When I shared my Spring Mantel with you, I received a few comments about this cute little pot thingy. I found it at thrift store for $2! Even through the built up grime, dirt and unattractiveness {my daughter was seriously gagging}, I saw it’s potential for sweetness.
Here is her before shot. Mind you this is after I scrubbed, disinfected and sanitized it. Twice. Ok, thrice. ;)
I decided to paint it out in Heirloom White. My first thought was black, but it’s Spring so I’m feeling like I want to lighten things up.
Once I got a couple coats on, I decided the lid needed to be Oil Rubbed Bronze. So I sprayed the lid to give it more of a metal look. And I liked!
Once the base was dry, I sanded & then got out my antiquing glaze to bring out the detail in the wood plastic. A simple step but a huge impact.
I glazed it once and felt like I still didn’t love the look. So I mixed my glaze with a little green and slapped in on again. Much betta! I glazed my little birdies too.
I changed out the original metal knob for a little glass knob I had, and she was complete. I’m quite pleased with her new look. As the saying goes… One person’s trash is another’s treasure. :)
Oh, and Kammy @ Small Home in the Country picked up my pot’s big sister! (along with some other great finds!) I can’t wait to see what she does with hers. :)
Sharing today…
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