It was our last day in Waikiki and we booked snorkeling in Hanauma Bay. Which is now a preserved site protecting everything, fish, coral, sand, shells.  Everything.  We got the kids up at 6, breakfast at 6:30, shuttle at 7, bay at 8.

Well the travel sickness took Sean and Pam out for most of today. So the healthy ones left walked across the beach & just relaxed, slept under the umbrella, read a book, swam, and just enjoyed the perfect weather.

Our second day started with brown bagging the complimentary breakfast by the hotel and eating on the beach, in the rain.  The Hawaii donuts were pretty good, especially the purple ones.

I don't know about you but I have a stack of 10-12 magazines I try to read through each month to see where we at Not Too Shabby stand on Collectibles, design, colors, etc. 

Long time no posting - no excuse just incredibly busy doing what I love!

Two weeks ago, Not Too Shabby was invited to a quick TV spot talking about turning one item into something else. It's is something we do everyday at Not Too Shabby, yet being on TV created a whole new stress level, and questions. I sent out an email to the team and asked for any ideas.

We came up with 6 fun & quick ideas, which was perfect because we needed variety - to create interest, timeliness - to keep the interest, and we needed to use everyday items - not everyone can see how to turn one thing into something else.

We took a vintage rap basket and added a light kit.

We turned an old framed window into a shelf; added 2 metal corner brackets, a piece of wood, and a little bit of Chalk Paints® and waxes.


We turned a vintage suitcase into a pet bed; recovered the inside of the suitcase, added 4 small legs, and a cushion.


Turned 2 vintage bistro chairs into cute patio plant chairs; removed the seat, screwed in a wire plant basket (that was close in size to the seat), dry brush the chair with Chalk Paints®, lay some burlap scraps inside the basket, placed the planter and plants into the seat.


We assembled all the parts, tested everything, prepared one 'finished' piece and then set up for the spot. 

Five minutes later, it was all done.  8 hours of prep, 6 helpers, and we're done in under 10 minutes.  We had a great time creating.  Afterwards we had a wonderful breakfast at Carol's Resturaunt (fantastic french toast!)

Already working on ideas for the next time.  Hope you enjoyed the behind the scene planning.

Lets start with CONGRATULATIONS Cierra!!! My friend Cierra has just realized her dream of owning her own salon.


Cierra's Salon is gorgeous!  The salon is stylishly painted black and white, accented with gold framed mirrors & a stunning crystal chandelier.  She also framed vintage prints with glossy black painted frames.


Cierra created this beautiful seating area with vintage chairs & a settee she painted and recovered herself.  The coffee table is painted in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® Pure White.


Nice comfy chairs to sit in while you enjoy your pedicure.