I found these great little
sconces on eBay and they came in the
mail the other day.
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Of course they didn’t look like this….. originally they were stained wood.
As usual I forgot about
taking a before pic until I had already started the project!
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I loved the shape and style but the
wood color just wasn’t quite what I had in mind.
So, out came the paint!
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Three different colors of paint
and a little sanding and this is the end result!
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Currently they are hanging beside the trumeau mirror in
the dining room but I’m not sure if that
is where they will stay?!?!?!
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After I took these pictures my camera died!
There is something wrong
with the shutter so off to the shop it must go!
Hope you will consider following me on
Google Friends Connect.
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Joining the party at:
Savvy Southern Style & French Country Cottage
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THey turned out gorgeous Des- and that mirror?
ReplyDeleteStunning!
hugs,
Suzan
Hi Des. Isn't it wonderful that everyone is so creative and can see what beauty is hiding in an ugly duckling. How sad it would be to have to pass up these little beauties just because they weren't exactly right. That mirror is gorgeous and I think they look right at home beside it, but I'm sure you have many places they could go in your lovely little school house..Happy Tuesday, Judy
ReplyDeleteGreat purchase,,,You sure have a great eye on design.
ReplyDeleteLove the paint technique!
Your sconces are so pretty, Des. They'll look lovely no matter where you put them!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
What a great transformation, Des! These are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThey look GREAT right where they are - I'd keep 'em there. They look like they belong next to that pretty mirror, framing it as the "main event!"
ReplyDeleteWell done, looks fabulous!
Oh they turned out so pretty ;)
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Mari
I love your cute shelf, wow it turned out so great, who knew..just enough chippy to make it look perfect..love your blog and I am a new follower of yours,,,
ReplyDeleteThey look like a million bucks Des. Good luck with the camera.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Des! Love the makeover!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love them! I love them more with the white paint makeover you gave them. I also am drooling over your blue and white plates. They're my favorite shade of blue too! I think they look great beside the mirror, but if you're like me, they will visit other rooms of your house in the future. LOL! They can go virtually anywhere, so I'm sure you will enjoy them for a long time.
ReplyDeleteGreat find Des! They are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteAnne
Beautiful, Des! You worked your magic on them. I like them on each side of the door but I know you have plenty more ideas!!
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Jane
I have to say they were hideous before but now they look wonderful with your mirror!
ReplyDeleteI've never met a pair of sconces I didn't like, and these are no exception. They are nice in their original state, but bring on the wow factor in their painted present state. The sconces, plates, and mirror (reflections of a crystal chandelier-swoon!)pair beautifully together and create a Ooh La La look all their own!
ReplyDeleteYes please! Love the Frenchness of this look.
ReplyDeleteDeserae,
ReplyDeleteThese sconces are beautiful. They are pretty after you painted them, but I also liked them before, as I love dark wood. The design is very unique and lovely. They look great where they are in your home.
~Sheri at Red Rose Alley
Des, The sconces are beautiful and I love them next to your gorgeous mirror.
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Sherry
You did a wonderful job on them. They look gorgeous flanking the mirror, and I love the transferware too!
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