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This post teaches four simple ways to add character to any thrift store finds at www.andersonandgrant.com.\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #7f7f7f; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThis post introduces four simple techniques that will give character to just about anything you might find at a second hand store or yard sale.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2019\/07\/farmhouse-painted-candlesticks.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/5761050568523950683"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/5761050568523950683"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2019\/07\/farmhouse-painted-candlesticks.html","title":"4 Techniques to Give Character to Thrift Store Finds"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0MYRS0OJ8do\/XRjXfjasi2I\/AAAAAAAAPkQ\/t3-CeGnxHsAPNkUhNgV7hSkilaW_jF3bACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/collection-of-candlesticks.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-5062859691079358088"},"published":{"$t":"2017-04-23T21:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-18T18:38:14.930-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Do It Yourself"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Update a Worn Thrift Store Bowl with Paint"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;eb garamond\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EA worn out thrift store bowl is given a distressed farmhouse style makeover.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"See how a worn out bowl purchased for $3 at the thrift store is given a farmhouse style makeover with paint and antiquing wax. #DIY #DIYdecor #farmhousedecor #thriftstore #andersonandgrant\" border=\"0\" height=\" \" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CWpqphEJXxY\/WPj-sWe7UCI\/AAAAAAAAMhY\/Q1BtEtOzdmIS8C6p1sqrEVczEIsYEW13QCEw\/s640\/carved-bowl.jpg\" title=\"See how a worn out bowl purchased for $3 at the thrift store is given a farmhouse style makeover with paint and antiquing wax. #DIY #DIYdecor #farmhousedecor #thriftstore #andersonandgrant\" width=\"700\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EI have a super easy before and after to share with you today!  As you may know, I\u0026#39;m all about painting thrift store finds and normally turn to white as my color of choice.  But today\u0026#39;s technique could be applied to any \u0026quot;carved\u0026quot; item in whatever color fits with your style.  There are some \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/fave.co\/2o8tL6V\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emetal ceiling tiles\u003C\/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/fave.co\/2o8vEAw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewood candlesticks\u003C\/a\u003E out there just calling your name.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2017\/04\/painting-thrift-store-bowl.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/5062859691079358088"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/5062859691079358088"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2017\/04\/painting-thrift-store-bowl.html","title":"Update a Worn Thrift Store Bowl with Paint"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CWpqphEJXxY\/WPj-sWe7UCI\/AAAAAAAAMhY\/Q1BtEtOzdmIS8C6p1sqrEVczEIsYEW13QCEw\/s72-c\/carved-bowl.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-6081533423911780962"},"published":{"$t":"2017-03-19T21:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-18T18:38:15.026-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Do It Yourself"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"furniture before and after"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"10 ways paint can update thrift store finds"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; display: none; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TDMqkuXLRAk\/WMsUWw6BaEI\/AAAAAAAAMXw\/BW82NVZi1UQecRWnYu82wE1p1rgrMHsYwCLcB\/s1600\/fusion-mineral-paint.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Paint is an easy and cost effective way to transform just about any furniture or accessories you\u0026#39;ll find at the thrift store, antique store, or consignment shop.  See 10 ways paint can update what you buy at www.andersonandgrant.com\" border=\"0\" height=\" \" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TDMqkuXLRAk\/WMsUWw6BaEI\/AAAAAAAAMXw\/BW82NVZi1UQecRWnYu82wE1p1rgrMHsYwCLcB\/s640\/fusion-mineral-paint.jpg\" title=\"Paint is an easy and cost effective way to transform just about any furniture or accessories you\u0026#39;ll find at the thrift store, antique store, or consignment shop.  See 10 ways paint can update what you buy at www.andersonandgrant.com\" width=\"700\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe most exciting part about thrift store or antique shopping is that you never know what you are going to come home with.  Go in looking for something specific and you\u0026#39;re likely to leave empty handed.  But enter the store with an open mind and willingness to look around and you will undoubtedly find a treasure.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EChances are, though, that treasure will need a little work to be something worth showing off.  By far, a simple coat of paint is the easiest way to update just about anything that you\u0026#39;ll find.  With just a little time invested and not much money at all, you can have furniture and accessories that are right on trend with what people are paying a lot for in stores and online. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2017\/03\/10-Ways-Update-Thrift-Store-Finds.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/6081533423911780962"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/6081533423911780962"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2017\/03\/10-Ways-Update-Thrift-Store-Finds.html","title":"10 ways paint can update thrift store finds"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + 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and after"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Farmhouse Bench with a Secret Distressing Technique"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESee how a basic scrap wood bench is transformed into a \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Edistressed farmhouse style \u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003Epiece of furniture.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Learn how to add extra vintage charm to this distressed farmhouse style bench.  #DIY #furniture #furnituremakeover #andersonandgrant\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mssSGRIegTc\/V_acDS8wvBI\/AAAAAAAALmE\/LnPPlxSb-lcrI1j5FH2mqxqsMp2V8yiqwCLcB\/s1600\/antique-bench.jpg\" title=\"Learn how to add extra vintage charm to this distressed farmhouse style bench.  #DIY #furniture #furnituremakeover #andersonandgrant\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf you enjoy hunting for worn out furniture to refurbish, it can be tempting to look just for pieces that have built in character like turned legs or fancy trim.  You know that those details will always look great when painted and distressed.   All that piece of furniture needs is a little love and updating to look special once again.  But, furniture like that can be hard to find, especially at a reasonable price because it is what everyone is looking for.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2017\/02\/painted-farmhouse-bench.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading 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#andersonandgrant\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jDbdiA-guwg\/V7Yn8TUF2XI\/AAAAAAAALTY\/3K8Vz36XwTUs6-X4rks5nMp9cOQpLM2dQCLcB\/s1600\/distressed-ampersand.jpg\" title=\"An MDF ampersand from Michael\u0026#39;s Craft Store gets a farmhouse chic makeover. #DIY #farmhouse #farmhousedecor #farmhousediy #andersonandgrant\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EDoes anyone else find that their days slip away while the Olympics are on?  Do you find yourself watching sports that you would normally have no interest in, and suddenly realizing water polo is the most fascinating sport you\u0026#39;ve ever seen? \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EPlease tell me that I\u0026#39;m not the only one who was lured into doing little or no work the past two weeks while they were on.  Try as I might to sit down and type a post, Rio drew me back to a gold medal match.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWith the opportunity to watch arising only once every four years, I decided to go with it and fill my days with a little volleyball, gymnastics, and swimming.  I\u0026#39;m trying to embrace a little more of life and the things I enjoy lately, rather than letting blogging and everything that it entails overfill my days.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/08\/distressed-ampersand-letter-makeover.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/1260318575407762261"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/1260318575407762261"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/08\/distressed-ampersand-letter-makeover.html","title":"Easy Distressed Ampersand Letter Makeover"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jDbdiA-guwg\/V7Yn8TUF2XI\/AAAAAAAALTY\/3K8Vz36XwTUs6-X4rks5nMp9cOQpLM2dQCLcB\/s72-c\/distressed-ampersand.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-1815073866020763323"},"published":{"$t":"2016-08-01T05:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-04-19T17:01:59.527-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Do It Yourself"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"furniture before and after"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Vintage Cane Back Chair Gets a Farmhouse Style Makeover"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"A pair of vintage cane backed chairs found at a garage sale are given a stunning farmhouse style makeover with Fusion Mineral Paint and a simple drop cloth.  |  www.andersonandgrant.com\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-G5iffgtry7s\/V50w5vvWPGI\/AAAAAAAALPE\/WW7gTQtWLKAiMqDPikBLBX6cbLHmH7h6gCLcB\/s1600\/farmhouse-chair-pillow.jpg\" title=\"A pair of vintage cane backed chairs found at a garage sale are given a stunning farmhouse style makeover with Fusion Mineral Paint and a simple drop cloth.  |  www.andersonandgrant.com\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThere are times when I see a piece of furniture or antique and must have it.  No questions asked.  Price is no object.  (Well, it is, but I\u0026#39;m not \u003Cb\u003Eas \u003C\/b\u003Ethrifty with these things.)  It doesn\u0026#39;t happen often and they aren\u0026#39;t always things that I keep for myself.  But when my eyes lock on these types of finds, I know instantly that they must be mine. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ESuch is the case with the chairs in today\u0026#39;s makeover.  About two months ago, I stopped a garage sale,  While it didn\u0026#39;t have a lot for sale,  I wanted just about everything that was there.  My eyes locked on this pair of chairs the minute my feet stepped out of my car and I began picturing them being painted white long before knowing the price.  They were just what I was looking for to sell at my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/07\/tips-for-selling-at-vintage-market.html\"\u003Esummer market\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/08\/vintage-cane-back-chair.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/1815073866020763323"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/1815073866020763323"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/08\/vintage-cane-back-chair.html","title":"Vintage Cane Back Chair Gets a Farmhouse Style Makeover"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-G5iffgtry7s\/V50w5vvWPGI\/AAAAAAAALPE\/WW7gTQtWLKAiMqDPikBLBX6cbLHmH7h6gCLcB\/s72-c\/farmhouse-chair-pillow.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-439066871503595505"},"published":{"$t":"2016-07-17T19:05:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-18T18:38:32.541-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Do It Yourself"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"furniture before and after"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Dining Room Sideboard Made from Antique Dresser"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESee how a less than perfect antique dresser is transformed into a unique dining room buffet.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"A broken antique dresser is given a makeover and repurposed as a dining room buffet.  |  www.andersonandgrant.com\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ly59wdNbqno\/V4r8Cic6gKI\/AAAAAAAALDQ\/xrxEIFHapCINTRqHFkw0CR-UY7bTut2NgCLcB\/s1600\/refinished-dresser.jpg\" title=\"A broken antique dresser is given a makeover and repurposed as a dining room buffet.  |  www.andersonandgrant.com\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ci style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ESo.....It\u0026#39;s been awhile.  You may remember that I mentioned awhile back that I was going to be participating in a market to sell my handcrafted decor.  Doing one market turned into doing two and my days became consumed with working on furniture and decorative items to sell.  I realized that there was no way to continue creating, photographing what I was doing, and writing well-planned posts in addition to going to work everyday so I focused my energy where I needed to at the time. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/07\/antique-dresser-makeover.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/439066871503595505"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/439066871503595505"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/07\/antique-dresser-makeover.html","title":"Dining Room Sideboard Made from Antique Dresser"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ly59wdNbqno\/V4r8Cic6gKI\/AAAAAAAALDQ\/xrxEIFHapCINTRqHFkw0CR-UY7bTut2NgCLcB\/s72-c\/refinished-dresser.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-51203688429531317"},"published":{"$t":"2016-05-16T06:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-18T18:38:32.777-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Do It Yourself"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rustic DIY Cake Stand"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_Eih_hJ4_ZU\/Vzkq0K-tuHI\/AAAAAAAAK2M\/pxfuHAr2m9IwhHk4YtG5OWwmwlU15aHkACLcB\/s1600\/Repurposed-cake-stand-anderson%2Band%2Bgrant.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA lot of what I\u0026#39;ve been sharing lately has been giving makeovers to unique items like \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/03\/vintage-scale-makeover.html\" \u003Escales\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/04\/rustic-farmhouse-lamp-makeover.html\" \u003Elamps \u003C\/a\u003Efound at antique stores and thrift shops.  While it can be inspiring to see what someone does with something they purchased, it is more fun to be able to use that idea for something that you already have or can find. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/05\/rustic-diy-cake-stand.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/51203688429531317"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/51203688429531317"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/05\/rustic-diy-cake-stand.html","title":"Rustic DIY Cake Stand"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_Eih_hJ4_ZU\/Vzkq0K-tuHI\/AAAAAAAAK2M\/pxfuHAr2m9IwhHk4YtG5OWwmwlU15aHkACLcB\/s72-c\/Repurposed-cake-stand-anderson%2Band%2Bgrant.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-7193362195861010344"},"published":{"$t":"2016-05-09T06:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-18T18:38:33.109-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Do It Yourself"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"furniture before and after"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Updating an Antique High Chair with Paint"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-R-x3KeANaMo\/Vy_DBDrQ2tI\/AAAAAAAAKwo\/gx4gxv-A6g0U3R1eG9V6yyvwLoWP9KRIgCLcB\/s1600\/Antique-Booster-Chair.jpg\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EA few weeks ago, I showed you an old high chair (or booster chair) that I found at an antique shop for just $10.  As much as I love painting furniture, I also love beautiful wood.  And that is what I saw on this chair.  This chair didn\u0026#39;t need to be covered with layers of paint.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/05\/antique-high-chair.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/7193362195861010344"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/7193362195861010344"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/05\/antique-high-chair.html","title":"Updating an Antique High Chair with Paint"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-R-x3KeANaMo\/Vy_DBDrQ2tI\/AAAAAAAAKwo\/gx4gxv-A6g0U3R1eG9V6yyvwLoWP9KRIgCLcB\/s72-c\/Antique-Booster-Chair.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-2022366152870583551"},"published":{"$t":"2016-04-27T06:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-18T18:38:31.687-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Do It Yourself"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"furniture before and after"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Farmhouse Style Upholstered Stool Painted Gray"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-x5CdUH7Iw-Y\/Vx1LfW4Hq4I\/AAAAAAAAKsg\/AUIpjmPQwKwUJSYDMhxR04XcaslhfCA6wCLcB\/s1600\/painted-bench.jpg\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWe are all taught as children to not judge a book by it\u0026#39;s cover, which is a memorable way of saying to not make assumptions about people (or things) based on how they look.  It\u0026#39;s a useful lesson.  The same obviously holds true for choosing paint.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xkskxIcWirQ\/Vx1Lej--XbI\/AAAAAAAAKsc\/PL_Uf8tpIP8SilOZq9ZP8ggw0O5fLgyRgCLcB\/s1600\/ironstone-bowl.jpg\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFor quite some time now, I\u0026#39;ve been using \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1VUT6ut\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFusion Mineral Paint\u003C\/a\u003E on my projects.  (You can find all the projects \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/search\/label\/fusion%20mineral%20paint?\u0026amp;max-results=20\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.)  But for every single one of them, I\u0026#39;ve gone with safe choices of white, gray, or charcoal.  What can I say?  I like neutrals.  (I guess you could also assume I might be afraid of color or making a statement.) \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/04\/farmhouse-painted-bench.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/2022366152870583551"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/2022366152870583551"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/04\/farmhouse-painted-bench.html","title":"Farmhouse Style Upholstered Stool Painted Gray"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-x5CdUH7Iw-Y\/Vx1LfW4Hq4I\/AAAAAAAAKsg\/AUIpjmPQwKwUJSYDMhxR04XcaslhfCA6wCLcB\/s72-c\/painted-bench.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-2022945577125727041"},"published":{"$t":"2016-04-18T06:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-18T18:38:31.734-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Do It Yourself"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rustic Farmhouse Lamp Makeover"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESee how a lamp can be stylishly updated using joint compound and paint. \u003C\/i\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Transform a dated lamp with joint compound and paint to turn it into a stylish rustic farmhouse light.  |  www.andersonandgrant.com\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-knlzBglgdxg\/VxQP5QSAvKI\/AAAAAAAAKrc\/m2G5zHInjxcxyF2R45Gzj5wwoI4ZO0wsQCKgB\/s1600\/rustic-farmhouse-lamp.jpg\" title=\"Transform a dated lamp with joint compound and paint to turn it into a stylish rustic farmhouse light.  |  www.andersonandgrant.com\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThere was a moving sale in my town a couple weekends ago, and I quickly scooped up this lamp.  I\u0026#39;m participating in a handcrafted market in July, so I\u0026#39;ve been scouting out specific items that I\u0026#39;d like to see incorporated in my booth.  While I was looking for something a little bigger (and still am), I just couldn\u0026#39;t pass up something with this uniquely shaped base and burlap shade.   Plus, it was new and I wouldn\u0026#39;t have to rewire it to ensure that the lamp would be safe to sell. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/04\/rustic-farmhouse-lamp-makeover.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/2022945577125727041"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/2022945577125727041"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/04\/rustic-farmhouse-lamp-makeover.html","title":"Rustic Farmhouse Lamp Makeover"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-knlzBglgdxg\/VxQP5QSAvKI\/AAAAAAAAKrc\/m2G5zHInjxcxyF2R45Gzj5wwoI4ZO0wsQCKgB\/s72-c\/rustic-farmhouse-lamp.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-7429715102352554056"},"published":{"$t":"2016-04-11T06:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-18T18:38:33.205-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Do It Yourself"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"furniture before and after"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Farmhouse Style Desk and Stool Makeover | 21+ Thrift Store Transformations"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-teWPZMlkXa8\/Vwm5kKtPkPI\/AAAAAAAAKnk\/61cw8BR3tlsmSadu90YRyFTRE25No_RVg\/s1600\/vase-of-tulips.jpg\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWhile I never would have believed it years ago, shopping for second hand finds is now one of my favorite things to do.  I find excitement in searching for unique items that someone else no longer saw a use for.  Being able to decorate on a limited budget is very important to me, and I don\u0026#39;t mind having to do a little work to make the affordable finds more beautiful and functional.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/04\/thrift-store-rustic-desk-and-stool.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/7429715102352554056"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/7429715102352554056"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/04\/thrift-store-rustic-desk-and-stool.html","title":"Farmhouse Style Desk and Stool Makeover | 21+ Thrift Store Transformations"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-teWPZMlkXa8\/Vwm5kKtPkPI\/AAAAAAAAKnk\/61cw8BR3tlsmSadu90YRyFTRE25No_RVg\/s72-c\/vase-of-tulips.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-35596994922358907"},"published":{"$t":"2016-04-04T06:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-18T18:38:32.399-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Do It Yourself"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rustic Wood Toolbox Makeover"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELearn how to achieve a rustic, layered paint finish on just about anything, new or old.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AUSJ0HKr1hs\/VwCATrHSfiI\/AAAAAAAAKj8\/4vd0J5ffRBsoCU8jvQen7Y81AUDR-qgYQ\/s1600\/2-wood-toolbox-centerpiece.jpg\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWhat normally draws me to old painted pieces is the chipping paint and patina developed over years of use.  Some people may look and see something that needs a fresh coat of paint or good cleaning.  But the ugly that is seen is beautiful in my eyes.  It shows that the item was used, not stored away for safe keeping and special occasions.  It had a purpose and was quite possibly loved, if for no other reason than that.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/04\/rustic-wood-toolbox-makeover.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/35596994922358907"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/35596994922358907"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/04\/rustic-wood-toolbox-makeover.html","title":"Rustic Wood Toolbox Makeover"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AUSJ0HKr1hs\/VwCATrHSfiI\/AAAAAAAAKj8\/4vd0J5ffRBsoCU8jvQen7Y81AUDR-qgYQ\/s72-c\/2-wood-toolbox-centerpiece.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-8934093766914239316"},"published":{"$t":"2016-03-20T11:38:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-04-19T17:21:30.907-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Do It Yourself"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rusty Vintage Scale Makeover with Paint"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EA little paint and distressing can update a vintage scale \u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003Emaking it a perfect piece of farmhouse style decor.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Update a rusty antique kitchen scale with chalk paint for affordable and stylish farmhouse decor. #diy #farmhouse #farmhouseDIY #andersonandgrant\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vaEjCL142tI\/VuxTEUe0mEI\/AAAAAAAAKcU\/yZn6ANyod90TgEEM20oU8ifIwVw67LhqQ\/s1600\/vintage-scale-makeover.jpg\" title=\"Update a rusty antique kitchen scale with chalk paint for affordable and stylish farmhouse decor. #diy #farmhouse #farmhouseDIY #andersonandgrant\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThere are many antiques out there that are priceless.  Their condition is impeccable.  You can stand in awe looking at these treasures, marveling over the detail and craftsmanship of long ago.  Care has been taken over the years to preserve the beauty and value of the piece.  Those antiques shouldn\u0026#39;t be touched or given a \u0026quot;makeover.\u0026quot;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/03\/vintage-scale-makeover.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/8934093766914239316"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/8934093766914239316"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/03\/vintage-scale-makeover.html","title":"Rusty Vintage Scale Makeover with Paint"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vaEjCL142tI\/VuxTEUe0mEI\/AAAAAAAAKcU\/yZn6ANyod90TgEEM20oU8ifIwVw67LhqQ\/s72-c\/vintage-scale-makeover.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-2452166528057177172"},"published":{"$t":"2016-02-09T22:00:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-18T18:38:31.972-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Do It Yourself"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"DIY Pizza Board Kitchen Decor "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWhen creating any DIY project, it is important to keep an open mind.  \u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFinding a unique way to replicate an idea or using an out of the box supply \u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ci\u003Emakes it completely your own!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Create a unique piece of kitchen decor using an old pizza board.  ||  www.andersonandgrant.com\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FEKWeQTb2Eg\/VroE7tuvEoI\/AAAAAAAAKLo\/yTbSiNyqwxA\/s1600\/pizza-board2.jpg\" title=\"\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA little over a year ago, I published one of my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/01\/diy-cutting-board-wall-art.html\" \u003Emost popular DIY projects\u003C\/a\u003E, a set of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/01\/diy-cutting-board-wall-art.html\" \u003Ethree cutting boards\u003C\/a\u003E that spelled the word EAT.  The post has been viewed a large number of times, I\u0026#39;ve sold the sets in my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/andersonandgrant.storenvy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eonline store\u003C\/a\u003E, and it was even \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/08\/reloved-magazine.html\" \u003Epublished in a magazine\u003C\/a\u003E.  But obviously all of the cutting boards in the western half of Pennsylvania have been purchased now because I cannot find a single board anymore that isn\u0026#39;t more than $9 apiece.  I still receive requests for orders but have a few that I\u0026#39;ve been unable to fill due to the cost of the old boards.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/02\/DIY-pizza-board-kitchen-decor.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/2452166528057177172"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/2452166528057177172"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2016\/02\/DIY-pizza-board-kitchen-decor.html","title":"DIY Pizza Board Kitchen Decor "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FEKWeQTb2Eg\/VroE7tuvEoI\/AAAAAAAAKLo\/yTbSiNyqwxA\/s72-c\/pizza-board2.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-5045976930822430554"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-20T22:42:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-20T21:53:06.619-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holiday DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"DIY Black and White Distressed Christmas Sign"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-UXNkQ2fixXQ\/VjV_MPwNWNI\/AAAAAAAAJZ4\/oqKOhTiCFPg\/s1600\/holiday-sign-diy.jpg\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ECan you feel it?  The feelings of Christmas are all around as the holiday draws near.  As I type this, I can smell the scent of a gingerbread candle burning on the coffee table next to me.  Christmas music is playing in the background.  And a thin dusting of snow has finally fallen on the neighborhood (although I know that won\u0026#39;t be sticking around for the holiday).  \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/12\/DIY-distressed-christmas-signs.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/5045976930822430554"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/5045976930822430554"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/12\/DIY-distressed-christmas-signs.html","title":"DIY Black and White Distressed Christmas Sign"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-UXNkQ2fixXQ\/VjV_MPwNWNI\/AAAAAAAAJZ4\/oqKOhTiCFPg\/s72-c\/holiday-sign-diy.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-8984864460382318223"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-01T08:00:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-20T21:53:07.715-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holiday DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"DIY Thrift Store Rocking Horse Makeover"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cdiyWBTqrto\/VlzfTavwRvI\/AAAAAAAAJmg\/ti5MlEzsaZw\/s1600\/wood-rocking-horse.jpg\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EHi everybody!  Did you check out the first day of the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/11\/christmas-home-tour-with-country-living.html\"\u003ECherished Christmas Home Tour\u003C\/a\u003E yesterday which included \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/wp.me\/p2tpeY-35M\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECherished Bliss\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/maisondepax.com\/2015\/11\/winter-woodland-christmas-home-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMaison de Pax\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/livelaughrowe.com\/woodland-christmas-home-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELive Laugh Rowe\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dandelionpatina.com\/happy-holidays-home-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDandelion Patina\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftberrybush.com\/2015\/11\/country-living-christmas-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECraftberry Bush\u003C\/a\u003E as well as \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/11\/christmas-home-tour-with-country-living.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emyself\u003C\/a\u003E?  I\u0026#39;m so glad that I was able to post on the first day so that now I can sit back and enjoy the rest of the week of amazing bloggers!  Thank you so much to all of you who left comments on the post yesterday and throughout social media.  Hearing from you is the greatest feeling in the world and I\u0026#39;m very grateful for the connections that can form with us all.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/12\/diy-thrift-store-rocking-horse-makeover.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/8984864460382318223"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/8984864460382318223"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/12\/diy-thrift-store-rocking-horse-makeover.html","title":"DIY Thrift Store Rocking Horse Makeover"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cdiyWBTqrto\/VlzfTavwRvI\/AAAAAAAAJmg\/ti5MlEzsaZw\/s72-c\/wood-rocking-horse.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-4500330402169924241"},"published":{"$t":"2015-10-19T19:30:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-18T18:38:43.735-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Do It Yourself"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"DIY Handwritten Quote Sign"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Create a piece of inspirational DIY art for the wall using your favorite quote.  ||  www.andersonandgrant.com\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-nx_ziBMMPBc\/ViQd1hAX2_I\/AAAAAAAAJRc\/96jW84sJZ1U\/s1600\/creating-meaningful-wall-ar.jpg\" title=\"\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EI have a bit of a confession to make.....\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EI fear that I may have become a little bit of a shopaholic lately.  An intervention may be needed.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThis cement finial was one of my most recent purchases.  Isn\u0026#39;t it pretty?  The finial has been hand painted with Miss Mustard Seed\u0026#39;s milk paint and then distressed.  The moment I saw it at an \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vintagevoguefurnishings\/photos\/a.1521028961487905.1073741829.1515515818705886\/1662685593988907\/?type=3\u0026amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartisan market\u003C\/a\u003E I knew that I just had to have it.  Just what an addict would say, right?\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/10\/diy-handwritten-quote-sign.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/4500330402169924241"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/4500330402169924241"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/10\/diy-handwritten-quote-sign.html","title":"DIY Handwritten Quote Sign"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-nx_ziBMMPBc\/ViQd1hAX2_I\/AAAAAAAAJRc\/96jW84sJZ1U\/s72-c\/creating-meaningful-wall-ar.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-8445242211137160283"},"published":{"$t":"2015-10-18T19:01:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-18T18:38:44.960-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Do It Yourself"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"DIY Rustic Coat Rack Makeover "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EA little sanding and paint is all this vintage piece needed to be a \u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ci\u003Erustic coat rack perfect for the entryway!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rustic Coat Rack Makeover {An Afternoon DIY Project}  ||  www.andersonandgrant.com\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ezjvZPmdDwE\/Vh1RxTr9XEI\/AAAAAAAAJNU\/Yti2I4idhj8\/s1600\/entryway-coat-rack-makeover.jpg\" title=\"\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EImagine yourself walking through your favorite store actually hearing things speak to you.....\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026quot;You know \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/08\/finding-my-style-in-simple-chair.html\"\u003Eyou\u0026#39;ll love me\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026quot;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026quot;You \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/09\/rustic-pumpkins-from-target.html\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehave \u003C\/b\u003Eto have me\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026quot;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026quot;I can be made \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2014\/09\/vintage-radio-stand.html\"\u003Eso much prettier\u003C\/a\u003E with a little love from you.\u0026quot;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026quot;I have a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/08\/diy-dutch-tulip-crate.html\"\u003Epurpose that you just can\u0026#39;t see\u003C\/a\u003E right now.\u0026quot;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAnd occasionally, things in the store will be honest and say, \u0026quot;You want me now, but will regret it later.  Walk away.\u0026quot;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/10\/DIY-rustic-coat-rack-makeover.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/8445242211137160283"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/8445242211137160283"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/10\/DIY-rustic-coat-rack-makeover.html","title":"DIY Rustic Coat Rack Makeover "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ezjvZPmdDwE\/Vh1RxTr9XEI\/AAAAAAAAJNU\/Yti2I4idhj8\/s72-c\/entryway-coat-rack-makeover.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-8478685726505410486"},"published":{"$t":"2015-10-07T06:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-20T21:53:07.524-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fall"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fall decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fall diy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pumpkins"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"DIY Dry Brushed Chalk Painted Pumpkins"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBasic craft store pumpkins are updated with chalk paint in shades of green and \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ean easy dry-brushing technique.   They now have the texture and color\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Evariations of real pumpkins!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"DIY Dry Brushed Chalk Paint Pumpkins {Pumpkin Palooza}  |  www.andersonandgrant.com\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-F4XGXvcc8W8\/VhQaCIi_x5I\/AAAAAAAAJFM\/1b4PADS-r-U\/s1600\/chalk-painted-pumpkins.jpg\" title=\"\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EGood morning everyone!  I\u0026#39;m so thrilled today to be able to join in with 14 of my blogging friends and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.countryliving.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECountry Living Magazine\u003C\/a\u003E for a Pumpkin Palooza!  It is taking place all week across our blogs and I\u0026#39;m honored to be able to share the day with Heather from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.settingforfour.com\/2015\/10\/easy-pumpkin-decor-with-printable-tags.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESetting for Four\u003C\/a\u003E and Ashley from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.littleglassjar.com\/2015\/10\/07\/pumpkin-plate-chargers\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELittle Glass Jar\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/10\/dry-brushed-chalk-painted-pumpkins.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/8478685726505410486"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/8478685726505410486"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/10\/dry-brushed-chalk-painted-pumpkins.html","title":"DIY Dry Brushed Chalk Painted Pumpkins"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-F4XGXvcc8W8\/VhQaCIi_x5I\/AAAAAAAAJFM\/1b4PADS-r-U\/s72-c\/chalk-painted-pumpkins.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-6094315325416104325"},"published":{"$t":"2015-08-31T06:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-04-19T16:37:38.427-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Do It Yourself"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"furniture before and after"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Updating a Vintage Chair with White Paint"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Champlain White Fusion Paint Vintage Chair {www.andersonandgrant.com}\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-B_UuhCsjRug\/VeJZTf7RVXI\/AAAAAAAAIco\/zep9k7fhrTc\/s1600\/distressed-cottage-chair.jpg\" title=\"\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EI am seriously so excited to share this project with you today!  Over the past few months I\u0026#39;ve really tried to hone in on what my style actually is and follow my own heart and mind when designing.  In the blogging world I live in, it is some days a struggle to not be lead into doing what everyone else is doing.  This chair, as simple as it is, really is a representation of my style.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/08\/finding-my-style-in-simple-chair.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/6094315325416104325"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/6094315325416104325"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/08\/finding-my-style-in-simple-chair.html","title":"Updating a Vintage Chair with White Paint"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-B_UuhCsjRug\/VeJZTf7RVXI\/AAAAAAAAIco\/zep9k7fhrTc\/s72-c\/distressed-cottage-chair.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-6756968952197988353"},"published":{"$t":"2015-08-04T22:48:00.001-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-18T18:38:53.057-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Do It Yourself"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Distressed Farmhouse Shelf in the Kitchen"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Zv2WTzZUaVM\/VcEOCFdpSjI\/AAAAAAAAIPM\/mpVYtdmR4Y4\/s1600\/xwood-shelf-kitchen.jpg\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EToday\u0026#39;s post has been months in the making.  I\u0026#39;m sure you know what it\u0026#39;s like to do the type of project that just seems to drag on for no real reason. It just hangs over your head being bold enough to remind you that it is still there, yet not pushing you hard enough to actually get over whatever is blocking you from completion.  \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/08\/distressed-farmhouse-shelf.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/6756968952197988353"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/6756968952197988353"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/08\/distressed-farmhouse-shelf.html","title":"Distressed Farmhouse Shelf in the Kitchen"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Zv2WTzZUaVM\/VcEOCFdpSjI\/AAAAAAAAIPM\/mpVYtdmR4Y4\/s72-c\/xwood-shelf-kitchen.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-4052270902701305776"},"published":{"$t":"2015-07-06T01:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-18T18:38:52.149-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Do It Yourself"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Updating a Vintage Fan with Chalk Paint"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VwlK_tqXrQg\/VZnwt0rGYHI\/AAAAAAAAHe8\/L7OiFyFeXBo\/s1600\/black-thrift-store-fan.jpg\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EI admit that I enjoy finding things that fit into my style without spending a lot of money.  It isn\u0026#39;t that I\u0026#39;m cheap....I just like to get a lot for my money.  And honestly, isn\u0026#39;t that what most of us want?!?!  Sometimes the items that I desire are really pricey, and vintage fans are one of them.  For that reason, I\u0026#39;ve never bought one. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/07\/diy-vintage-fan-makeover.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/4052270902701305776"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/4052270902701305776"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/07\/diy-vintage-fan-makeover.html","title":"Updating a Vintage Fan with Chalk Paint"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VwlK_tqXrQg\/VZnwt0rGYHI\/AAAAAAAAHe8\/L7OiFyFeXBo\/s72-c\/black-thrift-store-fan.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-7527655584151239613"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-28T23:21:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-18T18:38:53.296-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Do It Yourself"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"furniture before and after"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How to Achieve a Really Distressed Paint Finish on Furniture"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"shareaholic-canvas\" data-app-id=\"18932143\" data-app=\"share_buttons\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Vintage Mint Painted Step Ladder from anderson + grant\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-EkSoAES6yQU\/VZC14bWVvPI\/AAAAAAAAHY8\/l1YxA94isCg\/s1600\/really-distressed-ladder.jpg\" title=\"\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ENormally, the older and more abused a piece of furniture looks, the more I like it.  \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/06\/my-great-shopping-weekend.html\" \u003EThis ladder\u003C\/a\u003E that I picked up a few weeks ago at an antique shop was screaming for a distressed finish.  In my mind, it needed to look like a step ladder that someone threw a sloppy coat of paint on fifty years ago and has been using it since.  \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/06\/how-to-get-distressed-paint-finish.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading 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grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-EkSoAES6yQU\/VZC14bWVvPI\/AAAAAAAAHY8\/l1YxA94isCg\/s72-c\/really-distressed-ladder.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-7040810293803243444"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-16T08:30:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-18T18:38:53.153-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Do It Yourself"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"furniture before and after"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Antique Dining Table Updated with Chalk Paint"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Chr align=\"center\" color=\"eaeaeb\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/198158452333538949\/\" style=\"letter-spacing: 2px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPIN THIS POST\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Chr align=\"center\" color=\"eaeaeb\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beautiful antique table and chairs refinished with chalk paint.  |  www.andersonandgrant.com\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ASS-mAaL6zw\/V0z6H6tRESI\/AAAAAAAAK98\/VLsubRdTgw07LIPQwgrcHWpmc18L3kaJgCLcB\/s1600\/chalk-paint-dining-table.jpg\" title=\"\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EMemories of large family gatherings transform a dining table into more than just a slab of wood on four legs.  Close your eyes and picture the father of the family standing at the head of the table carving knife in hand ready to slice the Thanksgiving turkey.  The sound of laughter fills the air.  And you are surrounded by the feelings of love and companionship that a close-knit family can bring. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA table may be where the family dines nightly telling one another what happened during their day or it could be reserved just for special family occasions where many gather around it.  Either way, the dining table can turn into a symbol of joyful times spent together. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/06\/antique-dining-table-chairs.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/7040810293803243444"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/7040810293803243444"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/06\/antique-dining-table-chairs.html","title":"Antique Dining Table Updated with Chalk Paint"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ASS-mAaL6zw\/V0z6H6tRESI\/AAAAAAAAK98\/VLsubRdTgw07LIPQwgrcHWpmc18L3kaJgCLcB\/s72-c\/chalk-paint-dining-table.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-5260133320580054583"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-08T12:01:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-18T18:38:52.675-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Do It Yourself"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"furniture before and after"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Giving Yard Sale Furniture Farmhouse Charm with Chalk Paint"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EA basic looking yard-sale shelf is transformed into a rustic piece of furniture \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Eperfect for your farmhouse decor.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"You\u0026#39;ll never believe how this table looked like before a little sanding and paint.  Now it is a perfect piece for your industrial farmhouse decor. | www.andersonandgrant.com\" border=\"0\" height=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-yotmKTUu8Vs\/VXT3blR93WI\/AAAAAAAAHBc\/5lWSOV3NiZ0\/s640\/Industrial%2BFarmhouse%2BEntry%2BTable.jpg\" title=\"\" width=\"600\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThis started out as one of the nicest used pieces of furniture that I\u0026#39;ve ever worked on.  There really wasn\u0026#39;t anything wrong with it.  Typically my projects involve transforming pretty trashy, broken down things and making them into something nice again.  But it still was not a quality made, pricey antique, so I didn\u0026#39;t feel bad about painting it.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/06\/industrial-farmhouse-inspired-table.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/5260133320580054583"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/5260133320580054583"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/06\/industrial-farmhouse-inspired-table.html","title":"Giving Yard Sale Furniture Farmhouse Charm with Chalk Paint"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-yotmKTUu8Vs\/VXT3blR93WI\/AAAAAAAAHBc\/5lWSOV3NiZ0\/s72-c\/Industrial%2BFarmhouse%2BEntry%2BTable.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-7030863900388047374"},"published":{"$t":"2015-03-16T13:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-18T18:38:53.105-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Do It Yourself"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"furniture before and after"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Refurbished Sewing Machine Table Makeover"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EoixMghLHnM\/VP94kNMXu_I\/AAAAAAAAGQk\/ysPrHFoJYxI\/s1600\/refurbished%2Bsewing%2Btable.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThere is something thrilling about taking something imperfect and transforming it into your own version of perfection.  No two rescued pieces will ever turn out the same.  If you can look past all the things that are wrong and see it for what it \u003Ci\u003Ecould \u003C\/i\u003Ebe, you\u0026#39;ll likely end up with something fabulous .  This is as true in life as it is in DIY. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/03\/refurbished-sewing-machine-table.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/7030863900388047374"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/7030863900388047374"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2015\/03\/refurbished-sewing-machine-table.html","title":"Refurbished Sewing Machine Table Makeover"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EoixMghLHnM\/VP94kNMXu_I\/AAAAAAAAGQk\/ysPrHFoJYxI\/s72-c\/refurbished%2Bsewing%2Btable.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-6330795986634209501"},"published":{"$t":"2014-09-17T06:59:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-18T18:39:01.332-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Do It Yourself"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"furniture before and after"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Vintage Radio Stand Makeover with White Chalk Paint"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"shareaholic-canvas\" data-app-id=\"7323997\" data-app=\"share_buttons\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Refurbishing a Vintage Radio Stand | www.andersonandgrant.com\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-sjH7oZk10HQ\/VBjbpy9eC2I\/AAAAAAAAE9E\/9YRLcBKkwFc\/s1600\/refurbished%2Bvintage%2Bradio%2Btable%2Banderson%2Band%2Bgrant.jpg\" title=\"\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ESo the consensus \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2014\/09\/my-worst-furniture-find-yet.html\" \u003Elast week \u003C\/a\u003Eseemed to be that I\u0026#39;m not going insane just because I purchased another piece of trashy furniture I didn\u0026#39;t need.  That was reassuring.  Of course I think most of the comments I received were from people who can also see potential in discarded items, so the opinion may have been a little biased.  I\u0026#39;m hoping that all of you will agree now that this little $5 yard sale stand was a great find.  It turned out better than I could have ever imagined.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2014\/09\/vintage-radio-stand.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/6330795986634209501"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/6330795986634209501"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2014\/09\/vintage-radio-stand.html","title":"Vintage Radio Stand Makeover with White Chalk Paint"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-sjH7oZk10HQ\/VBjbpy9eC2I\/AAAAAAAAE9E\/9YRLcBKkwFc\/s72-c\/refurbished%2Bvintage%2Bradio%2Btable%2Banderson%2Band%2Bgrant.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912904638007898425.post-674658948477003945"},"published":{"$t":"2014-06-11T06:45:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-18T18:39:10.419-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Do It Yourself"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fusion mineral paint"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Transforming a Broken Picnic Basket"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"shareaholic-canvas\" data-app-id=\"7323997\" data-app=\"share_buttons\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"This great decorative basket was made by removing the lid and handles from an old picnic basket.....Now it is a great storage place for a quilt, some magazines, or flowers!  | www.andersonandgrant.com\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OMe-u-zkdCw\/U5TNqbM15uI\/AAAAAAAAD_U\/zfIJA370jLQ\/s1600\/Refurbished+basket+filled+with+branches+and+a+quilt+from+Anderson+and+Grant.jpg\" title=\"\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhat do you do with a picnic basket that has only one handle?  That has been a question I\u0026#39;ve been trying to answer for more than five years.....and no, I\u0026#39;m not exaggerating!  If you have been reading this blog for long, I\u0026#39;m sure that you\u0026#39;ve caught on that most of the time it takes me months (and obviously sometimes years) to figure out what to do with things that I\u0026#39;ve purchased for DIY projects.  Today\u0026#39;s transformation is no different.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2014\/06\/transforming-broken-picnic-basket.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading »\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/674658948477003945"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5912904638007898425\/posts\/default\/674658948477003945"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.andersonandgrant.com\/2014\/06\/transforming-broken-picnic-basket.html","title":"Transforming a Broken Picnic Basket"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jamie | anderson + grant"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08871374691770204046"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"26","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lmBoqpJq-s\/XcwIzUlVy5I\/AAAAAAAAOIA\/I8QRevbVnEsgGF_UhEPZ7mg2i6Zu1iu1wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Jamie-Hoover-about-me.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OMe-u-zkdCw\/U5TNqbM15uI\/AAAAAAAAD_U\/zfIJA370jLQ\/s72-c\/Refurbished+basket+filled+with+branches+and+a+quilt+from+Anderson+and+Grant.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}}]}});