Monday, April 13, 2009

MY SURPRISE

Look what I found on my sun porch when I got home from work today! My WONDERFUL son-in-law made me this shelf I have been wanting. I first saw one like it in a catalog and it cost way too much for me to spend. He is very talented and can build any thing, so I knew that if he just had time to do it I would have me a shelf. Rondell's husband built her one awhile back and I even asked her for the measurements (after I misplaced my catalog). She sent me the measurements and my SIL looked at the picture of Rondell's, along with her measurements, and made mine. I am so excited.....can't wait to paint it and sand it so it'll look old. I had planned all along to paint it black, but now that I have it I am not sure. I have SO MUCH black in the room. My walls are latte (looks like coffee with much cream). What do you think???? Should I go with black.....or red.....or mustard???? Too many decisions.
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18 comments:

  1. Tami April 13, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    What a wonderful surprise!! I like black!

    Have a beautiful night!
    Hugs~T

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  2. codie leeApril 13, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    black is always lovely ... but with the latte red would be delicious! how sweet of sweet SIL!!! love it!

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  3. •♦•©The Olde Weeping Cedar •♦•April 14, 2009 at 6:01 AM

    Love it!
    What a wonderful surprise, and what a wonderful job he did on it! :)

    Have a great day!
    Hugs, Kath

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  4. basketsnprimsApril 14, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    Sue,
    What a wonderful surprise. I have caramel colored walls in the family room and a black shelf but Simon is making me a big one for the living room & that one will be red over black then distressed. I love your shelf, very talented sil you have. Have a great week.
    Pam

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  5. AprilApril 14, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    What a nice son-in-law you have, Sue! I think you better keep him! :)

    Personally, I think it would look great in red...it would "pop" with the color of your walls.

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  6. Something Nice and PrettyApril 14, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    It turned out great Sue...wait till you get it all done and can decorate it, so much fun! I wouldn't go with mustard though but yet again just do what makes you happy:) I'm having trouble finding the right things to hang from the pegs...still don't have it right:(
    Rondell

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  7. DarleneApril 14, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    What a fabulous surprise!! I LOVE it!

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  8. JaneneApril 14, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    I am extemely jealous!
    I too have seen these shelves, and they are way out of my price range too! You are so very lucky!
    I wonder if I ask my FIL nicely, he will create one of these beauties for me!
    I am looking forward to seeing what you decide to do with it!

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  9. PicketApril 14, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    What a great surprise!!!! It is beautiful and will look great no matter what color you paint it! I loved the Easter pics I what a fantastic neighbor....I be pushing the kids aside looking for those eggs myself! lol lol Hope all is well on your side of the mountain girl & that you have a fantastic week!

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  10. LorrieApril 14, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    What a terrific surprise Sue! All of those colors sound nice to me, so I'm just going to wait and see what you end up doing--please do show it to us when it's all done.

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  11. Tammy ~ Country Girl at Home ~April 15, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    Sue,

    How nice of your SIL! I love that shelf! I like the idea of black or red...I guess depending on what the color of the items will be that you will be putting on it!

    Love it!
    Tammy

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  12. KimberlyApril 16, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    Sue, thank you for your kind words regarding Julianna. Every day is new... I'll see how things went today and then get the teacher involved again if necessary. The school has a very firm "no bully" policy and I'll implement it if necessary!

    Oh, and your shelf is amazing! I'd go black...

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  13. Edwina at The Picket FenceApril 16, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    Red of course!!! Just checking in on you to see how you are. I just posted pics from my cruise, it was sooooooo much fun and relaxing.

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  14. theApril 17, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    Thats a great surprise and a pretty one too! You are so lucky :)

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  15. MyDearClementineApril 18, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    that shelf is soopah pretty!
    i think since you have so much black, that you should use a dark, rustic red color. oh, and i have a new blog that i think you'll like. check it out sometime, its http://peasandluc.blogspot.com :]

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  16. ShannonApril 18, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    How sweet! Red would be pretty!

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  17. Cathy CobblestoneApril 19, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    Love your new shelf - it will be great on your wall holding lots of pretties. And of course, I'd pick red, my favorite color. But it will be beautiful whatever you decide - have fun with it. Cathy

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  18. DebiApril 19, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    Sue dear,
    Awesome shelf!! And I have to agree, your sil is a VERY talented young man! I am looking forward to seeing it all done!
    I hope your having another wonderfully blessed day dear! :D

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