Monday, July 18, 2011

{white out}

 The fireplace got a teeny tiny face lift over the weekend. I took the mantle from this...


To this...


Amazing what a few coats of white paint can do! I think the brick wants in on this white action as well. What do you think?

Hope everyone's week is off to a good start!

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13 comments:

Gifts By Katherine said...

It looks great Mandy well done. I enjoyed my visit to your blog. Hugs!

Chelsea Talks Smack said...

oooo, that'll look awesome!

MissMelissa said...

Much better, Mandy! I would hesitate to put white paint on the bricks if you are leaving your walls white too; it will make the fireplace disappear. What about a fun color? A friend of mine once painted her fireplace plum and I was terrified until I saw it all done. It was beautiful and just what she needed to complete her room.

Mandy Ford Art & Illustration said...

Thanks Melissa! We're actually planning on painting the walls...they were white when we moved in. Just can't figure out what color. :)

Renee said...

I would paint the walls before you paint the fire place. Depending on what you go with on the walls, you may want to leave the brick exposed.

Mandy Ford Art & Illustration said...

Thanks Renee - that is a good tip! I'm pretty sure we are going to paint it white, but no clue yet on the wall color. Every surface in that room is going to be painted by the time we are done. :)

Jazmin @ My Little Memory Jar said...

This looks awesome!! I love before and after projects. I think I hear that brick wall calling out for some lovin' too! ;) ha.

♥Jazmin
www.millerhappilyeverafter.blogspot.com

Diane Schmidt said...

looks nice, I love what a little paint will do :)

BeingBrook said...

Love the white mantle! I would paint the walls before the fireplace just because the walls are easier to change your mind about.

Wendy said...

Wow, amazing what a little paint can do! I love the new look!

annies home said...

love how paint can spiffy things up so nicely

Beth@Wiccan Make Some Too said...

Looks so much more cheerful! Love it. Following your blog now.I would love for you to show this off at my Wickedly Crafty Saturdays! http://wiccanmakesometoo.blogspot.com/2011/07/wickedly-crafty-saturdays.html

People Who Know Me Would Say: said...

I love the transformation! Paint is a miracle cure.

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