Monday, October 4, 2010

Before and After

Don't you just love a great "Before and After"? I love the New Look of this fireplace, the dark patina is perfect.

This is how it looked before, still pretty, just lacks the interest and richness that it now has. Lauren, at Simply LKJ http://simplylkj.blogspot.com/

This beautiful kitchen belongs to Susan at "Love Where YOU Live",http://thegreenplum.blogspot.com/ I just love painted cabinets and here it breaks up all the wood tones, so pretty.


The "Before", It doesn't even look like the same place! Way to go girls! 5 stars for each of you. Please go by and give them both a big hi-five.


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14 comments:

  1. Simply LKJOctober 4, 2010 at 4:30 AM

    Thanks Vicky! You are so sweet to feature the "Before & After" of our fireplace surround. What a nice surprise to wake up to on a cool crisp Monday morning!!

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  2. Kelly @ Much To Do With NothingOctober 4, 2010 at 4:49 AM

    OMGosh Vicky these are amazing! I'll have to go by and take a look.
    I made one of those pillows I said I wanted to try from that book. I put it on a slipcovered chair in a store and it sold! I did the boxing with a ruffle instead of cording and then it buttoned up one side. Thank you again so much for the book. I've found so many beautiful ideas. I was going to blog about the book and pillow, but now it's gone and I didn't get pics. Well, I'll make another one.
    Kelly

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  3. xinexOctober 4, 2010 at 5:29 AM

    The transformations of both rooms are truly amazing. Thanks for sharing such beauties, Vicky!....Christine

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  4. savvycityfarmerOctober 4, 2010 at 5:32 AM

    just amazing ...

    we should write a book!

    p.s.
    tat-er is sooooo beautiful

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  5. NazOctober 4, 2010 at 5:39 AM

    It's always interesting what a little paint color change can do. Very impressive.

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  6. mrsbenOctober 4, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    Popped into both blogs and enjoyed the tour.
    Thanks Ms. Vicky for sharing the work of these two very talented ladies. -Brenda-

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  7. My Galveston CottageOctober 4, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    What a nice surprise! Thank you, Vicky. I'm feeling a bit under the weather today, so your generous comment really perked me up! Love the new fireplace, too! What a difference. I went back and forth just to make sure it was the same....Paint is a good thing! -s

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  8. CindyOctober 4, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    I love befores and afters, too. I love that kitchen! The color is really great.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  9. PoindexterOctober 4, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    both are very creative and wonderfully warm, inviting rooms. Fabulous jobs!

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  10. La Vie QuotidienneOctober 4, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    Amazing what paint can do in the hands of creative people. These are both wonderful changes.(-:

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  11. Tales of WhimsyOctober 4, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    Ooo I like the dark one too!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 4, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Hi Vicky! Oh, I love seeing these makeovers!! The fireplace looks amazing white!! The kitchen looks wonderful too.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  13. Kim@ChattafabulousOctober 4, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    My favorite posts - love a good before & after and these don't disappoint!

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  14. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopOctober 4, 2010 at 5:07 PM

    WOW!! Loved it before...but the after is just stunning..your good darlin,real good! x0x0x

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