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    Wednesday, May 1, 2013

    Mom's Cheap and Cheerful Makeover

    This post doesn't need much explanation, their before fireplace wasn't great :S. They were hesitant to paint it because they . . . honestly I have no idea why they were hesitant to paint it.
    A coat of white paint can do wonders! I really loved the addition of the framed botanical prints. The fireplace is really wide and tall, leaving not much room at the top . . . I love the grouping of the small frames. Finding something in the right scale was hard, but I think she nailed it.
    Posted by Maillardville Manor at 2:30 PM
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    11 comments:

    1. Simply LKJMay 1, 2013 at 3:30 PM

      That does not even look like the same room! Love the white, and all of the botanical prints. And, while I love the ship...I would find another home...it takes away from the beautiful prints she chose. Maybe move it to the bottom left to balance it all out? Great job mom!!!

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    2. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityMay 1, 2013 at 4:53 PM

      You are so right - why would you not paint it? Look how great it looks now.

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    3. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetMay 1, 2013 at 8:45 PM

      What a great makeover !

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    4. Kim @ Plumberry PieMay 2, 2013 at 4:47 AM

      Wow! What a difference!! Fabulous!

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    5. Our Zanger- LaMay 2, 2013 at 5:37 AM

      Wow! Truly what a difference some paint can make. It looks lovely.

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    6. BekahMay 2, 2013 at 9:16 AM

      Great change!!

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    7. SarahhhhMay 2, 2013 at 1:56 PM

      I love a white fireplace! Great job :)

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    8. VancouverBansheeMay 2, 2013 at 2:27 PM

      Love the painted white -- your mom can get rid of the brass on the fireplace too if she wants. Home Depot sells HIGH HEAT RUSTOLEOM BLACK SPRAY PAINT in gloss or flat .. (I did flat) ... tape off the fireplace and glass and surrounding area and spray away the 80's/90's ;) It will look fantastic and so much more updated when done. Especially against that wonderful white. You could also take off the accent lights and spray them as well.

      Great Job !!!

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    9. lindleyMay 2, 2013 at 4:25 PM

      The black frames really add an element of smartness, too. Agree - ship on hearth. Great job!

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    10. AnonymousMay 4, 2013 at 12:33 PM

      Aaargh, ASHLI!!!! i'm DYING for an outdoor post from you about now. i'm so desperate that i checked all your last year's garden posts!!! come on, already!! :)

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    11. Lana @ caravan holiday parks UKMay 8, 2013 at 2:59 AM

      Looks great, I don't recommend you to paint either, Fire place looks so simple and beautifully crafted.

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