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Piece of Work Wednesday Furniture Link Party Number 50! WHAT A DAY!

August 23, 2011 by Cassie 42 Comments

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What a DAY this has been!!!!  It stated out a little shaky, a little rocky, when we brought Sawyer to the bus stop.  He is starting first grade in a new school while we stay with my parents and he was very nervous, very scared.  He put on a happy face before leaving the house for me anyhow.

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I heard him say to Emmy this morning, “Emmy, I have my first day of school tomorrow and I won’t be home.  And tomorrow I have school, too.”  So I know he was excited, but nerves got to him as we waited for the bus surrounded by a group of about 15 kids he didn’t know and parents he didn’t know.  They were all so friendly, and we even found one girl in his class.  But he hid behind my legs, unlike him.  I am really hoping he gets off the bus happy, because I had to do everything I could to hold myself together and not burst into tears and let him know how petrified I was, too.

Then an hour later we heard from our agent.   We made an offer on a house last night.  The sellers, who are awesome and honest people, are good with our offer but they think there may be something wrong with the furnace and want to look into it before they sign anything.  I admire and appreciate their honesty with us.  So for now we wait to hear back from them after their furnace gets checked out.  We should know something in a couple days.  I have to say though, I am happy knowing that the sellers are honest, and care about their house and selling it in good condition.  These traits are not always evident in sellers.

Thirdly, the day really started to shake up, when the earth shook below us.  Seriously.  A 5.9 earthquake struck in Fredericksburg, VA, and was felt up and down in the east.  Emmy and I were in the basement painting- she was painting watercolors.  All of the sudden everything started to shake.  At first I panicked that someone was in the house and we were about to get it.  When I opened the basement door that leads outside, I heard distant voices and realized what I felt was felt through the neighborhood.  I grabbed Emmy to run outside into the open, when there was a knock on my door.  The 14 yr old girl next door was home and very frightened.  We went outside with her, her older sister, and another couple that lives across the street, and another neighbor’s dog who was frightened.  We hung out and chatted and waited for any aftershocks.  We felt none and finally went back inside.  One of my mom’s decorations broke, but that was all. But I can tell you, it was pretty darn scary.

After all of the excitement, Emmy and I headed to the garden to gather veggies…

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So our day has shaken, rattled, and rolled.  And in 20 minutes I will pick up my baby form the bus stop and I am hoping that his day was smooth sailing except fro the earthquake.

Let’s get to POWW!

This week I have another old project to share, but now that we are settled at my parents, I started a furniture painting project today! YAY!  That is how I relieve stress, so I am so glad to be back at it again.  FOr now though, here is another coffee table I painted.  And once again I cannot locate the before picture, but just picture it brown and worn.
I gave it a good sanding, a couple coats of primer, and then used a jade green color.  I wanted it more modern looking so I left it undistressed, and then used a polycrylic over it to give it a little more protection and shine.  Voila.

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So please share your latest and greatest furniture makeovers!

RULES:
1. No etsy shops or ebay listings.
2. No repeats- please link something you have not yet shared here.
3. Link back to my blog somehow by using the button in your post or sidebar or adding a text link to your post.
4. Must be a follower of this blog.
5. MUST BE A FURNITURE PROJECT- makeover or build!
6. Share some comment love!

let’s see what you have got to share this week!

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  1. Megan says

    August 23, 2011 at 7:36 pm

    Wow, what a day! I’m sure he made lots of friends and will be really excited tomorrow! I can’t believe there was an earthquake, how scary!! Love love love the jade green, clean and pretty!

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  2. Beth says

    August 23, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    I am glad you all are safe!!! My younger sister is in Raleigh and I have not heard from here yet, I am sure she is okay, but heard they felt it there, too! Sweet back to school pictures! Can you believe my kids started their 3rd week of school yesterday!!!!Thanks for hosting!
    Beth

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  3. [email protected] says

    August 23, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    What a day is right! Gosh you have a lot going on! Hope that house is the one!

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  4. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    August 23, 2011 at 7:56 pm

    Sawyer looks so cute! I hope he had a great day and made some new friends! Love that table ~ what a fresh, pretty color! And I was out in the yard and felt the earth shaking under my feet ~ very weird!

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  5. Twice Nice says

    August 23, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    Ah, what a day you all have had! We used to live in Stafford & Manassas,VA and I have to admit to never worrying about earthquakes there! Hopefully the worst is over for you all. Deb

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  6. [email protected] says

    August 23, 2011 at 8:16 pm

    You have a lot going on! Glad you were safe in the earthquake, and hope your little man had a GREAT first day of school!

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  7. [email protected] says

    August 23, 2011 at 8:37 pm

    Have a beautiful end to your day. So glad you’re safe, and I’m sure your son will be just fine.

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  8. Tracey @ My House of Giggles says

    August 23, 2011 at 8:46 pm

    Your kiddos are so unbelievably cute! And your little man looks so proud to be heading off to school. Love the color your chose for the coffee table! So fresh and bright!

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  9. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    August 23, 2011 at 8:48 pm

    Whoa!! You really were shakin’ things up out there! We get them all of the time out here in Ca., but I know over there, earthquakes aren’t too common, so I am glad everything is ok! I love that coffee table and it’s modern look! 🙂 and your kids are simply adorable!! I hope Sawyer has tons of stories for you about his first day of school WITH AN EARTHQUAKE!! 🙂

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  10. Michaela says

    August 23, 2011 at 8:52 pm

    Wow, girl! How scary. I’ll be praying for Sawyer to love the first few days of school. Hope today went well (: Emmy is so darling!

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  11. [email protected] Charm says

    August 23, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    Oh my…your kids are so darn cute…hope Sawyer had a great 1st day. Now that table is cute too…love that color!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  12. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures says

    August 23, 2011 at 9:15 pm

    I immediately thought of you when I heard about the earthquake! Glad everyone is ok. I hope your son liked school and the furnace works out. Just thought you might want to know the linky party isn’t attached to your post! 🙂

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  13. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures says

    August 23, 2011 at 9:15 pm

    Never mind…I went back a 2nd time and it was there. Weird.

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  14. Serendipity Chic Design says

    August 23, 2011 at 9:29 pm

    What a day you had! We got the earthquake up here to, but I didn’t feel anything where I live. So scary!

    I bet Sawyer did great today. Tomorrow will be that much easier. What a big and brave boy…

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  15. Ali Richardson says

    August 23, 2011 at 9:38 pm

    SO glad all was ok after the quake. We have EQs all the time over here in CA, so I know how scary they can be! Hope Sawyer had a wonderful first day & I can’t wait to hear the good news that the new house is healthy and ready for your offer!!! XO

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  16. Ali Richardson says

    August 23, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    ps, your kids are freakin’ adorable!

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  17. driftwoodesign says

    August 23, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    You scared me! and you know it’s all about me. Glad is was small because I don’t know what I would do with out your posts, again all about me right?
    Kristy @ 4 the love of WOOD (wink)

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  18. [email protected] says

    August 23, 2011 at 9:59 pm

    The quake was crazy! It was practically over before I realized what was going on! Glad you guys weathered it well. Good luck with the house!

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  19. Allison says

    August 23, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    I thought about you when I saw the news earlier! I’m glad you are all safe! Sawyer looks adorable all ready for shcool. I know it was a big day for him and you. Hope everything went well for him. I bet he’s made some friends already. And, look how cute Emmy is with that big smile. Crossing fingers on the house and yes, thank goodness for honest sellers. Excited for you! The coffee table is beautiful and one of my favororite colors.

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  20. Karen says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:29 pm

    We were shaking here in South Jersey too. That was quite a surprise. I’m glad no one was injured or worse. Hope your son had a great day, its not easy on us or them going into new situations. The coffee table is gorgeous,love the color.

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  21. Karen says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:31 pm

    PS I’m a new follower!

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  22. Restyled Vintage says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:36 pm

    Cassie I thought of you as soon as I woke up to the news this morning that there had been an earthquake in the US! Glad you are ok and I can totally relate to how scary they are…it is almost one year since we had our big one and 6 months since the big aftershock that killed so many people, and the aftershocks are still not stopping, over the weekend there were a few over mag 4. I am pleased to be in Australia and away from them to be honest, but nowhere is really safe, is it 🙁 Glad your wee man coped with his new school, we have been in Australia almost 3 weeks now but haven’t put Sophie into school yet because we haven’t got a house yet, and we can’t put her into school until we do, because the schools are all zoned (meaning you have to go to your local one, do you have that where you live?) We missed out on the first house we applied for (just renting at this stage, till we decide if we are happy to buy)…fingers crossed we get one soon, I am ready to make a house a home again!
    xx Karen

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  23. Gina at Vintage Junk in My Trunk says

    August 24, 2011 at 12:22 am

    Whew, that was crazy, right? The weird thing is last night I was watching a documentary on the 1989 San Fran earthquake and my 7-year old was afraid and asked if that could happen in New Jersey. To which I replied “no”. Oops!

    Hope your little guy had a great day, and good luck with the house.

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  24. Sarah says

    August 24, 2011 at 12:45 am

    Sorry for the link up errors – I’m a newbie!!! But I do enjoy your blog!!!

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  25. Andi @ Jane of all crafts says

    August 24, 2011 at 1:17 am

    I really hope Sawyer had an awesome first day of school! I will probably be calling you next week because I will be balling my eyes out when I drop Natalie off. And man that earthquake was crazy wasn’t it?? So glad it wasn’t worse. And I hope the furnace thing is a no biggie and you guys can get started on this new exciting chapter!!!

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  26. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    August 24, 2011 at 1:39 am

    Earthquakes can be very scary – I grew up with them in Cali so I’m pretty used to them. Hope your boy had a great day! I’ll keep my fingers crossed on the house- that’s pretty exciting!

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  27. gail says

    August 24, 2011 at 1:47 am

    Cassie- I REALLY hope Sawyer had a great day! It must have been tough on all of you. Bless his heart!
    I didn’t see any news today, I worked outside all day. I heard about the earthquake on twitter, but that is all.
    I bet it was scary.
    take care!
    gail

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  28. [email protected] Road says

    August 24, 2011 at 1:48 am

    Those first days of school are always emotional~I hope he came home happy and excited to tell you everything.

    I’m glad no one was hurt~earthquakes can be really unsettling.

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  29. The Frosted Gardner says

    August 24, 2011 at 2:06 am

    Glad all is well with you. Good job keeping it together for Sawyer- I just know I am going to be a bawling mom when Faith heads off to school. Just something about seeing them head off without you. Good luck with everything.

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  30. Andrea says

    August 24, 2011 at 2:12 am

    So glad you are all okay. I’m sure it was very frightening. Hope it was a good day at school and good luck with the house. I’ll keep my fingers crossed.

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  31. [email protected] Chic says

    August 24, 2011 at 2:31 am

    I hope your son had a happy day at school. I love the way you write…I get it. We felt it over here in NJ too. My son who is leaving for college in Ireland 🙁 first semester were having lunch at Cheesecake Factory…the chandy’s shook and I didn’t think a whole lot of it until we got in the car and heard the news of the quake. Crazy!

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  32. Jazz @ EyeLoveDazzle.com says

    August 24, 2011 at 3:22 am

    I’m sure Sawyer had a wonderful day once he got over the nerves. ;0) That little quake was something else wasn’t it? I’m crossing my fingers on the furnace situation with the new house. Can’t wait til you guys get all settle in.

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  33. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys says

    August 24, 2011 at 3:55 am

    Oh my goodness, girl! What a day. I have no idea what it’s like to feel an earthquake, but it sure does sound scary.

    I’m sure Sawyer was brave after he got out from between your legs. Kids are good that way.

    Best of luck on the furnace thing. Hopefully it’s something that can be resolved quickly.

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  34. Kim @ A Brush of Whimsy says

    August 24, 2011 at 7:44 am

    I hope Sawyer had a great day at school! I’m glad to hear everything is ok where you are! Great news on the house!

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  35. A Flair for Vintage Decor says

    August 24, 2011 at 11:21 am

    Wow, what a day! My family is in Virginia too and felt the earthquake…quite a scary experience! I am wishing all the best with the house you have put an offer on! Take care, Caroline

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  36. Rene says

    August 24, 2011 at 11:48 am

    How is it that an earthquake would occur on the first day of school. Maybe the man upstairs is trying to prove that school should not start until after Labor Day 🙂 Your kids are adorable! Glad everyone is safe.

    We felt it here too – dishes & chandelier rattled. Crazy!

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  37. hilary @ the upcycle furniture co. says

    August 24, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    cute table! i hope sawyers day at school went well and good luck with the house! lots of action… ehh?! thanks for hosting! : )

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  38. oops! says

    August 24, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    Wow, A day full of so many emotions! Happy everyone survived the day! xoxo

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  39. Stacy Curran says

    August 24, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    Great link ups this week…I’m honored to be here!
    Stacy

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  40. Wunkie's Mommy says

    August 24, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    Thank you for hosting this party! Though I didn’t feel the shake here in western Jersey, my friends and family felt it in northern Jersey! Glad you are all ok! Also, thank you for your sweet comment on my blog! It made my day! 🙂

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    August 25, 2011 at 1:43 am

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  42. Karen says

    August 25, 2011 at 1:12 pm

    So glad you are all okay. You must have been very scared. God bless x

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