I had this "not so nice" frame sitting in my closet with all of my other STUFF that I don't use.
At least it's all keeping each other company. Anyway, one day while browsing through this closet I got another one of my brainstorms...why not paint it! What an original idea.....so off I went to my paint closet to see what would inspire me and low and behold out jumped some Old Ochre chalk paint.
So here's my frame.... and doesn't she look lovely!
This is the before photo, not exactly my style. I don't even remember why I bought it but she was transformed into a beauty. I just love how all of the detail popped after I painted it.
I added a backing and painted it with black chalkboard paint and attempted to
draw a picture of a rooster.
My MIL gave me all of these silver spoons, I think they were her mothers. I've been seeing others display them and thought that it would be a nice idea to add another element.
Something was still missing.....FLOWERS!
So I went to my garden to cut some purple coneflowers.
Roo just loves this new display. As always, she is the center of attention.
Thanks so much for stopping by, I'll be linking with,
WOW Me Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
It turned out awesome and that was a great frame. I love ornate frames and try to snatch um up when I can. I need to find some old silverware.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love your new painted frame! Looks so much prettier and you did great on drawing your Rooster! Lovely olden silverware and you've put together a very nice vignette.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Love the frame! Amazing what a little chalk paint can do :) I'm currently working on a chalk paint frame too. It is enormous so I have to paint it in the garage, and we're currently experiencing a heat index of 110 degrees. Don't think I'll be finishing it any time soon :)
ReplyDeleteYour vignette looks SO pretty! I love the pink coneflowers in my yard...they are so hardy and prolific. I'm so glad that you painted something with Old Ochre paint. I ordered some but have not used it yet so now I have a better idea of what it looks like on a piece.
ReplyDeleteHi Marianne! I love the way you transformed the frame...so pretty! I also love all of your blue and white toile and plates...including plates on the wall...lovely! :-) Thanks for entering the giveaway! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie
ReplyDeleteLove this vignette. It all works perfectly together, and you are right about the frame!
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful Marianne! Every time I come over here I remember why I fell in love with your blog in the first place! Your home is just so lovely and this vignette you created is warm and welcoming. :-)
ReplyDeleteVanessa
Beautiful Marianne. I also have a collection of silver teaspoons in a little pitcher by my coffee maker. So cute!
ReplyDeleteHi lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteYou did a Beautiful job Marianne !! looks great with the new paint job,,,,
I hope you have a Great Week with your family.
XXOO Diane
Very pretty...I love it and the rest of the vignette is nice too. Isn't it amazing what a few flowers do to perk anything up a notch. (-: Nice post. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteGreat frame!
ReplyDeleteHi Marianne!
ReplyDeleteThe frame came out great and I love your spoons. Your blog is wonderful and full of inspiration. I'm your newest follower. Have a nice week!
Karen
Marianne, Thank you so much for linking to my party this week. The chalkboard looks fabulous and I love the entire vignette you created.
ReplyDeletexo,
Sherry
I love it, your whole vignette is absolutely lovely! XO ~Liz
ReplyDeleteYour frame is screaming with joy that you gave it a coat of Old Ochre chalk paint! I love the distressing you did ... you're quite the artist, too! Lovely vignette, as well.
ReplyDeleteMarianne, I think this is the first time I've landed on your blog. Just went back a few months looking at everything. Love it!! I'll be back. :)
ReplyDeleteOoooooooh! I love this. In fact I love the whole French Country Vignette! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for linking up!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful frame and beautiful vignette!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the frame painted and you drew a very cute roo. Better than I could do. Thanks for linking to WUW.
ReplyDeleteMarianne, Your frame turned out great. I must learn to do paint distressing. I'm great with spray paint, but "antiquing"...not so much.
ReplyDeleteYour vignette with the cone flowers in so summery.
I'm enjoying your posts.
Babs
I love how you transformed your frame from closet to showstopper!
ReplyDeleteYour drawing of the rooster is too cute.
Dee