Some More Greenery
Okay, I mentioned in a post a couple days ago about some greenery I found at Michael's here. That same day I also found some boxwood topiary that I really liked.
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I also snagged some of these little pots too. They were $2.50 each. Except I didn't really like the pot, but we can easily change that with a little paint.
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So I gave them a coat of Americana Buttermilk first.
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Then I added some Americana Fawn. But this time, I just put a dab on a paper towel and wiped it on.
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Then I finished it up with a little Mississippi Mud using the same paper towel technique.
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So when I got done they looked like this - much better!
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I was trying to achieve a weathered pot look. So I thought they turned out pretty good. I think that bright green really adds some "life" to my decor. So for the moment, they're sitting on my mantle.
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The two pictures on the mantle are about to get a makeover - we'll see how my idea works out. Also, if you like those tile pictures of my two boys you can check out a step by step here. They're super easy and cheap.
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I also snagged some of these little pots too. They were $2.50 each. Except I didn't really like the pot, but we can easily change that with a little paint.
So I gave them a coat of Americana Buttermilk first.
Then I added some Americana Fawn. But this time, I just put a dab on a paper towel and wiped it on.
Then I finished it up with a little Mississippi Mud using the same paper towel technique.
So when I got done they looked like this - much better!
I was trying to achieve a weathered pot look. So I thought they turned out pretty good. I think that bright green really adds some "life" to my decor. So for the moment, they're sitting on my mantle.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv5mZ_BhDPstng84Ojt2_uKX8PBF0JX8LDMADad3ZpG5lHGq31apuAmOMhZXGXeOVbFE316Shx9b-Ei-TjG-eZJJf9CayTTwxNPg_R9irgC957Lle7Zoyj98haEU-GtCu31DgZfR8loZbV/s400/mantle.jpg)
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The two pictures on the mantle are about to get a makeover - we'll see how my idea works out. Also, if you like those tile pictures of my two boys you can check out a step by step here. They're super easy and cheap.
![]( http://www.eightcrazyimages.com/Shanty2/withoutHubby.gif )
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Love the new look of your blog! I'm going to go look at your tile pictures now!
ReplyDeleteI've been eyeballing those topiaries forever! But I keep thinking I can make them cheaper...but haven't gotten around to it yet.
ReplyDeleteThe mantel looks great!!! :)
Hi Kathy! Thanks for visiting my blog. It is so nice to meet you! Isn't it great how we both discovered the greenery sale at Michaels? I really wanted the boxwood topiaries like yours, but all that was left was the ivy. I looked for the boxed herbs too, but those were gone as well! Great minds think alike! Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love these...what a great find and a cute way to change the pots!!!
ReplyDeleteI just looked at these last night and passed them up now I'm thinking I may have to go back and get some.
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