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May 29, 2012 by Cassie 45 Comments

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Happy POWW! I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!  We had a good one, despite the hot hot weather!  Sunday we had some new friends over and had a BLAST!  You know how when you are married, and you have kids, and you invite families over and you feel like it’s a first date?  You wonder if you will all get along, if the kids will get along, if the conversation will flow…. Well I can tell you that it was a very successful first date.  We all had so much fun, there was never a lull in the conversation, and we are looking forward to getting together again.

Monday Sarah and I had planned to set up our space at the Stylish Patina Barn, but it wasn’t quite ready for us.  So instead, I worked on some furniture projects, and this little gal came outside as well.  She told me, “I am making my own chalk paint by mixing water with chalk!”  I have no idea where she gets such ideas….  And yes, of course she is wearing a princess dress up.  Naturally.  Duh.  That is how we roll…… always fancy.

Chris had to pick up a giant limb that fell during the huge storms Sunday night.  When I went for my walk I saw a neighbor lost a tree, so I had texted Chris a picture and said “Just be glad this isn’t our lawn!”  What a mess!

Anyhow, as you may have noticed my blog got a redesign yesterday.  The amazingly talented Gwen has started a web design business called This Bold Girl, and she totally nailed it with my blog- the look I wanted, the features I wanted… everything.  I love it!

And guess what?  The redesign has so much to do with the makeover I am about to share with you.

I knew Gwen was looking for a sideboard for her dining room.  She was planning to come visit me, so I asked her what she was looking for as I was happy to find her the right piece.  She told me, and I sent her a picture of this green one I did last year that hadn’t sold.

I happened to love it, but maybe the green was too bold for people.  The dimensions and style were PERFECT for Gwen’s dining room; but the color was not!  She sent me pictures of her dining room and I suggested we go with Wedgewood Gray by Benjamin Moore.  She wanted to pay me for it, but I knew she was working on starting her business so I asked her if we could trade instead.  And, that, my friends, is how Gwen got her new sideboard, and I got my new blog design. 🙂  Oh, and of course you want to see the sideboard, right?  I forgot to take pics before it went home with her, so I am borrowing these from Gwen.


And we gave it the swan knobs I love so much!

Now let’s see what you have been up to?

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  1. Courtney says

    May 29, 2012 at 10:14 am

    The sideboard looks great in Gwen’s home…I did love the green too!! What an awesome way to do business!!
    Where do you keep an item like that, that hasn’t sold? (out of curiosity!!)

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  2. uniquelyyoursormine says

    May 29, 2012 at 10:35 am

    I like the grey color better… But I love the knobs! Super awesome sideboard, lucky friend! – Susan

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  3. Melissa says

    May 29, 2012 at 11:19 am

    I just found your blog today and love it, I’m a new follower! Thank you for hosting the party too!

    Melissa

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  4. René says

    May 29, 2012 at 11:39 am

    I love wedgewood gray! Glad the storm wasn’t any worse, yikes! LOVE the new blog look a lot!

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  5. pam {simple details} says

    May 29, 2012 at 11:44 am

    Your new header is PERFECT, it couldn’t look more like you! The buffet is just as beautiful!

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  6. A place 2 call home says

    May 29, 2012 at 11:58 am

    Love your new header! It looks great, and is so much more u and ur style. Love it! Hope u had a good mdw! Xoxo

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  7. Sarah AKA The Thriftress says

    May 29, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    I love the sideboard in grey with Gwen’s yellow walls!

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  8. [email protected] says

    May 29, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    It never ceases to amaze me how paint can chance something that was originally bland to funky and fun and then to classic and sophisticated. Love the new look of the sideboard!

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  9. Katie @ Wildwood Creek says

    May 29, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    Beautiful sideboard makeover! It’s perfect in this space.

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  10. Andrea says

    May 29, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    Wedgewood Gray is one of my favorites. The sideboard looks fantastic and what a great idea to trade!

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  11. Jenna says

    May 29, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    Your new blog design is fantastic, Cassie! Gwen did a great job!

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  12. Maury Kilgo says

    May 29, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the new look! The colors are great and the header is so perfect for you. Gwen did an awesome job!

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  13. DecorandtheDog says

    May 29, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    Loving the blog’s new clothing!! It’s very you!

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  14. Anne says

    May 29, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    Love that sideboard! thanks for hosting & have a fabulous week!

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  15. The Bold Abode says

    May 29, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    Oooo…you know I love it! I go in and hug on it every morning so it knows how much…hahaha…just kidding. But I do caress it when I walk by…

    Thank you so much again for allowing me to re-do your blog! The sideboard is a constant reminder of your amazing friendship! I’m thrilled at how it all worked out so incredibly well!!!

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  16. Drama Mama Lori says

    May 29, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    Cassie, love that sideboard and your new blog look!! Thanks for hosting!! ~L

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  17. Cathy Wall says

    May 29, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the new blog design! And the fact that you two traded services, priceless! I have done that myself and it’s always a winning way of doing business, kudos to you both.

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  18. Lisa - A Room with A View says

    May 29, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    What a great trade! I love the new blog design, Cassie! Gwen did a great job and the sideboard looks amazing – love the knobs, too! It looks perfect in her dining room. I would love a piece like that in my dining room – on the hunt for one.

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  19. Lisa - A Room with A View says

    May 29, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    What a great trade! I love the new blog design, Cassie! Gwen did a great job and the sideboard looks amazing – love the knobs, too! It looks perfect in her dining room. I would love a piece like that in my dining room – on the hunt for one.

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  20. Julia @ 551Eastdesign says

    May 29, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    Green or gray it’s still a great piece! And your knew blog look is beautiful!

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  21. Korrie Bastian says

    May 29, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    What a great trade! Can’t decide which one of you got the better end of the deal 😉 That’s the way it should be!

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  22. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    May 29, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    So glad that sweet sideboard found a happy and loving home with Gwen!

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  23. Upscale Downhome says

    May 29, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    Swan knobs…swoon!

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  24. lily field furniture says

    May 29, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    LOVE the new blog look Cassie!!

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  25. kathy {opposite of grey} says

    May 29, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    Your new blog design looks great! I LOVE that sideboard in grey!! It looks really nice in her dining room. Love orange and grey together!

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  26. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    May 29, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    Your blog looks awesome girl! LOVE it! Love those swam knobs too – looks so pretty in her room!

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  27. suzyq says

    May 29, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    Thanks so much for hosting – the sideboard is beautiful either way – amazing it never sold!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  28. Kara says

    May 29, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    looks like you both got a pretty good deal out of the trade!

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  29. Heather @ The JUNKtion says

    May 29, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    love the sideboard, love the knobs, love the blog design, love your work!!! 🙂

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  30. Sarah @ Imperfect Patina says

    May 29, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    I love the new blog design!! Thanks for hosting!

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  31. Jessamie Vincent says

    May 29, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    LOVE THE FACE LIFT!!! The blog looks so good!

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  32. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    May 29, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    Awesome new blog, friend! I think it looks super stylish, just like you! 🙂

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  33. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    May 29, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    So, since I’m calling it a bed I’m calling it furniture, which means I linked it up. 🙂 Thanks so much for hosting!

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  34. [email protected] says

    May 29, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    Ahhh, the swan knobs are perfect!

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  35. Meg and Mum's says

    May 29, 2012 at 9:42 pm

    That sideboard is gorgeous Cassie! I liked the green but I love the grey 🙂

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  36. Ali Richardson says

    May 29, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    Awesome!! SUch a versatile piece. I loved the green, but also love the gray. Yay for trades 🙂
    xo

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  37. Good Time Charlie says

    May 29, 2012 at 10:28 pm

    Love those knobs. My weekend’s projects are not ready for their debut yet! Looks like I have some other good things to look at though!

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  38. Rita says

    May 29, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    Yep you were right! LOVE IT and that gray is perfect! that is really a WIN WIN!

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  39. Allison says

    May 30, 2012 at 1:39 am

    Love your new blog design and love the sideboard! It looks great in both colors! That gray really suits Gwen’s house. Fun fun knobs! Emmy is so cute mixing her chalk paint.

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  40. [email protected] says

    May 30, 2012 at 3:49 am

    I love your stylish new blog header, Cassie! That buffet looks perfect in your friend’s dining room.

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  41. Christine @ Park House Love says

    May 30, 2012 at 5:58 am

    Love the sideboard and those knobs are to die for…what a great little detail! Also, your new blog design looks fantastic 🙂

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  42. Decorating Insanity says

    May 30, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    Hey Cassie, Thanks again for hosting. Your new blog looks great! Let me know if you would like to guest post sometime. I’d love to have you.
    xoxo….mONICa

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  43. Bella says

    May 30, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    Your new design is AWESOME!! Then again I expect no less from our girl Gwen 🙂 The header is fab too it suits you to a T

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  44. DEANNE MORSE says

    May 30, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    OMG, I AM SOOOO SORRY, I WAS TRYING TO DO TOO MANY THINGS AT ONCE AND POSTED THE WRONG THING TO YOUR LINK PARTY. I KNOW IT’LL MAKE EXTRA WORK FOR YOU, BUT IT REALLY WAS AN ACCIDENT AND I REALLY AM SORRY.

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  45. Good Time Charlie says

    May 31, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    I am so, so late, but better late than never!

    Reply

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