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Feb 8, 2012

I Think I Might Like Turquoise?

Well, as the title so aptly declares... I think I might like turquoise!? (or aqua, or robin's egg blue... whatever you want to call it!)

I recently did a couple of little projects using my favorite turquoise.

This mirror....

That started out looking more like this...

It's not that it was really a bad colour...and I didn't actually mind it...(I actually have a purse that matches it perfectly...)  I just like this colour better! It's just a little bit brighter, happier, and nicer.

I think I bought this mirror in September. No, I am NOT a procrastinator in the leastest bit!

And then, there was this stool.  It was also bought it in the fall.   It was nothing special, just normal brown wood and a rusty/orange velvet covering on the seat.   I thought I had taken a before picture, but I can't seem to find it.  My husband complains about the mess I always make with my files... oops!
On the last nice day before the cold weather set in, I grabbed it and quickly threw a couple of coats of paint onto it.   

And then it sat...and sat... and sat... (Don't even think it... I do not procrastinate!) until a week or so ago, when I was suddenly inspired to cover it in drop cloth.

I looked at it...and it seemed a little too plain and boring.  So, I added a little bit of a stencil to the center.

...and some crocheted lace trim around the edge.
And the best part?  A nice lady came and bought it within 24 hrs of me posting it for sale!  Gotta love that :-)

I have been feeling a little bit under the weather this past week... but hopefully next week I will have a dresser to share with you!

See you soon!


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42 comments:

  1. Katie @ Wildwood CreekFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Love the mirror and foot stool! I think I might like turquoise, too!

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  2. PeggyFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    I love the turquoise - I just painted a little stool like that black and now I think it might need to be turquoise!
    Peggy

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  3. NoneFebruary 8, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    Really cute bench, great job! I hope you feel better :)

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  4. StaceyFebruary 9, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    Hi Cynthia!
    THat shade of turquoise is beautiful! I adore it! The stoll turned out really cute especially with the accents you added! Thanks for sharing at our party! Stop over and follow along sometime as I am starting a linky party this week and would love to have you!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  5. {Steph}February 9, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    I'm in love with your turquoise projects! Hey, congrats on 200 followers - so exciting!

    I gave your blog an award today. You can see it here: http://stephssilverboxes.blogspot.com/2012/02/blog-award.html

    ~Steph @ Silver Boxes

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  6. CandyFebruary 9, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    I've just found your blog and enjoying cruising through your posts. I'm new to blogland....only 2 weeks in. So, COME VISIT ME.

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  7. Dwell on JoyFebruary 9, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    Oh I LOVE turquoise! And your project is no exception!

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  8. AbbieFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:40 AM

    I'm pretty much a fool for turquoise too!

    LOVE the mirror and the stool!


    Would LOVE it if you'd link this up to my Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL party which is live right now!

    http://www.fivedaysfiveways.com/2012/02/feature-friday-free-for-all-6-little.html

    P.S. I'm a new follower : )

    ~Abbie

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  9. RuthFebruary 10, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    I love this color, too. Both of your projects turned out gorgeous. Love the details you added to the stool.
    Ruth

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  10. KatieFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    I'm pretty sure I love it too! You should check out what I've done in teal :)
    You should join me for Handmade 52!
    http://raisingoranges.blogspot.com/

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  11. farmhouse-storyFebruary 10, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    i can see why--i love both of these:)

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  12. gail@My Repurposed LifeFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Sorry you've been feeling poorly! I hope you're feeling better by now.
    I love turquoise too. That stool is so cute. I'm not surprised it sold so quickly!
    thanks for sharing at catch as catch can!
    gail

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  13. Classy ClutterFebruary 10, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    That lace makes it incredible!!

    Hope you'll come link this up at our first ever linky party!
    http://classyclutter.blogspot.com/2012/02/spotlight-saturday-1-our-first-linky.html

    Mallory @ Classy Clutter

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  14. A Whole Lotta MagicFebruary 10, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    Oooooo ..... very pretty!

    S
    xo

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  15. Cyndi ✪ Blue StarFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Turquoise it is! Perfect!

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  16. shabbygalsFebruary 11, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    I love all things turquoise too! You did a great job! I love the stencil part of it. We are your newest follower. Visiting from shabbygals@blogspot.com. Hope you'll come and see us!

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  17. MegFebruary 11, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    Hope you feel better! I'm in love with just about every shade of blue. I'm your newest linky follower and would love for you to follow back. I would love it if you linked up to my little party: http://www.nutmegplace.com/2012/02/show-off-saturday-1.html

    Hope to see you there!

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    The little stool is darling! Hope you feel better soon!

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  19. UnknownFebruary 12, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    Love the stenciling on the stool. And I love the shade of blue you chose for the mirror.

    Where in Ontario are you? I live in Milton. Not many Canadian bloggers out there!

    BTW - I am a new Linky follower.

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  20. Kirby CarespodiFebruary 13, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    This stool is darling! Thanks for stopping by my blog. And I am a half-Canadian blogger.

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  21. cathy@my1929charmerFebruary 13, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    What a pretty shade of turquoise! Your mirror and footstool looks so pretty. Love the stencil on top and the lace trim. Really set your footstool off. So very pretty. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best Par.tay. Following you on Linky!

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  22. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresFebruary 13, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    I love this color. Everything looks so much better with this fresh new color. Hope you're feeling better and ready for a new round of painting:-)

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    This colors look on the mirror and table is so dirty.I don't like this color on this furnitures.



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  24. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥February 15, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    i love this color and everything that you have created is purely delightful! the stencil is awesome! thanks for sharing all these pretties with us...hugs...your newest follower! : )

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  25. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥February 15, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    ooops...forgot to tell you i found you at southernlovely! hugs...

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  26. Holly @ Bella NestFebruary 15, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Hi, Cynthia, I love the lighter blue you went with on that pretty mirror! And your stool is precious with the stencil you used! You definitely have a great eye for re-doing furniture! Hope you had a Happy Valentine's Day too. =0)

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  27. SaraFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    This is DARLING!!! Hope you can link it up at my turquoise lovin' party!! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2012/02/turquoise-lovin-25.html

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  28. Peggy~PJH DesignsFebruary 15, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    Love the mirror, love the stool so cute and turquoise is my favorite color as of today!;-) Thanks for stopping by to visit me and I'm now following you on LF. Have a great weekend. Peggy

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  29. UnknownFebruary 15, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    It is a pretty color! I tend to like all pale-ish shades. That's lovely.

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  30. Just JaimeFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    I like it too! Love the mirror!

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  31. RachelFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    LOVE the mirror! So gorgeous!

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  32. Jill @Two Yellow Birds DecorFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    That mirror is so pretty!! I love that shade of turquoise! I am a new follower.
    I currently have a link party going and would love for you to link this up and anything else you would like!

    http://twoyellowbirdsdecor.blogspot.com/2012/02/thursdays-temptation-link-party-5.html
    Jill

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  33. CarrieFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Oh I KNOW I might like turquoise, haha! It's such a happy and inspirational color. Love the "pops" of it in your house. Thanks for linking up to Refresh Your Nest Friday over on Making Lemonade!

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  34. Kristen @ My Covered BridgeFebruary 16, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    The turquoise looks great - love it!

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  35. TiffanyFebruary 16, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    I love the turquoise! It's one of my favorite colors. Hope you start feeling better.

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  36. RachelFebruary 16, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    That stencil on the stool just makes it! I'd love for you to share this at my new link party.
    Rachel
    http://adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com/2012/02/terrific-tuesday-2-and-features.html

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  37. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingFebruary 18, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    LOVE turquoise too. Your mirror and that adorable stencil are great. I'm featuring you in the Power of Paint Party Spotlight this weekend at Domestically Speaking. Thanks for linking up.

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  38. Brandy J.February 20, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    I just found your blog and I am your newest follower. This mirror is stunning. You are one talented woman and your blog has left me totally inspired.

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  39. Simply DelusciousMarch 29, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Me too,....pretty as pretty can be!

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  40. Maureen McCabeJune 15, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    Pretty. I found your site from a photo on Pinterest of a painted dresser. I came looking to see if you have the Pin It button on your site. I don't see one. Are you on Pinterest? I will look for you there.

    This is so pretty.

    I have a board dedicated to those colors, "turquoise!? (or aqua, or robin's egg blue... whatever you want to call it!)" I call it "That color I love" and I know it is way more than a color.

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  41. oops!June 20, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    I Love Turquoise too! (and I procrastinate)

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  42. UnknownAugust 3, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Love the color. I just painted a little table similar to this color. I had paint matched to a turquoise lantern I bought at Home Goods. I'll post about it. My daughter and I just started a blog and you are giving me such good inspiration to post. Thanks soo much!

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