by Cindy
Painting Various Items
Today I'm sharing a quick easy update I made to a large artichoke finial I have had for many years. I didn't care for the green color anymore and wanted a softer look. Not wanting to cover all the green to have a bit of texture I decided to use my dry brushing technique. I… Continue reading Tiny Update
Hello my friends, during this time I am getting projects done, exercising and keeping busy. We will get through this scary time, I truly believe we are an incredibly strong Country. Today, I'm sharing a cabinet I repainted, this cabinet is over 20 years old, I'm hoping you'll see how paint is magical, I know… Continue reading Furniture Update
Hello friends today is the day to show a piece we found thrifting for $35. As a result of elbow grease, wood filler and paint this is a Thrifted Beauty. It need lots of love in this case, we knew it would be worth it in the end. We saw the beauty behind all the… Continue reading
Hello friends, I hope all is well! When out on our travels John and I spotted these frames. I wanted to update a spot in our dining room and thought they would work great with help. I knew I wanted something architectural and we found a piece at the thrift store that I have been… Continue reading Upcycled Frames
Hello everyone hope you're all had a great weekend! I have had this door in our dining room since we moved into this house. I have been wanting to make it lighter and decided last week to get her done. Before I did that I decided a while ago to make the mirror have a… Continue reading Door Makeover
Things have been very busy here at Cloches and Lavender. I have been juggling many large furniture makeovers for a few months. I had to order and wait for pieces to add to these projects. Because of that they have taken a bit longer to get done but oh am I thrilled with end results.… Continue reading Bombay Beauty
Today the corbel that received an update HERE found a friend. This antique shutter has been around for many years. I love the chippiness, I made up a word and it has so much character. Ignore the light switch, I can't move it and I don't take real life things out of my walls for photos, sorry… Continue reading Corbel Meets Shutter
Today is a quick post showing a piece I have had for years that needed an update. Colors and a tweak in style is taking place in our home with many pieces. This piece I purchased years ago at Home Goods. As most of us know more time than not if something is needed for… Continue reading Quick Paint Update
Welcome to Cloches and Lavender. I'm joining others bloggers for a Thrifted Treasure challenge. Items may be thrifted, a piece you own and given new life or created on a small budget. My choice is giving this corbel I have had for 15 years an update. This was my first experience with ASCP. As you… Continue reading Corbel Update
You know when you're at the end of one project and begin another? You get excited to see the finished product right? Well, that was going to happen. I mentioned last time I was finishing painting projects. I thought John and I were going to do the last piece to our foyer that was on… Continue reading Projects Update and Blooms
