Good morning girls!

I seriously feel like I am in overdrive.

There are so many things going on.

I have the flea market tomorrow and I need to pack the truck up EARLY!

After the flea market I will only have SIX MORE DAYS UNTIL I LEAVE FOR FRANCE.

I still have things to get, pack, learn some French:-)

I just need to get through the flea market and then the REAL fun begins!!!

True to my word I did a little facelift in my house this week.

It took more time than the other projects so far…but I LOVE how it turned out.

I can’t believe I waited so long.

BEFORE

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I have never liked the stain that the builder used and had originally hoped that we would tear it out and design our own or find vintage railing…but who was I kidding…I am lucky to get a toilet cleaned (not a joke…please call before you come over so I can get to that).

I lightly sanded the wood, cleaned it off and then stained the handrail and post an ebony polystain.

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I am so thankful that my friend Michelle suggested the polystain because it made the job sooo much easier.

I would stain the wood and then lightly wipe it off. The stain would dry and then I repeated this until I got the depth of color I wanted.

Once the stain was dry I taped and painted all the white.

I have to be honest that this was more work than the stain.

I primed and then painted another four coats.

When I do the upstairs railings I think I will just do the stain.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

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Please stop by Old Town Castle Rock for the Towne and Country Market on Saturday if you are in the area.

I will be selling many of my creations and I would truly love to see you!