Tuesday, 12 May 2009

paint me pretty

I must admit I'm not a huge fan of wood and so (much to some peoples cries of disgust) take the paint brush to it without batting an eyelid. I much prefer colours and so like to cover wood with a paint or spray paint colour that matches (or, much preferred, clashes!) with other things in the room. Here are some snaps I took in Avoca & Cath Kidston of exactly that....colourful and fun and a great way of instantly (but cheaply) updating something old, giving it a new lease of life...






































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7 comments:

  1. Ciara Brehony13 May 2009 at 12:07

    I ADORE painted wood, and especially in these colours. We've done a bit in our house but now with a kitchen make-over I'm ready to get the paintbrush out!
    Thanks for all the photos Sharon. I think I'll bookmark this post in my inspiration list!

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  2. Ciara Brehony13 May 2009 at 19:06

    Thanks for the tip off about the fire bucket! I'll have to figure out a way to get in soon.

    Is it ok to do a post on my blog about your painted wood post? :-)

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  3. Mise14 May 2009 at 18:50

    I'm always impressed whenever I'm in Avoca by how dainty their stands and tables are, and it's all just painted old furniture - if you look carefully not very carefully painted at all! Your top photo of the pink and green table in great. I think shabby chic can go too far (Cath Kidston is just too much clutter for me) but I'm all for unshabby chic and I think the use of pretty paint colours on wood is key to that.

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  4. Anne15 May 2009 at 00:29

    Looks Pretty...:)

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  6. Unknown23 May 2009 at 10:36

    I love pink and green on the table in the first photo. Thanks for the inspiration!
    Simone :)

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  7. Limerick Mum9 June 2009 at 23:02

    With you all the way on the painted wood!!!!

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