Ok, so who out there has a white ceramic owl perching on their bookshelf? I love how chic and modern these little owls look, but until now I hadn’t found the right one… for the right price. Until one day a few weeks ago I stumbled upon this cute little owl at Ross. It was $1o.99 and I knew I had to have it. I put this little guy in my shopping cart and drove home happy.
But the thing is, this isn’t what the owl looked like when I purchased it. What sat in my cart was definitely not very modern or chic. It actually looked like this…
I achieved this makeover by I giving my little owl one coat of spray primer and two coats of white glossy Rustoleum spray paint. Bam. Modern chic in just one afternoon. (Now can my whole house please be transformed that quickly?)
But it gets better. I didn’t want my little owl to be lonely, so I bought him a friend.
I think they make quite the pair, no?
Since completing this project, I have seen similar white owls at HomeGoods and West Elm, and the prices are actually pretty close to what I paid for my DIY version.
And don’t you think my little bird just completes the set? So glad I found him.
So moral of the story is, never under-estimate the power of spray paint or the potential of an item on clearance!
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Love how spray paint can transform pretty much anything! And I love your new accessories. :)
Bethany recently posted..Guest Blogging Today
how fun! i love owls, i did something similar not too long ago… http://anightowlblog.com/2012/06/thrifty-thursday-an-easy-owl-upcycle-2.html
i really like the glossy finish though, i might have to give my little guy a once over with glossy paint! :)
Kimberly Sneed recently posted..{Project Home} An Instagram Mantel
Love the transformation on these…it’s amazing how a little bit of paint can change whole look. Happy blogging :)
Kristina recently posted..Shaker Style Cabinet Revamp
SO adorable. I love how you made the owl a friend! :)
Melanie recently posted..How To: Make an Awning
So cute!!! That’s funny because I just got a very similar one at Target, and considered painting him white… but I went with apple green instead. (I posted about him here: http://www.aheartfulhome.blogspot.com/2012/08/target-envy-wise-old-owl.html )
He might just end up white someday, though :)
Kathryn recently posted..Freshening Up My Kitchen
Such a cute little redo! They look so fresh and modern now.
Miss Charming recently posted..How To Make Your Chairs Pop
Wow, what great makeovers! There’s this black owl at the Target Dollar Spot and I wanted white. Now you’ve got me rethinking going and getting it and giving it a makeover! Thanks!
These are so cute, Taryn! Makes me look at things little accessories like that in a whole different way. Have to remind myself now when shopping “What would that look like spray painted?”! :)
Allison @ The Golden Sycamore recently posted..Little Yellow Rocker
I love the bright crisp white!! They’re both adorable pieces.
Molly recently posted..My Morning…Playing with the new camera
It’s amazing what a bit of paint can do. Still loving the owls, they will always beat octipi!
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Great inspiration Taryn, I am going to stock up on white spray paint and start scoring the op shops! Owls and birds have really swept the home decor here down in Australia too, which I think is lovely ;)
What a fun transformation!!! I love what a good spray paint can do:-)
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted..Back To School Cookie Round Up
It went from scary angry owl to happy cheery owl! Love an owl and especially love an owl on a budget!
Jennifer recently posted..Hall Bathroom
Cute! I really like the glossy finish. :)
These are absolutely adorable! Such a great find!
Talitha recently posted..Upcycled Wipes Container
Wow, that owl looks so much better in the “after”. Great job! This is a fantastic project! Would you consider linking this up at my Pinworthy Projects Party? I hope to see you there!
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They are perfect! Great makeover. Thank you for sharing. Visiting from Chef n Training. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/08/make-it-pretty-monday-week-10.html Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Kathryn Griffin recently posted..Make it Pretty Monday – Week 10
Oooh! My youngest is always drawn to tacky ceramic forest animals at the thrift store. If I can convince her to let me paint them, maybe I’ll finally say yes to picking some up.
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Absolutely LOVE it! I tried to spray paint an old candle holder, and unfortunately ended up with drips and globs. How did you spray paint something so intricate and make it look so wonderful??? Any tips at all would be appreciated!!!