I was poking around at Tuesday Morning's
a discount housewares shop...
(I'm not sure if this is a national store?)
(click photos to enlarge)
I found the cutest candle holder base,
except....
It started like this....
Loved the style,
but not so much the dark coloring...
So I layered acrylic paints onto it...
For the first coat I used light ivory, and antique white
alternating and mixing a little with broad brush strokes...
Then the edges were scuffed
and
painted with dark grey and silver
once again with broad messy brush strokes...
going for heavy shabby :-)
Now it feels just right...
Soft and dreamy...
Today I am joining...
Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Chic Cottage
Under $100 Link Party at Beyond the Picket Fence
and
Chic on a Shoestring for Flaunt it Friday
Come get inspired!
Thanks for stopping by today,
32 comments:
HELLO BELLA,
I LOVE HOW YOUR SWEET ROSE CANDLE HOLDER TURNED OUT!!! WOW SOOO MUCH PRETTIER :)
XO~MARI
so pretty!!
Love it....the paint made all the difference. Yes there are Tuesday Mornings all over the country but ours closed about a year or so ago. It was a neat store and you never knew what you were going find in there...sometimes oodles of stuff...sometimes nothing. Great find for you!!! xxoo Diana
I don't know how you find these wonderful treasures Bella, the candlestick is gorgeous with the roses on it.
Your paint job has added depth and a softer vintage look.
Judith
Why do you always have so many beautiful stuff? It is very pretty! :)
Hi Bella,
Love it!!! Beautiful find....and it looks so much better with the new paint job!
Gorgeous!
Hi Bella,
This is something I would have been drawn to. Love the way you dressed it up. Too cute!
Hugs- Tete
Hi Bella, Love the after, so pretty. Take care, Jen.
Wow! I really love that; it turned out just beautiful!!!
That looks great! We have a Tuesday morning up here in Lynnwood. There is also one in Bellevue. I'm not sure where else.
Hi Bella: That not only feels right, it looks amazing. What a great treasure you found. Blessings, Martha
Hello Bella .... its so lovely and the rustic touch in it make it more elegant... and with that little decor you enhance the beauty of it.. very delicate ane beautiful.
Thanks for stopping by and leave such lovely comments...
Love
Farah
Hi Bella.....
LOVELY
ut nothing is like natural ROSES :)
Hugs from
Håkan, The Roseman :)
Homegoods has the same thing. I was looking at it a couple of days ago:) I wish I had bought it now that I see how fabulous you made it.....maybe I will go back;)
~Debra
Capers of the vintage vixens
Oh it is lovely!
Jane Flora Doora
Hello Bella! Terrific transformation! I love Tuesday Morning! I confess I have gotten there early to stand in line for a few of their 'special' sales.
They are a treasure trove of wonderful things. You've convinced me that I need to transform something I got from them years ago...
Happy Thursday,
Kathy
Great objets and flowers...
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Hi Bella,
It is so beautiful. It is soft and romantic. I would love to have a couple of these. Thanks.
Kim@kim-lettersfromtheshore.blogspot.com
What a pretty result! You photos are so nice too! JQ
Very pretty! We have Tuesday Morning here in Oregon too. Love that store!
Hi Bella :) I LOVE this rose candleholder! Wish we had a Tuesday Morning Store, as they seem to have some great items, But I don't believe I've seen one around here in my part of Michigan..BOO HOO!! :( You did a wonderful job shabbying it up!
Warmest Hugs, Brenda
Beautiful!!!! TYFS!! Hugs!
I like Tuesday Morning, in the past I have gotten so many things from there..... you just never know what you'll find and this candleholder is something I would of pick up right away. What a beauty this is!
Have a Wonderful Day*
Love it!
Hello!
Your blog is beautiful! I also LOVE that candle holder- you made it perfect!
what a beautiful candleholder...you made it so special. it truly is transformed!
thank you also for your lovely comments about the inn....it makes me feel like a made the right choice in colors!
gail
adventuresininnkeeping.blogspot.com
Those are perfect with your touch--thanks so much for linking up!
So lovely, or soft and dreamy as you say!!!!
Just lovely. You are right, the light accents are perfect.
This is SOOOOOO beautiful. I just love it. We have a similar store in Canada, it is called HomeSense. One of my favorites. Thanks for the eye candy.
Beautiful Bella, it would be right at home here with me. ;) We have Tuesday Morning here in California. I don't go often enough.
Judy
It really feels right, oh, how much it does!!
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