Painting of a Whimsical Child's Rocker... Part 1

I had thrifted a child's rocking chair before Christmas.  It is in great shape, sturdy and so worthy of a whimsical facelift...

Today so far I've primed it white..

I will give it another coat of white and then proceed with the fun painting.   At HomeDepot little sample pots of Martha Stewart paint regularly $4.99 were on sale for $1.00 each.  I purchased 11 different shades and paid $11.00 instead of $55.00!  Is that not a great bargain?  I thought so.

For this project I'll be using some of these colours....

up close you can see the colours on the bottles...

and saving these colours for another day.

As I blog I can sit and look at my newly painted diningroom table covered in plastic and newspaper the perfect height for painting the rocker.  Last weekend's "Happy Shamrock Day" decoration still sits in my shamrock plant.   Peter and Kirsti's helium filled balloons that were forgotten from last weekend's celebration of their recent birthdays fly with the wind.  At least my chandalier sparkles in the mess...*s*...

I'll share the chair with you when its done...if it turns out ok...*grinning*... Have a great Sunday... Judi xoxo

A Whimsical Garden Area.....

A couple of days ago I told you to come back today to find out about my 300th Giveaway!

I have been so busy at work (I sometimes think about other things at work) and I
I haven't had a chance outside of work to think of a Giveaway....what it would be.

I'm going to have to think about it and let you know when I'm back after the weekend...ok?

In the meantime can I share something in Bob and Georgia's garden again?

See over there...they have a cute little area by their lovely garage....


here we are even closer....up the step...

and what tropical plant could be growing outdoors here in New York State?

...with a banana?.... *grinning*....

and look in here a little closer.....shhhhhh be very quiet...*s*....

a little bird's nest....with a baby...and eggs.... *s*...

see up close....such cuteness in that tree....

this is the perfect spot for a little faux fun....don't you think?..... a little bit of whimsy.....

Have a fun day.... Judi xoxo