The Atta Says is participating in its second craft fair this weekend, Craft at the Crossing in Huntersville, N.C. I’ve been painting furniture what seems like morning, noon and night — and sometimes in my sleep.
I feel like I’ve worn nothing but paint-spattered clothing for weeks, and there’s some truth to that. Last weekend, my husband and I got dressed up to go to a party. I’d been painting all day and stopped a few hours before party time so I could shower and print. I put on a cut sundress and some summer sandals and was feeling quite pleased with how well I’d cleaned up. Until my mom, who was babysitting or us that night, said, “You have paint on your ankle.”
And I did. Duck Egg Blue. Or maybe it was Provence. Either way, it matched my dress. So there!
My parents came today, and my mom and I spent all day in the garage painting, distressing and waxing furniture — basically putting on the finishing touches. I couldn’t have gotten all done without her.
In addition to our normal inventory of handpainted signs, pillows, aprons, rolled flower flip-flops and other handmade goodies, here are a few things we’ll have for sale at Craft at the Crossing this weekend:
Heavily Distressed Striped Beachy Side Table
Striped beachy tabletop
Vanity in the Color of Old Money
Closeup of the vanity/desktop. The color is a custom mix of chalk paint, which reminds me of the color of old money.
Trio of pastel tables
The Ballerina Table with a stained wooden top and painted legs and base
Soft Pink French Provincial Nightstand
I now understand why so many bloggers photograph their finished pieces in their yard. The thought of hauling all this furniture inside to style it and shoot it. then taking it back outside to load in the truck, makes my back hurt. So, I just hauled it and some accessories out into the backyard. My 2 1/2 year old neighbor, Reagan, helped me “style” some of the vignettes. I think she has a knack. And please ignore the clover, tall grass and general sad state of our yard. Looks like I’m going to have to fire the lawn boy, but I do so enjoy his visits! 
I’ll show some before and afters of these pieces later this week.
And if you live in the Charlotte area, come out to Craft at the Crossing on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m .at Birkdale Crossing Shopping Center, 9525 Birkdale Crossing Drive in Huntersville.
Linking up to the following parties:
Love the 6 legged table….
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Thanks! And thanks for giving it to me all those many months ago!
What a fun blog! I’m going to need to find a way to keep track of you!
anyways, glad to see you are playing along with the Bloggy Olympics!!
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You two do great work! If I can rearrange my schedule, I might just make the trip down your way and say hello. By the way, I found you through Craigslist. Turns out, we’re distant neighbors. Hope you have fabulously successful show!
When you get a chance, stop by and check out my latest blog giveaway – ends June 20th. And I would love to have you start joining my weekly link party, as well.
Blessings,
Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
Hi Liz,
I’ll definitely check our our blog, giveaway and link party.
Are you in Charlotte? We’re actually in Greensboro, but heard about the Huntersville show from another crafter at another show and decided to make the drive.
Wow! Loads of great pieces your offering at the craft festival. Would love to be there to see it all!
every one is great..bet you loved the 6 leg talbe..(sarcasm at it’s best) I picked one up and did a similar paint treatment….your going to rock this a sale…and atta girl fits you to a tee
Everything looks great, good luck at the sale.
Beautiful furniture! My special favorite is the Vanity : Vanity in the Color of Old Money
You do beautiful work! I love all the colors too! Thanks for sharing with the newbie party.
Gorgeous pieces! Love all the colors you used, especially the Color of Old Money! I’m also diggin’ that six-legged table.
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These are beautiful, beautiful pieces. Thank you so much for linking up to our party!!
Karah
I just love how you transformed those pieces with color! I’m pretty sure they were all scooped up right away!
Thank you so much for sharing at our Crazy for Color link party!
Linda
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I love all your transformations and I am so happy that you linked them up to the party!
Have a blessed and wonderful day!
karianne
PS I hope they all sold!
Some did, and some are still for sale. And I’ve even found a space in my home for a couple of tables! That’s the danger of painting what you love.
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Wish I could have hit your sale – I would have ran home with lots of fabulous stuff!
So glad you joined our Color party.
Kelly