Off to Market....

So, today was the first day of school, and I found myself with some time on my hands. I started with the Market sign I began quite some time ago - it needed finishing.

I began with a scrap of wood from my daddy's workshop.....

I used my favorite "Heirloom White" paint, and a bit of sanding. I really love that hand held power sander - what a useful tool for someone who loves to "age" the furniture. Not that my rowdy boys aren't doing enough of that on their own. Then I used some stencils and outlined the letters in a rustic, muddy brown. I thought I was going to do black at first, but then the muddy color seemed to "age" well under the trusty sander.

 Here's a close up of the letter stencils I used.....

Finally, I attached some hooks, and hung the sign. The little metal buckets are perfect for holding plants, ivy, etc. I'm sure it will change seasonally, but I like this look for now.

Tomorrow, I plan to tackle some other projects around the house. I feel like I've been bitten by the "redo" bug again. Oh, and I am planning to purchase Annie Sloan paint soon. Stay tuned ........