Sunday, January 11, 2015

It needed just a lil something more!!

Hi there friends...
Tell me I'm not alone on this...
last night at 11pm I walked by this piece and a little ping went off in my brain to add a lil something more to it!! 
So I grabbed a stencil I had on hand...
my antique gold rub & buff...and went to work.
This morning after I knew the rub & buff was dry I lightly sanded over the stencil with my sanding sponge to give it a worn look. 
Then I applied a touch of clear wax to protect the finish.

I really need to tell my brain these "pings" need to go off a little bit earlier lol!!
Have a great Sunday and stay warm!

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22 comments:

  1. Susan' Hearts and FlowersJanuary 11, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    Martina, I get those brain pings as well.
    Your brain ping turned out beautiful. You were right, you added just the right touch!

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  2. Pat@BPMJanuary 11, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    Beautiful addition Martina!

    And yes...I get those pings too.:-)

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  3. DeseraeJanuary 11, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    Love the added touch....just perfect!
    ~Des

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  4. chateau chicJanuary 11, 2015 at 1:38 PM

    Oh, you're so not alone, Martina. If I can't sleep at night, I get up and walk around the house finding all kinds of things to tweak. The stencil you added gave that piece a lot of charm and personality...Love it!
    Mary Alice

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  5. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJanuary 11, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    The perfect touch!

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  6. BabsJanuary 11, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    Perfect! The fleur de lis adds just that little extra "something". Great idea.

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  7. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJanuary 11, 2015 at 4:26 PM

    That always happens to me and I love the added stencil.

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  8. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 11, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    I love it, what a great addition. Looks fabulous.

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  9. Jane@Bluebird1959January 11, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    The stencil really is a super addition - subtle, but definitely a wow! Love the basket the plant is in as well. Jane

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  10. A Joyful CottageJanuary 11, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    This was a great "ping", Martina. The stencil was the perfect touch. You nailed it!

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  11. Brenda PruittJanuary 11, 2015 at 7:17 PM

    Very pretty! My brain is not on the fast track that late.
    Brenda

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  12. Blondie's JournalJanuary 12, 2015 at 12:48 AM

    This is so nice, Martina...kudos to you! It almost looks lie it's truly original to the piece.

    I love your spunk. I can't sleep much at night but I could never start a project, I would be too psyched out! :)

    Jane x

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  13. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizJanuary 12, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    Perfect adornment! Great idea- I bet you went to sleep with a smile!

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  14. Stacy ConnollyJanuary 12, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    Yes, I agree!!! It's perfect now! Love it!

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  15. Celestina MarieJanuary 12, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    Hi Martina, Love how this turned out. I get those little creative pings at late hours too. How nice to wake up to though. It's perfect!
    xo

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  16. DD's CottageJanuary 12, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    Your funny Martina-love that-ping of inspiration and it turned out great! Great PING!

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  17. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    Gotta love those "pings"...... The table looks great!!!

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  18. JunkchiccottageJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    Hi Martina,
    Ha ha I get my best inspiration in the middle of the night a lot too. This looks great. Gives it the perfect accent.
    Very pretty.
    Kris

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  19. sweetvintageofmineJanuary 12, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Love the french touch to your piece! It makes it very unique~~~Your home is beautiful! Ping away!! Thank your for your sweet comments on my cottage kitchen...Blessings~~~Roxie

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  20. Leslie @ Segreto SecretsJanuary 12, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    That small addition made a world of difference! Love those inspired moments- it turned out so pretty!!
    xo. Leslie
    Segreto Finishes

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  21. KellyJanuary 12, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    Oh yes, my brain works the same way too. I've had lightbulb moments while lying in bed trying to go to sleep then have trouble falling asleep because I can't quit thinking about it. I love the stencil pattern you used on the piece. It's just the right finishing touch.

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  22. ibshellJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:45 PM

    I'm with ya! Hate those late night ideas that get me so overwhelmed with inspiration that I can't sleep. I think the acting on the ping gave that darling table the extra special something it was craving. So beautiful!! ;)

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