giddy-up

This darling cowboy vinyl tablecloth is a perfect example of why I am doing the 30 in 8 project.

I bought it about 8 maybe 9 years ago because I loved the pattern, it was a steal and I knew one day I could use it to re-cover something fun. Well, saddle up cowboy because you now have a new canvas.
This sad little chair was snatched up a few months ago from my neighborhood curb. Whenever I start the restoration process, I often let the object inspire me. Does the design, materials, structure, time period lend itself to a certain style ? Sometimes I can see it instantly. On this one, the long metal strips on the back and the simple curved lines kept making me think barbed wire. Now, after some textured rusty copper paint paired with that re-upholstered seat, this little buckaroo is going to be a real show stopper.
And, just because I was so productive this week, I am giving an extra peek at what goes on behind the world of Green Cricket.

I guess it is all my years in the retail business, but as I am coming to the 1/2 way part of the challenge, I have started to notice a certain color palette emerging. Citron yellow, grape and this retro aqua are present in more than one of the projects. Not only are they current with what is going on in the house ware market, they will also provide a nice coordinated visual collection for the show.