Friday, July 23, 2010

I'm a Believer

I've been needing tie-backs for the curtains (see the curtains?) in our master bedroom for, oh, about three years. (Coincidentally, that's about when I moved in.)


I saw some that had a leaf motif that I liked, but the color just wouldn't work with the palate I wanted in the room. Then the tiebacks I've been eying for three years went on sale, and I had to jump at the chance. I got two sets (I have three windows on that wall, one large and two smaller ones on either side. I figured 4 tie-backs should cover it).


And enter oil rubbed bronze spray paint. People have been raving about this on blogland forEVer, but I could never find any, and I didn't have a specific project in mind for it, so I kept putting it off. Now I had a project, and I couldn't wait to see what all the fuss was about.

I took out all the parts, laid them on newspaper and got to work.


I sprayed from every angle (as in, from each side if there was an imaginary square around it) and from the top. Let it dry, then one more coat. Once it was dry (and I gave it plenty of time) I flipped all the pieces over and repeated.

Ta da! The lighting doesn't do much for this pic, but trust me when I tell you they are perfect. A nice rich shade of brown with wonderful metallic accents as the light hits it.


I think they will go perfectly with the floral print on my valance boxes and bedspread.


Now I just need to hang them up!

4 comments:

  1. Kelli, excellent project! What a gift to have a creative eye, giving you the ability to see those tiebacks and have the vision to customize them for the perfect complement to your lovely valance!

    Glad to meet you and follow from New Friend Fridays! Have a wonderful weekend, Jenn

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  2. Saying Hi! I just found your lovely blog through New Friend Friday linky party! Come and visit my blog if you like!

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  3. Hi Kelli!

    I’m already following you, but wanted to stop and say hi on this Friday!

    My latest inspirational postings include “8 Tips for Successful Living,” “Celebrate,” “Springtime Beauty,” “The Power,” “The Triumphant Heart,” and “Pure Love.”

    Ron

    http://inspiredbyron.blogspot.com/

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  4. Hi Kelli, thanks for stopping by at my blog. I like your metallic paint. It came out very nice. I have been looking for the same color for a long time. Oh just so you know I live in NY city, so these things are hard to come by. Good luck on finishing the project.

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