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Kitchen Scale Milk Paint Bench & Gratitude

September 23, 2013 by Cassie 33 Comments

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Happy Monday and happy Fall- it’s the most wonderful time of the year!  Hope you all had a great weekend!  I want to take a moment to thank you all on your kind words, wishing Chris and I a happy 10 year anniversary, and also your congratulatory remarks on the grand opening weekend for Sweet Clover.  Chris and I used a local baby sitter for the first time since moving here.  She was great!  The kids had a blast and she even washed all the dishes. πŸ™‚  And the best part is that she is in 8th grade, so we still have 4 more years with her!  We had an amazing night out at Acacia where the food was great, the waitress sweet, and the wine bottle emptied!
Sweet Clover also had a great weekend, and I am hoping to get a blog post together to share photos from how it all looked this past weekend.  We have some amazing new vendors and I want to show them off to you!
I feel very grateful today for where I am at in my life.  I have a husband who loves me (and who I love right back!); two beautiful, healthy, happy children; a cozy home of our own; a creative business I am passionate about and share with amazing partners, stocked with talented vendors; and let’s not forget two healthy if aging hound dogs.  What more could I ask for?

On that note of gratitude, last Friday my kids were out of school for the day for Frederick Fair day.  I swung by my farmer friend’s house to pick up some potatoes his wife had kindly set aside for me in their own over abundance.  She had so many that I offered to give some to a friend with whom I was chatting at the moment.  I swung by her house to drop them off and our kids played while we got to talking…. good nitty gritty emotional woman talk.  She told me of a friend of her sister’s who lived in Italy, and was around our age.  This friend isa beautiful woman, in the fashion industry and a former model.  She has two children ages 5 and 7, so close to the ages of my own.  She recently had a brain hemorrhage and stroke, and it  happened in front of her children.  She has lost much of her movement, control, and so much muscle mass.  She writes a blog, Italy with Grace, which she wrote prior and its focus was on fashion and travel.  Now she writes about her life, with the help of her husband who translates to the blog for her.  Last night, she wrote about hope.  I am now following along with her story, praying for her and her family, and appreciating all of the little things I have in life.  Her story is a reminder about how precious life is, and shows us what really matters.

Anyhow, now that all of the mushy stuff is out of the way, how about a furniture makeover?  I know, great transition from an English major, huh?  I purchased this cute bench a few weeks ago and it looked like this at that time…

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It was pretty well worn already…. I decided to give it a Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint makeover and mixed up some of her Kitchen Scale, which is a beautiful blue/green- my kind of color!  I gave it just two coats, distressed it all over, and then applied Miss Mustard Seed’s Wax.  I wish this was a touch screen so that you could reach through and feel how smooth it is to the touch… like buttah!  Here was a quick pic in the driveway.

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I hauled it over the the barn and remembered I never took nice photos of it at home, so I did my best to capture it at the barn.

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I just love the weathered look of this paint!

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Happily, it found its way to a new home this past weekend! I have found that benches like this are always an easy item to sell.  I guess they are pretty versatile!

Well, it’s going to be a beautiful day here!  I am off to work on a new project today.  I hope to share it later this week, if all goes well!  Have a wonderful Monday.  Do me and yourself a favor… stop and make a list of all the things you are grateful for in your life.  You will instantly feel happier in realizing just how lucky you are.  Much love!

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  1. Kirby Carespodi says

    September 23, 2013 at 10:09 am

    I have used Kitchen Scale on a couple of things and just love it! I, too, am grateful for all that I have. It’s important to remember that it could be gone in a minute.

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  2. [email protected] says

    September 23, 2013 at 11:30 am

    I’ll have to check out her blog, it sounds like she is an amazing woman. I love a good bench makeover. I wish I had a place for one in my home. xo Kristin

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  3. Dana Frieling says

    September 23, 2013 at 11:34 am

    Amazing perspective you share today, Cassie. So true, simply count your blessings…something we should do every single day!

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  4. Carolyn@Sweet Chaos says

    September 23, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    I will definitely check out her blog. Life is precious indeed. Love the bench, and the color you used. I need to give that milk paint a try one of these days πŸ™‚ Have a great day!

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  5. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    September 23, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    The bench is just darling! I love the curvy arms and the beautifully distressed finish! And what a positive way to start the week! I am truly grateful for the blessings in my life! And I’ve been making a real effort to tell the people in my life how much they mean to me!

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  6. Julia Konya says

    September 23, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    I have to check her blog out too. And I so agree about being thankful for what we have. I think about that every day when I turn on the news and put my children to bed.
    Love the bench. The color is great!

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  7. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    September 23, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    I am off to check out her blog, thanks for the recommendation. Glad you had a great anniversary weekend!

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  8. michelle@decorandthedog says

    September 23, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    I will make a list today. I like where your head is at. Happy Monday!

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  9. Kelly says

    September 23, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    I luv all your furniture posts and make overs, but , I come back to your blog because of how genuine you are. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and a bit of your personal life. Sometimes, I read your blog and think, sure wish I could just have a cup of coffee or go for a run with this Cassie girl…. Happy Monday.

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  10. Gretchen says

    September 23, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    Love that little bench–I spotted one like it a garage sale awhile back and wanted to grab it, but couldn’t think of anywhere to put it. hate it when that happens! Thanks for the head’s up on an inspiring sounding read, too πŸ™‚

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  11. A Vintage Vine says

    September 23, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    Great bench!…..Glad you guys had a nice weekend, thanks for the Monday uplift, I’m counting those blessings right now!,

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  12. Carmel - Our Fifth House says

    September 23, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    Such a great reminder Cassie – thanks!

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  13. Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says

    September 23, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    You are always so positive. We didn’t have a very good weekend and had some challenges, but through it all I just kept thinking that it really wasn’t all that bad considering what could have happened, etc. It’s easy to get caught up in life sometimes and forget to appreciate the little things. And your bench…it’s great…of course.

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  14. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    September 23, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    A wonderful Post and a wonderful message!
    It’s hard in our day to day lives to stop and realize all the wonders we have and appreciate them. Hearing about this woman in Italy brings makes us all THINK and Thankful!

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  15. Mekenzie @ interiorsbykenz.com says

    September 23, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    What a CUTE bench! The color of that paint is terrific. And how did you get so great? I really just love you. What a fantastic message.

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  16. Rita says

    September 23, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    Much need post on what to be thankful for. I had to work this weekend and started my day off with a bad attitude because of how tired I was!! this makes me feel better!

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  17. Dear Emmeline says

    September 23, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    Things were hopping at the Barn both times I was there (Fri. and Sat. mornings)! You probably sold a ton! Happy Anniversary by the way and the top level of the barn is amazing! Really adds a ton of space.

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  18. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    September 23, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    Sweet post, Cassie — glad you had such a great weekend! I starting listing things I was grateful for 4 years ago. It’s a daily practice — I read my devotional, pray, and then add to my list. This morning I was up to 7192! How amazing that there are gifts everywhere we turn, we only have to open our eyes.
    xo Heidi

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  19. Good Time Charlie says

    September 23, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    What a very sweet post. Happy anniversary!!!! It is so important to stop and take stock of everything we are grateful for. Family is at the top of my list. Life is so tenuous. Mark’s mother died very suddenly from a brain tumor she didn’t know she had, he was only 9. As horrible as this was, it has made him a very, very loving husband and father. I have a very good friend with whom I had my last visit last week. She was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer 7 months ago and is near the end of her time here on earth. I am making a conscious decision to spend more time with my friends. I usually put this on the last of my priority list, which is terrible. I had a good long visit with a long time and dear friend last Friday, and this week I am hosting a little get together for dinner at my house. I know you are so great about nourishing your friendships. I am no longer pushing this to the back burner. I would hate to come to the end of my life and think how much I missed from all the amazing women around me.

    you know I love that bench! I have yet to come across one here, but if I do, I am keeping it!

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  20. Allison says

    September 23, 2013 at 7:16 pm

    Such a great post and great reminder Cassie. It especially hits home for me right now. I keep a gratitude journal that I write in each evening and each morning I read it over to start my day. The bench turned out beautifully! Happy Fall to you!

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  21. pam {simple details} says

    September 23, 2013 at 8:04 pm

    Off to check out her blog, I’m sure her perspective is one we could learn from! Enjoy your new project! πŸ™‚

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  22. Kelly says

    September 23, 2013 at 10:05 pm

    Love the bench! And I’m off to read her blog now!

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  23. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    September 23, 2013 at 11:31 pm

    Beautiful bench – unbelievable improvement. I think that being grateful improves the quality of life so much – will check out her blog. thanks xx

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  24. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    September 23, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    This is such a sweet post, Cassie. I am grateful for my messy, chaotic, imperfect, beautiful life that is for sure. That bench is so cute, I love it!

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  25. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    September 23, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    This is such a sweet post, Cassie. I am grateful for my messy, chaotic, imperfect, beautiful life that is for sure. That bench is so cute, I love it!

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  26. Kirby Carespodi says

    September 24, 2013 at 12:55 am

    When you get a chance, can you see if I am still no reply?

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  27. Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home says

    September 24, 2013 at 1:20 am

    Just poked around her blog – wow. I have chills. You always want to protect your kids from terror like that and to have no control over it, not to mention, the future, is just heartbreaking.

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  28. ingrid@nowathomemom says

    September 24, 2013 at 1:38 am

    Love how you transformed the bench; it’s beautiful πŸ™‚ !!! thanks so much for the lovely reminder Cassie; things are not great over here but I will try my best to stop and think about the positive things πŸ™‚

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  29. Emily May says

    September 24, 2013 at 2:59 am

    Thanks for sharing the woman’s story… I definitely just described. So inspirational!

    And that bench! Does the milk paint self-distress or is there some sanding involved? I am so clueless on distressing!

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  30. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    September 24, 2013 at 1:07 pm

    I’m moderately obsessed with this bench. I think it’s the simple lines paired with the color. Just perfection. Now, I have to keep my eyes open for a similar style.

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  31. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    September 24, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    We truly are so lucky. Life is precious and sweet and short. That is devastating to imagine and I feel for that beautiful woman. I have so much to be grateful for to, and I will definitely stop to write everything down so I can truly acknowledge and appreciate them.
    That little bench is super cute! That kind of paint job is right up my alley πŸ˜‰ love u!

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  32. Ali Richardson says

    September 24, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    wow, that’s such a sad story about your friend’s friend and a definite reminder to count your blessings every minute for there are no guarantees in life.
    Love you!
    Love the bench too of course πŸ™‚

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  33. Sarah {Lacquer and Linen} says

    September 24, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    Happy belated Anniversary! What a big anniversary! I’m glad to hear you two had a wonderful time celebrating sans kiddos. So happy Sweet Clover had a great grand opening!!! Can’t wait to see more pictures!!

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