Picking up the Paintbrush...

 The other night,

I looked at my fireplace and thought,
"Nope, I can't wait anymore."

I had plans of painting it for some time

especially since my husband so sweetly applied the molding 

where the fireplace meets the ceiling;

and when the urge strikes,

and the kids are sleeping,

I try to act on it.

 The off-white that I chose looks bright

and decorating the mantel took on a whole new light.

I headed to the attic to retrieve some things I had stored up there

not knowing how to fit them in before...

 like this old bread board from my husband's grandfather.

I had painted the wording and flowers on it several years back,

but it is still one of my favorites.

The color of the wood is so rich,

it seems to speak of a quaint life long ago.

 This old picture was originally a splurge I bought for the frame...

 $20,
which seemed a lot to me since we had put
all our long-earned savings into buying our farm.

Most things I find, I have to really thing about it and wait,

and see if I really love it after a month,

but this frame was one that I adored.

It was at an older lady's antique barn

where she had all sorts of beautiful, old things.

The funny thing is, when I got it home,

I fell in love with the picture as well,

and decided to hang it as it was.

I think the memorable clock shows better coloring

against the brighter wall.

 This picture of my mother's grandparents with some of their children

is a favorite of mine as well.

This paper tray was at a local antique mall,

and I had run my fingers over it and checked to see if it was still there

for several months.

Do you ever see something you love

but just can't get past the price to buy?

When I went in on my last visit,

it was on sale for a good bit less,

so I snatched it up.

I painted it the same color as the fireplace wall.

 It holds some of my favorite books 

as well as old and new magazines.

 The paint was applied in a rough way

showing the color beneath.

 I like the way my fall mantel looks.

Now I just need to get the rest of the room painted.

If any of you would like to come and help,

I may get the urge to start any minute now...

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