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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

A Painted Pot Redo Becomes A Fall Centerpiece

I’ve had this terracotta pot sitting on a shelf in our garage all Summer.  I painted it a couple of years ago and added the fleur de lis stencil.  I never used it this year and I was thinking it was time to repaint it. 

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I had some paint left in two sample pots of Coco and Old Ochre chalk paint so I decided to use those.  I just kept it simple and neutral, because I would like to be able to use it for Spring, Summer and Fall in different ways.  I painted it with the Coco and then dry brushed the Old Ochre over that.

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For Fall, I found this project when I was looking through my Halloween/Fall board on Pinterest.  This is my inspiration for this project.

Fall centerpiece

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I pretty much have everything I need to put it together ~ the pot, a glass hurricane, and some Fall florals.  I’m using one of my monogrammed faux candles for pictures. I used a small glass votive holder to raise up my faux candle to the proper height.

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The florals are from an old floral arrangement that I took apart a few years ago when the container it was in broke.  I used them last year in a wooden tote on my living room coffee table. 

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I will have to buy one thing ~ a candle.  I think a pumpkin colored/scented pillar candle would finish this off nicely.

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And now I have a lovely Fall centerpiece!  I may add some faux leaves to this, too.  I have some extras floating around in my Fall bin. 

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This could be used outside or in.  I’ll be using mine on our dining table. 

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For now, though, I will use this boxwood ball in the pot.  This makes for a really quick decorative piece and will work great for the end of Summer transition into Fall decorating.

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18 comments:

  1. Hi Kathy, gorgeous update for the little pot. What a pretty centerpiece for fall on your table. In the meantime, the boxwood topped on the pot is perfect. Thanks for the inspiration. I am taking down my fall bins this weekend. Can't believe it's that time again already. Where did summer go?
    Have a great day.cm

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  2. wow Kathy.. I am in love with this project.. it looks terrific..

    thanks for sharing your method and for such great photos of how it looks in your home..

    Sonny

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  3. This is so pretty, Kathy...love how you re-used things you already had!

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  4. Hi Kathy! Oh, you did good the pot looks so nice. I love what you did with the hurricane and flowers too! You're on a roll. Be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  5. Love the look of this candle in the Fall arrangement. I'm going to have to copycat and link back to your inspiration piece. Thanks for sharing this.

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  6. That looks great. It's neutral and easy to work with. I like both versions. I'm holding off on fall decorating but gathering ideas.

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  7. I've pinned the same "inspiration," Kathy, and you've made yours look great. I love what your pot looks--yes, neutral but very interesting. It will definitely serve you for every season. Looks great!! :) ~Zuni

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  8. It looks so pretty and perfect for fall.

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  9. Hi Kathy, great job, it looks great and pumpkin colored candle will be perfect

    Cindy

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  10. Kathy, what a fantastic idea! You chose the perfect colors to make this flower pot neutral. It looks great in your vignettes! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Great way to repurpose stuff! I have some terra cotta pots that I can't decide whether I should paint or not...yours looks great! And I really love that boxwood ball, I'm obsessed with boxwood!
    xoKathleen

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  12. Of course I really liked the black pot...until I saw your transformation to the soft Fall décor. Such a nice neutral color for so many different vignettes. Your August Urn is stunning also. Summer Waning Smiles...

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  13. Kathy,
    I really love this one. It is so pretty. Great job.
    Kris

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  14. Hi Kathy,
    I love it!! I like it so much more than the one that inspired you!! You gave it that special touch of yours!! I need to do some stuff like that for my own home. It is in need of some TLC for sure!
    Hugs to you!
    Hope all is well with you!
    Becky

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  15. Great job on the pot! That really makes a nice centerpiece. Thanks so much for always being so kind and uplifting. Your comments always make me happy

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  16. A very pretty fall centerpiece. I've got so many terra cotta pots and will now use for fall! Sometimes in thrift store I'll buy a basket just to reuse the flowers inside.

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  17. Well done, Kathy! In fact, to be totally honest with you - YOURS is better than your inspiration pic!

    I love you did it with things you already had - so awesome when frugality works so nicely. ♥

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy