Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Brass curtain rods???

I am terrible at painting.  There, I admit it.  Terrible with a capital T.  I can’t even paint my toenails without having to clean polish off my toes with a Q-tip and polish remover.  So, when we recently did our mini home makeover, (wood flooring downstairs, new carpet upstairs, new paint everywhere, new lighting everywhere), I didn’t lift a paint brush, but left that to the pros.

However, since we were trying to stay in budget, I did try to reuse our old brass curtain rods by spray painting them.  I bought some Rustoleum spray paint in a color called “hammered metal”, and when a sunny day finally came to Portland, spread them on some plastic in the back yard and went to town.

I told you I’m a terrible painter right?  When they were dry, big flakes of paint from off of the plastic stuck to the rods.  But, with a rag, I was able to wipe them off reasonably well.  Once they were up, and the curtains were hung, (Woolrich sailcloth curtains from Target.  I LOVE them!), my terrible painting wasn’t too noticeable.  So here’s a peek at my living room makeover and brass curtain rod transformation.
DSC_0001If I get  brave, I may try spray painting those lamps next in a brushed nickel paint.
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I love my new Ikea pendant light, which replaced the brass fixture that used to be in the dining room.
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The infamous curtain rods.
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This wicker trunk replaced my more formal coffee table, at least for the summer.
It was a Ross clearance item.  I got it for $26, and doctored it’s scratches with shoe polish.DSC_0021
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Elizabeth

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4 comments:

  1. I love the look of your room - and I'm thrilled the way your curtain rods turned out. You may have started a new trend with pieces of plastic stuck here and there! Thanks for sharing your pretty rooms.
    ~Adrienne~

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  2. It all looks Wonderful Elizabeth! You did an awesome job and I am so glad it has all come together and you can enjoy all the fruits of your labor and see all the blessings that God gave during this situation!

    Love and Blessings

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  3. Oh yes, Elizabeth, do it...spray paint your table lamps. I spray paint everything including wood items. Your makeover looks so calming and peaceful. Enjoy the blessing!
    ps love the rug and wicker trunk

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  4. You did a great job painting! Thanks for linkin' up to the PoPP.

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