Wednesday, March 4, 2009

TIFFANY BLUE WEEKEND PROJECT

Sometimes all it takes is a little paint......

a somewhat lackluster and worse-for-wear cube shelf from West Elm

and VOILA! A new "frame" to showcase your favorite tschokes. A mini gallery.
The color does not show up well in these photos, but I was aiming a shade or 2 lighter than a "Tiffany box" blue and this came out just right for me - a rarity with paint colors. Recession or not, I am all about transformations with the existing. It can be so gratifying when it comes out well! Do you have anything laying around that just needs a little "face lift"?
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29 comments:

  1. Beth ConnollyMarch 4, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    Great color Anne-what paint color did you use?

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  2. sealauraMarch 4, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    beautiful color. I love it? beachy and tifanny color, can't get better for me.

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  3. LeciawpMarch 4, 2009 at 12:50 AM

    Wow - that is inspiring! One of my favorite shades of color.

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  4. JoyceMarch 4, 2009 at 1:03 AM

    A very nice and cool blue! Also a great project.

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  5. My Galveston CottageMarch 4, 2009 at 1:11 AM

    Great idea! You made it your own. Love it -- and the colors! cheers, -susan

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  6. DebraMarch 4, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    What a happy spring color lift! That's a clever little frame for changing around the things that inspire you. I have a few things that could benefit from a little spring paint.

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  7. White cotton grassMarch 4, 2009 at 6:12 AM

    What a lovely choice of colour! Love it! =)

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  8. pve designMarch 4, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    Just what a need - a fresh coat of paint. That would be sweet wall papered too. I am lurving a certain paper now. Do you like wall paper, Anne?

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  9. EJRMarch 4, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    what an upgrade, too cute!

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  10. MFAMBMarch 4, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    that is not only pretty as can be but it is thrifty too! great inspiration, thanks!!

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  11. Julia @ Hooked on HousesMarch 4, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    I love it! The color is perfect and I like the items you displayed in it. So pretty. Makes me want to get my paintbrush out today! :-)

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  12. Lisa PorterMarch 4, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Anne, You quickly grabbed my attention with that can of paint! You are right, blues can be funny. Just painted master bathroom a lighter shade of "Tiffany" blue. One of my favorite colors. Still trying to get used to it. Thinking it would have been smarter to have used a color more complimentary to the complexion in that area.
    Your project turned out just great!
    Lisa

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  13. KarenaMarch 4, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Anne, cool idea! I love the Tiffany blue and your vignette.

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  14. AnonymousMarch 4, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    Love it! last year for Mother's Day my hubbie surprised me with a picnic table & painted it TIFFANY BLUE! It is dreamy! I'll do a post about it in the Spring. I love your project. I bet you have the best house!!!

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  15. AnonymousMarch 4, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    What nice and colorful dispaly!

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  16. Miss KrisMarch 4, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Beautiful transformation Anne!! It's just lovely, and the bleu shade is sooo dreamy! I love it! Now, only if painting a sofa was that easy!!? :)

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  17. hmstrjamMarch 4, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    so beautiful anne! i love the photos!

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  18. la la LovelyMarch 4, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    Oooh I love that color and that is a great shade of that kind of blue.. and what a great arrangement. Love the inspiration!

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  19. AnonymousMarch 4, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    Yes! Please tell the paint color!

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  20. cotedetexasMarch 4, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    love love love it! so cute!!

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  21. cotedetexasMarch 4, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    love love love it! so cute!!

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  22. Purple FlowersMarch 5, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    That shade of blue works perfectly for the shelf. I also like the colors you placed in/on it. Overall, it looks wonderful!

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  23. vicki archerMarch 5, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Love this frame Anne - the colour is perfect, xv.

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  24. KMMarch 5, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    Wow, such a beautiful and creative idea. Your "mini gallery" just screams Anne. It's soo very pretty! Thanks for sharing an inspiring and affordable idea. Perfect.
    Kara

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  25. OliveauxMarch 5, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    So cute!

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  26. annechovieMarch 6, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    Thanks to EACH of you for your wonderful comments and feedback. i so appreciate it! The paint color is "Weathered Glass" and is actually an Eddie Bauer color available at Lowes.

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  27. SueMarch 6, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    Love your project. I have been looking for a good light Tiffany blue to lighten up my dinning room. I'm so excited about your recommendation of Weathered Glass. I will check it out. Thanks for the tip.
    Hugs,
    Sue

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  28. KwanaMarch 6, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Oh Wow!

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  29. IreneMarch 12, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    Excellent arrangement. I love it.

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