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Forty-One (And Part 2 of Furniture Paint Series!)

August 9, 2012 by Cassie 48 Comments

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Happy Birthday to Sawyer and me today!  Collectively, we are 41 years old.  He turned 7 today, so you can do the math and figure out my age. πŸ™‚

I cannot believe 7 years have passed already.  Sawyer has grown so much, learned so much, and yet has taught me so much more.  He has the biggest and purest heart of any little boy.  This past weekend, while he stayed at my parents house, he wrote a letter on my dad’s computer which read like this:

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My heart melted but I have come to expect no less from him.  He may be quick to lose his temper sometimes, but he makes up for it by being quick to show his love and affection.  And I know that my mom and my mother-in-law would agree that he might be the best snuggler around.

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Sawyer, I love you, and I am so proud of the boy you have grown into.  I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you.  You will always remain my sweet baby boy.

Sigh.

And now, on the less personal level, I am sharing the second installment of my furniture painting series today over at Remodelaholic!  Today I am reviewing Annie Sloan Chalk paint and sharing how this bed went from this….

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 to this….

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 with a little glam….

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Hop on over to see it!  Also, I will soon be welcoming my new sponsor, Kelly from Stylish Patina, as she is an Annie Sloan stockist and can ship!

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  1. Jennifer Spadaro says

    August 9, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    Happy birthday to u and sawyer!

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  2. Our Pinteresting Family says

    August 9, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    Happy Birthday to you both! That bed turned out gorgeous! Megan

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  3. Dana Frieling says

    August 9, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    I hope there’s some ridiculously yummy cake in store for you two today. Happy birth!

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  4. Erin @ His and Hers says

    August 9, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    Happy birthdays! That note is adorable, as is the picture with his sparkly blue eyes. He is going to be breaking hearts in a few years. (Or at least 15, just for you, mama.) πŸ˜‰

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  5. Robin @ Happily Home, After says

    August 9, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    Sawyer comes by his ability to write sweet moving notes from you perhaps? … your words to him were equally melt-able. Happy Birthday to you both.

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  6. Andi Morris says

    August 9, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    Happy Birthday to you both! He is such a kind, sweet boy…just like his mama πŸ™‚ Bed is gorgeous, love the bling.

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  7. vintageshabbychicks says

    August 9, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    Happy Birthday my sweet friend…how special to share it with Sawyer! Have a fabulous day:). Julie

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  8. Chrissie says

    August 9, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    Happy happy birthday to you both! That letter is so sweet :):). You know I’ve been waiting on your CP post, so off I go to check it out :):):)

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  9. Maury @ Life on Mars says

    August 9, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY friend!!! I hope you both have a great day!

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  10. Catherine says

    August 9, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    Happy Birthday Cassie – hope you have the wonderful birthday you deserve!
    That is a beautiful messgae from your son, wonderful that he can express himself that way.
    AND finally, that bed looks gorgeous! I can just imagine it all made up with soft floaty bed linen…

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  11. Between Blue and Yellow says

    August 9, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you and Sawyer!
    I hope you are taking full advantage of that cuddling, it’s the sweetest.
    Great bed, I’m heading over to check it out.

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  12. Lisa at Shine Your Light says

    August 9, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    Happy birthday sweet Sawyer and awesome Cassie!!! Hope you both have a wonderful day!!! Your collective age adds up to my age….we have so much in common! πŸ™‚

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  13. Junky Vagabond says

    August 9, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Happy Birthday Cassie and Sawyer! Enjoy your birthdays!

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  14. Jamie says

    August 9, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    happy birtyday to you and sawyer! i love that pic if him:)

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  15. Upscale Downhome says

    August 9, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    Sawyer’s note brought tears to my eyes. What a sweet little boy!

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  16. Sarah AKA The Thriftress says

    August 9, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    Happy Birthday guys!

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  17. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    August 9, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    Oh Happy Birthday to you and Sawyer. Love his letter. So precious. Hugs, Marty

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  18. Starr @ The Kiefer Cottage says

    August 9, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    Happy Birthday!!

    We have a waterfall dresser, vanity, hope chest, chair, and bed set that was my grandmother’s. I can’t bring myself to paint it (despite damage to the veneer on a few pieces), and I’m not even a very sentimental person. Your newly painted bed looks nice, but I’m still wavering!

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  19. Tiffany @ {Living Savvy} says

    August 9, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday to you and your handsome son!

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  20. Dear Emmeline says

    August 9, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    Happy Birthday Cassie and Sawyer! Have fun!

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  21. pam {simple details} says

    August 9, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    Wishing you both the ~HaPPieST dAy~!! Hope it’s filled with family, fabulous food and FUN!

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  22. Korrie@RedHenHome says

    August 9, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    Happy birthday to you both!! Hope it is the beginning of a great year for you.

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  23. Shari @ turnstylevogue.com says

    August 9, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    Happy Birthday to you and Sawyer!! Have extra fun today (I know you will πŸ™‚

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  24. Holly says

    August 9, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    Cassie….Happy Birthday and you are still way young!!!! Happy b-day to cute Sawyer too. Love his name.

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  25. Anneke {RustiChic} says

    August 9, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    Happy Birthday to you and your baby boy!!! πŸ˜€

    ~Anneke at http://www.thisthatandlife.com

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  26. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    August 9, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    Happy Happy Birthdays!!! Man … you are old. πŸ˜‰

    Hope you both have a wonderful day. That pic of sawyer with the crocked hat is superb!!

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  27. Hetty says

    August 9, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    Happy happy birthdays!! Man you are YOUNG!!

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  28. deborah@confessions of a craigslist junkie says

    August 9, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    Happy Birthday to you and Sawyer! What a sweetie!

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  29. Donna S says

    August 9, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    happy b-day…sawyer’s blue eyes will one day melt someone’s heart!!! just stunning!!!

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  30. gail@My Repurposed Life says

    August 9, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    Happy Birthday to you both! πŸ™‚ I hope y’all enjoy some yummy food and good times with family and friends!

    gail

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  31. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    August 9, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    Happy Birthday to your sweet boy! Little boy snuggles are the best! Love that bed – you find the best furniture!

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  32. Ali Richardson says

    August 9, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    Happy happy HaPpy birthday!!!!!! Love u guys!!!!

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  33. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    August 9, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    Happy birthday to two of the best!! That birthday boy of yours has a-mazing eyes!! He is going to be a sweet, big-hearted, snuggly, heart-breaker one day πŸ˜‰ I love that bed. xoxo

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  34. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says

    August 9, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    Happy Birthday! Sawyer is adorable, and you are still so, so young, nothing to hide at all. Which I can say since I’m only a couple of years younger. I think. Honestly, I try not to remember how old I am, I think I got stuck at 27, but I do remember a 30th birthday a kid or 2 ago…

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  35. Susan says

    August 9, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    Happy, happy day to you and Sawyer! πŸ™‚

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  36. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    August 9, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    Happy Birthday to both of you! How fun to share it… enjoy every second; I took my daughter back to college today. Time flies!
    xo Heidi

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  37. andrea@townandprairie says

    August 9, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    Happy double birthday, wow, God sent you a great present 7 years ago on your birthday! I LOVE the bed! I love waterfall pieces. I always get emails from people saying they don’t like them, but I lOVE them. They continue to be one of my fav styles. Your grey color was a good color selection!

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  38. Bella says

    August 9, 2012 at 9:47 pm

    Happy Birthday to you both! Sawyer is such a sweetie and a major cutie. Oh how the girlies will be loving him (if they’re not already) LOL

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  39. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 9, 2012 at 11:05 pm

    Sawyer is one darling little boy! Hope you’ve both had a great day!

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  40. The Bold Abode says

    August 10, 2012 at 12:05 am

    Happy, Happy Birthday to one sweet, Star Wars, Lego-lovin’ boy!

    Don’t Blink.

    Love,

    Gwen

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  41. Kelly says

    August 10, 2012 at 12:17 am

    He is so handsome! Happy birthday to you both!

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  42. Twice Nice says

    August 10, 2012 at 12:30 am

    Happy, Happy Birthday to you both! Hope you both had some special moments today!

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  43. Suzanne@Meridian Road says

    August 10, 2012 at 2:00 am

    Happy Birthday to you both! Sawyer has the prettiest blue eyes. πŸ™‚

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  44. 17 Perth says

    August 10, 2012 at 2:49 am

    Happy happy birthday!!!!! I hope both of you guys had a wonderful, blessed birthday!

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  45. Rita says

    August 10, 2012 at 3:30 am

    Happy Birthday Cassie and of course that precious boy Sawyer!! Heading over to see your post πŸ˜‰

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  46. Elle says

    August 10, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    A happy and blessed years ahead for the both you! Happy Birthday dear Cassie and dear Sawyer! πŸ™‚

    barstools

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  47. Bliss says

    August 10, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    That is the similar furniture that I inherited with the barber shop. I hated it but told Brawn not to get rid of it because some people like that. Now I’m one of those “some people” because I see what it can be.

    ~Bliss~

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  48. Kacey says

    August 10, 2012 at 8:55 pm

    What a sweet boy! Hope you both had a wonderful birthday. Happy weekend!

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