Chalk Paint. Paris Grey. Audrey.

~ Paris Grey ~

(i love you)

I painted the oak coffee table

I found at a flea market for $20 in this Chalk Paint pale grey color.

What a transformation!

After painting the coffee table, a large tray, a suitcase and a frame

there is still over half a quart left

(for more projects I'm working on...)

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I've applied some coats of wax

I saw on another blog someone used

Johnson's Paste Wax instead of the more expensive chalk paint wax.

On the tray I experimented with adding some dark grey wood stain

mixed into the last layer of wax.

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I still need to do the distressing, sanding, chipping the paint.

It's hard for me to get past the thought of 'ruining' a good paint job!

... but I love the look when others do it, so I'm going to do it.

really.  soon.  maybe.

I was hesitant to buy this paint which costs $39 for a quart.

But I'm glad I did, it covers so nicely in just one coat

and requires no sanding or priming!

I found this tray (formerly a table I think) at a yard sale for $3.

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~ And then the suitcase ~

(see previous post)

Oh AUDREY!!!

Dancing Through Paris! ... and a give-away

C O M E

Dance With Me

Through the City of Lights

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We shall leap with joy

as we take in the sights

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Of elegant cafes, flea markets and shops

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Where girlfriends visit

And share their deep thoughts

(..."I wonder where she got those shoes?"...)

( ... "I really need some chocolate ..." )

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We'll dance back in time

With some pirouette twirls

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To vintage fashions and hats-

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~ And wearing our pearls! ~

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So reach for your heels,

(or boots, slippers or shoes)

And join in the dance

With some Fred Astaire moves!

Grand Jete'-ing through Paris

With Anita, you know...

(  ... or is that Audrey? ... )

We'll sprinkle some glitter wherever we go!

We'll continue our journey

Long into the night

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As we dance through Paris,

With hearts of delight!

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Joining Anita at Castles Crowns and Cottages

in her "Paris, Simply Irresistible" blog party

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Please click on the image below for a visit to her blog

where you will find all the other wonderful blogs participating,

and get your fill of Paris! but first....

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I am offering a give-away of a glittered 5x7 of this piece,

"Dancing Through Paris"

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To enter, please leave a comment on this post.

For a 2nd entry, become a follower (or tell me you already are)

Winner will be announced next Saturday, June 4.

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Violet

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Poem and images by Violet Skiles

( except for the Fred and Audrey ones, but I did color those balloons :  )

If You Love AUDREY

I absolutely love this book!

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It's filled with 100 of the most beautiful photos of
Audrey Hepburn
Large 10"x12" predominately black and white images.
I found mine at my local Barnes and Noble,
priced at $40 but with the 20% discount and then the
members discount it came to about $30 including tax.
Also, I just found it on Amazon for $25 which means it
qualifies for free shipping.
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~ If you love Audrey ~ as I do! ~
I highly recommend this beautiful book
filled with gorgeous vintage photos of this
amazing woman and actress.
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{ This is the first book I've recomended here.
Just thought you other Audrey admirers would enjoy it! }
For your Christmas wish list?
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~ Violet ~