Saturday, May 7, 2011

A Whole New Cloche

Yeah I have been really really wanting a cloche since I have seen so many cute ones filled with seasonal items. I would check Goodwill relentlessly for one, to no avail. And then one day about a month or so ago, I saw one. $3. Yeah I didn't waste one second on that. It needed a touch of TLC but that was fine with me because I wanted to paint it anyway! But I brought it home and kept not buying paint for it. So a few weeks ago I just set it out and filled it with my jute wrapped eggs and moss balls. Who cares that it totally clashes with our living room? Psht not me! Stick that puppy right inside the front door!
 Last night I decided to invest in a $1 can of white spray paint and get this makeover underway. I am not big into sanding so I decided to just take my chances on this one.
 And here it is! After a couple coats of white satin spray paint!


I love it! I really honestly like the way it looks empty! But I will fill it. Just not yet. I probably will look for something a little more summer-ish to fill it with. Maybe some fake lemons or limes? That would be ca-uuuute!

PS-I am going to apologize in advance if I don't post for a few days. I have a mega research paper due by Wednesday!
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22 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 7, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    The white paint really bumped it up a few notches :) It looks gorgeous now, can't wait to see what you put in it for summer! I "followed" your blog from Be Different's linky party. Thanks for sharing with us!

    Mary
    Redo101.blogspot.com

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  2. JenMay 9, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    I have been looking for one too. Maybe if I stop looking, I will find one...hahaha :) Normally the way it works for me!

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  3. AmandaMay 9, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    i just bought one of these but it's got a marble bottle. it's so pretty and in perfect condition. it was $2 at MCC!

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  4. AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    :) I have the very same one-also from a thrift store!! Painted mine Heirloom white! popped over from Skip to my Low~

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  5. JanetMay 9, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    LOVVVEEE it! Been looking for one lately, but haven't found one! Going to look again today :)

    www.iheartmygluegun.com

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  6. SaraMay 9, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    So awesome! I have the "same" cloche - also purchased at GoodWill for $3, and also still sitting waiting for me to have time to paint it white! LOL I have been waiting for a sunny day to come along because I have a "few" items that need the white spray paint treatment. I used my unpainted cloche for Easter eggs and have to say I know it would have been so much cuter painted white!

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  7. LrSchwtzMay 10, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Gorgeous! Please stop by www.laughloveandcraft.com and link up to my Share the Wealth Wednesday Link Party! I'm your newest follower!

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  8. CrystalMay 10, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    I have that exact cloche and I have been hesitant about painting it! Yours looks gorgeous now! You have just inspired me! :) Thanks for linking up at Homemaker in Heels! I am a new follower of your blog now! :)
    Crysta
    www.homemakerinheels.com

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  9. CrystalMay 10, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Oops, I was already following and had forgotten! I SO knew that, lol!

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  10. RebeccaMay 10, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Looks great! I would have skipped the sanding too. =]

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  11. Miss K @ kraftingwithkMay 11, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    I've been looking at Goodwill for awhile for one! Looks great in white! Good luck w/the paper!

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  12. JillMay 12, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Hopping over from Shabby Chic Cottage's Transformation Thursday :) New follower - love your cloche transformation!!

    Jill @ JunkyVagabond

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  13. Angie HoldenMay 13, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Spray paint fixes everything! :)

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  14. DianeMay 13, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    WOW, that turned out soooo cute Ÿ Looks brand new.

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  15. CindyMay 14, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    I've done two of these, one is black and the other is white. Some things show so much better one or the other!

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  16. UnknownMay 15, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Ooo, that turned out nice. I just found a cheese and crackers display with cloche that looks a lot liek that and I've been wondering what to do with the wood. It is just so blah. Now I know!! Thanks for the inspiration and for linking up!!

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  17. heather {WhipperBerry}May 15, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    fabulous idea!!
    kisses

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  18. VINTAGE & COUNTRYMay 16, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Omg! I have the same exact cloche and I had painted it white as well, except I did mine with a distressed finish...looks great both ways! :)

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  19. At The Picket FenceMay 17, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Looks like a brand new cloche! Love it. Thank you for sharing it with us at Inspiration Friday!

    Heather

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  20. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    I like it white, but it would be cute distressed a bit too. I love lemons and limes, so that will be a great way to bring color and hapiness to the room. Thanks for sharing your wonderful find!

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  21. BethMay 19, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    It looks much better in the white, but I have set stuff out that wasn't "ready" before. It will just look like a different one now.

    I found one today at a garage sale for $1. Trying to decide if I want it black or cream...

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  22. CarolynJuly 5, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    A couple of coats of paint make a huge difference, looks really good.

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