Painting Obsessions!

Hello Ladies!  Happy White Wednesday (a day early, of course!).  It's no secret that I am in love with white, cream, and all shades in between!  I've been busy lately painting just about everything in sight (no surface is safe with me!), and wanted to show you my latest creations that I have placed in my Etsy shop.  Sorry, I was so anxious to begin my makeovers, that I neglected to take before photos of most of these!  I vow to do better next time!  I am especially thrilled with the way this chalkboard turned out! She began life as a Syroco type framed mirror, and the mirror had seen better days, so I replaced it with chalkboard!

 I could hardly wait to paint formerly brown frame white!  Love, love, love!

 And here is another frame that I rescued from boringness!  (ok, is "boringness" really a word?)Once brown, it held a very faded and dated print.  I love the woven insert, and I think she is much happier in her new life as a pretty chalkboard!

 Did you know that chalkboards are all the rage as wedding reception decor?  Yes, they are! So with three oval openings, I just couldn't resist the "Mr. & Mrs."!

 I really love all of the beautiful details of this frame!  This is one where I remembered to take a before shot, which you will see a few photos down.

 Cream paint, distressing, and Ralph Lauren antiquing glaze, and oooh, la, la!

And here she was before.  Not terrible, but definitely in need of some sprucing up!

 I just love the key motif, so I was really excited to discover this vintage Syroco wall plaque, just begging for me to take her home!  Nothing that a little Heirloom White and antiquing glaze can't solve!

 Look closely at the key.  It is wearing a crown!  How cool is that?!

 I was especially thrilled with the way this vintage shelf (which was marked made in Italy on the underside) turned out!  It began as a slightly gaudy gold (luckily I remembered to take a photo before her makeover!).

 I really love how the paint and distressing bring out all of the wonderful details of this piece!  Tres magnifique!

 See, I told you she was a bit on the gaudy side!  I get such a thrill whenever I find pieces like this.  Even hubby has been on the hunt for Syroco for me to transform!

 Well, gotta go do some more painting!  What have you transformed lately?
I am linking up with the following tres magnifique parties!
Faded Charm White Wednesday