Sunday, March 29, 2015

Teensy Peek at Shed


Wall painting is complete.
Carpet is selected and laid.
Twinkle lights are tucked on shelves.
Base coat is on second cabinet,
waiting to be distressed and antiqued.


Two new cozy chairs arrive on Friday.
Shelf trim and curtains to cover storage area
 will be done.
Lanterns with timer candles will be hung.
It's a magical little place for a dear
friend and her Mom.

THE REVEAL
on Easter.

Feeling pretty good about it all,
if I do say so myself..
Took five days so far
Not bad for an old shed.
Chairs were 299 each and 48.00 for paint.
We could have searched for 
used chairs and recovered etc
but in a rare choice for me, and esp for Annie
we decided upon new distressed faux leather.
Annie almost never spends 
on herself, so now and again
she deserves a small splurge. 
Being able to purchase two in the perfect size for a
very specific space was important.
We could have searched for months otherwise.

Not bad for an additional 9 month room
and 132 additional square feet of living
AND NOW
totally assessable storage.

Misty eyes all around late last night
as we locked up.
Come back to see and also check out our 
new set up in Piper Zane after Easter.

Happy Spring Chickadees

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Find US Here and There


Coming next week to Piper Zane
Often one of a kind items so local gals
come by often, as we turnover quickly.
Once it's gone....
334 S Water Street Henderson, NV

now on FB

Ronda will be doing frequent postings
 on the latest in the shop.

You can also follow on my Instagram
(top right)
as I'll be trying to showcase items
there also.

We are having FUN!!!

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Back Into The Shed

Back into the shed to paint today!
We painted about a third.
Carpets have been chosen.
We are using two matching 
ones Annie already had in her garage,
and placing side by side until she
decides perhaps to get a sisal after
 they go on sale at the end of season.




Painting all the studs and in between...
major pain in butt.


I couldn't resist placing a lamp inside
to check the cozy factor.
Two brown leather chairs have been selected
Coming in next week.
First money spent besides 32.00 for paint.

In case you need to see the before again..
This is just after the purge and we had played 
with some Easter stuff.


and before that...


Fabric for curtain drapes being purchased this week.
2nd round of painting later in week.
Fireplace project to be done soon.
Paper trim given to Annie for homework.
Get crackin' there girlie!


Annie lives a trek across town from me,
and I'm currently working
 quite a bit between 2 other places
and the kids are coming in soon
sooo..

the project has some time issues
but for three days
we are pretty pleased with ourselves.
Stay tuned...

and if you're just joining scroll back
 a bit to see where we started

Z

btw Annie cannot decide what to call
the new space. 
She claims to not be a crafter.
so studio is out..
we considered cottage
but it seems silly for her 
to yell to her Mom
"going out to the cottage."
It's too cute to be considered
 a shed any longer.

I'm voting for a fun girls name
as in
"Going out to Mabel's"
or 
"I'll be out in Dolores"

yeah, yeah I'm weird I know...



Friday, March 13, 2015

Lighten Up








It's time to lighten up your home
your spirits
your perspective

Let some nature in, even if
the nature is paper, tin or concrete

Add a little whimsey and fun
even if you still see only white outside

My roses have arrived





Little darling it's been a long cold lonely winter
Little darling it feels like years since it's been here

Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it's all right


humming it all day

<3



Tuesday, March 10, 2015

The Shed Is Coming Alive - Day 2


The floors are clearing on the second day.
We added a cupboard that was stored
 in the garage unseen and unloved.
We began storing crafts and supplies
in the two stacks 
of vintage suitcases on each side.


There will be a comfy chair in this corner once 
the walls are painted.


and another one here
next to second stack of cases


We began playing with trim options.
Paper/Lace or Ribbon trim?
I couldn't resist placing some Easter up here.
Books are moving to baskets on floor.
Up here for safekeeping now.


I'm voting for the paper one.
It is more work but more charming.
Cost of 3 paper rolls 6.00
Actually free since they were in my stash for 
years and I donated to the cause..


I showed her with a small sample board
what "we" could make and insert behind mantel.
I left her a large vintage dictionary.
Homework for Annie, hehe


Storage areas above will be draped and hidden
once we make casings and hem panels.





Some more playing with treasures.


Arranging more storage.
The exposed baskets hold gift bags
and gift wrapping supplies.
At her fingertips but still pretty

So....progress on day 2 
Schedules mean we work here and there
but we've rounded the bend.

Next phase
PAINT
and a flooring choice.

Not bad for a wee bit of elbow
 grease and lots of 
sorting by Annie.

Stay tuned for paint reveal.









Thursday, March 5, 2015

Piper Zane Boutique



Just a quick look at Piper Zane Boutique
inside the Elements Salon 
downtown Henderson on Water Street.

I am a featured artist within my friend's 
new shop Piper Zane that opened this week.

We would love it if you came to visit us.
New items arrive every weekend.
We are having a blast!
Great shop, great ladies, great fun.

Z