Maja's Muse: makeup vanity

Thursday, May 6, 2010

The Vanity

I thought I'd just throw this first photo in for fun... it's a great "French Flea Market" mirror I found - and LOVE! It hangs in our entry foyer and looks fabulous!

The vanity is complete! I love it! I've started putting my "girlie" stuff on top, but what it really needs is a beautiful lamp and bouquet of flowers! The drawers easily fit all my things - with room to spare! Now, I'm keeping my eye out for a cute stool!

I've been using it (with a temporary stool) that I took out of the photo for obvious reasons (haha). I really enjoyed this refinishing project... it was certainly worthwhile.

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Glutton for Punishment...

THE PULL BASES I FOUND IN A DRAWER!

I've been looking for a vanity FOREVER!!! So - as Justin was at his Fencing class... I happened to stop by one of the local thrift stores... lo and behold, I found this beaten down but beautifully crafted vanity - instant potential... Imagine the elegant women who sat in front of this vanity once upon a time and applied her rouge for a dance or date... slowly putting on their necklace and earrings... You'll never guess what I picked it up for... even if it's a disaster - nothing lost! :) I'm going to get started right away (even though I don't really have the time)... I'll post photos when it's done! Wish me luck....

I Love....

Honest and loyal friends, the warmth and love of family, a meal cooked with passion, a warm winter fire, my two lovely boys, my incredibly loyal little dog, other peoples art, an interesting idea, fresh flowers, a quiet reflective walk, the sound and smell of the ocean, the thrill of a great ride on a horse or bike, my Tiki cruiser, roasting marshmallows by a campfire, singing my heart out in the middle of nowhere, the breathless beauty and grandeur of horses, a sheep curiously looking you in the eye, exploring near or far, peoples stories, interior decorating and style, other people's individuality, freedom, trusting and being trusted, blingy things, artsty things, silky bed sheets, the wonder of nature, mucking out stalls, mushy romance, using tools, owning tools, building things, funny people, the sound of a pencil on paper, a deep sleep with good dreams, funky jewelry, great conversations, great _ _ _, doing not just talking, funny or beautiful greeting cards, handwritten letters via snail mail, a view, orange, maps and globes, being in or on the water, staring at the stars in wonder, sand between my toes, the warmth of the sun on my body, grasses rustling in a wind, the adventure that is life and so much more!!!