Today’s my day to shine in the Elements of Summer Tour.
Well, maybe glow a little.
If you keep up with Petticoat Junktion you know that I’ve been painting a lot of white furniture.
I’m tired of darkness so I started painting everything in our den.
Well just about everything.
The JTS {aka hubby the Junktion Technical Specialist} ran every time he saw me with a paint brush in my hand.
I didn’t paint anything in the mantel display.
I didn’t buy anything new either.
I gathered things from my workshop and put this together.
The seashells are from the years we lived in Florida and from our visit to Kodiak Island last year.
The white side table was a dull reddish color and now it’s white…with a little toner for aging.
I added a few light colored accent pieces to the table display.
And a new $4 pillow from Tuesday Morning.
How’s that for a deal.
Can you see my rusty white bird cage from the Nashville Flea Market in the background?
Another table I painted and another pillow I bought at Tuesday Morning.
The lighting in the photos is really bad.
I’m not a great photographer, especially when it comes to indoor shots.
The chest is one I painted with Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint and if you click here you can see a much better photo of it.
The seashells from Florida have been packed away in the shed.
I got tired of displaying them and put them away a few years ago.
Now I’m lovin’ looking at them again.
Good Memories
The 4 pillows are the only new purchases for this room redo.
before
after
Do you think the lighter furniture and accessories brighten up the room?
Do you have any white home decor ideas to share?
Visit the other homes in the tour…links below….
and leave me a comment too…please.
I am also doing a guest post for Sonya , At Home With The Barkers….click here to see what crazy things I have to say!
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Kathy
Suzy @ Worthing Court says
Yes! The white definitely brightens up and room! It looks just wonderful.
laura@top this top that says
funny how a few cute pillows and some sea treasure from the shed can brighten this room up for the season. Happy Summer.
Patty says
You did a great job, the white paint made a big difference. The room looks brighter, larger and more put together, without being stuffy.
Angela says
I love the change! The white is a good balance…great job!
Linda @ It All Started With Paint says
Looks lovely with the lighter, brighter side table and coffee table and pillows! And I love the shells in the mason jar!
🙂 Linda
Donna Kay from One of a Kind Finds-Vintage Fare says
Like a breath of fresh air! Looks great!!!
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
Such a warm and inviting room. I do like the lighter tables and the new pillows. So pretty.
Sondra @ Sondra Lyn at Home says
Love your freshly painted pieces, Kathy!! They add so much to your room!
Richella Parham says
Pretty, pretty! I love your additions of white. You’ve done an awesome job painting furniture–I need you to come here and help me! 🙂
Andrea Burke says
Yes!! The room looks updated and fresh! I love what you did with your pillows and the shells, I have some and get tired of cleaning them. They are in a basket in the bathroom. They get dusty from me using the hairdryer! Glad you went lighter!
Kathy Owen says
Thanks, Andrea. It isn’t a major change but it makes me feel good!
Kathy says
I love it lighter. It seems to pull it all together. I love eclectic style, but the white really helps unify the space. Summer style!
chris aka monkey says
i love the change kathy just right for summer and if we have another winter like last will be even more enjoyable… read your guest post and commented and you knoe i love that rusty thingy you have on the mantel it looks good too xx
Kathy Owen says
Thanks for visiting At Home With The Barkers and leaving a comment. You’re awesome! I love the rusty thingy on my mantel too. I got it at the Nashville Flea Market.
chris aka monkey says
knoe=know
April says
Wow! You have inspired me! After I finish repainting my bathroom, put down brown paper floors in two bedrooms, repaint and paper my guest bathroom, and repaint my master bedroom, guest bedroom, living room, laundry room, and kitchen, I may start painting my furniture white! Whew! That made me tired! But I love the “new” white furniture look!
Kathy Owen says
Boy, that’s a lot of painting!
ruth says
Looks great! Love the white accents!
Linda says
I love receiving your emails, everything looks so good
Kathy Owen says
Thank you Linda…that makes me feel good 🙂
Linda says
I found a great piece someone through out if you wish I will forward before and after pic
Kathy Owen says
I would love that Linda. Thanks!
Linda says
have a good weekend
Tami Toppen says
Beautiful! I love the mantle display! Thank you for sharing!
Tami
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
I am such a sea shell collector too! I bet you have some real beauties in those cool bottles! Isn’t it fun to have a little of summer past?
Kathy Owen says
I know you like seashells Yvonne. I fell in love with your summer displays. Such a lovely home. I’m thinking of making those cool seashell skewers. Should be easy!
Paula@SweetPea says
White is perfect for summer decorating! Everything looks so pretty in your home.
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says
White is my fave color so of course I love this!! 🙂
Vanessa says
I love all of your pretty white pieces Kathy and your mantel is just beautiful!
Allison @ The Golden Sycamore says
Love all the white! It really does give the room a bright, fresh look! 🙂
Kim@NewlyWoodwards says
Very pretty! It does brighten up your room a lot to have so much white furniture – I love it.
Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says
I love all of the Elements of Summer you shared, Kathy ~ it was so nice to be a part of the tour with you. hugs, mb
Marty Walden says
We’ve been painting a bunch of furniture, too! Isn’t it the easiest way to shake things up without spending a lot of money?
Thanks for joining us on another tour, Kathy! Lookin’ good!
Kathy Owen says
Thanks Marty. I love the tours and yes painting furniture or anything can make a big statement!