My old classroom stool . . .

When I was cleaning out my classroom after 24 years at the school, I debated on whether to take the stool with me.

I painted the stool with checks and stars about 15 years ago and had it in the corner of the dining room holding a plant.

When we put in the window seat, there was no room for the stool so off to school it went.

I am glad I didn't leave the stool behind because yesterday I came up with an idea for it.

The stool looks so big in the garden because I had to put it on top of the table to keep Lulu away.

A quick coat of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Greek Blue and some sanding turned a has been into an updated model.

I love how the white, yellow, and blue show through after sanding.

When I updated our bedroom just 11 days ago, I did not have a little puppy who might knock over a vase of flowers.

The stool sits next to the bed and dried hydrangeas that don't need water make a more practical arrangement.

A basket full of magazines sits on top and books sit on the rungs of the stool.

An old stool . . . a little paint . . .  a new look.

I haven't decided what to do with my green chair.

That is a project for another day.

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