Imagine my delight when I discovered the French translation for “Give Thanks”.
Rendre grâce. Dual meaning in English, how about that? It’s perfect, that’s what! I had to implement it somehow.
For $10, I bought an old shutter from my favorite local junk shop, and took a chance that Citrasolv would work not only on fabric, but wood too. It did!
Next up… cutting the shutter in half so it looks like a sign in the end like this:
Perfect for Fall, but a good reminder the rest of the year too. Now where to hang it? Any ideas?
p.s. many have emailed me asking where to purchase Citrasolv, as it’s not the easiest thing to find. I bought my bottle at a local art supply store for around $6.00, but Amazon carries it here as well… but unfortunately for more than twice the price. A little goes a long way though, if it’s any consolation.
love, love it! i'd prop it here & there to find the best fit & be scared spitless to cut it lest i'd regret it! :)
ReplyDeletenice buy! beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteyou could always put the english version on one panel, the french on other, and hang the entire piece. love it!
ReplyDeleteIt's so beautiful! I agree with you, a wonderful reminder to keep in a home.
ReplyDeleteWow Rie!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I would have never thought to try it on wood!! It looks so perfect ~ so you my dear! :)
xo,
Shellagh
Awesome! Really lovely. Trying to find some Citrasolve myself so that I can create some projects like yours.
ReplyDeleteBeing Canadian, with English and French as our official languages, I was going to suggest the same thing anonymous did. English and French together on the same lovely shutter.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
Oh...It is gorgeous. I like the idea,too, of both translations. Do you have a place big enough to hang it with both though? Secondly, I think it would also look lovely cut and by itself. I think of a dining room setting-or even in a nursery...I think YOU will find the perfect place for it in YOUR home! hugs-Diana
ReplyDeletegorgeous! I love it.
ReplyDeleteI love it!
ReplyDeleterie, that is so awesome!! & beautiful!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful.
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE it!!!
Wonderful! I'm thinking that anything you touch turns to gold (or beautiful beautiful white lovliness)
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful...I love it :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! I say by the kitchen sink somewhere...alot happens in a kitchen, and sometimes we all need that reminder! You did a great job! I like it full size too...
ReplyDeleteI have heard some folks say that they bought it in a hardware store. So give those a try.
ReplyDeleteI found my citrasolv at Whole Foods. I was so delighted to not have to order it online. Love the blog by the way.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea - so pretty.
ReplyDeleteIn a previous post you shared some doors you bought at an antique store in Asheville. My family is heading that way next week, and I wondered if you could share the name of the store. Thanks so much.
Hi Rie:
ReplyDeleteI have been so inspired by your blog for the past few months, that my friend and I decided to start our own! I look at yours everyday and absolutely LOVE everything that you do. Your sweet personality and love for your family translates well in everything you touch! We have a give-away on our blog right now, and since we are so new, not many people know about it which would increase your chances! www.meandjilly.blogspot.com
Thanks for all your inspiration!
Oh my goodness, this is such a wonderful idea - just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog through another blog I follow. I love your style. I just became your newest follower and I've added you to my blog list so I won't miss another post. I too have a longhaired dachshund. Her name is Violet. She is just the most perfect dog. But I also have three short hairs too....so life is crazy around my house.
ReplyDeleteHappy I found you.
I love reading your blog. I loved your post about simple letters and want to do the same for my kids. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis shutter is absolutely beautiful. Would you mind sharing the name of the paint color and brand you used on the shutter? It's the perfect color for the armoire I'm wanting to paint. Thanks!
I found your blog entirely by chance and I so so glad I did............your home is beautiful......abslutely gorgeous.......I cant say it enough.
ReplyDeleteTrish xo
oops.......apparently I didnt proof read this.........oh well, you get the gist!
ReplyDeleteTrish xo
Hello; like many others,I happened upon your blog and WOW am I happy I did! The expression for give thanks is the theme for my thanksgiving dinner this year (french country-inspired) I love the font, could you please tell me where/how you found it? It's perfect!
ReplyDeletecybrcook
Hi cybrcook,
ReplyDeleteThe font is Edwardian script. It came standard on my computer. Hope this helps!
Rie