench and the blue door behind it!
How exciting to find on your return hom that so many of your items sold! Yes, lots of work to get done to fill it up again. 🙂 Going to Honduras… those types of trips change how we think about things forever. I’m sure it was a wonderful experience for you and look forward to seeing all the pictures.
Welcome back! Looking forward to hearing all about it. Your bench looks great!
Welcome home, Shaunna! I look forward to the stories.
Welcome back! Love your little bench makeover. It turned out amazing!!! The picture of you holding that adorable baby is so sweet.
-emily
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Welcome back to your home! That bench is lovely!
So glad you’re back and had an awesome trip! can’t wait to hear all about it!
HI, JUST RAN INTO YOUR BLOG. STOP BY & SAY HI, I’M NOT ONLY A WRITER.DECORATOR/DESIGNER, BUT ALSO A WHOLESALER OF COOL JUNQUE 🙂 GIO
The bench is adorable! You did a great job distressing.
welcome back!!! that bench is adorable… i love the layers on it!
you look so sweet with that teeny baby. 🙂
Love Love Love the bench! Adding it to my virtual Beach cottage on Pininterest. What an adorable baby – great post!