Little Things

Sometimes the little things can make such a big difference. I've had these two topiary from Target for many years. This picture doesn't show it well, but the pots are a yellowish beige. I was looking at them recently and decorating inspiration hit!

I love this picture from House Brautiful. If I were to paint the pots of my topiaries white, maybe I could achieve a similar look.

You can see the color difference now. First I had spray painted several coats of white paint (always letting it dry throughly between coats). Then I added some black antiquing polish to give it an aged look. I went waaaay overboard with the black detailing. I should have taken a picture to show you. So I started spraying them again and a happy accident happened. The black turned to gray and I really liked the way it looked. I was done with the project. Yeah!

The completed pots. Unfortunately the bright light in my family room doesn't allow you to see the gray aging technique very well.

I am very happy with the results. I feel like I have new topiaries and I spent zero money and just a little time. In fact I did the antiquing of the pots on my lap while browsing blogs!

I'm linking up to: Penny Pinching Party & Be Inspired &
 Power of Paint Party
Crafted by Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage at 3:11 AM

16 comments:

  1. They turned out great. It is amazing what you can do with a little paint!

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  3. I love topiaries! I have two that I bought from Ballards several years ago in an aged cream color pot. I still love them! I like how you updated yours and I have some Heirloom White just waiting from some urns or pots to come along from Goodwill!

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  4. They look so beautiful. Isn't it amazing when that creativity spark happens.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  5. They look great, I hope they're in a star position in your home now!

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  6. I really like the white much better than the original color - it looks great!

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  7. These look fabulous - I love how you transformed them! Just have to adore spray paint!

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  8. Don't you just love it when idea's pop into your head out of the blue!

    Great job. I really like the way you have arranged them on the table. Looks great.

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  9. The white makes them clean and crisp and ready for Spring! I just love topiaries and you have shown you can just change up the color when you want a new look! Thanks for linking up to Be Inspired today.

    Chelsea

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  10. I love the white! It looks so clean and spring-like. A fresh start. Good job!

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  11. wow that makes a big difference. i have some candlesticks i just may do that too. love the blog!

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  12. I have the exact same two topiaries from Target (although mine are covered with dust). Love what you did with yours - great idea.

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  13. That certainly perked things up didn't it. Pretty.
    Holly
    504 Main

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  15. I really just found your blog and I'm so excited. Your style is just what I want in my house. This post about the topiaries is perfect for my "We Can Do it Cheaper" link up on my blog. I would be honored if you would check it out. I just became a follower and I will be back! Thank you!

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