Florence - Do I love it???

And no,

I don't mean...

Florence, Italy...

{in my dreams, I wish! "smiles" }

or even Florence, SC!

I'm talking about

Annie Sloan

FLORENCE Chalk Paint!

I couldn't have been anymore excited than an itty bitty kid on Christmas Morn,

when I opened this brand new can of turquoise beauty.

Yes, 

paint and pretty fabrics really do "float my boat,"

just that much! ha!

Anyhow,

first up to get a new AS Florence makeover

was this Windsor Chair

purchased at an auction a few weeks ago.

The chair was in great shape,

other than the seat!
What a shame!

But the most wonderful thing about a little paint,

it can cover a multitude of sins!

After painting and distressing the chair,

the jury is still out...

I'm not hating the color,

but I'm not sure I'm loving it either.

{sigh}

Maybe
 it's just a little

too bold for my taste.

Maybe
it would be most fabulous when used as an accent POP color

in a room of neutrals.

Or maybe, 

the color would be better suited for a more solid piece,

rather than the open, airy spindle chair.

It'll be interesting how well it sells in my booth!

And then maybe this particular color is just better suited

for smaller pieces.

I do love how it transformed the old shabby wood frame below,

making a beautiful and interesting surround for the chalkboard.

I suppose it's all about what you're comfortable with,
{personal preference}
...how outside of the box you prefer to go.

I've been commissioned to paint a pair of chairs in Florence,
that will be partially covered in black and white damask fabric.
I think that will a quite striking combination!

So, jury of readers...
What do you think?
Yay or Nay for Florence???

On another note,

blogger friend, Kelly, @ Coastal Cottage Dreams

has gone into the candle making business!

Go on over if you'd like to learn more about her candles,

and enter into a drawing for some of her wonderful product!

Run... don't walk...

the drawing will be held at 5:00 pm Friday, November 2nd!

Wishing Kelly much success with the candles! 

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...One last thing,

My prayers go out to all those who were in the path of Sandy!

My heart is burdened for them, and all that so many have lost!

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