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The Kindness of Strangers and POWW Faves

February 12, 2011 by Cassie 9 Comments

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Yesterday, I showed you all my my French gray dresser which I posted for sale on my online store and posted an ad in my local craigslist just yesterday as well.  In my ad I mentioned Juliet and wrote that 10 percent of the sale of that dresser was being donated for her treatments, and that any newly listed furniture items on my website will also have 10 percent being donated.  Right away, the dresser sold, and what was more amazing was that the woman who bought it for her nursery wrote to me about a friend she had who went through having a child with leukemia as well, and she and her husband wanted to match my donation.  I seriously stared at my computer, dumbfounded by the kindness of a stranger, and just started crying.  It was the first sale I have made that will benefit Juliet, and it couldn’t have been to a more compassionate family.  I have mentioned before it is really hard to be away from my friend and her daughter, but I am so glad I have found a way that I can at least do something small for them.
Some of you have also asked to be updated on Juliet’s progress.  She was supposed to go home from the hospital last week, but had labored breathing on the way home, and had to be rushed by ambulance back ot the hospital, where she is now.  Thank you for keeping her and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Let’s get on to POWW faves, shall we?  And I know I say it every week, but your talent continues to amaze me!  Do you know how hard it is to pick 3 faves?  I mean, did you go through all the links? If you did then you know just how hard it is for me!
It was love at first sight for me with this glamorous silver table from Three Boys! I haven’t done anything silver before, but after seeing this I really want to try it!
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And Beauty 4 Ashes shared this gorgeous vanity and dresser set she refinished…. Classic with the dark top, and warm white base.  You need to go see the before pictures- they were pretty sad!  But now, gorgeous!
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And finally, Kathleen from Between the Blue and the Yellow shared this gorgeous sideboard as well as some exciting news!  I won’t spill the beans here, but hop over and congratulate her while you’re checking out her sideboard!
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And one last bit of news… Just under my banner at the top there is a button for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure I am participating in.  Please click on the button if you would like to donate to the cause!  I will be running the 5k on June 4th in Washington, DC.  And if you are local and would like to join the team, just head over to the link and click on “join team” and find our team by entering the team name “Paint the Town Pink”.  Thanks!!!

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  1. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys says

    February 12, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    what a terrific experience with your first sale. I hope that’s a sign of things to come. Kindness is contagious.

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  2. Rebecca@This Present Life says

    February 12, 2011 at 5:14 pm

    It’s so great that you are helping Juliet and her family and it was meant to be that the family bought your first “Juliet piece.” And what an awesome thing for them to match your donation! You never know how and what will touch people’s lives but I think we have all been touched by Juliet’s story. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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  3. Serendipity Chic Design says

    February 12, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    My heart breaks for Juliet and her family. But, I have confidence she will overcome this with the love of family friends, and in the case of the gray dresser you sold….strangers…

    That silver side table from your POWW is stunning!

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  4. michelle says

    February 12, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    What a generous offer! It is so nice to know that there are good people out there! Congrats on the sale too. 🙂 Oh I am so sorry about Juliet, that is so heart breaking. I am praying that she will be feeling better soon and able to go home. I also pray that God gives her family the strength that they need. I hope you are doing good, it must be very hard to not be there. Hugs!

    Lovely features this week!!

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  5. Allison says

    February 13, 2011 at 1:14 am

    Bless your heart for doing this, Cassie and bless that family for being so very kind and caring. Not only did they buy a gorgeous dresser they did a wonderful and compassionate thing. There are good people out there! I continue to keep Juliet and her family in my prayers. Beautiful projects you’ve featured!

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  6. Sarah, Three Boys says

    February 13, 2011 at 1:20 am

    That is such a lovely story, I hope she is doing better. What a generous thing for you and that family to do. Makes me happy to know there are people around like you;)

    Thanks so much for the feature as well, such awesome projects this week, I can’t believe you chose my little table! Happily amazed, thanks again!
    s

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  7. Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack says

    February 13, 2011 at 2:30 am

    Cassie!

    That’s awesome! What a sweet buyer to match the gift! I wish you many more great sales. Blessings*

    Great features!

    Have a wonderful weekend! xo ~Michelle

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  8. Ellie says

    February 13, 2011 at 3:11 am

    That’s a beautiful story about the woman who bought the piece from you! Best wishes to Juliet. Thanks for featuring my dresser/vanity! 🙂

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  9. Kim @ Second Time Furniture says

    February 13, 2011 at 7:50 am

    It’s amazing the lovely people you meet along the way, isn’t it? 🙂

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