Monday, May 26, 2014

Refreshed In White

A couple of items got a refresh with a coat of Rustoleum’s Heirloom White spray paint last week.  Neither of them warrant a post on their own so I’ve combined them together here.  First up is this little holder that I keep on my home office desk to hold paperclips. 

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I’ve been wanting to spray paint this white for years and finally got it done.  I tend to hold off on spray painting items until I’ve got a couple to knock out.

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Looks like a brand new piece and I like it much better in white. 

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I also painted this small gold urn.

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I’d had this in my booth and it came home with me when I closed the end of April. 

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I think this will make it easier to move around into different rooms and vignettes in my home.

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Sometimes a simple refresh with some white paint is enough to make me feel like I’ve got a “new” look without spending any money!

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26 comments:

Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

Amazing how things look so much nicer once they've been painted! Love that little holder you're using for paper clips!

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Oh wow, both look wonderful. I love those little cherubs, and the urn is the perfect size.

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

They look great in white!

White Lace and Promises said...

I especially love the white urn.

Anonymous said...

Paint magic! You've updated these pieces so nicely! I love your choice of white.They look so pretty now.

Blondie's Journal said...

I love everything, Kathy, especially the urn. I think we in the colder climates get that bug to spray paint this time of year (unless we have a place to do it that's safe in the winter). I have a few painting projects here and at the lake and boy, I'm ready!!

Thanks for stopping. I didn't want to offend anyone with the cat issues, I really think any animal lover is a friend of mine. And kittens...sigh! I just associate them with misery and I experienced my daughter having an asthma attack when she was 4 years old just from holding one for 5 minutes. No tolerance for that anymore.

Hope to get by more often soon, my friend!

XO,
Jane

Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR said...

They both look great in white, Kathy! Amazing what a little spray paint can do! Hope you're having a great day!

Our Hopeful Home said...

I'm always for white. Love the moss ball, I have a bunch all over the house, some in urns, too! xoKathleen

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

You gave those pieces a fresh new look!! Kathy we have some of the same decorating books :)

Shabby chic Sandy said...

A little white spray paint does wonders! Looks great!

Laura Everyday Edits said...

Hi Kathy- Would love for you to link this later in the week to my Friday Favorites party! I love a good can of spray paint! laura

farmhouse-story said...

that's the cutest clip holder ever! it does make it easier to paint several at one time, huh? have a great week, kathy!

This N That said...

They both look better..Love the clip holder..very cute..

SheilaG @ Plum Doodles said...

Very pretty updates, Kathy. I love the moss ball, too.

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Kathy, The paper clip holder looks amazing on your desk painted white. I have the same urn too and also painted it. Mine is holding a bird's nest at the moment.
I tend to wait and spray paint when I have several items to do also.
Great updates!
Hugs

Anonymous said...

Hi Kathy! Oh, the little touches really do matter! I love your little pieces in white! Thanks for popping in to see my Little House.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

It's amazing what a fresh coat of paint does to an item...The cutest paper clip holder I have ever seen!!

Judy said...

Love how you turned those into shabby chic cherubs! They are darling

Michele M./ Finch Rest said...

Oh don't you just love getting projects like that done?

Can't believe how much better each one looks - well done, Kathy!!

Maria Elena said...

I love spray paint! :) It is so amazing to me how you can change anything in minutes and it will look brand new. Love, love your updates!

Ellen, the Bluestocking Belle said...

I like to use spray paint to freshen things up. For my daughter's furniture makeover, we are spray painting the wooden drawer knobs metallic chrome. Fun!

Stacey said...

Great job! I have several things in my closet that need the same treatment.

Cynthia said...

Great job Kathy, love the paperclip holder.

Cynthia

Okio B Designs said...

A fresh coat of paint really does wonders! Love both pieces! Just got back from VA and trying to catch up on my blog reading. xo, J

Ivy and Elephants said...

I think I'll be breaking out my spray can pretty soon! Gorgeous, you did a great job and gave the pieces new life.
Hugs,
Patti

The Charm of Home said...

Lovely makeovers. I love a can of spray paint!
Sherry

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