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Well, Hello There, Mojo!

June 4, 2011 by Cassie 35 Comments

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So yesterday I told you guys I was pretty sure my mojo was MIA.  Sometimes all it takes is a little inspiration.  I found it today at The Barn Show in Gambrills, MD.  My good friend Gail of The Kramer Angle is one of “The Barn Girls” and is also one of the nicest people I know.  She’s a whirlwind of inspiration!  If I could carry her around in my pocket I would pull her out any time I needed kind blue eyes and words of inspiration.  Seriously.  My friend Jessica and I went shopping their today with our daughters, and had a blast! Jessica found an awesome chair, but it was already spoken for.  Bummer!  I found an adorable bistro set that was the exact same color as my newly painted front door.  Now, I had been looking for a garden bench as we have an area of our garden where there are so many tree roots underground from our huge rhododendron, that nothing grows well there.  But then I saw the bistro set and it was PERFECT.  Check it out…. oh, and it was a steal at $95!

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 And I discovered just how practical and wonderful it was today!  We had an afternoon playdate, and the dad and I sat in the chairs while all 4 kids played in the front yard!  It was gorgeous here today, so the kids have been outside since Sawyer got off the bus.  They even ate dinner at the little table while I weeded the garden!  It just felt great to have something so bright and happy that was also so useful, and it felt great to be outside, working on a little curb appeal.

I also managed to finish up the dresser disaster!  I had purchased this adorable pink dresser to paint.  It had been waxed by the previous owner, and I lightly sanded it and tested an area with my Kilz Clean Start.  The area I tested worked out great… but turns out was the exception to the rule.  I discovered this after priming the whole piece and painting it with two coats of yellow.  So the next step was to scrape as much of the yellow off as I could and then strip the pink.  Talk about taking steps backwards!!!

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I stripped it to discover scrapes and wood filler in the wood, so it definitely needed to be repainted.  This time, I primed it and went with a different color… Ben Moore’s Wedgewood Blue.  I wanted to give it a beachy look after all that…. something soft and soothing!  I distressed it to expose hints of white, and added white melon shaped porcelain knobs.  And here it is now!  And I am truly happy with it!!!  And I am feeling like I have been inspired again, and my mojo is coming home!

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And now, I am off to have some dinner finally, and read more of Sarah’s Key, which is phenomenal by the way, and get rested up for race day tomorrow!!!  Thank you so much for all your support, kind words and donations!  As I run tomorrow, I will be thinking of all of you, as well as those I have lost to breast cancer, and I will also be sending up thanks for all the survivors.

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  1. Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    June 4, 2011 at 12:43 am

    That little set is adorable!! It’s perfect with the front door.

    Wow…that dresser was a lot of work! It turned out great as usual.

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  2. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    June 4, 2011 at 1:10 am

    It looks so great with your new yellow door. It’s like it had your name on it! Plus it’s always great when form meets function! Good luck tomorrow!

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  3. Jaime says

    June 4, 2011 at 1:17 am

    Cassie all you need is a little ice cream for that table and chairs! Good luck at the race and I love your dresser especially with those knobs – match made in heaven.

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  4. [email protected] says

    June 4, 2011 at 1:36 am

    1. I LOVE that bistro set! Totally makes your house pop!

    2. I’d say you found your mojo b/c that dresser is ca-ute! And I think I would’ve put it on the curb after the fiasco you had.

    3. Good LUCK tomorrow!! Have fun and enjoy yourself!

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  5. Ali Richardson says

    June 4, 2011 at 1:46 am

    The dresser looks SO much better! Your hard work was definitely worth it. Sleep tight 🙂

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  6. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says

    June 4, 2011 at 1:53 am

    Have fun tomorrow! The yellow bistro set is adorable! Welcome back MOJO!!

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  7. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures says

    June 4, 2011 at 2:05 am

    I love the yellow bistro set. It does go perfect with your door. So meant to be! Don’t ya just love fun outdoor days? I have to ask what happened to your dresser after you painted it. Did it start peeling? It looks great now.

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  8. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures says

    June 4, 2011 at 2:06 am

    Oh and have a great race tomorrow.

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  9. [email protected] Present Life says

    June 4, 2011 at 2:10 am

    First of all, I’m glad you got your mojo back. I knew you would 😉 Second of all, that bistro set is so perfect for your front yard! It was definitely meant to come home with you! And finally, that dresser came out so cute. I know it was a TON of work, but it was totally worth it 🙂

    Good luck tomorrow! You are a beautiful person inside and out 🙂

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  10. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    June 4, 2011 at 2:39 am

    That little bistro set is adorable! See, you were meant to have a yellow door! Love the blue dresser. The end result was worth all the pain it put you through! And so glad you found your mojo in time for the big race tomorrow – run strong and most importantly, have fun! I’ll be thinking about you!

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  11. A Vintage Green says

    June 4, 2011 at 2:46 am

    The dresser turned out so well.Love the blue.
    – Joy

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  12. [email protected] says

    June 4, 2011 at 4:02 am

    Love how your little bistro sets picks up the color of your door! Welcome back, Mojo!

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  13. alittlelove says

    June 4, 2011 at 4:41 am

    You should go to the berry patch in prince Frederick I think. It has a Facebook page though

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  14. Nikki says

    June 4, 2011 at 5:05 am

    {heart} that bistro set! too cute! Goos job on that dresser too 🙂

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  15. Between Blue and Yellow says

    June 4, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    What a cute little bistro set, your home looks charming!

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  16. molly susan strong says

    June 4, 2011 at 1:49 pm

    Oh yes, perfect for your front! Dresser is looking fine!

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  17. [email protected] says

    June 4, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    Loving the bright yellow, Cassie! My best friend is very close to closing on a house and I told her she had to consider painting the front door bright like this. I love it.

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  18. Kelli @ RTSM says

    June 4, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    That little bistro set is adorable and a perfect match for your door. I love the color on the dresser too!

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  19. A Flair for Vintage Decor says

    June 4, 2011 at 6:25 pm

    Oh, the little bistro set is so cute– and I love the yellow welting on the white seats! I hope the run went well today! Take care, Caroline

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  20. [email protected] says

    June 4, 2011 at 6:30 pm

    Love them both! That yellow is so fun.

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  21. MELANIE says

    June 4, 2011 at 6:38 pm

    Love the bistro set….that yellow door is so fabulous!

    I love the color of the dresser and the knobs and like perfect little buttons on a shirt.

    GOOD LUCK on the race, I think its wonderful of you to participate for such a great cause. Ive done a small one for our township, its great to see your community come together.

    -MJ
    Lucky 7 Design

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  22. Lisa Marie Vinograd says

    June 4, 2011 at 7:08 pm

    I L-O-V-E that little bistro set! What a PERFECT find!!! And you definitely saved that little dressers life. Most people (e included) would have probably just given up and called it a loss, but you did your thing and made it beautiful!!!! & I know you kicked that races butt today!! 🙂 Can’t wait to hear all about it!

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  23. Pink Lemonade says

    June 4, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    love the dresser! it looks awesome 🙂

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  24. Katie says

    June 4, 2011 at 9:36 pm

    Your little bistro set is so cute! I love that it matches the front door! I love the color of that dresser too – I went antique shopping today and so many of the booths reminded of your style – beautiful aquas and blues! I love it!

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  25. Serendipity Chic Design says

    June 5, 2011 at 2:12 am

    I can’t get over how awesome that bistro set looks with your door. It was made for you!

    I read your post about the 5k too. You are obviously such a giving heartfelt person and I am so proud of you for doing all of that…..

    Have a great weekend and get some rest!

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  26. gail says

    June 5, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    love that set! it looks great in your space!
    so happy you ran the race! 🙂
    way to go girl!
    thanks for linking up!
    gail

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  27. Meredith says

    June 5, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    LOVE the bistro set, Cassie! It does a great job of pulling the door color across the front of your house and definitely adds a fun pop of color. Glad your disaster dresser finally worked out, too!

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  28. Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish says

    June 6, 2011 at 2:32 am

    Love the bistro set and the dresser is adorable! Love it!

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  29. [email protected] Road says

    June 6, 2011 at 2:52 am

    That bistro set looks like it was custom ordered for you! It’s a perfect pop of yellow to compliment your door.
    The dresser turned out really cute. All the hard work on that baby was worth it! Great work!

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  30. michelle b @ every little thing says

    June 6, 2011 at 4:11 am

    After I wrote my yellow post I stopped by all the blogs on my blogroll and low and behold, saw this post of yours!! I didn’t leave a comment because I was dead tired and knew I shouldnt be lingering at 230 in the morning…but I love what youve done with the yellow…I did a little bistro set a while back in honeysuckle…very similar to your set…LOVE the front door…we are in the process of deciding what color we should go with…safe or fun?! love your fun choice!!
    Stupid CSN!! Cant believe it’s taken so long!!
    Better be worth it when you get it!!
    xoxo

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  31. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} says

    June 6, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    Mojo FOUND for sure!!! That yellow is just about the cutest color *ever*…especially in that bistro set! And the blue dresser is lovely…I’m not usually a big fan of tone on tone color, but this looks amazing! It must be the mojo…(c:

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  32. Hyphen Interiors says

    June 7, 2011 at 2:13 am

    That bistro set is perfect!! Adorable. Love the yellow.

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  33. Dacia says

    June 7, 2011 at 2:39 am

    The dresser turned out beautiful!

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  34. Sherri @ Design2Shine says

    June 8, 2011 at 8:46 pm

    The dresser is swoon worthy! and the bistro set is ADORABLE. I.want.one. for my porch. just because. nope don’t really neeeeed one. lol Great paint projects!

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  35. Mindie Hilton says

    June 11, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    great redo

    I would love for you to link it up to my party that is running now. Any linky goes.

    http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/2011/06/any-link-goes-party-running-now-summer.html

    Come strut your stuff.

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