Hello World! Welcome Friends! Happy Saturday to you! I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far! I wanted to show you what I’ve been working on. Discovered these in Goodwill (I really do shop at other places) the same time I found the Birdcage. Here’s a look after I worked them over a bit.
Here is what they looked like before the makeover.
Lovely details that were not being showcased. So, I thought I would try my hand at painting them. Here is my version of Anduze style. The famous potter Boisset first created his version of the Italian inspired design in Anduze, a small town in the south of France.
I used two coats of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White followed by some craft paint I had in a lovely mushroom color to highlight all of the pretty details. Next, I put a coat of clear wax and rubbed away to polish them up.
Purchased the what nots for $5.99 for the pair. I love all their little fresh details now. Well, there is my version of Anduze style. Hope it has inspired you to Frenchy up some of your things. Let me know in the comment section below what little treasures you have found at Goodwill!
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Toodles,
How pretty! I like them so much better after you transformed them with some paint, Kathryn. And I love that you tried your hand at Anduze style. Sounds so fancy. 🙂
Hope you're having a beautiful weekend!
Love it! They look great, and your mushroom highlighting is just right. 🙂
-Revi
The paint treatment looks awesome! Great find!
Wow! The finials look fabulous in their new Anduze colors! Wonderful! Hope you are having great weekend!…hugs…Debbie
Those are just fantastic. I have seen so many wonderful transformations with the OLD WHITE…have done a few myself and I can't believe the difference. GOOD JOB! See you later and thanks for joining me.
What a great find, Kathy! LOVE them in their new distressed creamy finish!
Roeshel
Kathryn, these turned out so nice! I love the style of your blog…all the cherries and colors. Makes me smile 🙂
They're wonderful! So much better than before. And what a killer price too! Vanna
Hi saw that you were linked over at Revi, on her list and had to visit. I love the outcome of taking something and making that something even better 🙂
Love what you have transformed, the finials look fabulous!!!
xx
Dore
Love the transformation
Wow, those really turned out great and look like you paid tons for them! Some of the things people give to Goodwill, huh!?! Visiting via Debbie Doos Newbie Party! Thank you for sharing.
Those look like something out of a designer shop! Great job! You've got the knack!
Fantastic transformation! Makes me want to grab my ASCP Old White and paint everything in sight!!!
Fantastic transformation! Thanks for sharing.
Hope to see you on my blog:)
Hi Kathyrn,
I love these, I want to do them! Do you think my Goodwill will have them. lol. Great job!
Wonderfully done, I like that you added the mushroom color details – makes all the difference!
Great job! Love them.
How cool! Thank you so much for linking up to Make Yourself Monday!
Jamie
For Love of Cupcakes
Much better.
Hello!
What a lovely centerpiece! You are so creative!
Jennelise
Hello! I have two very similar pieces to your originals and now I am inspired to try your fancy Anduze style too. Thank you for the tips. God bless x
They look sooooo much better! You did a great job! I am visiting from For Loving Life and I am a new follower!
I hope you are having a great day!
Michelle
http://www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com
lovely, kathryn!
found you and this lovely post via BBC and would love to have you visit the great giveaway i have >michele
These obelisks are quite stunning in their makeover! andrea@townandprairie
Those look absolutely gorgeous! Like something you would find in the Ballard's catalog. Great job! 🙂
Vanessa
Love how these turned out …they were a great deal too ! 🙂
I love how you transformed these finials,Kathyrn!The detailing on them is lovingly highlighted with the brown accents. Beautiful transformation… they look amazing in your vignette and the ornate looking candle snuffer is absolutely gorgeous!Thanks for inspiring us and for your sweet note on my autumn tea. Have a great week!Hugs~Poppy
http://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/
I love the transformation!!
I love shopping Goodwill! You can always find fantastic things! You've transformed these terrifically!
Hope you have a great day,
Kathy
Those are so unique. I love how you refinished them. They look great.
Rachel
adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com
Nice find, I love the white redo, they turned out beautiful! Laura Cottage and Broome
Love them! The distressed finish is beautiful!
those are AMAZING finials!!!!!! i love love love love love them! you did an outstanding job — they look AWESOME! thank you for sharing…your newest follower!
Wow! I would have grabbed those up for even more than what you paid — they have such great lines and your makeover really brings out all of the lovely details!
Those pieces are beautiful! I love how they look on the table and with the blue vase!
Love it..How creative and awesome..I would totally love for you to share and link this to my Pin'Inspirational creative Thursday party happening today pweeease..Link ~ http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/10/pininspirational-thursdays-linky-party.html .Officially following ya with smiles..Wishing ya a lovely day :))
These look great! Love it!
Jenny
http://www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com
Very pretty…loved your birdhouse too!
You certainly have The Eye ~ I wonder if I would have just passed those up…. Great Transformations,
Cheryl
Lovely transformation! Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday.
Melanie
bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com
I would have grabbed these up too! So pretty. You made them over beautifully.
Hi Kathryn, Thank you for linking this pretty transformation to the open House party. They turned out wonderful and what a great price.
xo,
Sherry
They look great, love chalk paint!
debbie
Just fantastic treasure I found from your blog land. I have seen so many wonderful transformations with the old white, have done a few myself and I can't believe the difference.
These are great==you did a lovely job on them!
These turned out amazing! Old White is my go to color though I do like Ochre as well. Thanx for sharing!
You did a wonderful job on them. (And I'm loving the knobs on the dresser in the background of your before pictures.)
These look fantastic! Great job. Thank you for joining me at HSH!
Sherry
newest follower from a linky party! Following from http://imnotatrophywife.com
laura
Very cute 🙂 I sure never find stuff THAT good at the GW! Thanks for sharing them.
Visiting from DebbieDoos Linky party,
Smiles,
Suzanne in NW Illinois
These were certainly a thrifty find, but giving them that pretty facelift is inspired! Nice job and so French!
Thank you for linking this lovely post to Potpourri Friday. I always appreciate your participation!
Lovely job and good finds!
Seriously! Those are so beautiful the way you finished them. I can't believe how chic they are!
First of all, awesome finds! Secondly, they look so great now! I have GOT to try that chalk paint 🙂
Those are great! Cindy
Thank you so much for linking up to MYM and sporting the button!! :oD
Jamie
For Love of Cupcakes
Wow! So much better. And, they look great in the blue room.
These look amazing! What a great transformation! I love the style you gave these pieces! Thanks for sharing this @ Show & Share! I am so happy to have you!
Oh I LOVE these! Awesome transformation. I can think of a million spots to put these in my home 😉
Turned out fabulous!
I love quick and easy changes! great new look!
gail
Wow! They're gorgeous now. You've transformed them beautifully, Kathryn.
Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday this week. It's always a pleasure to have you join the fun. 😉
Blessings,
Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
Love! LOVE! LoVe! Loooooove! lOvE!
Love this….they look great.
http://pam-lifethroughmyeyes.blogspot.com/
Very pretty transformation!
These are gorgeous! You did a fantastic job. I love Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. I re-did my kitchen chairs and table base with Paris Grey/Clear Wax and will be doing a wooden carry-all with a handle and 5 cubbies in ASCP in Old violet and clear wax.
Kris
What a nice Goodwill find, and you made them look so pretty! Loved seeing the transformation!
These are beautiful. Just discovered your blog and I love it. I'm a new follower. Hope you stop by and check out my blog. I also have a link party every Monday. Would love for you to stop by and link up.
Jamie
http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
those would be so expensive in a shop, they look so chic and perfect for any room, what a good idea and a good eye to see those and know they could be so cool..
I just love these!!! What a beautiful transformation Kathryn!!!
XXX
You always find (and transform) the coolest things! Thanks for linking up to The Weekly Creative.
Shannon @ Sewing Barefoot
These look great, I've seen these in thrift shops. Next time I'll get them, I love the look. Great job.
Jeannie
I love the way they turned out!!! I did something similar with a cheesy looking candle holder from the clearance rack at Hobby Lobby, and I love it. Isn't paint the best??? Hope you can stop by the enchanted oven.
xo,
Lisa
So pretty now. They look great!
Your finials are gorgeous. Love the makeover. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, marty
Really beautiful work! Love this!
WOW…these really turned out beautiful. Thanks so much for the inspiration. I have actually have a few of these on a smaller scale, now I know what to do with them! Blessings ~ Judy
Lovely! I found some finials on clearance at Hobby Lobby recently and am looking forward to painting them for my mantel. How fun to see the project you made! I've been looking at Goodwill for awhile, but apparently I shouldn't give up. You've found some wonderful treasures!
You know sometimes I walk into Goodwill and find absolutely nothing. Other times, I come out with a cart full. Can't wait to see what you do to your finials. Thanks for popping in for a visit. Toodles, Kathryn
Fabulous job! I swear I saw these same fineals at MY Goodwill store.. but they were way overpriced.
I found you today from the Linky Party at French Country Cottage, where I'm #269. I hope you stop by my blog and leave a comment, too!
~ Megin of VMG206
Kathryn these turned out gorgeous! I love taking something like that and giving it a fresh prettier look. Beautiful job and thanks for linking up at Transformed Tuesday.
These turned out beautifully! Perfect for a spring mantle perhaps?
Great finds and great paint technique…Lookin' good!
Those turned out great! Love um. Thanx for linking up to THT. Hope you are keeping warm. I do not remember when it has been so chilly in March since we moved to Texas 12 years ago.
I love the transformation! They look fabulous! Thanks for sharing at my party!
Leslie
House on the Way
Kathryn check out who is #1 feature tonight. Thanks for linking up.
Hugs, Peggy~PJH Designs
These are gorgeous Kathryn! Another triumph for Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. I will be featuring your post in this week's Home and Garden Thursday, I appreciate you sharing,
Kathy
I love how you've redone thse! They look so beautiful 🙂
Thanks for sharing last week @The Weekend re-Treat!