But, without further ado . . .
Here's the BEFORE:
And, wait for it . . . the AFTER:
Sorry I didn't get around to hanging up the emperor before snapping this shot.
SO much better, right? Okay, I won't feel hurt if you can't tell much of a difference from these photos. However, it is much lighter and brighter. I swear. And not so much the color of peanut butter anymore, but instead maybe a frothy latte.
You might be able to see more of a difference in the next set of photos:
BEFORE:
And, AFTER:
Since this is a before and after post, I'll also share a semi-finished project. Remember this sunburst clock I found at the Flea Market?
Confession: I've never "leafed" anything in my entire life. But off I went to Michael's to search out the proper materials. First, I applied the adhesive and let it sit until it got tacky.
I think it looks decent. Although, I'd really like to get it fitted with a real mirror. At least this gives me an idea of what it could look like.
What do you think?
13 comments:
Love your blog!
Your new paint looks fab and I think what you did with your starburst clock is brilliant!
I can't wait to see the paint in person but I think you can definitely tell a difference. Lighter, brighter. Me likey.
woohoo! paint job AND clock-turned-mirror look great. I am so glad to see someone who tried the silver-leaf method...
I did have to search and search for the little screws that would remove the clock in the starburst I won on e-bay.
if you don't ever get your clock out - rest assured that yours looks AWESOME just like it is!
great going, babe!
I can tell a difference and the look rooms looks great! It looks like it got a mini face lift!! And great job on the clock/mirror! I have to to try it!!
Awesome! The walls absolutely look lighter, your home looks so lovely, and that clock turned mirror is perfection! Wow!
I think it looks great. I tried silver leafing a couple years ago. I learned never to do it outside when it's windy :)
I thought you were headed to Disney soon?....
Julie
Thanks everyone! I'm very pleased with the paint, and I'm liking the look of the sunburst "mirror" but think I at some point will switch it out for a real mirror.
We are off to Disney in a week. Yikes. I need to get organized.
Wow! Everything looks great. now you have me all excited about silver leaf.
Oh, I can totally see a difference! It looks lovely! Love that silver leaf, actually, I think it looks really fab!
As someone who has also looked at a million shades of the same color paint...I think it is AWESOME! So much lighter and airier. Great color choice. I'm jealous! I NEED to get my painting done.
That is a funky old clock. Don't you just love when you stumble upon great pieces at flea markets, or better yet, yard sales?
That whole chinoiserie mirror/white lamp/orchid arrangement is lovely. Clock turned mirror is genius - job well done!
You are the cutest tiniest person ever!
Love the new color -- so much more crisp and bright.
Sweet beJesus Kathy, you need to sell me that Pagoda mirror. (Can you tell I hopped over from your DC comment.) Seriously, I need that mirror in my life.
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