Before and After-Candlesticks

I love a good before and after, don’t you??

I especially love them when they are quick, easy and inexpensive!!

My “before” candlesticks…….

Although not my colors, for $1 a piece, I couldn’t pass them up!

After a little chalk paint….

…..and a little dark wax….

they were ready to go!

I set them on my stairway along with my other faux candles….

I just love candlelight, especially in the evening….

Then, reality set in! You see, I have 2 dogs and a cat!

(Can you see where I’m going with this?)

Real candles on my stairs is just an accident waiting to happen!!

So, on to plan B….

…..and another before/after!

Yes, that’s right…….it’s a twofer!!!

I have these two faux greenery orbs….

I replaced the candles with them…..

I like the scale but the color just wasn’t right, so….

….have you ever painted faux greenery orbs?

Me either!!!

….til now!

I figured “what have I got to lose”! If I hate it, I can always spray paint them back to green!

So, I got out my trusty Krylon spray paint in Satin Nickel

They came out great!

I put them back on my new candlesticks and the color was perfect!

After a little “tweakin” and rearranging…..

I’m so happy I decided to paint them!

I think I’ll be able to use them during the holidays, too!

So, let’s look at the before and after…….

And……

Not bad for a $2 investment!

I’m always amazed what a little paint can do and how it can change the whole feel of a space!

Until next time………

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