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Tale Of A Before And After Fail
Here's an old 'before and after' fail of mine that you can use to remind yourself that when you think something is pretty, don't try to improve it.
I had these colorful lampshades. I loved these colorful lampshades. Because I'm afraid to go out on a limb and make some color choices, everything else in our house is monotone in shades of brown and beige.
The pretty lampshades were one of the few colorful things that tied some of the monotone furniture pieces together and perked up the place...So what did I do?
I lost my mind one night in Fall 2013 and started painting the lampshades white. Because, you know, like plain white lampshades are sooooo hard to find!
I thought about just leaving them 'white high-lighted' halfway through. I think it was late and I was already regretting my adventure.
The next morning when I got a glimpse of my masterpieces, I realized I had no choice but to see the act of sabotage all the way through.
So, I got out the chalk paint again and continued on my sad journey towards plain white lampshades, which I could have bought cheaply anywhere lampshades are sold.
Lately, I've been wondering if I could just wash off the white chalk paint? I might give it a try. If it doesn't work, I might paint them black...or maybe a kicky blue color. What do you think? Anything but gray.
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Oh no, try washing it off and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
ReplyDeleteI recall everything white in your nest. Maybe red here an there eh? Or Spring yellow and blue accent.
ReplyDeleteso true Nancy, white everywhere. All wood furniture pieces are painted white. Good memory!
DeleteWhat a dilemma. I don't think I would try washing off the white paint, nor do I think I would paint them black.
ReplyDeleteJudith
Well- you tried! I'm quite sure the paint is permanent now and the fabric will not hold up to a washing. I've had some luck going to Target for shades.
ReplyDeleteSharon, I can't help but laugh at your dilemma! Maybe try Liz's idea and go to Target for shades! Happy Tuesday! Pam @ everydayliving.me
ReplyDeleteI'm laughing too Pam...thru my tears. I really did love those shades though I know they are not to everyone's taste. I bought some slightly larger ones at Pottery Barn, but sure wish I could rewind that paint job!
ReplyDeleteThe texture of the shades is still prettier than most you could go buy. I like them!
ReplyDeleteThe fabric would probably lose its shape if you tried to wash it.
May be it'd be better to paint it with the decorations around colors.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh you made me LOL with this post - it's so something I would do Sharon LOL -
ReplyDeletexox
Suzan, I think I was probably inspired by some crazy thing you did on your blog! That's the defense I'm going to use anyway. ;-0
DeleteWhat hit home with me was when you looked at the lamp shades the next morning. I've done that! Maybe it's being tired at night and we come up with these ideas. :) Gosh, I don't know what I would do...except not paint them black. :) At least you've got the nerve to try things!
ReplyDeleteGlad you tried it-how about a stencil on them for a design and color?
ReplyDeleteI would try to wash it but I do like Darrielle's suggestion about a stencil!
ReplyDeleteYes, maybe a stencil.
ReplyDeleteor maybe just leave them White.
lolololol!