tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69546530314155793702024-03-18T20:19:29.358-07:00The Studio at 3 Oaks - A Creative JourneyA creative journey where our personal spaces can be refreshed, repainted, and repurposed! Where will our journeys lead us?Vicki Shoemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06149765833737075138noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954653031415579370.post-78668397559351040662013-03-28T13:59:00.000-07:002013-03-28T14:12:45.705-07:00<span style="font-size: large;">Oh my, oh my, oh my....where has the time gone? So much has happened since I wrote last...I actually have been keeping my Facebook page pretty up to date, but I sorely have been lacking in the blogging department...somedays it is eat and sleep or blog...so where to begin?
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<span style="font-size: large;">1) We moved! We are now in the best retail spot in Old Town Clovis, CA! right on the corner of 5th and Pollasky. Come visit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2) We are the area Stockists for Chalk Paint® Decorative Paint by Annie Sloan - awesome, awesome wonderfulness - paint anything - seriously!! I might have mentioned that before, but just in case I didn't....we continue to be thrilled and excited beyond our expectations about this wonderful company and product! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> a) should mention that Annie Sloan is NOT just about paint either...we are expecting her latest book in the shop tomorrow - so gets yours quick! And Annie Sloan fabric - yes, we have that as well! Annie is about changing your home to make it uniquely yours!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3) We are the area retailers for Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint....chippy goodness in every container! Working on some new projects to put out at the shop! Great fresh colors and tons of fun - you just don't really know what to expect!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">4) We are showcasing new artists in the area - artisans who have wonderful varied talents, and not to be found elsewhere around in this area! I love unusual, and unique, and quality! I will blog about them as we go along.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When you walk into our shop, our goal is to inspire you to create, give you the tools to do so to include products, embellishment products and workshops to teach you and give you that little extra push you might need to get going. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Come and visit soon! - and now to this morning's quick little project. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I ordered a pair of lavender lace Toms through the mail. When I got them, they were the wrong shade of purple...what to do? Paint them! Paint them you say? Why, yes, using Chalk Paint® Decorative Paint by Annie Sloan....I did say you could paint anything, and this not being the first time I have painted my Tom's I took the paint brush to them. In about 10 minutes - Presto! Change-O! The perfect shade of aubergine....now I have a new pair of Toms I can wear. Will it last you say? Yes! I have another painted pair of Toms at home and I have washed them in the washing machine over 8 times - still as good as new...well, one toe area is a little threadbare but the paint is stuck like glue!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Before - nice, but not the right shade</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">After - just the right shade and I will be sporting these at the Annie Sloan Conference in New Orleans next week! Woohoo!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How much paint? About a teaspoon full! How long did it take? About 10 minutes! Now go look in your closet and see what old shoes you can give new life to!</span></div>
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Vicki Shoemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06149765833737075138noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954653031415579370.post-41733312004563502912012-10-16T23:47:00.005-07:002012-10-16T23:48:38.606-07:00Easy, Peasy Pumpkin Painting!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Want a fun, easy project for your fall decor? Take a faux pumpkin found at Michael's, add some Chalk Paint ™ decorative paint by Annie Sloan, some Annie Sloan Craqueleur and a bit of bling with some gilding wax, and presto change-o...you have a wonderful pumpkin or two or three to add to your tablescape. Try this on Dollar Store gourds as well.....a beautiful addition to add this fall!</div>
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Vicki Shoemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06149765833737075138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954653031415579370.post-33812214129588797632012-08-22T06:33:00.001-07:002012-08-22T06:35:42.799-07:00A first time user's experience with Chalk Paint™<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIGJY62O77K_7jalyxPXJy-LkQKJ0GsEFr46pKI4QzVPblLHWQy7LrRF40IyNFSCPzvEPpSLo_WTw3umcAzZeBMQNcXk6BFC92WIN8ct9VWBGHgZEGcfyEQ4WIcLJij0ONxfFIFxs319lU/s1600/first+time+table.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIGJY62O77K_7jalyxPXJy-LkQKJ0GsEFr46pKI4QzVPblLHWQy7LrRF40IyNFSCPzvEPpSLo_WTw3umcAzZeBMQNcXk6BFC92WIN8ct9VWBGHgZEGcfyEQ4WIcLJij0ONxfFIFxs319lU/s320/first+time+table.jpeg" width="213" /></a></div><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">Three tables - start to finish in one afternoon...not even one full afternoon! Chalk Paint™ Brand decorative finishes by Annie Sloan™!! They are off to Goat Hill Fair tomorrow along with loads of paint, samples, and who knows what else I will find</span>?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-size: large;">The other tables were painted, scraped, waxed, distressed, dry brushed, stencilled, and whatever else I could think of! Love the versatility of CHALK PAINT™, only by Annie Sloan™!</span></div>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is one fabulous color, fresh for spring, done in 10 different ways! There are so many ways to paint with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint (tm) that I thought it might be fun to show you one color in lots of different techniques.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: grey; font-family: 'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 13px;">Want to learn more? Give me a call and sign up for a workshop! I am a Certified Annie Sloan™ Stockist as well as Certified Trainer! Our next workshop is this Saturday - Play with Paint in the Garden, held at A Secret Garden, 1542 Clovis Ave, Clovis, CA 93612...12-4 $75. Come and learn about this wonderful paint and paint your own small project piece! Everything provided. Just bring your enthusiasm and your project piece to paint!</span></span></div>Vicki Shoemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06149765833737075138noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954653031415579370.post-37254401331386752652012-03-22T10:04:00.002-07:002012-05-07T05:16:13.866-07:00patinamarie: Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™.....<a href="http://patinamarie.blogspot.com/2012/03/annie-sloan-chalk-paint.html">patinamarie: Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™.....</a><br />
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Join in the fun with these three wonderful ladies as they tell about their experience we shared Monday at the San Francisco tour stop of Annie Sloan!! What fun! They got to come and play and we got to work there that day! But this is anything but work - just ask us!Vicki Shoemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06149765833737075138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954653031415579370.post-58177233377821130682012-02-22T21:13:00.002-08:002012-05-07T05:16:42.921-07:00Reloved Rubbish: Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ at Loot!<a href="http://relovedrubbish.blogspot.com/2012/02/annie-sloan-chalk-paint-at-loot.html?spref=bl">Reloved Rubbish: Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ at Loot!</a>: Nancy and I are happy to be new retail partners of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™! We are now stocking all 29 colors of Chalk Paint and waxes...<br />
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<a href="http://www.freckledlaundry.com/2012/02/chalk-paint-counter-top-q-and-tour.html?spref=bl">freckled laundry: chalk paint counter top q&a and tour</a>: Happy Saturday to you. Some of you have emailed me about my counter tops and cabinets painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, urging me to sp...Vicki Shoemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06149765833737075138noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954653031415579370.post-77253295234503984102012-01-31T20:53:00.001-08:002012-05-07T05:17:31.723-07:00<span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Hi all! It has been forever it seems like since I've posted...my apologies but I have been swamped, in a good way. The DIY business is booming. People are ready to change their world with color, design and paint! And the color of the year is going to be Barcelona Orange, but that isn't what I'm blogging on today...I will save that for another day. Today I have a post from a customer, a lovely lady who came in for a one on one workshop with me so she could transform her tired cabinets into something she wanted to see each morning! Take a look............. these are the cabinets before...not bad shape....tile was in good shape...but dated, right? Scroll down</i></span><br />
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I finished my kitchen cabinets, they turned out great! My kitchen looks so much brighter, cleaner and updated. Thank you for taking the extra time with me to match my paint to my tile it made such a difference. I cannot wait to start my next projects; bathroom cabinets, various furniture items etc., etc.<br />
I am looking forward to taking more classes. I attached before and after photos so you could see....:)<br />
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</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>So what did she use? Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™..She mixed one can of Old White and One Can of Coco....seriously...one can each...that is two cans of paint people!! She used clear wax and then mixed some clear and dark to go around the edges to add some interest.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>What are you waiting for? Tomorrow morning when you wake up and go into your kitchen, take a look....want to make a change? Let's talk! I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to help you! </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>In fact, I'm doing just that on Friday ....helping a young lady get started on her kitchen. She has put it off for over a year and now she is ready but doesn't know how to get started...so I'm off to paint with her for the day and then she will finish it up! </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Yes, in addition to teaching how to do it, I can also come and help you get started! What a deal! </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Until next time, and I promise it will be sooner, keep painting outside the lines!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbTuJ9_fQ_hR_Yy-9Axwf_fZ1z4US6-fki6SCoGSIl4zlK4owoIzS9Q-8gQOZNVVDhoI-bvVlBCqO4HxrBHWRiA8v65uhzA1EFdWzaUN1QEd3DwZdZOyzqoON-RTquoU1eZiFD_QDsb0W6/s1600/chalk+paint+give+away.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i>Annie Sloan is coming to the USA and we are celebrating in a big way! We are spreading the news and some holiday cheer by announcing this fantastic give away!</i></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbTuJ9_fQ_hR_Yy-9Axwf_fZ1z4US6-fki6SCoGSIl4zlK4owoIzS9Q-8gQOZNVVDhoI-bvVlBCqO4HxrBHWRiA8v65uhzA1EFdWzaUN1QEd3DwZdZOyzqoON-RTquoU1eZiFD_QDsb0W6/s1600/chalk+paint+give+away.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i>Enter to win one of the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Holiday Baskets given away by over 100 Stockists across North America. Each basket includes two fabulous pots of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, one each of clear and dark wax, and Annie's Quick and Easy Paint Transformations book.</i></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbTuJ9_fQ_hR_Yy-9Axwf_fZ1z4US6-fki6SCoGSIl4zlK4owoIzS9Q-8gQOZNVVDhoI-bvVlBCqO4HxrBHWRiA8v65uhzA1EFdWzaUN1QEd3DwZdZOyzqoON-RTquoU1eZiFD_QDsb0W6/s1600/chalk+paint+give+away.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbTuJ9_fQ_hR_Yy-9Axwf_fZ1z4US6-fki6SCoGSIl4zlK4owoIzS9Q-8gQOZNVVDhoI-bvVlBCqO4HxrBHWRiA8v65uhzA1EFdWzaUN1QEd3DwZdZOyzqoON-RTquoU1eZiFD_QDsb0W6/s1600/chalk+paint+give+away.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Plus more!!</i></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbTuJ9_fQ_hR_Yy-9Axwf_fZ1z4US6-fki6SCoGSIl4zlK4owoIzS9Q-8gQOZNVVDhoI-bvVlBCqO4HxrBHWRiA8v65uhzA1EFdWzaUN1QEd3DwZdZOyzqoON-RTquoU1eZiFD_QDsb0W6/s1600/chalk+paint+give+away.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbTuJ9_fQ_hR_Yy-9Axwf_fZ1z4US6-fki6SCoGSIl4zlK4owoIzS9Q-8gQOZNVVDhoI-bvVlBCqO4HxrBHWRiA8v65uhzA1EFdWzaUN1QEd3DwZdZOyzqoON-RTquoU1eZiFD_QDsb0W6/s1600/chalk+paint+give+away.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In addition to the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint give away, a lucky winner of the holiday basket from each shop across North America will be entered for a chance to win a $350 gift certificate from Annie Sloan Unfolded. It is good toward your choice of a credit on your Annie Sloan Tour registration fee or $350 in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint! The big winner will be announced on Annie's blog on January 10, 2012.</span></i></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbTuJ9_fQ_hR_Yy-9Axwf_fZ1z4US6-fki6SCoGSIl4zlK4owoIzS9Q-8gQOZNVVDhoI-bvVlBCqO4HxrBHWRiA8v65uhzA1EFdWzaUN1QEd3DwZdZOyzqoON-RTquoU1eZiFD_QDsb0W6/s1600/chalk+paint+give+away.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Excited yet? Here is how to get started:</span></i></span></a><br />
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i><u>Become a follower of Annie Sloan's blog www.anniesloans.blogspot.com and comment with "American Tour 2012".</u></i></span></li>
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Vicki Shoemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06149765833737075138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954653031415579370.post-41199409639068284692011-08-19T10:59:00.000-07:002011-08-19T10:59:11.069-07:002 Sample Jars to give away to????<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/3-Oaks-Studio/173892494568"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">http://www.facebook.com/pages/3-Oaks-Studio/173892494568</span></b></a> <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggnCVEAWo-XKloDkvqWR6180M7PNkFNlmo8i_2I1K5AGabWJn05LCGdUiUdUr7nsf2vA9PpU5eAKLFchtZrl59k2sT_BQdGRoLd1KFA2xWucoMaZxEbpAOfCZFtV0N3XdyRhkr60JO5pPP/s1600/DSC_0154.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggnCVEAWo-XKloDkvqWR6180M7PNkFNlmo8i_2I1K5AGabWJn05LCGdUiUdUr7nsf2vA9PpU5eAKLFchtZrl59k2sT_BQdGRoLd1KFA2xWucoMaZxEbpAOfCZFtV0N3XdyRhkr60JO5pPP/s400/DSC_0154.JPG" width="267" /></a></div><div>This is my daughter Carissa and this is her blog - The Sweets Table. This is her dream and her passion, and has been for awhile. While my happy place is in the studio painting on anything that will stand still long enough, hers is in the kitchen, baking and creating oh so delicious desserts that make my pants keep shrinking! </div><div>So yesterday, she was helping me in the studio as she does every week. This is a job of hers...she tries, and I emphasize TRIES to keep me organized. This is an impossible task, but she is determined that I can be, so she keeps trying. She was helping and (Barbara) The Shabby Cowgirl came in to talk about some aprons.. Have you met The Shabby Cowgirl? You must! Go to her Facebook page and hit like! You meet some wonderful people on Facebook! Not only does she make the most wonderful aprons in the world, but she is a warm, wonderful person to boot! Anyway, we were having a nice chat and the subject came up of doing what you love, following your heart, working your passion and just going ahead and DOING it instead of how most people just talk about doing it! Barbara had the most wonderful words of wisdom to share with Carissa about all these things, and it really stuck with her. Read her blog post. She listened. She got it. She had heard it before but it is different when it isn't coming out of your mother or father's mouth! Thank you Barbara! This is my daughter's creative journey and I feel very blessed to be here at the beginning of this new adventure of hers! Would I be dating myself so much if I just said YOU GO GIRL!</div>Vicki Shoemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06149765833737075138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954653031415579370.post-32088677502542271132011-08-15T19:05:00.000-07:002011-08-15T19:05:20.267-07:00The Annie Sloan Color Wheel of Paint<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio2nCukZ7mDAX2zs_lmBPCPHJFZfErEaVf_vMfybcT9Liu8gAgAn6pIN7knyEMuimpp6ON6PdzhOQOOwkjtEUPcoN3Vgx_CgWZ2vQ9-41tV458NUhzZwlAQCiBIpJnzXuRc0kfEjAQzKui/s1600/DSC_0059.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio2nCukZ7mDAX2zs_lmBPCPHJFZfErEaVf_vMfybcT9Liu8gAgAn6pIN7knyEMuimpp6ON6PdzhOQOOwkjtEUPcoN3Vgx_CgWZ2vQ9-41tV458NUhzZwlAQCiBIpJnzXuRc0kfEjAQzKui/s640/DSC_0059.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">I loved the picket fence that Anne, southern CA Stockist, made from old fence pieces, painting each one in an Annie Sloan Chalk Paint color. We used it at the 3 Speckled Hens show in Paso Robles and it drew a crowd. I think we should keep this a CA tradition so I decided to do my own version and will be exhibiting this at the next show in Los Gatos - The Goat Hill Fair, September 17th and 18th....mark your calendars...going to be a blast. As you can see I am including four unpainted pickets, just waiting to get covered in the newest colors - Pure White, Coco, French Linen and going to be my new fave - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;">Barcelona Orange</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">....can't wait to get my hands on that one!! My adirondack chairs don't know what is in store for them.</span></i></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>NO SANDING, NO STRIPPING, NO PRIMING!</i></span></li>
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left sides just paint!</span></span></td></tr>
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left side is just paint</span></span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">right side has Antiquing Glaze<br />
left side is paint</span></span></td></tr>
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</div>Vicki Shoemakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06149765833737075138noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954653031415579370.post-64874185889932606532011-08-01T22:23:00.000-07:002011-08-01T22:33:09.308-07:00Nana's Birthday Table<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nana's new birthday table</td></tr>
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