Thursday, March 18, 2010

What a difference!

Okay it was a year ago on the 21st of this month that I entered Hobby Lobby for the first time since the year 2000. So sad, I know! See we were living in Illinois and a Hobby Lobby moved into town... I was so excited... Then we moved to Utah... And I never found one close by so that was the end of Hobby Lobby for me...Until..... Last year when we moved to Michigan. Oh how much I love you Hobby Lobby... My heart gets all fluttery when I think of you or just drive by you. You make me happy.

So last year when I went in I was in heaven. I spent like 2 hours there soaking it all in. I came across the 90% off isle... Sorry my heart just skipped a beat...

I found these beauties that retailed for $85 for the set. That's right I only paid $8.50. I love you Hobby Lobby.
They were a green color that I was not the happiest about but loved the shapes of them.... So they stayed in hiding until the other day...... It was so nice out that I pulled them out and knew what I wanted to do with them and where to put them.
I painted them with Rustoleum Heirloom White spray paint then brushed on Ralph Lauren Faux Technique Glaze in smoke then wiped it off. So here they are in all their glory.... Like em?


I think they turned out great. I like them up on the cabinet. Not sure about the round one though. I like the star but I am still wondering if I should paint it a different color, put it some where else. I am just not sure yet. Any ideas?
P.S. If you would like to see what they looked like before check out my Mar 21, 2009 post.

17 comments:

  1. I think a coat of paint can make almost anything look better! :) Great job!

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  2. Oh I love those! Come stop by my Favorite Things Friday party if you would like to join in!

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  3. Coming over from Somewhat Simple. I wish we had HL here. Sigh, we don't! I love these! New follower now...

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  4. Paint is so great, really the 8th wonder of the world! Wish we had a Hobby Lobby here. Thanks for linking up!

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  5. They are amazing! Love the distressed, aged look. I like them with the star, but maybe it could get a new coat of a softer color?

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  6. Love how they turned out, they are great! I love the size too, nice and big. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. I really like your display on top of the cabinet. Often times it's difficult for me to put together objects to look that good in higher spaces. Very beautiful! I esp like how the red star sits in contrast to the white!

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  8. OOOH Pretty! :) Love them, and the star!
    Rachelle

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  9. Great find!! I love Hobby Lobby! They turned out really great!
    ~Tori

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  10. Stopping by from New Friend Friday! You have a BEAUTIFUL family. Look forward to reading your blog in the future. Have a GREAT weekend!!

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  11. Just came over from New Friend Friday! Love these! Oh, how I wish we had HL here!!! Have a great weekend!

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  12. Gorgeous!! I love the red and white together!!!

    Alison
    http://oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com/

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  13. Love the finials almost as much as the great deal you got on them! I do miss Hobby Lobby. We live in Western PA and I wish they would build a store in our area.

    Love the blog....think I'll follow!

    Alison

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  14. Great deal and display! Wish oh wish we had a Hobby Lobby out here in Southern California! Everybody posts about their finds..and I just sigh in envy.

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  15. I love those! I don't have a Hobby Lobby here in N. California! Wish I did!

    Thanks for linking up to Make it Yours Day at My Backyard Eden!

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