There is a word in decorating which means you change one item in the setting and it leads to something else, something more, and etc. I can't remember what the word is, but with the start of a little paint it just kept me going from one project to the next. (If you know the word, tell me because I think I have that syndrome.)
It all started with a little paint and then I could see all of the possibilities. If you missed the first post go
I had some more yellow paint and I thought how cute this table would look painted.
The table is rather small and I had some old little chairs that were painted that forest green that was popular several years ago. Why not paint them all Yellow!!
The table came apart which made my job sooo much easier.
Here are the miniature green Adirondack chairs.
I then thought how cute the glass top table would look with some sort of design on it. But, how was I going to do that? Because it will be outside, it would need to be something that would stand up to the weather.
I had some paper with the colors I thought would look good with the yellow.
Why not tile it with Paper!! But, how would that work with rain and water hitting it?
Because it is glass I did all of the work from the underneath side and you guessed it!
Mod Podge, baby!!
After getting all of the little squares cut and putting the large "J" in the center, I then put another coat on the back side.
But, how would I grout this paper tile, I thought of using paper but then thought, "I will use Paint!"
Here is the grouting process, I taped off the edge of the table so the beige would not get on my yellow paint.
Here are those ugly green chairs, don't they look so much better yellow!
Here is my little table and chairs, I know they will get well used when the grand kids come!
I love how they turned out!
On to the next painting project. You kind of got a glimpse of it in the previous picture. Here is that forest green paint again.
Why not change it to a lovely metallic brown!
What about my weathered old umbrella?? (It was a light teal color.)
Why not paint that too!! Doesn't it look so much better this burnt orange color! I actually had 2 cans of this paint in my shed and I think it was the perfect color for the umbrella. It is an outdoor paint so I will see how it holds up.
Oh, and I thought about recovering my old cushions but when I went to check out the fabric it was $19.00 a yard and I have had the cushions for 15 years so I thought it was probably time for some new ones! I looked at quite a few places to try and find the right colors to match my new decor and believe it or not I found these perfect cushions in the store that is in every city in America. (Yes, it is the "W" store.) Some times I am amazed what you can find there. It was cheaper to buy the new cushions, instead of recovering the old ones.
I wanted to get this all done by Fathers' day and I reached my goal!
So, here it is all finished! It just feels so good when a project is all finished, (or is it? I might find something else to paint!)
I had to paint these 2 obelisks, and they were painted the avocado green.
I pulled out this old plant stand, and of course it needed some paint!
Can't wait until these plants grow big! ( Ooh, maybe I need to paint the pots yellow!)
Ahhh, it feels good to be finished, or am I? No, if you look close you can see I didn't have enough stain to finish the last step on the deck. I guess I am off to the paint store to get some more stain! See you later!!!
Linking to these parties on my sidebar!
Linking to these parties on my sidebar!
