When Michael asked me what I wanted to do on Mother's Day weekend, I knew right away what the answer was. I wanted to take a day trip to Warrenton, Virginia to meet my blogging friend, Janet, and visit her shop, The Empty Nest.
I started blogging in 2009 and it wasn't long before I noticed she was leaving comments regularly. When I checked out her blog, The Empty Nest, I was hooked right away. Her creativity was inspiring and she posted some pretty yummy recipes too! Eventually, Janet discovered Annie Sloan chalk paint and was painting all kinds of furniture pieces, frames, lamps and anything else she could think of. This led to her getting a space at an antique mall which led to her opening her very own shop in downtown Warrenton.
The shop was full of vintage and vintage inspired treasures, tea pots and teacups, exquisite china, frames, linens, and of course Annie Sloan chalk paint and supplies. Janet is a stockist and has posted numerous videos showing different techniques using the chalk paint. She was gracious enough to show me how to wax and distress so I can get started on my own projects.
As much as I loved the the shop, I was just happy to meet Janet in person. She was as warm and friendly as I had imagined. Visiting with her made me realize just how lucky we are to have this blogging community of friends. I've met so many people that I consider a friend that I never would have if it wasn't for blogging. We might never meet in person, but I hope we do someday!
These are the treasures I brought home from The Empty Nest. A painting by Janet, a teacup, and eleven embroidered napkins.
You can follow The Empty Nest on Facebook here
Have a great Monday!
Have a great Monday!
xo Annette xo
305. fresh air and sunshine
306. day trips
307. meeting a blogging friend in person
308. finding a new happy place
309. being Sean's and Erin's mom
310. still having my mom
311. my nephew graduating from college
312. birthday surprises and love
313. disconnecting from the internet for a few days
