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Just. Keep. Going.

I was so deeply depressed and literally contemplating my escape of this life so often that it is a miracle that I found the strength to do anything else. I am so aware of the calling on my life and my spiritual gifts now that I could never go back to that place. I realize that I am blessed and I want to share this with whoever needs it. This opportunity was given to me to share with those who need a real opportunity to self heal. We can do it together. 

I started my fluid art journey by putting a canvas on top of a rubbermaid storage container, cups of paint on the garage floor and me squatting beside it or bent over breaking my back to create something amazing. I had no idea what I was doing but I was beginning to heal as soon as I decided to try. I did not realize it yet but that was what gave me the purpose to live. No matter what was going on I came back to my painting day after day. I just kept going. 

Each painting was a work of art, not because of what went on that canvas but because of what it was creating in me. With each color selection and carefully curated palette, the universe was designing a curriculum for me to follow, with my salvation as the reward. The fog was lifting and all I could see was the ASMR effects of paint squiggling and twisting onto the canvas, creating patterns that made me smile and feel hope. It was the most meditative healing experience ever. 

The piece pictured here is that first painting that I did. It is so full of hope and wonder, of possibility. Even though I was doing it wrong, I was actually doing it right! I was going with the flow, I was trying something new, I was exploring and experimenting with an art form that was allowing me to release something that wasn't serving me. I was creating! Best of all, with no hang over, no rehab, no headache or belly ache, no weight gain, no negative side effects at all. I was filled with love of self and determination to learn. That determination gave me the jump start that propelled me forward. It wasn't easy to get to, when I was forcing it. It was effortless when I allowed it to just flow. Then... I just kept on going.

The take away is that if you quit you'll never know how far you could've gone. I have painted over a hundred pieces by now, each one having it's own personality and story. Each one a part of my story, and my journey out of that deep dark hole I was in. I know if I can do it, so can you. I'll do it with you. My story was an embarrassment to me for way to long and it was literally killing me by not telling it. However, even talking to people didn't really reach the depth I needed by that time. It was literally connecting with my higher self, that part of you that really knows what you need at all times, that we ignore or don't even know, that gave me the counseling I needed. We'll talk about connecting to your higher self next time. Your homework is to ask the Universe to open you up to your higher self, then just meditate in that space. 

Have a blessed week. 

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Reese, Riley, Cecilia, Torrey and Reagan - Charleston, SC

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Beautiful

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Original hardware

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Distressed detail

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Fluted detail

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So much character

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Dove tail detail

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Newest edition. Aubusson blue ASCP.

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Gorgeous Silver Fox already sold ! I literally posted it and sold it in 2 days. This great piece was refinished with ASCP in french linen and clear waxed for durable protection. The top, however, had such a pretty wood grain that I decided to just dark wax the top to enhance it. All of the original hardware was in tact and ya’ll know I love that , so I just refinished it with oil rubbed bronze to clean it up. 

A cute couple purchased it to use as a changing table, so it will go on to live another life with a new family, making memories for them and their new baby. 

Thanks guys, and best of luck. 

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Native eye pop up shop at #Dupp&Swat.

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More examples of blue and white… 

So I get an embarrassing amount of magazines/media mail including fashion mags/catalogues, design mags and catalogues and the random sale advertisement brochures. In any case, they are full of blue and white this season. OBVIOUSLY this is a cool color combo to use this spring/summer, and actually it always is and it never goes out of style. So what that means is… that you can take a deep breath and spend some money knowing that your purchases will not be dated in the next season. Blue and white is classic. So go shopping. Enjoy!

Table setting photo from Oscar de Larenta home.

Fashion from Michael Kors

Teal blue and white as well as dining room photo white blue chair and art work from Southern Living May 2015. 

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After photos of the painted chairs. This Waverly chalk paint worked well to cover with 2 coats with no primer needed, but the sanding off process was not as easy as ASCP. However if you only have a small project, it is a huge savings. I used about half of the container to do these 2 chairs. The container cost around $5.

 The color really pops and has a beachy cottage feel. The reupholstered seats are neutral with a natural cotton fabric. Light distressing and white wax to highlight add to the fun. Enjoy!

Before photos of the dining chairs project. I came across this little product at my local WalMart and decided to try it. These chairs were given to me by a neighbor who was getting new furniture and no longer wanted them. They were a little banged up but overall in good condition. The upholstery as you can see in the photo had some stains, so that will be changed as well. I chose this peacock color as it is one of my favorites. The paint line actually has several colors in this blue family, which you could use on a gradient if you wanted to create an ombre effect. The paint is inexpensive so if you don’t like it, there was no major investment. Now don’t get me wrong, I am still a super fan of ASCP but for a trial , we will see how it goes. More to come.Enjoy!

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What I’m loving today… blue and white. 

This color combo is always classic, and chic. I love the bazillion ways you can use blue and white together in any style, or even mix styles to create your own as pictured above. Blue and white is always fresh and many different blues can be used from Navy, Indigo, Royal, and light blue. You can mix in another color as well, such as orange shown above, or bright green, red, or yellow. If you try this color combo your space will never go out of style. Enjoy!

Magazine photos curtesy of Serena & Lily catalogue.

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This is so cute. I love when animals do this, I can’t stop laughing. 

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SOLD! Thank you to the family that purchased the dining chairs. I know they will be a fun addition to your living space. 

Before photos of the dining chairs project. I came across this little product at my local WalMart and decided to try it. These chairs were given to me by a neighbor who was getting new furniture and no longer wanted them. They were a little banged up but overall in good condition. The upholstery as you can see in the photo had some stains, so that will be changed as well. I chose this peacock color as it is one of my favorites. The paint line actually has several colors in this blue family, which you could use on a gradient if you wanted to create an ombre effect. The paint is inexpensive so if you don’t like it, there was no major investment. Now don’t get me wrong, I am still a super fan of ASCP but for a trial , we will see how it goes. More to come.Enjoy!