When Is a Vase a Vaasz?

This "vase",

found in my mother's 

stash from 1995,

almost ended up 

in the dumpster...

then I got an idea!

a couple coats

of Chalk Style paint...

1. Chocolate Brown

2. Beach Cottage Teal (mixed w/chocolate)

A coat of clear wax,

and it went from 1995

to 2016 Market Ready!

I would refer to it

now 

as a 

"Vaasz!"

We have 2 brands of Chalk Style Paints 

Old Town Paints

and

Chateau Chic

over 100 colors to choose from

and several sizes to suit your project.

Come in and let's get started!

PrairiePreservationist.com

Spring Colors Bring New Life to Old Table

My spring fever

is making me see 

robin egg blue...

my sister handed me this

little table

and said

paint it or do whatever

you want to with it...

 I got out the chalk style paints

and started mixing up

a robin egg blue...

my inspiration???

little fake bird eggs,

(they're going in a little

nest soon)...

on my palette:

creamy white,

robin egg blue,

rusty brown,

and faded green

first the blue...

then some brown

here and there...

a splash of green,

a hit of white,

a smear here

and speckle there...

then sand and distress...

the dark wax was too dark,

so I toned it down with some clear wax...

and Voila!...

What a fun little project...

such a small table

but what 

a big statement...

 "for sale"

It will be listed on our website,

available to pick up at the store.

Stop in and see the many 

choices of Chalk Style Furniture Paints

we have on hand,

and sign up for chalkpainting class

Every Tuesday evening in April

 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Click Here  for more info 

on our classes!

Shopping In Huron

Holy Shamrocks, March is half over!...

do you have your seed potatoes yet?

It's time to head to your favorite

farm supply store and stock up

for spring planting...

 RUNNINGS has seeds and chicks in!

I wonder how long ducklings would

survive on a farm with two

golden retrievers?

This bunny would be safe as long as he

didn't come out from under the barn!

I would love to have me another rooster!

This one would be perfect!

No "Cock-a-doodle-doo" at 6a.m.

On  your next trip to Runnings

don't forget to come downtown

and visit!

We're back to our normal hours now:
Tuesday - Friday 10:00-5:30
Saturday 10:00-2:00

See you soon!

Lisa

A Calendar On Us

My, how the days fly by...

hours, weeks, months!!!

how can it be March already?

wait, March is half over?

Do you feel this way too??

We can't give you time,

but we can give you 

a pretty calendar to help

keep up...

This is a high resolution image

you can download it by right-clicking 

on the calendar image and save it to your computer

then print it on photo paper...

pretty enough to display don't you think?

We "hope" you have 

a wonderful spring!

*calendar art work from Cottage Arts.net

Nested photo by Lisa Sall

A Call to Create

 Flower Power...

When you don't have tulips,

you create flowers out of baby booties??

What are you creating today?

I'm finishing a canvas order for a customer...

A little photo preservation is 

good for the soul.

Huron Heritage Hometown Pride Part One

Consider this your invitation

to get out and enjoy yourself...

Spring is peeking through the window,

calling us out of our nests!

and the downtown shops

of Huron are ready to 

cater to your every desire...

so order up a cappuccino grande 

from "Don't Spill the Beans"

the girls will top it off with

whipped cream and send you off with a smile...

If milk and donuts is more your style,

then head down to "The Donut Shoppe"

for the best there is!

Marlo Peters has been making donuts here for 32 years!

(that's a lot of donuts!)

Hannah will help you pick one out, but trust me, 

you'll want to take a bag full home with you!

Now that your taste buds are satisfied,

head up the street to do some shopping!

Downtown Huron has some

wonderful shops, dedicated business people,

and truly unique wares and services!

Starting with Smith Jewelry...

Sue and Les Christen, owners

Jewelry, Gifts and Home Decor

fill this beautiful store.

Family owned since 1910

Our neighbor to the north

is Sue Cameron of Merle Norman Cosmetics

Sue has been selling cosmetics and doing

specialty facials since 1977.

The store was started by her mother in 1962.

 Across the street,

stop by Walker's Flower Shop...

fresh flowers 

and plenty of spring time decor

will fill your senses with delight...

 The girls will help you with a floral arrangement

or decorating advice...

Spring is the season...

and shopping local

is a great reason

to visit downtown Huron!!

Spring Spruce Up

It's Spring Spuce up Time!

Give old, out-dated furniture

a new look with Chalk Furniture Paint.

No sanding - No stripping

just start painting!

We have all the supplies, knowledge and advice

to get you started...

Warning: Once you use Chalk-style paint

you won't want to stop!

Store hours:

Tuesday - Friday  10am-5pm

Saturday 10am-2pm