A Basket of Fleurs & A Winner

Thank you for all the well wishes on our anniversary!  The winner of the Cutting Edge Stencil giveaway is announced at the end of this post. 

Sunday I decided to paint that basket I bought on Friday, especially since I decided to start the side tables in the guest room {and I’m using the same color on both projects ~ ASCP French Linen}.   Once the can is open and a brush has paint on it, I want to hit whatever I can that is getting that color in one shot.

I just used a paint brush and went over it imperfectly.   Not too much paint on the brush but a little more than a dry brush.

I also wanted to do a label on the front and found a decorative label plate I had that would suit the basket.  I printed out “Fleurs” on cardstock in a nice font and then attached it to the basket with hot glue.

Stuck in my hydrangeas and she’s good to go!

I have got to work on the top of these cabinets.  Some stuff will come down, like the grapevine wreath and Lavendar plant.  I think I either put too much or too little up there.   Some day I’ll get it just right!

I’m hoping that later in the season, once I have my own hydrangeas planted and blooming, I can replace the faux ones with the real dried ones.

The winner of the Cutting Edge Stencil giveaway is

Shabby Chic Sandy from For the Love of White!

Congratulations, Sandy!

I will be in contact with you and I will need you to email me so we can get you the stencil of your choosing.

Linking up with

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps On The Porch

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

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