Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Planter redo

Hi everyone!
Painting my planter was my project for yesterday, it had been longing for a new look for quite some time! This is the end result!
I have had this planter for about 10 years now with no real place for it. I never got around to doing anything with it, so I finally felt it was time for a redo. It didn't match my decor and it was looking a bit drabby.
So I started to paint it brown for the under color, not sure where I was going with it.
I painted it white, but white just wouldn't work in in my diningroom (where it ended up, for now anyway!) After a few different color combinations, I ended up painting it turquoise with a little black to get greyish tones in some areas. I pounced on the colors so that it can have a mottled look. Now it looks like it has a nice patina that was developed over time. (Even though it only took a few minuites!!)

I love the way the black got into the crevices and accentuated the details.
For now the planter displays my beautiful shells, corals, barnacles and driftwood.
I move it around to find the best place for it. Here in my livingroom, it kind of got lost!
Then I moved it to my diningroom and I think that is where it will stay for now. It shows off better next to my dark cabinet.

A decade of waiting for a new look is over! So, what do you think was it worth the wait, I would love to know!

9 comments:

  1. Hi Sherry-

    Ohhhhh I love urns and shells, but never thought to put the two together. Wow what a great statement. I will be doing this come summer when I bring my shells out.

    Thanks for leaving me the comment about inspiring you - I think it is one of the best comments I ever got. XOXOX It makes blogging worthwhile when I can connect with like-minded people like you :)
    My best- Diane

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  2. Hi thanks for stopping by my blog....I am impressed with your planter...you should go into business:) Great job!

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  3. two together? good idea! happy weekend

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  4. Wow that turned out so nice love the color and the
    Technique you used.. Beautiful

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  5. This is an amazing transformation! The planter has truly come to live -a stunning piece!

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  6. So beautiful, it is an amazing transformation. I am so envious of you living by the sea.

    Colette x.

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  7. This is so pretty! I love the color!

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  8. Isn't it fun to re-create? Impressive paint job on the new planter!

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  9. That collection of shells is so beautiful! Great job!

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