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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

French Magazine Holder

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A recent trip to an antique mall netted me this great wood magazine rack.  While I love pink, this piece will be getting a makeover.

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I’ve been looking for a piece to transform {basically copy} to this tote/magazine rack from Ballard Designs.

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This one fit the criteria and I like it even better because it has feet, plus I think it’s a little bigger.  Since I already had Rustoleum black satin spray paint I used that to paint it.

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Then I needed to figure out the graphic.  I decided to go with a stencil and found these two at Artistic Stencils on Etsy.  I couldn’t decide which one to do, so I did both!  One on each side!

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I had to make an adjustment for using the second stencil because it was too long.  I used the same flat white paint that I used on my bathroom wall stencil here and applied it with a small foam roller. 

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Love it! 

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I think it makes a nice addition to my living room and I can keep it beside my chair with my magazines just inches away! 

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This little box was the other thing I got that day. 

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I don’t think he warrants his own post, so I’ll just show you his new look here.

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Just a quick spray of Oil Rubbed Bronze to freshen him up and some wood embellishments sprayed Heirloom White.

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I think he does a fine job of corralling our remotes!

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Linking up with

Trash 2 Treasure at Kammy’s Korner

Swing Into Spring at DIY by Design

Open House Party at No Minimalist Here

Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground

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38 comments:

  1. Sissie's Shabby CottageMay 8, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    Hi Kathy,
    I love your magazine rack and it's much prettier than Ballards.
    Love the box for the remotes too.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  2. Beth@Makemeprettyagain.comMay 8, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    I love this! So Cute. Your living room is beautiful!!

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  3. SherryMay 8, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    Kathy, excellent job on your magazine holder. Blends in perfectly with your deco!

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  4. Yvonne @ StoneGableMay 8, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Kathy, YOur NEW magazine rack go so well with your chic living room!
    I love the transfers! There is something about PARIS!

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  5. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMay 8, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    Kathy I LOVE the way that magazine rack turned out, it 's perfect for your living room!! Great stencil!

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  6. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️May 8, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Wow! Your magazine holder looks fantastic!

    We were both working on boxes today. I love yours.

    Dee

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  7. GailMay 8, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Oh Kathy, it's beautiful! What a transformation and it looks fabulous beside your chair!!!!

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  8. Manuela@A Cultivated NestMay 8, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Tres chic! Looks so pretty now and fits in perfectly with you your living room.

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  9. Debra@CommonGroundMay 8, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    oooh, I love this Kathy! the black really looks great in your room. Now why didn't I think of that with the 2 or 3 that I've sold in the last few years?

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  10. Donna, The Decorated HouseMay 8, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    Kathy, your new magazine storage box is perfect! Much better than the mile high pile I always have beside the sofa.

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  11. Shabby chic SandyMay 8, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    That looks great. Love the stencil. You are a stencil lover aren't you?! Now days the stencils are pretty awesome, You inspire me!

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  12. Okio B DesignsMay 8, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    The magazine holder looks GREAT! I love that you used two different graphics on each side. Love it!

    J

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  13. Brenda PruittMay 8, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    It's gorgeous! I wish I could find one with feet. Love what you did with it.
    Brenda

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  14. NanaDianaMay 8, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    Amazing looking! Even better than Ballard designs! You did a wonderful job on it! xo Diana

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  15. Blondie's JournalMay 8, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Your projects are always a great success, Kathy! I love the magazine holder! Much better now that you have jazzed it up. I didn't know you had slip covered furniture...I love it!

    XO,
    Jane

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  16. Richella ParhamMay 8, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Kathy, your magazine rack looks great! I love getting inspiration from catalogs like Ballard's--but I especially love it when a creative, resourceful blogger shows what's she's already done! It's inspirational to see what can be done with some hard work and creativity.

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  17. Michele M./ Finch RestMay 8, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    HA! I just knew you would do something completely awesome with those items.

    Well done, lady! Looks AWESOME!!

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  18. UnknownMay 8, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    Super cute! And I enjoyed the peek into your beautiful living room

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  19. Jamie @ Domestically VintageMay 8, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    I love both of your projects! The magazine holder is awesome. I like the remote box idea. I have a remote basket myself. :) ~ Jamie

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  20. At The Picket FenceMay 8, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    That looks so fantastic Kathy! And I love the little remote caddie too. Well done! :-)
    Vanessa

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  21. Linda@Coastal CharmMay 9, 2012 at 1:10 AM

    Your thrifty magazine rack turned out very NIFTY my friend.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  22. Antique leather chairMay 9, 2012 at 4:27 AM

    Wonderfully crisp and always interesting!

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  23. SueMay 9, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    Voila- great Frenchy transformations to your recent purchases! I love the magazine tote now~ very smart to do two stencils. :-)

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  24. Becca BertottiMay 9, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    Wow, Kathy ... LOVE what you did! The stencils look wonderful ... and, I love that you painted it black ... such a great contrast to your white furniture. And, what a creative way to store your remotes, too!

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  25. BethMay 9, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    This is my first time to your blog, but found you at DIY by Design link party.

    I LOVE what you did with your magazine rack! I just bought one at a church sale a few weeks ago for 50 cents and I'm looking for some inspiration. I thought about doing vintage white, but I do really like your black version! That little box is darling too. Love the carved wooden pieces. I recently used those on a project myself.

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  26. Jordan@the2seasonsMay 9, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    This turned out great! I also need one of those I have magazines all over my house. I think I need 2 one for me and one for my husband. I am now going to be on the lookout.

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  27. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaMay 9, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Just awesome my dear friend..Love the way it looks in your LR..May you have the BEST Mother's day every girl..Hugs and smiles Gloria

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  28. HomeroadMay 9, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    Kathy I love the magazine rack! It's beautiful! I also like the little box... he could have gotten his own little post! Lol Nice job!
    Susan
    Homeroad

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  29. StitchforkMay 9, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Great addition to your room - homerun!
    xo Cathy

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  30. Rosemary@villabarnesMay 9, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    Love what you did with the mag stand. I works perfectly with your decor. Beautiful.

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  31. Special 'K'May 9, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Yes, agree with Rosemary. Your creation fits perfect and looks gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. Cheers SpecialK XoXo

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  32. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsMay 9, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    OK Kathy..now you are going to make me drag out that old wooden magazine rack out of the attic!!!

    Beautiful projects!!

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  33. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorMay 9, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    You find the best stencils and graphics. Love the way these little projects turned out. And I love your gallery wall over the sofa!

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  34. Kammy's KornerMay 10, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    So nice!!! Just love both of those! I have a mag rack like that and every. single. time. I look at it, I think man I gotta paint that! :)

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  35. Poppy @ With a Dash of ColorMay 10, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Oh how pretty this looks and goes so beautifully in your room... love the pic of your living room:)And I'm also liking the remote control holder,such a lovely and pretty way to keep those gadgets organized. Thanks for such lovely inspirations and your sweet note. I appreciate you stopping by. Have a wonderful day!Hugs,Poppy

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  36. ToniMay 10, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Kathy- both your transformations turned out great. Love the graphic on the mag rack. Thanks for visiting my updated guest room.

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  37. ToniMay 10, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Kathy- both your transformations turned out great. Love the graphic on the mag rack. Thanks for visiting my updated guest room.

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  38. UnknownMay 11, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Beautiful!!! I love French inspired decor and crafts, new reader, creating over at http://twelveoeight.blogspot.com/

    Tanya :)

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy