Home Depot and Chandeliers

I just don't fit in Home Depot. If you're a woman and like Home Depot, bless your heart. Maybe it's just the Home Depot here. I feel like a lost puppy in that place. That could be for many reasons. The main reason being, I really have no clue. I also hate the whole "elevator eyes" thing. These men just stare at you. I thought it was because they're probably wondering "what in the world is someone like that doing in Home Depot?", but I started dressing ugly and acting like I knew what I was doing (thanks to researching what I was looking for, beforehand) and they still stare. Now, I say "ugly" because the first couple times I ventured into Home Depot, I was wearing 4 inch knee boots, the other time 4 inch stilettos (it was after church, ok?). I don't make a habit of getting fancied up and taking a trip to the local Home Depot. As entertaining, as that may seem. I have to say, I was pretty proud of myself today. I got in and out without many stares and I even impressed the paint lady with what kind of paint I wanted. You see, you just have to slip in a few key words, and you look like a pro.

I say, I was proud of myself, but truthfully speaking, I was extremely intimidated by my adventure today. I mean, c'mon! And this was just the Disney wall!

I thought I knew the exact shade I wanted. I had "tea rose" all ready to choose, but they didn't have that shade. I was very disappointed. I had my hopes on "tea rose". So, I had to go through the whole "choosing just the right shade of pink" phase again. I'm so picky about pink and alot of times (this I know, about paint) the shade on that lil' card swatch is NOT what shows up when you take a brush to it. So, I was a lil' panicky. I mean, this is my studio that I'm super excited about and I don't want the wrong shade of pink that will make people want to throw up. It took me forever. I had my phone with the "tea rose" picture, trying to match it. I looked like a complete dork. But, I found the shade. And honestly, I like it even better. It's called "bridal rose".

I also chose a green shade. Green is my favorite color. Well, I have a few favorites, but green is "IT". Blame my Irish blood, but I'm very keen to green, green pictures of Ireland (I say pictures, because I've never been) and St. Patrick's Day. Again, not any shade of green, just as pink. There are some green's that one should never wear (that's a whole different blog) or even like. Now, I chose green because I'm painting a shelf and possibly a table, green, sanding/stripping it beforehand and making it distressed. A little like this...

I just love this! I'm going to see how my projected pieces of furniture turn out and I might add another piece. I don't want it overpowering or dominating the room. I love green, but I want a good balance of pink, green, white and even a lil' blue (vintage Tiffany blue). And so, I went with this lovely shade.

It's what they call "Grape Leaves". It's definitely more olivey, but I was pleased with this choice once they mixed it and showed me a sample. It's definitely more green than the swatch. So, I am pretty happy with my paint choices. Now paint brushes, painters tape, painting pans, etc. I wanted to cry when I saw this wall. Where do you actually start? I don't have the foggiest idea of the differences between brushes, their textures or what size I should get. I just need a paint brush.

Thanks to the kind paint lady, I'm sure she has a name but "paint lady" seems appropriate, for helping me make the right choice. You don't even want to know what brushes I had picked out.

So, "Home Depot Paint Picking Process Mission" completed. Now, to actually paint. I wish it would just paint itself. I'm a DIY type of person, so of course, I'm going to paint my own walls and projects, BUT, after the adventure at Home Depot, I've kinda lost the "let's do this!" spirit. I'm sure it'll kick in. Until it does, I've been "craigslisting". Next to thrift and vintage stores, craiglist is the best!

Now, I've really been researching this "shabby chic" look out. I have my own ideas, but I also like looking at others and getting a little inspiration. So, that being said, I saw a picture of the cutest "shabby chic" room and saw, *gasp*, a chandelier. And then it hit me. I've always wanted a chandelier. Shabby chic isn't shabby chic, unless you have a chandelier. I found a couple chandelier lamps and wall sconces, but really, I wanted a real, ceiling chandelier. I don't like doing things halfway. I want the real thing! Well, after much digging, searching and search box typing, I found her...

Isn't she beautiful! I've already named her. Lady. Now, I was a little bummed that they didn't have this paired with a more vintage look. But, I'm the new owner and I'll be fixing that. I pick it up tomorrow morning.

I went a lil' happy on craigslist, or should I say, I got lucky. I also snagged these pretties...

A lil' hard to see, but this happens to be an antique birdcage.

A couple other finds...

A Mint Green vintage love seat, that is not pictured
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Now, this will be stripped, painted a vintage Tiffany's blue and distressed.

I've been a lil' busy : )

Time is tickin' and Dainty Button's Grand Opening-One Year Anniversary is in 2 weeks. Let's see how quick we can pull this off. I can't wait to show you guys more progress. Hope you've enjoyed it so far and I'd love to read more of your thoughts and ideas. I love the support! It means the world! Until the next entry, g'nite!

xoxo

Charity @ Dainty Button