Many of you have shared such beautiful summer mantels, vignettes, displays, etc., most of them involving some sort of shells, starfish and/or coral. My hope is to have something similar to show you soon, but until I find my really cleverly hidden stash of awesome shells (I know, I know) I'll just have to share a post from the past that gives you a glimpse of what's to come.
Shell-wise, I mean.
Re-Run of my May 25, 2011 post:
A while back I purchased these two -- not really sure WHAT to call them -- (um, maybe we'll call them orbs) ok, then, orbs -- at Club G.W. for $6.00. It might have been $4.00, who knows, all I can say is that I knew I had to have them. What the heck would I do with them? Well, that would be decided later.....
I guess I was initially thinking candle holders. Pretty traditional, I know.
But the downright bleh brown color, though, had to go! So out came the blue painter's tape.
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Then some primer.
And an old can of creamy white paint left behind by our home's prior owners.
Speaking of old paint, does anyone know if there's a figurative DO NOT USE BY date on these things?
I know there's not a literal date, I was just wondering what your experience has been with paint longevity........
I know there's not a literal date, I was just wondering what your experience has been with paint longevity........
So after priming, two coats of paint and a little distressing with sandpaper, voila.
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Shells seemed the way to go, what with summer rapidly approaching. I think we could all use a breezy, beachy look in our homes come summer, no matter where we live.
So let's recap.
Before.
After.
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Just looking at them makes me smile.
Who knows what I'll fill them with next? Any suggestions?
xoxo
xoxo
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Much better! I have wondered about the date on paint also, as I have some that has been around for years.
I like coastal design so of course I love these.
Wow Kathleen! What a wonderful makeover!! They look much better in white! I have some stuff like this that I need to update! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Blessings,
Becky
Fantastic Kathleen, the new color looks so much better with the shells....nice!
Kathleen I like how they turned out and the beachy scheme works perfect!
Kathleen, these are wonderful now! I'm so happy you found your shells! They're a perfect fit! Painting a piece always amazes me- such a transformation! I asked my painter about this last week and he told me as long as paint doesn't freeze; it's usually okay. He said you could smell and see it if the paint was bad. I store mine in the garage, so I have to be careful.
They make me smile too. Isn't it amazing what a coat of paint will do? So fresh and fun!!
Bonjour Kathleen,
These look great. Thanks for stopping by for the giveaway - good luck!
Good week to you!
Mimi
Hi Kathy, The best part of glass is that you can change things up in a snap. Pinecones or acorns in Autumn, ornaments or snowflakes in winter. Any collection that will fit would look great. Another great makeover! Love, penny
Hello I am following now! I absolutely love the transformation a little white paint makes. Never ceases to amaze me. I love this Pottery Barn/Shabby Chic look of the sea shells in the candle holders. Wonderful! Hope you'll stop by and visit my blog sometime when you're blog hopping!
Amber
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