Love At First Sight & a Fab Freebie Texture

Let me introduce you to my new 'love'!

Is she not beautiful?  

'sigh'

It was love at first sight.......  

Do you have time for a little story? 

Thursday evening.....

We were out for dinner at a fabulous Café the other night.It was a last minute idea.... and a good one I must say.

Dinner was yummy...café was lovely.....

I went up to the counter to pay the bill.... (so glad it was me and not John buying).....

and there she was....  

My heart skipped a few beats.

This lovely antique scale....sitting on the counter, holding some fresh lemons... just waiting for me.

I instantly fell in love with the lines, the crackled yellow paint, and the beautiful 'hughes family scale' text on the front.... 

The Café is attached to an amazing shop, called Lady of the Lake. I shared a little tour of the shop here. 

What that meant to me.... was..... the scale had a price tag on it! It was FOR SALE!

At first I was like, 'no, Kim... you do not need it!' I paid the bill and told the waiter I really wanted that scale, but couldn't!  

I walked about 10 ft....John came up beside me and I said to him.... 'I'm sorry! I have to buy that scale! I just have to!'

He was like...'you have 3 or 4 scales already, Kimmy!'.... (have I told you he calls me Kimmy? lol.....)

and I was like....'yes, but I don't have one like this! And I can use it for photo shoots. It can be a business expense! I'm buying it!'  

I turned in my tracks! The waiter laughed... 'You are back' he said...

'Yep, (sigh) I must have this!'

mouse over to see the before

mouse over to see the before

Moral of the story....

Go with your gut! Sometimes you just gotta have it! It may take a little sacrifice, it may take a little creativity.... but sometimes you gotta make it happen!  

This was one of those things!

'sigh'

As I sprinkled the fallen peony petals on the scale today, I felt completely pleased with my decision. 

Not one regret!

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Texture Talk

After I processed the photos, I envisioned a scripted texture on the images. So I set to making this sweet little one. I call her, 'aurora'.....

Whatchya think? Can you imagine the possibilities?

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Test Kitchen members, I'm working on some new videos....sharing today's textured scale recipe. Stay tune for that tomorrow.

Here's to an inspired week, my friends....

Oh, before I go... The FREE Skinny-Mini eCourse begins tomorrow. If you are interested in a little photoshop learning, click HERE to sign up.

xxo, 

p.s. I mentioned sacrifice.... well this antique lovin' mama stayed home all weekend.....  the only place I went was to the trail with Ben.... which I say, paid for the scale. :) 

Comments

[MaryAnn]

I love it too~ Wish I could have bought it. lol I'm trying to listen to my heart more and buy things when I know I should. I usually don't, and regret it whole heartedly later. Love the photos! Thanks for the new texture to play with.
MaryAnn

[Linda Witteveen]

I loved the photograph of your new scale with your new texture. They go together so well , so lovely choice and glad dinner was yummy.
Can't wait to try out your new texture. Thank you Kim.
Linda Witteveen

[Sue@MyArtsDesire]

Oh, why would you want that old chipped up thing anyway? I'll gladly take it off your hands!!! What a great find, Kim! She is a real beauty with limitless uses! Gorgeous pics you've captured and the new texture is awesome! Thanks for your generous heart in sharing! Xo

[Jim]

Very cool scale Kim, and thanks for the nice texture!

[ReneeMK]

Good decision, fabulous find.

[cathy]

ohhhh so lovely! I am glad you bought it...so many times I have walked away especially when my hubby is saying - "what on earth will you do with THAT?" Then I regret it the next day. Cheers.

[realeoni]

A great texture....Thank you!!!!!

[Debbie]

I love the scale!! I collect them also, but have never seen one in this lovely yellow color. Enjoyed your story.......I think it was meant to be.....the scale & you!!

[Lisa]

Hey Kimmy ~ ha ha
I never got this texture and I'm on your Friday Texture Lovin List and have gotten all of the others. Do I need to sign up again or just hold a little longer before you send them out? Thanks!

[Deborah]

Oh, how I love ALL things old!! So much character with so many stories to tell .... if only they could talk, that is, but still, they have a language all their own! These are simply beautiful, Kim ... thank you so much for sharing these amazing photos, your story, and the texture!! What a blessing! :)

[Cathie]

Great story! Lovely photos and textures. Thanks!