Saturday, March 26, 2011

A Quick & Easy Fix

Somebody stop me now!! I just love how everything looks lighter and brighter now that I can't seem to STOP  painting things. I  walk around the house looking for things I can paint, and I know I 'm not alone on this guys, right! The pictures hanging over my bed were the latest victim's.

Here's how they looked before. Pretty but blended in with the wall color to much.

           So I used this in my new favorite color heirloom white.

                                        Here's the after.

They really stand out now. I did just a little distressing on the detailed part of the frame.


                                       Here's a closer look.


                                  I love how they look now!


Couldn't stop there, this is another frame in my room that hangs over the hubby's dresser.


My husbands aunt gave this to us when we were married. It's a marriage blessing from Pope John Paul II.

You can see the original color of the frame where I distressed it. This one I added some mocha glaze to.

           Well that's it for now, until I find another victim (LOL)!! 
                                               Martina 


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                     http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com


                     http://www.elements-interiors.net/


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40 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 26, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Love them. They do look wonderful all painted white. Really makes them pop against the walls. Great job. Hugs, Marty

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  2. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMarch 26, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Looking good, Martina. Yes, I walk around looking for things to paint, too. So addictive.

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  3. Kristy CarberryMarch 26, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    It is amazing how much difference a little paint makes! I like them!

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  4. Yvonne @ StoneGableMarch 26, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    You are right, this small change and a new coat of paint(along with a little distressing) really makes a huge difference. Fresh and updated!I'll have to give this a try.
    Yvonne

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  5. DebbiedoosMarch 26, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Looking real good Martina. You and Kim are twin homes..seriously they look so similar..Just gorgeous!

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  6. ColleenMarch 26, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    It looks great. I really love the distressed part.

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  7. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMarch 26, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    That looks great, Martina! It definitely makes them stand out more in the Heirloom White {one of my favorites, too, btw}.

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  8. Vintage GalMarch 26, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    The frames look fabulous ~ wondeful and it makes the prints pop ;-)

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  9. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEMarch 26, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Your painting looks wonderful. They really do stand out more!

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  10. RenéMarch 26, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Martina, those pictures are so pretty now! That was a great idea to paint them white. Thank you for voting for me. I really appreciate it.

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  11. UnknownMarch 26, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Gotta love spray paint... Every time I go to use it Tia makes fun of me and tells me not to spray paint her wheelchair...

    Pattie

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  12. Chari at Happy To DesignMarch 26, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Hi Girlfriend...

    Ohhh...love the small changes that you made! But you are absolutely right...sometimes the small changes can have a big impact! I love the white mats on your bedroom pictures! They stand out so much more on that wall color now...simply beautiful, my friend! And...I love the added paint and distressing that you added to the other frame...just perfect! Thank you for sharing your pretties with us...love the changes!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari

    PS...I also took a peek at your last post. Love, love, LOVE your red rooster! I need one of those! Wouldn't it look cute for a table centerpiece vignette with those new gray hen dishes that I just did a post about?

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  13. Sharon Lee JohnsonMarch 27, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    They look so fresh and pretty with the new frames. Lovely job and your bedroom is lovely too. Have a happy Sunday. x sharon

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  14. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    The frames look amazing...I adore spay paint!

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  15. Erika . . . with a KMarch 27, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Too funny, I am the same way. I am always looking for something to paint since I've already painted all the walls, I've moved on to funiture and picture frames!
    I love how you distressed the frames!

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  16. The Tuscan HomeMarch 27, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I love the new look and the detail around the edges, great job!! I also L O V E that big pillow on your bed, so pretty! XO ~Liz

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  17. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementMarch 27, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Martina, your room is SO pretty! I love the new white frames. They definitely pop on the wall now!

    And I love the blessing from the Pope. A good friend of mine got married at the Vatican and then got to meet the Pope. Very special!!

    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  18. DebbiedoosMarch 27, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Thanks Martina for joining my newbie party.

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  19. Jem March 27, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    I love the effect you've created with the spray and the distressing, I agree - so many things look better painted!! :-)

    Jem xXx

    P.S stopping by from Debbie Doos!

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  20. Marie C.March 27, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Love it! I am totally addicted to paint (especially spray paint), too! It's taken all the fun out of "Honey, guess what I'm gonna do with this!" when he knows now: "Let me guess, spray paint?" :-)

    I'm a new visitor & follower from Debbiedoos Newbie party.

    http://educatorssoliloquy.blogspot.com

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  21. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsMarch 27, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    I really like the way those frames stand out on your wall color. I used a similar color in our bedroom. I'm going to look around and see if I can paint some frames because I really like how yours turned out. I'm coming over from Debbie's party and I'm a new follower.
    http://cottageatthecrossroads.com

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  22. Pam - @diy Design FanaticMarch 27, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    So pretty, Martina! Your bedroom is gorgeous, too!

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  23. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityMarch 27, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    I agree the frames look much lighter and fresher painted white. Well done!

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  24. Honey at 2805March 27, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Very nice update with the painted frames.

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  25. UnknownMarch 28, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    stopping by from debbie doos
    love the new frame color.
    isnt it amazing what a little paint can do?

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  26. DaniellaMarch 28, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    They look wonderful! Definately sand out more now. Fabulous!
    xxDaniella

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  27. emilysnanMarch 28, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    hiya martina , love the difference the colour makes to your bed head wall its so simple but so effective x ps love your bed ! tfs
    xmaggiex

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  28. RachelMarch 28, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    So much nicer! Really looks great. Found you from Debbiedoos! Glad you linked up!

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  29. Ann-Marie ~ BramblyMarch 28, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    It looks great! The marriage blessing is so wonderful.Take care.

    Ann-Marie

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  30. Sarah, Three BoysMarch 28, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Isn't it amazing what a little paint can do?? Gorgeous!

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  31. MariaelenaMarch 29, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Hi Martina, love the painted frames...they pop against that great wall color...love that!!...keep on painting, missy!!!...xo, Mariaelena

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  32. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMarch 29, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Thanks for joining the party, Martina.

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  33. Yvonne@StyleBurbMarch 29, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    The white frames definitely pop from the wall. They look amazing with the distressed finish! I love the pillow on the bed.

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  34. DianeMarch 29, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    These frames turned out to be beautiful. I'm afraid to pick up a paintbrush and try it for fear that I will also get addicted. And I already have too much on my plate! (Hmmm, can you paint plates?)

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  35. Silver DaisiesMarch 29, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Gotta love spray paint! Nicely done!

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  36. At Rivercrest CottageMarch 30, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Love the colors in your room and I'm gonna steal that window frame idea! Thanks for sharing.

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  37. PamelaMarch 30, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I love this Martina!! I want to do this now to my wedding photo frames! They are black and gold and I hate it! This is such a great transformation and the prints really stand out!!

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  38. An Oasis in the DesertMarch 31, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Great new look. The frames look lovely against your wall color. What is the name of your wall color? Distressing is almost always a plus, at least to me! I'm already following you, so if you aren't following back, please do.
    CAS

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  39. The Polka Dot ClosetMarch 31, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Yep, there it is heirloom white. I go through cases of it since i have a booth and use tons. I also took the cap and had them mix me a quart so I could use it on big projects. I usually do a top coat of spray though or use the spray and the paint if something has scroll legs, I will do the legs in spray and then roll on the matching paint...I think this comes under To much information LOL!

    Carol

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  40. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMarch 31, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Hi Cas the wall color is Algonquin Trail by Ben. Moore.

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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina