What could be better?
You know how much I love all things French. Well, I adore the fleur de lis motif, and just couldn't pass up these goodies that I found at two separate yard sales a week or so ago.
Fleur de Lis + Heirloom White=True Love!
When I first saw these wrought iron wall sconces, they were black. Not bad, but of course I thought they would look oh, so much better with a couple of coats of heirloom white!
This is what they used to look like! Now whenever I go to a yard or garage sale, I constantly think:
"This would look so much better painted _______." The blank usually being heirloom white of course, or various shades of blue!
Some distressing and Ralph Lauren antiquing glaze in "smoke" really gives these a different look, I think! I really love the crystal teardrops at the bottom!
Ok, I am a bad blogger again! I was so excited to start painting this next project, that I neglected to take "before" shots! I know some of you can relate to this!! Anyway, I found a pair of these fleur de lis wall hangings that started out being gold. Well, you know me, I just can't leave well enough alone!
They have a neat all over subtle crackle finish, and unless you were to pick them up (they are super light weight resin), you would think they are concrete architectural elements!
I really like how the distressing and antiquing glaze give them an old world look.
Can't you just picture these, along with the wall sconces, hanging in a chateau (ok,
my chateau!) in the French countryside? A girl's gotta dream, doesn't she?!!
I am linking up with Kathleen over at Faded Charm for
White Wednesday. Be sure to check out all of the lovey posts!
Woo hoo! Sure love these!!! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to tell you that when I glue heavier things, such as the glass bottle and shell, I try to attach them to fabric and use the hot glue gun...it stabilizes it...That's the only way I know how to make them stick...lol
Hugs from me,
Cindy
xox
Wow Donna! I love how you distressed both pieces to make them look vintage! You always find the perfect pieces to add to your lovely home. Good job kiddo!
ReplyDeleteDebbie@houseatthelake
"Hi Donna",
ReplyDeleteYou did a beautiful transition! and yes we want to see WHERE you finally display them in your chateau...
Hugs, Donna
You never disappoint me Donna! I love them...and there is nothing wrong with either of those colors-lol!!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I told you that the colors you love were the inspiration for my daughter's room re-do! So see?? What is that saying about great minds...?
Keep on dreaming girlfriend... these will look good no matter where you put them!!! And yes, I'm hooked on Heirloom White too... I almost feel like a traitor if I use anything EXCEPT Heirloom White or black!!!
ReplyDeletethey are wonderful white!
ReplyDeleteblessings
barbara jean
Love them this way.......just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHi Donna! Thanks for the sweet comments on my blog, friend! The berries we use for the wine is located in the field next door to our home. LOTS of'em! Hubby picks a bucketful every evening, so our freezer is quite full! :) Your cordial sounds really yummy. Is it hard to make? I'd love to try making it sometime.
ReplyDeleteThe distressing job you did on your new treasures is just perfect! Will you share how you did it?
xoxo laurie@heavens-walk
Wow! Really pretty finds. They were super when you found them, but you were absolutely right - they look great now.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous finds! I'm going to have to get some of that white paint....what a transformation! BTW, thanks so much for stopping by and sharing a sweet compliment about my latest little creations....means so much to me.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Abby:)
Very pretty!!! Where will you put all these?? I like the Ralph Lauren distress touches very much....
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lynn
Hi Donna- I just found you thru Debbie over at Lakehouse...and yes..I kniw it is the middle of the night but MyHero's beeper went off and he is off to an emergency call...and I am awake now and well...HERE I am. I went back and read through some of your posts. Loving your blog. I love what you can do with a can of white paint...and I, too, always look at an item and see it painted. Can't believe you found two of those fleur de lis things at two separate sales. WHAT is the chance of that happening? Guess God was giving you one of those little daily "smiles", huh?
ReplyDeleteI see that you live in MI. I am across the border in WI...we just spent last night up in Iron Mt. We love MI and all its beautiful shoreline along Lake Superior (and Lake MI). It is such a pretty state, isn't it? And full of wonderful people that I am meeting through BLOGSTER HEAVEN here...lol
Signing up as your newest follower- Diana
Your transformations are great! I laughed when you said that you forget to take before pics ~ I do too.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
You got some goodies-they'll look great anywhere!
ReplyDeleteThey are so cute. Don't you just love heirloom white? It is my favorite. ~~Sherry~~
ReplyDeleteThese both turned out great!! I love "Ralph"! He does some amazing antiquing! ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting. I'm still so new, every comment makes me super giddy! :)
Love these! They do look so much better painted heirloom white than black. Just perfect now!
ReplyDeleteBlessings~
Wonderful transformation….Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Virginia
Great Transformation ~ Love them White....
ReplyDeleteHi Donna,
ReplyDeleteAt one time in my crazy decorating eras I started putting the fleur de lis on everything that didn't move! LOL!
I control myself a little better nowdays.
I love your metal ones and those architectural pieces are tres chic! Love the paint treatment you used too.
hugs
Sissie
Hi again, Donna! Just wanted to tell you that we don't live on Lake Superior. We actually live in Green Bay, WI but our favorite quick trip is up to Lake Superior-usually Munising, MI. If you and hubby have never been to Munising and seen Pictured Rocks National Park you have to do that when you go on another motor home trip. It is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAnd...yes...I LOVE Debbie!!!! She's my new "buddy"...okay...and that Laurie chick too over at Heaven's Walk- lol Diana
Hi Donna,
ReplyDeleteYou lucked out finding those wonderful fleur de lis decorations! I didn't know Ralph Lauren had antiquing glaze, I need to get some for a little piece I've got sitting on my front room floor, funny, but I was just thinking I need something to give it a subtle little glow. Hoping Home Depot has the glaze. Thanks for your post, it's lovely. Good to meet you and thanks for your visit! Happy WW.
~Tracie