Mint Condition

I have this old, hand-me-down dresser. It used to be my mom’s, but in 2003 when my sister was moving to Ann Arbor to go to Michigan to get her doctorate, she wanted to use it. Somehow, being the little sister, I got talked into painting it. She had specifically asked for a light sage green, but with my limited paint knowledge at the time, sage green came out looking more mint green. After she was done at UofM, the dresser went back into storage at my parent’s house. It laid to rest there until in 2008 when I dusted it off and hauled it away. Jas and I were in desperate need of free furniture to place in our new home and this fit the bill. Now, four years and another move later, the dresser sits in my room housing all of Jas’s things while he is in Canada. Ten years later and, check it, mint green is now very much in style. So, this past week I decided to give the dresser a little TLC and a change out the knobs. After spending hours finding and picking out knobs based on size and shape, I went home, got out my brushes and paints, and upgraded a much loved dresser.
 

Before
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During: Painting was done in 2 different stages to achieve the weathered look.
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After
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Quite Contrary

You can either see a field of a hundred weeds or a hundred wishes.
 

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Quite Contrary

Don’t wait for someone to bring you flowers. Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul.
 

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Gratefulness, Gatsby and Growing Older

“Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” Hans Christian Anderson
 
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Yesterday was my birthday. As my mother put it so gently, you are now definitely in your late twenties. Lovely. Some days I feel like I am 2…8, most days I look like I am 12. I keep waiting for this to be a blessing but perhaps that will only come with more years. Yesterday the sun was shining, the birds were chirping and for once, I was excited to celebrate my birthday. I spent the day with my best friend who surrounded me with pretty blooms, took me to see The Great Gatsby and then got us much needed springtime pedicures. It was a wonderful Birthday and I am truly grateful for everything in my life.

A Mother’s Love

The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.
– Honoré de Balzac
 
I know everyone thinks they have the best mother, but I am pretty sure my mom is the greatest. I am so thankful for my mother and her constant support through all the good times and bad. From holding my hand on the first day of preschool to hugging me on mornings when I just felt sad, and every moment in between. I am blessed.
 
Many, Many Years Ago:
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She’s a timeless beauty:
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A great mother deserves the most beautiful blooms.
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