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Simple Summer Spruce Up

Hi all, summer is officially here and it's hot in Florida. I have been enjoying lazy days in the pool, even though I have several projects that I would like to complete, before school starts back in the Fall. A few weeks ago I took inventory of all the mini outside projects I could accomplish in a few hours or less. So my first Simple Summer Spruce Up project was the exterior wall lanterns. ( instant gratification baby! )They were extremely faded and in need of a good cleaning and a fresh coat of paint. So, I got to work. For this project I used a teeny weeny paint brush and 1 quart of RUST-OLEUM Ultra Cover Premium Metallic Paint, in oil rubbed bronze. Try saying that three times fast. I really like this paint, because it got the job done with just one coat.

 Before
This lantern is outback beside the patio door. Did I mention it was rusty, dirty, and faded?
 

After
WOW! Improvement or not? You decide.


Before
I really like these pineapple wall lanterns and getting rid of them was not an option! The pineapple is a symbol of hospitality, and these lanterns welcome friends and family every time the door bell rings. 
 
After
The lanterns cast a lovely glow at night upon the entry doors and picture window.
I think I like the darker paint color better, because it makes the silver accents more noticeable. What about you?


 Before
Finally, these lanterns flank either side of the garage door. They had lost their luster but.....

After
Isn't it amazing what a little paint can do? It took approximately three hours to repaint all the lanterns. I saved several hundred dollars by opting to repaint, and I'm glad I did. The lanterns look like NEW!
 
Do you have any summer projects on your to do list?
 
 
2 Your Home,
 
Lory


Comments

  1. UnknownJuly 2, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    What a difference paint makes!

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    1. Lory OwensJuly 2, 2014 at 1:28 PM

      I couldn't agree with you more. Have a Happy and Safe 4th!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 2, 2014 at 10:12 PM

    Great job. That's something I could even do!

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  3. Mandy LouJuly 3, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    Hmm.... as I was looking at these beautiful makeovers I was trying to figure out what I had around the house that I could make look brand new again. Guess what I came up with NOTHINGGG. LOL... Lory, they are just beautiful. Can't wait for the magic to come my way this summer.

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    1. Lory OwensJuly 5, 2014 at 9:38 AM

      Thanks Mandy, I am looking forward to helping you transform your house into the home you want it to be. I can't wait!

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  4. Decor To AdoreJuly 4, 2014 at 6:30 PM

    A truly sparkling transformation! Well done.

    Have a Happy 4th of July!

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    1. Lory OwensJuly 5, 2014 at 9:39 AM

      Thanks Laura, glad you made it back from your travels safe and sound.

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  5. DeeJuly 5, 2014 at 6:09 AM

    What beautiful lanterns and you're right. Painting them really did make them look brand new... :)

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    1. Lory OwensJuly 5, 2014 at 9:41 AM

      Thanks Dee, I love how they turned out, and how much money I saved by painting them.

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  6. TonyaJuly 11, 2014 at 5:31 PM

    all the light fixtures look nice Lory! You did a great job! Thanks for sharing because I never would have thought to use a teeny weeny paintbrush for this!

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  7. Lory OwensJuly 12, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    Thanks Tonya, glad I could help. Have a Super-fantastic Saturday!

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