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Creatively Tuesday #34

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  Here is what The Rustic Pig has been up to... We have a winner from our fabulous giveaway of Miss Mustard Seed paint and supplies!!   And the winner is.... ~~Bliss Ranch~~ Woo hoo!!!  Thanks so much to everyone who entered!  If you ever need some Miss Mustard Seed Paint, great … [Read More...]

Creatively Tuesday #33 & a Giveaway!!

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  Here is what The Rustic Pig has been up to... I finally did it.. after much hesitation, I finally tried my hand at some Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint and painted this lovely desk with it.... I am now in love with milk paint and can't wait to use it again! What about you?   Want to try … [Read More...]

Miss Mustard Seed Desk

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Oh friends!  Watch out!! I've gone and done it!  I'm officially an Annie Sloan traitor... Shhh... don't tell her... you know... because I know you all are tight and all. I honestly LOVE Miss Mustard Seed and have been a follower of her blog for sometime now.  I have looked on with envy … [Read More...]

Creatively Tuesday #32

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  Here is what The Rustic Pig has been up to... Well, I didn't get as much done as I had planned, but it sure felt like it!! I shared how I used an old sign letter and turned it into a light... I talked about how I am truly a bad blogger.... Today I shared a fun post about CB2's new … [Read More...]

CB2 & Novogratz Brazil Giveaway!!

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of CB2 for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.   Ahhhh!!!  I'm in love!!  No really. Have you seen it?   Crate & Barrel's company CB2 has teamed up with the amazing design couple, Bob and Courtney Novogratz from HGTV's … [Read More...]

It’s Official.. I’m a Bad Blogger…

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First of all, I'm sharing my home tour over at Worthing Court today!  Go check it out and be sure to come back! They say the first step is admitting it.  Well, I'm going to admit it. I'm a bad blogger! There.  I said it! You see, I've been doing projects around the house and I haven't … [Read More...]

Making Light of Old Letters

Making Light of Old Letters

One of the requirements of having a booth at The Corner Cartel in Boerne is that I have to work 4 days a month.   Although I LOVE working at the store, for some reason, every time I'm there, we are dead.  As in, no one comes in.  As in, you'd think we were closed or had the plaque, or, my … [Read More...]

Creatively Tuesday #31

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  Here is what The Rustic Pig has been up to... Well, actually I was up to A LOT, but because there were several steps involved, I didn't finish them last week.   I am super excited to share them with you this week, so be sure to check back later this week!     … [Read More...]

Creatively Tuesday #30

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First, please forgive me for not having Creatively Tuesday up last week.  I had to work on Monday, and Tuesday turned into a whirlwind of errands!  If you linked up something two weeks ago that you feel needs another shot at the love, by all means, post it again!!   Here is what The Rustic … [Read More...]

Antique French Desk

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I can't believe it has been over a week since I posted last!  I'm still here.. still alive and kickin'! I want to thank everyone who has commented and shared their stories on my post about anxiety.  I can't begin to explain how much it meant to me that you cared enough to share what you went … [Read More...]

Decorating with Ironing Boards

The Rustic Pig: Ironing Board Turned Into A Table

A while back I stumbled upon this old ironing board and decided to buy it.   At the time, I had no idea what I was going to do with it.  It was just different, but I knew I could turn it into...something! At one point, I really, REALLY wanted to turn it into a table.  I thought it would … [Read More...]

Creatively Tuesday #29

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  First, here is what The Rustic Pig was up to this week... After being moved all over the place, this Simple Shade of Grey Buffet got a makeover... .. and finally SOLD!!   I am working on several new pieces this week since my booth is looking bare once again.  I can't wait to show you … [Read More...]

A Simple Shade of Grey… Part 2

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Who remembers those awkward middle school dances? The ones where you get all dressed up and head to the school cafeteria in hopes that the boy you like just might ask you dance.  (Original Post: Simple Shade of Grey) Your hair has the perfect amount of lift and curl.  Your shoes and dress … [Read More...]

Creatively Tuesday #28

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  First, here is what The Rustic Pig was up to this week... I shared my home tour over at Debbiedoo's this week! I also finished up an old project... My Old Door Message Center...   … [Read More...]

Old Door Message Center

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Hi friends!!  I am sharing my home tour over at Debbiedoo's today!  Go on over and check it out, but be sure to come back! I decided a few weeks ago that every Friday I would feature a project that has been repurposed.  If you have something you'd like to submit to be featured, look for the … [Read More...]