After a much needed blogging hiatus over the past four months, my blog is back up and running. I really did need the “blogging break” after writing content almost daily for seven years! I felt my creativity had peaked and it became a chore rather than a creative outlet. I’m not sure how else to describe it but my desire had disappeared. I dove into my new job at Strathmore with gusto and have made friends, learned a zillion new skills and even took a bow on the stage – amazing. What an adventure and how lucky I am to have it!
My creative spirit seems to be slowing flowing through my veins again and I am feeling energized. I woke up the other day and thought, “I miss blogging.” It was the first time in over three months that I felt the need to post and share and connect. So, I am back! I hope you all have had a great spring and beginning of summer and that you will forgive my absence.
It has been an eventful few months! My son is home from school and we are in the middle of long summer days, theater camp, my kids working as lifeguards, morning swim workouts, gardening, beach visits, an upcoming trip to Chicago, a parade to celebrate our Stanley Cup winners the Washington Capitals, watching Netflix movies and going to the National’s games!
I have a ton to share on home improvements. We had our front steps redone with flagstone (no more painted concrete), a new sectional sofa and furniture in the family room and we are installing hardwood in the hallway.
I’m still painting custom pieces and just finished a beautiful vintage bedroom set for a little girl named Penny. I thought to share her desk with you today because it really was transformed into a beauty.
Here is the before – you can just see the desk in the background: 
Little Penny’s bedroom set is finished in Annie Sloan Paris Grey. Such a soft and pretty color. I added white ceramic pulls which are sweet for a little girl. They can be changed out to sparkly glass pulls when she is older – easy change!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Welcome back! We missed hearing from you
Thanks Vicki!
Welcome back!! We missed you, and am so glad to hear from you!! Sometimes stepping away is just what a person needs. I am so happy for you. Sounds like you had a wonderful refreshing time and we cannot wait to hear all about it!!
Love the desk! It is perfect!
Hi Susan! Thanks so much! I hope to share the rest of the set soon! It was a much needed break but I’m happy to be back ?
So glad youre back. Sometimes we just need a break to catch up on the little things in life. Sounds like you did just that.
you made some good memories with your family.
Thanks, Joan! We just returned from the hottest day of the year that we spent at Hershey Park – definitely memories! Take care!
I haven’t followed you for long, but I’m glad you’re back. I feel a kinship with you—I’m was born, raised, and worked in D.C. for many years, we are around the same age, and I love General Finishes products and transforming furniture! I’ve learned much!
Hi Susan! I’m so glad you enjoy my little blog! I’m not sure if you still live around the DC area, but we are in the midst of one of the many DC summer heat waves which I’m sure you remember well! I’ll have a GF project to share soon (2 end tables) ?
Glad you’re back! You WERE off-screen for a long time! I do understand the waning of the creative flow……for months I’ll be all projects projects projects! And then, poof!, all I want to do is READ in my spare time!
Hi Constance, yes I really needed that creative break! Blogging has to be enjoyed or it honestly is just a chore and I didn’t want that to come across in my writing. A few months off was needed! And yes, reading a good book is one of life’s treasures!
Sounds like you’re having a GREAT summer, Suzanne!! Enjoy having your son home! Summer goes by way too fast. My baby heads off to college in the fall How did that happen?!! I enjoyed the nice surprise in my in box. Take care, p.s. So glad your Caps won the Stanley Cup!
Hi Cynthia! Thanks so much! We are really enjoying ourselves this summer. No big changes until next summer when Ella will be preparing for college so it’s been nice to have a lazy summer! Super hot in DC though. I hope you are enjoying your summer and not spending too much at Bed Bath and Beyond preparing for that dorm room!