Painting Outdoor Furniture with a Spray Gun

Happy Saturday everyone!  Yesterday I spent some time trying out a new spray gun by Wagner  to paint all the vintage wire garden furniture I recently bought.   I decided to try making a video, so this is what today's post is all about.  I will be posting more about just how I did spray with Chalk Paint  and what I learned for those that might be interested.   Spraying furniture is the way to go! I got this set done in no time,  and it looks gorgeous out...

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Be in love with your life

I have been outside a lot recently, putting in a tiny vegetable garden as well as the courtyard I have been showing off.  Its turned into another room, I swear.  Last night while I was cooking dinner on the grill my youngest was doing his homework outside at our outdoor dining table in the new courtyard.  There is just something so inviting about it, and its been very rewarding to see that everyone has taken to it as much as I have.  Even the dogs like hanging...

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Ten little known things about me

Welcome to a special blog post at Maison Decor.  I am sharing a little bit about the private side of myself  at the urging of one of my blogland compatriots. Most who read my blog know how I like to decorate my house with vintage and HomeGoods finds like I did above, or painting a piece of furniture or some other DIY project.   But there is always more to somebody then meets the eye, isn't there?  Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award. Pretty big title, eh?  This...

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Our al fresco dining courtyard takes shape with string lights

The big project of the weekend was getting our string lights installed around the courtyard.  When last you saw the courtyard we were spreading out the pea stone gravel between the cobblestone border that would define our al fresco dining area.  I just love how it looks, and what made it so awesome is how easy and fairly inexpensive this entire project cost to pull off.  After the gravel, the furniture went into position with a big umbrella.  I have always like the look of...

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My Garden Inspired Home Office

  A Garden Theme Home Office.    It was the smallest room in our home. We hadn't used this room much at all except to use the copy machine or make a quick phone call.  But since I   retired from the shopkeepers life, this is where I have put down roots. Since the room was already painted in a historical green, the garden theme came to mind and that was essentially my inspiration point. And since I love gardening and I had lots of garden type accessories that...

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Creating my French Style Courtyard

Often all it takes is one image that sets my mind to thinking. The simple outdoor courtyard below was one of the inspiration photos I collected when I was imagining my outdoor space.  This image from Martha Stewart has the simplicity of design and the vibe of the European country lifestyle I admire. Making such a space in our own yard would be my intention. One designated for outdoor dining or early morning cups of coffee.     The rear of our home has just such a...

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