How the Grinch stole the Elf on the shelf

I finally gave in.  For. Couple of years now I have witnessed the Elf phenomenon and wondered why.

If your still wondering it' s all about fun and the joy of Christmas.  We need to learn to have a little more fun in our lives, a little more joy.

Now I will tell you a little secret my kids are not little,they range in age from 12 to 18. Still they seem to be enjoying the whole Elf thing.  

You may be wondering what the Grinch has to do with all of this.  I bought a girl Elf, I have both girls and boys, and was going to get the boy later but someone set the Grinch beside her and I had an 'ah ha' moment.  (Yes all my ah ha moments are this profound.)

So instead of spending more money we have the elf and the Grinch doing stuff together.  So far nothing amazing has happened, but I do see they are trying to make it to the top of the tree. 

 Definitely naughty!

Cheryl

Hello my name is Cheryl and I am addicted to...

 Annie Sloan Chalk paint!  I love this paint sooooo much I am always on the lookout for something new to paint.  This is my newest conquest.

I found this cute little sewing table in a Habitat for Humanity store.  It was a win, win.  I needed something to paint and I was supporting families in need.  What could be better?

I was really looking for something I could use as a bedside table because I was tired of the rubber tote and basket I had been using for a year.

If you have never used this paint you will be amazed at it's versatility.  With Annie Sloan Chalk paint there is no prep work.  No stripping, no sanding, no filling if you don't mind the chips and dents.  This paint spoke to my heart!  I hate prep work.  I am all about 'get in and getter done'!
For this piece I wanted something bright and cheery. Our bed is also painted in ASCP in a French Linen color and I wanted to contrast that with bright color.  I chose Provence.  And here it is!

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Isn't she lovely?!

With Annie Sloan Chalk Paint you apply your paint, over any surface, and then apply a coat of clear wax.  That's all!  So simple.  On this peace, after the clear wax, I applied a dark wax.  This takes a little more finessing.  A dry brush is the key.  After the dark wax another coat of clear wax to seal it and it's done.
Well, what do you think?  Do you like re-purposing things?

Thanks for stopping by.

Cheryl

On the road again!

On our way to music festival in Freeport Maine. We stopped in at Cracker Barrel to eat and I caught Morgaine smiling!

I just can't!

Can' what? Cut onto this yummy goodness.
I love this fabric more than chocolate! And that girls, is saying a lot!
This fabric is from Moda, by Bommie and Camille. I love the colors, the softness, if I could I would take a bath in it! Oops , sorry for that mental image!
My biggest problem is that I love it sooo much that I am afraid to cut into it. Will I like the quilt as much? Will I hate it by the time I get done with it?
This is my dilemma?

Gluten free and yummy!!

My daughter Morgaine is awesome in the kitchen. Today she made us some gluten free, vegan donuts. AMAZING!
The recipe is from Erin McKenna's book 'Babycakes covers the classics'. Everything we have tried from this book has turned out great. And no I am not being paid to say that.