Yes…more snow arrived yesterday. There seems to be about 6 or 7 inches on the ground. Fortunately, it was the light, fluffy kind which made shoveling much easier. As Don and I shoveled for the second time, I shouted out, “Wouldn’t it be great if this was our last snow of the winter?” I’m ever hopeful.
I’m priming the interior of the dollhouse after a few days away from it. Not very exciting…but it must be done. The little chair I was working on taunted me, so I tried a wash of aqua.
What do you think? I think it needs something more. Maybe a bit of antiquing glaze? I’d like it to look “artfully worn.”
I won a giveaway at Mary’s blog, Across the Pond. Mary is a seasoned traveler and is going on a big trip soon. She gave us a series of clues and we had to guess where she was headed. By some stroke of luck, I guessed correctly: South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. I also correctly guessed she would be visiting Victoria Falls. Doesn’t that sound like the most wonderful trip? Mary is going with some very close friends and I can’t wait to hear all about it. She sent me these lovely prizes:
A travel journal – now I have to go on a trip (and not the kind where I am also working!)
Mary is such a sweetheart – she also included two envelopes full of wonderful things for creating: labels, tags, cards, so many wonderful treats! Thank you, Mary!
Tomorrow is the second anniversary of Mockingbird Hill Cottage! I’ve recently passed the 400 post mark. What a wonderful 2 years it has been!
Country Wings in Phoenix says
Congratulations Claudia Sweetie…
What a milestone you have passed here. It is so exciting to know that we have created something that we love, and that others love as well. I so enjoy coming to Mockingbird Hill. You always have so many beautiful things to share and so many wonderful words of encouragement to each blog you visit. I have been blogging 8 months now, and I love to come here each day. Thank you for allowing me to visit Ms Claudia.
I love the little chair. I think you are right, try the next process for a little more color for aging. I can’t wait to see it finished.
We are having 70 degree weather and I am readying my gardens for Spring and Summer. I am even mowing the grass already. It comes quickly in the desert believe me.
Have a beautiful day sweetie. Sending warm rays of sunshine your way. Please know that you are so loved. Country hugs…Sherry
Sabiha Barkey says
Dear Claudia, thank you for your support on my blog and being a friend!
Here it is still snowing also…it never has been snowing for more than 8 weeks,and I’m realy tired of it! And it isn’t even snowing that much that we have to shuffle(LOL).
I do like your little chair,but I think you have to age it some more? I use pastel chalck for aging.You do not have to make a mess with all kind of paint and it works very quickly. If you do not like the results just wash it off!
Your gifts are wonderful and you are a lucky girl winning these!
I also wish you much more wonderful years at the blogsphere and hope we can enjoy your fantastic post for many more years!
sabx
Leann says
Sorry to hear about the snow – it missed us almost entirely this time.
Congrats on your two year blogaversary! Isn’t it one heck of a ride?!
Leann
koralee says
Snow….you guys have had your fill of it this year…wow…we have only had one or two days of snow up here all winter long . I love your treasures…stay cozy and enjoy.
GardenofDaisies says
Lucky girl!! It is fun following along with your doll house renovation.
icandy... says
Hello there, sweet Claudia!
I am soooo ready for Spring on this end, we still have snow (more coming) and bitter temperatures. YIKES!! I need the warmth already!
I just love seeing what you’re up to!!
oxox
Christina
Connie says
I could live in your dollhouse, honey. Just delightful. I like the chair just as it is actually. Darling.
xoxo,
Connie
Norma says
Congratulations on your anniversary Claudia! I’ve just discovered your blog and am looking forward to strolling through your archives when I have some free time :) About the little chair, it’s just lovely but I think the wash is a little on the bright side and does need a little dulling/aging. Waiting patiently to see what (if anything) you do with it… (and thanks to Sabiha for the tip of using chalks).
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Marsha (Sassy Mini Dolls) says
Whew, I’m trying to catch up with my blog reading . . .
I think you need to antique it much like you did your chalkboard :)
If you want to reupholster the chair, IT’S EASY PEASY!! Let me know!
Or you could give the fabric a “tea” wash . . . .
Wonderful giveaway you won!
((Hugs))
Marsha
Cheryl says
Kudos on your blog’s anniversary Claudia!
Love your little chair with its new wash of aqua. If you use a paint wash to antique this make sure it does not have the red undertones of some browns. Burnt umber works very well.
Congrats on your wins also.
Jillian says
Congrats on your win… such lovely items to craft with or use! Fun! The dollhouse is dreamy and so is the chair!!!!!
June says
I’m with you Claudia on putting an end to the snow for the Winter. I think it would be nice to see some bare ground, don’t you?!
Love that little chair. Whatever you do with it, it is so sweet.
Congrats on your win.
hugs
Bunny Rose Cottage says
Hi Claudia!! OH NO!!! I am so sorry you got so much more snow :( We have been getting it too and I am so over it! I love your new little chair!! I want one :) I love your photographs because they do not look like a dollhouse, they look big! So pretty!! What an awesome giveaway you won!! Lots of fun things to play with :):) Congratulations!!
Big Hugs,
Amy
GWENDOLYN says
Congrats on your win! I love the blue you painted your little chair. MY fave color!
Blessings!
Gwen
My Farmhouse Kitchen says
Congratulations on 2 years…wonderful…and 400 posts….
it is a wonderful thing we all have here…
your gifts are a delight too..
always love visiting you, my friend
sending love,
kary
Monica@The White Bench says
Congratulations Claudia! I wish you many more posts and years of happy blogging!!
Love the gifts you received, all those pretties… you have to create something special with them! And then, go on vacation ;))
Hugs,
Monicax.
Cozy Little House says
Happy 2nd Anniversary tomorrow! I’ve so enjoyed finding you and having you as a friend. Mary did indeed give you plenty of goodies to enjoy. No snow here. Robert is working away on the rock outside, though I’d swear he’s done nothing all day but move rocks from one area to another and back again!
Brenda
Elyse says
hi claudia,
it sounds like so much fun, sitting around MHC on a snowy day, working on the doll house. i think that chair looks nice. i’m wondering if a cute scrap of a small floral would be cute as a throw over an arm or the back, just for a little contrast. ? it’s very pretty as-is though.
congrats on your super fun win, too! (i just won a giveaway from penny at LHS and am completely psyched!) :)
xo
elyse
Carol at Serendipity says
Happy Anniversary, Claudia!
Love your doll house. It’s not snowing here in Florida but it has been almost cold enough to!
Carol
Dogwood says
I love the snow picture of the bench on your porch. It does look like that nice light, fluffy snow.
Congrats on your wonderful gifts. Oh, my such lovelies! You are a lucky lady.
Looking forward to seeing more of the doll house.
kay Hammar says
Wow! Four hundred posts is alot! Congrats!
Love the bench filled with snow:)
Kay Ellen
Meri Wiley says
Hi Claudia,
How are you swap buddy? Congratulations on your posting milestone and all the goodies you got from Mary…..I’m seeing green!
In regards to your aqua chair, maybe little touches of gold/gilt in the creases or as florishes….maybe? It’s looking lovely, and I’m enjoying your process and progress.
Hugs,
Meri
Tamara Jansen says
I wish I could have a doll house (I used to collect miniatures) but I just can’t fit it in my busy life. I forced myself to simplify but….I do miss it!