Friday, February 13, 2015

Shopping Fixer Upper

Do you watch Fixer Upper on HGTV every Tuesday like I do? It is a family affair in this household. We have yet to miss an episode since they started airing last fall. Joanna always picks out the best pieces to add to the homes that her and Chip breathe new life into. You can find Joanna shopping local antique shops in Waco as well as everybody's favorite HomeGoods. I have even spied some home decor from Target and Pier One on a few of these episodes. What makes the homes even more special are the custom pieces she creates for each one. 
Season 2 kicked off with "The Little House On The Prairie" remodel. She had a sign made for the couples bathroom. A sign that held a special meaning for Mr. Front Porch and I.  "Grow Old With Me" was our song at our wedding and I told Mr. Front Porch how I so wished Joanna sold that sign in her online shop. Right after I said that I decided to go online during a commercial break and see. Sure enough it was listed for sale! You can only imagine my delight and how quickly I hit the purchase button.
Grow Old Together Metal Sign- Fixer Upper- From My Front Porch To Yours

My sign came in the mail two days later! I am so glad that I did not hesitate about the purchase because there is now an 8-12 week waiting list for the "Grow Old Along With Me" sign. Not only do I love it because it has our wedding song verse on it but I also love the fact that it is made by a local Waco artisan Jimmy Don who owns Stars Over Texas which specializes in custom Metal Art.

I have had my sign for weeks now hemming and hawing over where I wanted to place it in our home and this week I finally decided.
Gallery Wall-Grow Old Together Metal Sign- Fixer Upper- From My Front Porch To Yours
This pic is from two years ago when I updated our living room with new paint and bought a new couch. Since we recently added wood beams...reveal coming soon I promise...I decided it was time to change up the gallery wall which made the perfect spot for the sign but it also meant more projects. 
Gallery Wall-Grow Old Together Metal Sign- Fixer Upper- From My Front Porch To Yours
The shutters have received a french coat of Duck Egg.
Gallery Wall-Grow Old Together Metal Sign- Fixer Upper- From My Front Porch To Yours
I dug out some salvaged vintage picture frame pieces my mom gave me a few years back.
Gallery Wall-Grow Old Together Metal Sign- Fixer Upper- From My Front Porch To Yours
They received some updating as well.
Gallery Wall-Grow Old Together Metal Sign- Fixer Upper- From My Front Porch To Yours
And of course that lead to some more painting.
I think I pretty much have the wall figured out and will share the reveal on Sunday. 

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7 comments:

  1. LL FarmFebruary 13, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    My husband and I love that show also! Love the sign (and the saying). Have a great weekend!
    Lori

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  2. JunkchiccottageFebruary 13, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    Hi Pamela,
    My hubby and I love that show too. Chip and Joanna rock. So happy you got that sign for your own home. I remember that episode. Awesome re love of that home. I cannot wait to see the reveal. I know it will look awesome.
    Happy Valentine's Day.
    Kris

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  3. Katie MansfieldFebruary 13, 2015 at 8:49 PM

    I adore that show. I was tickled to meet Chip at the event they had in Waco in October. I stalk the images for great ideas to incorporate. Do you really think he ate a cockroach? I love your sign and I'm so happy you were a swift shopper. Next time I'm in Waco, I'm going to their shop.

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  4. Jane@Bluebird1959February 13, 2015 at 8:49 PM

    Great show! I like her online shop, too...your sign is wonderful. So sweet that it was your wedding song. Have a great weekend! Jane

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  5. CynthiaFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    I LOVE that show. I would have them build us a Fixer Upper in a minute. I love everything JoJo does with décor. I have Magnolia Farms in my favorites. Many things on my list!

    Cindy

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  6. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsFebruary 14, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    I love that quote....I have a frame with that quote and love it!...Glad you bought that sign just in time....I loved it when I saw it on the show....and I am sure that metal works guy is super busy now!!!

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  7. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsFebruary 15, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    We love the show too. I love your sign and can't wait to see it in your home!

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