Hi there friends...
Hope you all had a wonderful Easter! I hosted and had a house full of family and friends...it was a great day!
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Hope you all had a wonderful Easter! I hosted and had a house full of family and friends...it was a great day!
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Since the new hardwood floors have been installed I've been keeping busy with painting the walls, trim, & even a few furniture pieces...why stop there!?!
So I went ahead and painted my mantel...and after seeing the results I wish I did it sooner!!
So I went ahead and painted my mantel...and after seeing the results I wish I did it sooner!!
I painted it Chateau Grey...AS chalk paint. Distressed it and waxed it with clear wax only.
This color goes well with the green marble.
Added an ivy plant and tulip to my copper bucket.
I love how it made all the pretty details stand out...
the hubby is even loving the new look and can't believe it took me this long to do...men!!!
the hubby is even loving the new look and can't believe it took me this long to do...men!!!
Love how it pops against the lighter walls. Another project checked off the list!! Well... this wasn't really on the to-do-list is was one of those light bulb moments lol...does that ever happen to you?!?
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46 comments:
It looks wonderful painted that color!
What a great change for your mantel, Martina! Love the color and the contrast.
Mary Alice
Love the color you used and it makes the mantel stand out so much more!
Have a great week!
Angela @ Number Fifty-Three
That looks fantastic Martina! As though it was always suppose to look like that.
It looks great! You're right, the perfect color to go with the marble!
It turned out great, Martina! I love the new look and the way it stands out against the wall color!
-Shelley
The new color looks so much better! I like the muted shade better. It really goes better with the other colors in your room. That was a good light bulb moment!
The mantle looks beautiful, Martina! Love, love the new color. Very pretty!
Beautiful! I love the color!
That's lovely Martina, the color compliments the marble and works so well in your room! Great job!!
Wow, it looks great, Martina! I love the color you went with and it does go great with the marble. It really stands out now.
So beautiful....love the color!!!
~Des
I love the change, Martina. Mine was that color at one time. :)
Looking good Martina--love it!
Oh I love it Martina. It's a beautiful color!
Oh My Gosh, Martina. Who would have thought a coat of paint would make THAT much difference? It looks GREAT! I love the color and it really makes it POP out now-it looks "important". LOVE it! xo Diana
Oh no.
My poor husband.
Now, I'm going to want to add "...and paint the mantel" to our living room list of projects. We have a big old honking mantel piece, too.
It looks just lovely!!
It looks so much more substantial in gray. Great choice. So pretty!
Martina, it looked pretty white, but you're right--now it really pops! Gorgeous color :)
Susan
love that gray, it really works with the marble!
That is fantastic Martina! Such a great color!
Sherry
Wow, I looks great and so much softer against the marble/granite/tile. Have you seen my gray china hutch yet? Amazing what paint can do!
Hi Martina, I love your new paint color. It really does make the mantel pop against the lighter color. Beautiful container with the ivy and tulips.......
I love how paint changes everything! Great makeover...........
I love it! You went from Builder White to WOW! Now I am looking at my mantel...
WOW! It looks terrific Martina! You certainly have a talent!
That's a beautiful color - perfect for your mantel. It looks like it was meant to be!
Wow, it went from pretty to FANTASTIC! What a great colour, I love it!!
It looks beautiful Martina! I love the color!!
Hi Martina, The makeover turned out great. Love the new color!!
WOW! What a spectacular change painting the mantel made! Guess it is time for me to get on the Annie Sloan bandwagon!
Martina this is such a huge change but let me tell you a fantastic one. I love this color and how it plays off t he walls and that marble.
Cynthia
Beautiful color, you did good!
Blessings,
Cindy
Suzanne of Simply Suzannes at Home
Thanks so much for coming b and leaving such kind comments, Martina!
I loved that you came by, because it brought me back to your beautiful blog.
Your mantle make-over is so pretty!!
Thanks so much for sharing!
Have a wonderful week,
Suzanne
You gave the mantle more depth of color. Love it.
Martina, what a grand new look! I love your style and decor, just awesome!
Have a wonderful day~
Nancy
Oh my goodness! This looks just beautiful! You did a wonderful job on your mantel, Martina. Love the color.
Debbie
Wow Martina! That gave it such a special custom look! What a perfect choice for the paint color, it's so rich against the marble! Thanks for stopping by Best of the Nest!
Love the simplicity and elegance of your mantle! Linking back from Best of the nest!
I love it that color!!!!....Looks fantastic!!
Very very pretty! I like the darker color for a change. You did a fantastic job. I'm visiting from A Stroll Thru Life, I'm your newest follower.
Sherry
That makes such a HUGE difference. I was never much of a grey person before, but I am loving it now! It goes so well with everything. Love that pot of tulips too! Off to go check you out at Marty's.
Your mantel is beautiful Martina! It has so much more personality now than when just white. I know there are times when I put off doing a project only to be so pleased with it when finished and wonder too why I waited so long. Great makeover.
Cindy
Martina, the new color looks so warm and inviting, what a pretty change!!
What an amazing transformation! I liked your mantel before but this color is really gorgeous. I am definitely pinning for future reference.
Blessings,
Patti
I love how the new color blends in with the surrounding. I think it makes the area more cozy as well
What a beautiful paint job, Martina! I love the color you chose, it's so warm and inviting for your mantle. Thanks for linking up with us at Best of the Nest!
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