I am inspired by women who are pursuing their passion, pushing their creativity and making their mark. Lisa Leonard is one of those women. I have loved her work since I first noticed it on blogs a little over a year ago. She makes amazing jewelry, which I love, but now she’s branched out into my world – Home Decor…Lisa Leonard style.
She also carries custom cake forks, wall hangings, bowls, baby spoons, and more. You must check it out!
For full disclosure, Lisa is one of my sponsors, but that’s only because I asked her to be and I want her stuff! She’s also the kind of artist I want to promote. I had the pleasure of meeting her at Blissdom in January and cannot express what an impressive person she is. To get to know the woman behind the work, you can visit Lisa’s blog. You’ll see more of Lisa’s work on my blog in the future, so get used to it!
In other news, I found the find. I’ve been looking and longing for a French armoire for years. They were always way, WAY too expensive. I thought it would be the kind of thing I would eventually save for and would then own and cherish in my twilight years. A few nights ago, I was browsing Craig’s List and didn’t find anything interesting in my area. Then, a lightbulb!
“Hey, my parents are coming up to visit, soon. I’ll check CL in their area and see if I find anything that’s worth asking them to get for me.”
I scrolled down the page and…chior of angels, please…there it was. A French armoire. Solid wood. Needs to be painted, but I think I can handle that. Only $120. Still available. My dad can pick it up that very day.
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Marian…you're too funny
;->
Janet xox
What a find! It will be fabulous and I am SO happy you have committed to keeping it!
OK…I can't wait to see what mix of chalk paint you use…and I am in LOOOOVE with the big hinges….beautimous!!!
It is a great find!!! Congrats!
Martha
Sweet! that is a great find. Yours will be way better than that 12,000 dollar one. I'm glad your keeping it. I can't wait to see it when your done. Those Lisa Leonard things are darling too. Hope your parents and that precious cargo have a safe journey.
don't rear end it — LOL! so happy you found it, and waaaay before your twilight years! 🙂
woah. seriously woah. That is going to be so beautiful once you get your hands on it! Way to shop CL!
OL, don't rear end it . . . can't wait to see it once you do your magic on it!
This is going to be a real trick getting to PA -along with the Yard Sale John Deere Electric Gator we got the boys. Marian's Dad says we can do it – but I must admit I am a bit stressed. Hope she does not find anything else on Craig's List or there won't be room for me. MMS's Mom
great find! i have an amoire very similar that i painted black a couple of years ago but have been wanting to maybe do a grey! cant wait to see what you do! i do live in florida and i promise if i see it driving down the road i will be excited but i promise not to rear end it! ha!
Oh now I am really jealous Marion! What great parents you have too!! It is going to be a knockout, and I am thrilled it is staying with you. Thanks for commenting on my desk about the paint, very helpful!
It will be gorgeous! I'm sure you'll get many a request to buy it off of you, but please do me a favour, and keep it all for your very self, no matter how sweet the offer!
Isn't it perfect? You are going to make that armoire just gorgeous! "Every good and perfect gift is from above…"
Eeek! Gorgeous! I can totally picture it after she gets her MMS makeover. Praying there is no rain between FL and PA.
Wishing your parents a safe trip with that precious cargo. And glad to hear you're keeping it for you, you deserve some beautiful pieces after all that hard work. Hope you had a sucessful weekend at your space.
you are adorable. i am so happy this armoire will have such a great home–it's gonna be gorgeous and so functional!
let me know what else is on your 'someday' list in case there's a match with my craigslist–i'll roadtrip it!
michele
Great story. Can't wait to see the transformation.
120 bucks??? You go girl! Wow! I cannot wait to see it transformed!
I love Lisa Leonard's work. I've had my eye on that magic wand! Even as an adult I love magic wands. Love your dream banner! What a find that armoire was and so glad you will be keeping that one for yourself. You will have fun painting that piece. I can't wait to see it when you're finished.
Glad to know I'm not the only one who buys things of craigs lists in other states. I have a table at my parents waiting for me to come get it. What a beautiful piece. I can't wait to see yours all finished.
Congrats ..its beautiful, and I cant wait to see what you do with it! I know it'll be fabulous! Will you be using that fantastic chalk paint? 🙂
Isn't Lisa beautiful?!
I love her …shes the sweetest!!!
She was the very first blog I ever saw and what a beautiful entrance for me into blogland!
So inspiring in every area of her life xo
Deborah xo
Aaaawww, what SWEET parents you have!! You'll make it stunningly beautiful of course!
Now THAT is some real LUCK!!!!! Very happy for you and just a tad bit envious! I know you are gonna knock it outta the park on this piece!!! Can't wait to see the AFTER shots!
Lucky little Armoire, she's going to live at Marian's home!
Do I need to send you another photo with THAT behind my sofa? Ha! I LOVE it. I don't blame you for not wanting to let that go. No ma'am. As for Lisa Leonard, I've always adored her things too! I even wrote to her once. She truly has a gift. I get her newsletter and plan to order a custom pewter heart, custom magnets, and the banner with "dream" (Ha!) too. Love them.
I love Lisa Leonard! Just placed my first order with her last month and both pieces I purchased were even more beautiful in person! Can't wait to order more! And her blog is great too. It's one of those I look forward to reading every day.
Love the french Armoire too! Can't wait to see your renovation! And your parents are too sweet for hauling it all that way!
What a sweet deal! I can't wait to see you work your magic.
OMG $120!! great find!!
you've got lovely parents! have fun painting it. it's going to look amazing!
cheers Fiona
http://lilyfieldlife.blogspot.com/
you are sooooo lucky to have such helpful parents ^_^ My mom is all of 98lbs soaking wet, so I'm left to my own devices in the moving department. Cheers! cant wait to see the results!
Score! I'm so glad you are keeping this one. Once in a while…
Hugs,
Judy
I am one of your newer followers and since I started, the first place I visit everyday is your blog. You have so many great inspirations and I can't wait to see you next post. This french armoire find is amazing, I can't wait to see what you do with it!
Sherry
I loved this post! I will be moving from AZ to New York with my moving truck and thought the very same thing about checking cities along my route for amazing finds! Especially because I've sold nearly everything I own for this move. I'd love to start my life in NY with some amazing finds! Lisa Leonard is amazing. I can't wait to see you paint the armoire! It's going to be better than the $12,000 one! Cuz that's how you roll 🙂
xo, Mallory @ Classy Clutter
http://www.classyclutter.blogspot.com
I love this… Makes me want to do a little shopping! 🙂
Aw, thats wonderful! I can't wait to see you work your magic on it! 😉
I love and adore the new banner! Simply gorgeous. Can't wait to see your new armoire!
So exciting, can 't wait to see what you do with it! Love the banner too!
Tracey
hmmm I-95 heading up from Florida? they need to stop and get gas somewhere along the Charleston, SC exit and I just might be able to intercept it as I have a pick-up too! I will probably need some help lifting it out though…..
you are so lucky to find this! it was meant to be. I do the same thing on CL sometimes! I can already see what you are going to do with it!
love Lisa's banner and I will have to visit her!
LOVE the banner! I adore LL's jewelry (and she lives not too far from me)- and am SO excited to see she is doing home stuff also! EEEEEE!
omg… the shape of that armoire is dso so so gorgeous. Its going to be such perfection when youre done with it. Seriously- what were they thinking when they made it? knotty is SO not attractive on that style.
Oh my goodness! I absolutely positively cannot wait to see what you do with that armoire!!!!!
Congrats! It is a WONDERFUL piece! Can't wait to see it when you have changed it!
That armoire is HUGE! Awesome find, and how sweet of your dad to haul it up for you! 🙂
Oh it is gorgeous!! I definitely like the one you got on Craiglists much better! It will be beautiful!!
And that banner??!! TDF!!!
Hugs
SueAnn
Congrats! Have fun with this one, I can't wait to see the final piece.
I love it! Can't wait to see the finished product!! Lucky you!
Hip hip hooray! Hey – stop pillaging FL! Wow, $120, you'll make it look like $12,000. Hugs, Kim
Your parents must REALLY love you!
Wow..that armoire is going to be sooo gorgeous! We never have anything good like that on craigslist. 🙁
Bite your tongue about the rear-ending, though. auughh!
Loving the Lisa Leonard items.
It absolutely fantastic!! And BOY, do your parents love you!!
you're so funny! congratulations, and i know your finished product will look even better than the expensive one.
Oh you lucky girl! I totally get the "choir of Angels" part. They would be singing for me too if I found this armoire for $120. I so want one of these myself, but the price is always out of control. Even the not so great ones. Cannot wait to see how it turns out.
Yay!!! How wonderful! Isn't it exciting when you finally find that treasured thing you have been searching for? I'm giddy just reading your post. Way to go, and…I cannot wait to see it after you've given it the Miss Mustard Seed touch!! Have a wonderful day.
God Bless,
Kathleen
Yay~ can't wait to see it once you give it your magic touch! Great find.
xo~
T
Don't you just love it when your ship, er, amoire comes in? YOUR good luck made MY day!
Congratulations, and thanks for sharing.
Woo hoo!! It's beautiful – can't wait to see your transformation. I was wondering where your parents would put their suitcases while traveling…duh…in the armoire!
Thanks goodness you are helping that poor knotty pine armoire! It is screaming for a makeover. I bet Mrs. Armoire will be very proud of her makeover when you are finished. Can't wait to see it!
I think the shape of your armoire is much prettier than that of the $12,000 job!
I can't wait to see it all painted up Miss Mustard Seed style! Gotta love CL!
Yours is going to be even more beautiful!
your so funny! And that baby is gonna be oH So fantastic!!
my favorite part is you got your parents to take a "before" picture all loaded up, HA! now that's love….. that and the fact that they are driving that beast from FL-PA.
Can't wait to see this one, and glad your keepin' her.
thanks for all the fun stuff you do, adore your blog 🙂
Ada in Coastal Cali
i can't wait to see what you do with that!!!!! and thank you for your introduction to chalk paint! i LOVE it! and am going broke ordering more!! ; )
How awesome that God knew the desire of your heart and at a reasonable price. Can hardly wait to see the finished product.
Wendy
I absolutely love the wire rack with the pots and want to win it sooo much! I enjoy reading all your blogs and tutorials. God has really blessed you with so much talent and given you the desire to share it. I can't wait to see what you post each day.
Love this! I just got a huge armoire and I'm going to paint it Paris Grey with Chalk Paint. Just took the chalk paint class yesterday in Houston and I'm in LOVE. 🙂 What colors did you end up using?
danamoody@sbcglobal.net
Hi MMS! Did you ever paint this armoire? I have a similar piece that I'm thinking of painting, but I'm scared to take the plunge because it's a family heirloom (albeit, a family heirloom in pretty bad shape). I'd love to see what you did with your armoire if you have pictures! Thanks for all your inspiration.