Challenge accepted

Recently one of my customers asked me if I could transform brand new terra cotta pots and trays into something that looked old.  She will be planting geraniums in them and they will become center pieces for a baby shower in early summer.   Her criteria was for them to looked aged and look like something you would see in Italy.  I said, “Sure, I can do that!”   I have never done anything like this before yet I was confident enough to accept the challenge.  

I saved coffee grounds and bought some potting soil.

Invited my friend, Alix, over to come play in the dirt with me.

(we had a lot of fun, too!)

After several layers of dirt,drying, joint compound, drying, sanding, sealer, drying.

Mission accomplished.

They are transformed and they look aged.

Lesson learned:  

~ accept a challenge or the unknown with an expectation of success ~

~ our thoughts are powerful ~