Orton weighs in on 'Animal Print'

It was my pleasure to introduce to you the newest addition to our family here.  Orton aka Ornery Ortie has been busy finding his place here in the crazy Sminkey household.  He has found a new bestie friend of Stasha our big girl.  She didn't make it easy for him. 

He really enjoys torturing Sassy the cat, loving on the kids and running crazily around and around the yard making us laugh hysterically. 

But Orton's favorite place is anywhere near me, my feet, my arms, or his little pillow next to my chair... his 'assistant' chair.  He always listens intently as I talk and talk to him and ask his opinion of all things crafty!

Recently, Orton and I had a long discussion over animal print.  I luv them...all kinds...all colors...all of them.

Seems Ortie likes them too!

His favorite seems to be 'cheetah' but he likes the grey & white 'cat' one too.

Sassy the cat

After our discussion, and a few minutes of play... We decided to paint this side table. 

 Pardon the fuzzy photos...I really do not know what the heck is wrong with my camera!  It was just a plain old light stained piece that had seen better day.  Originally I had painted it off white and distressed it with a tone on tone harlequin pattern on the top and drawer front.  It wasn't working for me.  So we sanded, well I sanded and the dogs both barked at me... and repainted an off white shade slightly different than the legs and free handed some dark gray stripes. 

I think it so FAB!  Distressed for that authentic safari feel.  Edges and legs were sanded and the whole piece is protected with wax sealer.   This piece is up for sale, as much as I wanna keep it, but Mama needs a new camera (obviously).  Giving a choice of the original wood knob drawer pull painted dark gray (included) or an amber glass door knob drawer pull (nominal extra fee).

So what are your thoughts on animal print in the home?  Orton is waiting to hear what you have to say...

                                                 

                                               Kim

Linking up with some FaB parties this week!

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