Monday, January 3, 2011

Up on a Pedestal

Have you noticed how just about everything looks better on a pedestal?  I am continually on the hunt for treasures, and when I spot a pedestal anything I quickly snatch it up!  Today I wanted to share with you one of my latest creations.
I have been a bad blogger lately, as I keep forgetting to take before photos!  Anyway, this began as a vintage dark wooden pedestal bowl.  Nothing terrible, but nothing extraordinary, either!  Of course I had to paint her cream.  (Yes, I know that you are shocked by this revelation!)  I really love the scalloped design along the rim, especially after distressing, which really highlights all of the wonderful detail.  A bit of Ralph Lauren antiquing glaze in "Smoke" and she was looking better already!

To the front, I decoupaged a copy of a  beautiful French soap label, which I found over at the Graphics Fairy (thanks, Karen!).  Isn't it gorgeous?


 And for a fun little surprise, I decoupaged vintage sheet music to the inside of the bowl.  Love!
Here's one last look!  Now to find some more pedestal anythings!
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The Graphics Fairy Brag Monday
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16 comments:

  1. Musings from Kim K.January 3, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    It's lovely. I especially love the savon Jasmin label and sheet music liner.

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  2. ErinJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I don't have any pedestals, but now I know I need some!!!This is beautiful!

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  3. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    This turned out so pretty, Donna! Looks like etsy is finally picking up again!

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  4. RebeccaJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I totally agree-scales were hot this past year-just seemed to place importance on the object inside!

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  5. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    I'm with you, Donna, I love pedestals like these, too! Love this white and with the decoupage. I found a square one at Goodwill a few months ago and painted it Heirloom White. I love it! Just need to find something else to put in it now that Christmas is over!

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  6. DonnaJanuary 3, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Agree too, love pedestals...especially on cake plates!! Your work is great!!!

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  7. Cindy AdkinsJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Oh--this is gorgeous, Donna!!! And I love the pedestal...it's so much more formal!! Gorgeous creation!!!
    XO

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  8. Leo January 3, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Beautiful. It looks great with the label. Came out awesome.

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  9. NanaDianaJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    That is just adorable, Donna- Love it-I love pedestals too...and often combine a couple of things (old candlesticks, etc) to get a pedestal look.

    I have been telling MyHero for years that I would LOOK and FEEL wonderful up on a pedestal. He's not buying what I am trying to sell. sigh... Hugs, sweet MI friend....Diana

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  10. CarolineJanuary 4, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    What a great idea! I love how you lined it with sheet music too!

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  11. PetraBJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    So fabulous, love the pedestal. It is the finishing touch to the object.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Very beautiful, Donna! I love how you lined the bowl with music sheets! :)

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  13. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    How darling your pedestal turned out! Very original!

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  14. Nice and Easy AntiquesJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Oh! You deserve to brag about this one because it's really cute!!!

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  15. Sandy AngJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    Just love your makeover. Especially as I'm in a blue and white kind of crafting mood too.

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  16. BiljanaJanuary 9, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Great, so vintage, so lovely:-)
    Hugs, Biljana

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