It's kind of cheaply made and rustic:
I really like the handles - they look like hearts:
I put it on our coffee table but it just didn't look right in its natural state. I knew I wanted to paint it. It took me a while to talk myself out of white and into green, but in the end I went for the green.
I mixed together two colours of acrylic paint that I had (I also added a drop or two of dark brown):
Then I removed the handles ...
... and set to painting the tray. One coat ...
... then two ...
... and then ... and then ... um ...
I'm sure we all know what happened next.
I can't help myself! It's like a sickness!
I distressed it.
I'm sure one day I'll get over the whole distressing thing, but for now, there's nothing distressing about distressing, baby!
Here it is on the coffee table - I plan to add a few more items to it when I've decided what will look right:
It picks up the green in the blinds, candles, pictures and cushions really well. I'd show you an overall shot of the room but I still have issues with the far corner - I can never get it to look right. It needs a plant of some sort but the room is so dim that anything I put there dies. Any ideas?
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When we owned our garden center in SA we always recommended these plants for indoors. They are so hardy, and able to live with very little light. They are often used inside office buildings which only get the fluorescent lighting. I love the vibrant greens in it. It does need to be wiped every now and again to get the dust off. And don't over water, just water it when the soil feels dry, then water until you can see the water coming out in the catch tray at the bottom.
Fabulous tray make-over - how do you gt soooo much done? And can you come to my house and help me!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the green (reminds me of my kitchen)! And I think it looks lovely with just the offset vase!
ReplyDeleteHello Jen - your tray is fabulous! Love the green and the way you distressed it. Sitting there with the vase on top is perfect! I'd go with Gillian's idea for a plant in the corner. Or, try an old door propped up against the wall - you could paint it a happy color. Or some old shutters.
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That is so pretty with the pink flowers, I love it! I'll be linking to this i you don't mind, I love revamp projects, they're so inspirational!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I love how you can still see the outline of the design on the tray!!! It looks great!
ReplyDeleteOoh, good instinct going with the green. And seriously, I know you're kind of on a distress kick at the moment, but this tray needed it. The distressing makes it! Love it (sing song this)! Oh and this might be an idea for your corner. You know those grasses you photographed, pick some of those, spraypaint them different colours and put them in a cool vase.
ReplyDeleteI love that. I'm glad you went with the green, it's the PERFECT shade too. Especially with those pink hydrangeas. SO pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat about an african violet? They like very little, very diffused light. Just a thought, I am by no means a pro gardener :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the tray, it is so happy and summer-y. :-)
I love the green! It's so cheerful and looks perfect with the pink. I haven't ever tried to distress anything myself but I'm thinking it might be time. :) Do you put some kind of clear top coat over it?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words and plant tips!
ReplyDeleteJanell, no coat on top, just the acrylic paint.
Yes, green was the right way to go! And distressed is best!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that tray, and the distressing definitely made it look better. What a great find!
ReplyDeleteIt's so beautiful! You've got a great eye.
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