picture frame turned tray

i picked up this frame at a yard sale this summer for a buck!

the glass was scratched,

and it was in dire need of my special touch...

 the handles were filthy! but beautiful.

 i scrubbed the handles, sprayed 'em with a clear wood finish and sanded the frame.

i was almost tempted to let it...

but in my head, i could see the finished product.

i decoupaged English-French dictionary pages on the back side of the glass...

(spent much more time with that than putting it on the top of the glass!)

but she's gerr-gee-us! sittin' on my coffeetableturnedfootstool that deserves a post - soon!

she's just waiting to serve someone!

but for tonight...

she's look-in' pre-tty for the Christmas House Tour -

TOMORROW!

i'm told there will be two to three HUNDRED walking through my house!

oh dear!

should i tell them to take their shoes off?

will i STAY smiley and pleasant for

two to three HUNDRED people?!

will i be able to TALK on sunday after talking to two to three HUNDRED people in six hours?!

yeah, i'm a lee-tle bit-sy nervous!

(sis-ta L, i PROMISE to do the bedroom on tuesday!)

...blessedness!

ox