First Furniture Restoration!

Hey People! Just a quick post here about my first and most recent furniture restoration! I got this old dresser for free from discovermoosejaw.com (Thanks! There are some great people out there) and had a vision for it.

I just wanted something sturdy to put all of my craft supplies in so it didn't have to be fancy but I had a vision for the look. Although the dresser was free, paint was fairly expensive so I really really wanted this to work! Anyways, it turned out pretty close to what I had in mind and I'm quite happy with it :). See before and after photos below! Have a great day everyone and remember feedback is greatly appreciated!

Before:

Primer!

After 2 coats of brown and the crackle medium:

Crackled!

The finished product!

Le fin!

The Wrath of the Sky in Moose Jaw, SK

Hey Everyone!

Pretty nifty weather lately hey? I thought so too! With the rain being so off and on this spring it has made for some pretty interesting skies. And although I much prefer one huge thunderstorm over a little rain here and there, I must admit I really enjoyed photographing over the weekend.

This post is kind of a follow up to my earlier post about how beautiful Moose Jaw can be (Read it here!) , as I have found yet another point of view for my photos which doesn't look like typical old Moose Jaw at all! You may be able to figure out from the photos where I was but if not, I'll keep it a secret for now ;).

I could probably shoot these skies everyday and I know there is lots I've missed but check out what I've got so far! You may just be pleasantly surprised :). Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day/night/week/...

The Disappearing Landmark of Moose Jaw, SK

                  The Moose Jaw Civic Centre will soon become a part of history, but not to be forgotten. A defining Moose Jaw landmark since 1959, the Civic Centre will long be remembered as one of the most iconic and authentically Moose Javian structures ever built within the city. Most from Moose Jaw will remember it as the crushed can and though it was primarily used for WHL hockey, we who grew up here know that it was much more than that.

The arena sat 3,150 (and many more who were willing to stand) and was designed by architect Joseph Pettick. It won the Massey Medal for architecture and was highly noted for its’ innovative design, cost effectiveness, and energy efficiency. Interestingly, Mr. Pettick passed away in 2010 and will not be around for the demolition of his amazing piece of work. The rest of us will look on as the city and its’ skyline continue to change.

I personally will remember this building forever. Born in Moose Jaw, it has always been a part of my life. Everything from Warrior games with friends and friends on the roof as a teen, to photographing the Warriors hockey as an adult, and now to photographing the building as a professional will remain as positive memories as long as I live. The Civic Centre has always been a unique part of the city I grew up in and it’s hard to imagine the skyline without it. All technical aspects aside, it truly is an eye-catching piece of architecture. The beautiful swoop of the roofline is complimented by the repeating pillars and bricks all unified by the striking symmetry of the building itself. As the sun sets at night, it is seemingly cradled in the hammock of the roof (see below) and once lower casts a beautiful orange glow upon the structure. I think it’s something we should all be proud to have had around for this long.

We’ve shared victories and losses, hopes and dreams, and failures as well as success within the four walls of the Civic Centre. The roar of a Warrior crowd is unmistakable and though sound no longer fills the building on a regular basis, the memories remain. And thanks to the new Mosaic Place arena, those memories can continue on!

As sad as I am to see the Civic Center go, I’d rather see it go quickly than slowly dilapidate. The plans for the new Civic Centre Plaza do look exciting, and it’s great to see that they’ll be trying to mimic the look of the Civic Centre. Our city seems to be headed in a wonderful direction and I’m excited to see what we become!