Sunday, February 20, 2011

Before and After... 02-19-2011

I headed out early yesterday to go get my Mya fix and while there my daughter asked me to do a little makeover for them...

this brick post was really nasty... peeling paint, crooked mortar and worst of all it is stuck in the middle of the room they are re-doing... Lisa used the room colour for a base coat...

they are going to build this into a bar area and wanted something interesting...

I used raw umber, burnt umber and raw sienna artist acrylic paints and a sea sponge...

the mortar was so bad that we had to use tape to form the lines...

the bottom half will be covered and trim will be added to the top...

still needs a little touch up on the mortar colour... they were thrilled with the outcome

this little munchkin didn't need any makeover, just lots of Gramma smooching... she is such a little character now, giggling and smiling up a storm, but do you think she would smile for the camera... nope...
she is up to 11.8lbs now... but she still is a little mite as you can see she is swimming in the bumbo chair... she loves to stand when held, I think I will take the jolly jumper next visit... another thing out of my house

she was getting a little tired of Gramma's kisses at this point... lol

Hope today is sunny warm day for you... Mother Nature is still torturing us here.

Have a great day and thanks for popping by...

Hugs, Deb



13 comments:

Granny said...

Awe, that little Mya is such a cutie pie. Love the pic of her in the bumbo chair. She looks so interested in what's going on.

That column looks amazing. The transformation is really something.

Denise said...

I bet Mya makes a great supervisor! The redo looks great, hope the sun is out today in your neck of the woods. We are having sun, but it sure is cold outside, tomorrow we are going to have a little snow.....let's hope that it is only a little!

Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic said...

That's the same treatment we used on my Son's painted fireplace. His is flagstone and we sponged grey on it to make it look like stone again. That brick looks awesome!
Love the mya pics. She is just adorable!

www.thewhitefarmhouse2.blogspot.com said...

She is just so cute! Look at that little fuzzy hair. I just love baby hair. You did a fantastic job on the column! Can't wait to see it all done.

Michelle said...

Deb, That is a great idea and such impact for little money.Great job! Stop by for a visit soon!
xoxo

Linda ★ Parker's General said...

Wow! Big change. You should be proud of that work!
Mya is getting so big and I don't think she will ever get tired of Gramma smooches! What a doll!
★Linda★

gail@My Repurposed Life said...

hey ya! So sorry to say it is gorgeous here in nashville! Sunny and about 70 degrees. It's been a busy weekend here too!
the brick looks fabulous. I love how all the colors (mixed) came together! great job!
mya.... awww, just so darn cute! Thanks for sharing her with us.
gail

Lady Jane said...

You did a fantastic job. I love your creativity. And Mya is a little cutie.

Firecracker Kid said...

Oh cool, you made a brick affect. Little Mya has a chubby face now weighing in a 11 lbs... lol. STay warm now:)
Carol

Coleen's Corner said...

Wow - you did a fantastic job! I have some rough brick around my fireplace to tackle. I think you and Mya need to come help!

Jan Hennings said...

Great transformation....BABY is adorable :)

Kendra@Creative Ambitions said...

Your faux painting looks great!! I love it! and what a sweet grandbaby!! She so cute! And I gotta say Deb... lovin' all the tools you got in the last post... I'm jealous..LOL!

Have a great week!
Kemdra

Nana's Fun Stuff said...

Deb that looks awesome!! Looks perfect :) And Mya....cute as a button :) I bet she never gets tired of your kisses :) Have a great rest of the week sweetie!!

xo ~ Laura