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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

The Finished Cherubs!

Good Morning!

I wanted to thank everyone who took the time to read my post about my painting dilemma and also to each one of you who left me a comment. I read every single one (more than once) and after considering all of your ideas and opinions, I chose to paint the cherubs and the chair. I felt the creamy paint would go best with my decor so that's what I did! I'm so happy with the way they turned out and now know that I made the right decision. Thank you all so much for your input. I really appreciate it very much!!

I really liked the idea of adding a plant too so for now I have added some ivy that I had. Eventually though, I'd love to put some drippy moss in there.

I will be completing the chair today so I will post it tomorrow.

Thanks again and have a blessed day everyone!
xo,
Kathleen

28 comments:

Anonymous said...

Kathleen, it looks great!

Can't wait to see the chair :)

Lisa

Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings... said...

Fabulous, Fabulous, Fabulous!!!!I knew those little cherubs would love being painted!!!!xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...
I just painted a clock and posted it...seems we are all painting!!!

Anonymous said...

Splendid! They almost look like alabaster...

pam said...

Good decision, I struggle with knowing when to paint and when to keep things "as is" all the time. What kind of paint did you use? My last attempt to paint over "gold leaf" failed as the paint did not adhere well. Can't wait to see the chair!

Barbara Jean said...

Those look great!!

blessings,
Barbara jean

Kathleen Grace said...

Perfection:>)

The Tattered Cottage said...

Gorgeous!!! You did a fantastic job!
I have a gold lamp I want to paint also, I posted about it earlier....could you share with me the technique you used?
thetatteredcottage@yahoo.com
Toni

Anne Marie said...

you really did a great job! really!!

Can't wait to see the chair

Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop said...

They look stunning as I knew they would, I will stop by tomorrow to see the chair,can't wait!! x0x0x

asouthernsunset said...

I love the choice of antique white. Very pretty.

Also, I just want to THANK YOU for such a wonderfully inspiring blog. Everytime I visit you, I am inspired to try and make my little place beneath a Southern sky more beautiful.

And while I'm here visiting your special place, I see that I am on your blog roll. I am so honored! Thank you so very much.

Yaya

JenW!~ said...

They look great. The paint and ivy really revived them and I love how they turned out.

Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop said...

Hey...saw your notes, I know doesn't that store look amazing, think we may go up one weekend next month,my guess is it will be pricey though!! Can not wait to see your chair, I will stop back later,Chrissy

Anonymous said...

They look so much better white! Great job! Denise

flax and spindle said...

everything here is so inspiring, added you to my blog roll...have a great day!
Darlene

Joan@anythinggoeshere said...

They turned out fabulously!

Parisienne Farmgirl said...

Looks very good and HELLO!!! This version of In Christ Alone is my favorite - it makes me weep every time.

Barbara Jacksier said...

A great choice!

Anonymous said...

Those are awesome!

FrenchGardenHouse said...

This turned out so great! fabulous...they will be very happy in your home.:)

Artsy Fartsy Junkin Finds said...

Oh that turned out just chippy perfect!! Love it, Janna

joyh82 said...

They look great painted white or cream.. and I love the ivy you added too.

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EMBELLISH said...

I just wanted to leave a comment and let you know that I found your blog today and I think it is fabulous. We have very simular decorating styles in our homes. It's funny, I have the same cloches and our vignettes are very simular as well. Have a beautiful day and I hope you will stop by my blog sometime. Take Care.

Seawashed said...

It turned out soooo good! I'm so glad you decided to paint it. Love it! Dripping moss would add a more french look too.

Patti's Artful Design said...

Hi Kathleen! We are birds of a feather, of sorts! I have the same two cherubs that are pictured. I painted, distressed, and added a plant to the one, also. Yours are beautiful! I have placed my cherubs on a very high ledge in my master bath along with other cherubs on the wall and shelving. They make me smile. Where are you placing yours?

Anonymous said...

They look oh so perfect, you did a marvelous job :)

Kaza Blog said...

What a wonderful blog! You are extremely talented with an incredible eye pour la belle decor francais!

Very, very inspiring--- :o)

Lisa