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10/18/2015

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Post by Sarah Henry
My most recent project that I started a few days ago has finally come to an end.
Half way through this project I said to myself what was I thinking to want to do this?!  Ha Ha.
However all the hard work that I put into making these tables look new again has paid off.
Here's how it all started....

My husband and I were thinking it was time to get some new coffee tables for our living room.
We had found a set that we really liked but just put it off as we where busy with other things.
One day I was in our basement and had noticed an old set of tables we had purchased over
10 years ago.  Solid wood with glass tops, it was then that I had a light bulb moment! 
What If I was to refurbish them and use them upstairs?!  So I started to do some research as to
what I should do.  I was torn between doing chalk paint with a wax finish or Advance Paint by
Benjamin Moore.   In the end I decided to go with Advance Paint by Benjamin Moore.

My colour selection was Swiss Coffee OC-45,  I'm happy with the colour choice however I did find
it came out a bit lighter than the colour swatch in the store.  With saying that I would rather have it
on the whiter side than to yellow.   Primed with one coat and two coats of Advance Paint waiting
16 hours in-between coats.  This project has come to an end and I couldn't be more happier with my results. Cost: Stix Primer $27.99 (Quart size) / Advance paint $29.99 (quart size)

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To The left- Before Picture of tables,
first coat of Stix Primer,
1st coat of Advance Paint in Swiss Coffee
SIDE NOTE: After applying the primer I
had to fill in all the spaces with wood filler
to have a flawless and finished look.

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Having a Grateful Heart

10/9/2015

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Posted by Sarah Henry
Fall is here!  During the fall months, there are many opportunities to be thankful
especially as we gear up for Thanksgiving.  Being grateful over the holidays can
be fun too.  So here are just a few simple yet practical ideas I wanted to share...

1. Spend Time - This year we are hosting Thanksgiving dinner at our home.
    So I thought it would be fun to paint some pumpkins with my two girls
    Jazmine and Alyssa.  We turned ordinary orange pumpkins into white pumpkins
    and added a little bling with some gold sparkles.  The girls enjoyed painting them.
    It was a fun way to get them involved in decorating our table centerpiece.  while
    spending quality time together.
2. Think Of Others - Bring a hot meal to someone hurting or in need.  When we can focus
    our attention on the needs of others and not always on our own needs it puts things
    into perspective.  It makes us realize how blessed and how fortunate we truly are.
    Gratitude changes everything!
3. Have Fun - Spending time with family and friends over the holidays is always great.
    So warm up with some hot apple cider, play some games and have some FUN over
    the long weekend. Laughter is good for the soul.  Remember to count your blessings
    for all the amazing people in your life.
4. Generosity - Donate non-perishable food items or toys to a homeless shelter/
    women's shelter.  Or just purpose in your heart to be a blessings to someone
    this coming weekend.  Small acts of kindness go along way and are often never
    forgotten.  Giving is better than receiving.

From the Henry home to yours Happy Thanksgiving!
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    His mercies are new every morning. Lamentations 3:23

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