Bread Box Makeover

I love a good a makeover!  Especially if it's done by using paint.   I picked up a simple and plain looking bread box at the thrift store.   I knew I could give it a new look with paint.

I gave this bread box a new look using chalk paints and wax.  I’m so pleased with the results.  Paint it such an easy fix!  I am always amazed at what a little paint can do!

I used two different colors of chalk paint.  I watered down the paint a little and used the lighter color all over first.  Then used the darker color.  I alternated between the two to achieve the look using long slow strokes and a mostly dry brush.

I chose the colors "timeless" and "lace" both are from DecoArt.   I got these paints from the craft store, they are easy to use and clean up easily with water.

After the paint was dry I gave the bread box a light coat of clear wax and then gently buffed it.  The wax gives it a protective finish.

Here is the before of the bread box.  It was in great condition, just not what I'd envisioned or wanted it to look like.  I even painted the metal handle!  That is another thing that I really love about chalk paint, you can paint just about any type of surface or item.

A recent thrift store find for only three bucks, some paint, an afternoon of my time, and now it looks so much better!  I love it!

For now, I’m using it here next to my breakfast table to store cloth napkins on the ready.  It looks right at home here with my Spring decor.

I really love what a little paint can do!

Hello April - Happy Easter

Hello and Welcome to April today!

It’s a beautiful day here on this Easter Sunday and first day of April!  We're having Spring temperatures and getting some spring pollen too.   

Once Spring arrives I tend to wish for the time to slow down and let us enjoy the season for a long while.  It's nice to have longer daylight hours now, and I'm looking forward to the times we'll spend outdoors.

I added this sweet little vignette for Easter and to welcome April.   I found the cute egg planter on a recent trip to the antique mall.  The sweet bunny was a thrift store find from a few weeks ago, I've moved him around to a couple locations and have enjoyed having him around for Spring.  

I hope you have a blessed and beautiful Easter!