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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Crowned Heirloom White ~

I picked this crown up at TJ Maxx for $5.50 last week.


Now normally I turn for my can of black spray paint, but I decided to try something a little different. So I pulled out a can of Heirloom White that I used in my daughter's room...

I sanded down the edges and turned to a little Ralph Lauren Glaze (thanks to the ladies over at Shanty 2 Chic).

I wanted to add a little detail to the bottom, so I tried this first...

But then switched the paper out to this for a bit more contrast.

I made a little tag and added a few jewels.

And here she is...

But she was still missing something. I picked these up at a thrift shop yesterday for $1.99 each.

So I painted one Heirloom White and

added a little glaze.

I put the two together and ta da -

From this to...

This! I really love the finished product - although I keep thinking, "what would it look like in black?"

I linked this up to Trash to Treasure over at Reinvented.

Linked up to Get Your Craft On at Today's Creative Blog.

I added this project to Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Chic Cottage.

I also linked this up to Funky Junk's Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors. Tons of great ideas - be sure to check them out!

Just linked this up to the Rust-Oleum Revamp Party at Shanty2Chic. I am lovin' all my Rust-Oleum cans lined in my garage - how about you?


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63 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 10, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    Fantastic! I have been looking for a "priceless" crown. Your's is wonderful. I'll bet your daughter is delighted.

    Charla

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  2. philben5November 10, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Adorable!!
    Roxanne

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  3. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsNovember 10, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    I. LOVE. THIS! I want one! I'm going to have to hit TJ Maxx and see if mine has one. For $5.50 you should go back and see if they have another one to try in black! : ) How striking would that look ~ a black one and a white one! And you already have the second pedestal.

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  4. ChesterAndDonkeyNovember 10, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Oh my GOSH - that is adorable! I have been wanting to use that glaze ... you did great! And, I forgot to congratulate on your 100 posts!! :)

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  5. House QueenNovember 10, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    I want one of those! After all I am The Queen of My House! I will check my TJ Maxx tomorrow! Bet I am not as lucky as you! Great job! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  6. Naples ModernNovember 10, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    I love it in the Heirloom! Great choice. Very cool.

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  7. jackieNovember 10, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    how cute! it looks great

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  8. KimNovember 10, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    Now why can't I find me a crown? I'm a princess without a crown.....waaaaa! I won't give up my search, no sireeee! ;) Love it Lindsay!

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  9. KimNovember 10, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    SOrrry, I was just at Lindsay's blog. Love it Chelsea!

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  10. Home is My SanctuaryNovember 10, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    Hello chelsea. I love your blog and the transformations you are able to achieve. Wish I had the time to do that. I work full time plus homeschool my 15 year old son in the evenings. I have started a new blog and would love it if you would pay me a visit.

    Thanks! Paula

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  11. MarlaNovember 10, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Chelsea, this is great transformation. I love it!! Marla

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  12. LisaNovember 10, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Looks awesome! Now I have to find me one. I would leave it white!
    Lisa

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  13. LisaNovember 10, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Looks awesome! Now I have to find me one. I would leave it white!
    Lisa

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  14. Jill@Barnes YardNovember 10, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Fabulous! I've got to get my hands on some of that glaze!

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  15. TammyNovember 10, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    BEEE A UTIFUL. I love it. And I am sure that if the black gets the better of you it will look just as good :)

    tammy

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  16. Designs on 47th StreetNovember 10, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Your project turned out really, really nice!!! I love how it looks. It was great and even greater with the candlestand! I'm sure it would look great in black, but the white gives it a "royal" look. :)

    What exactly does the glaze do over the paint??

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  17. Tammy @ tinselshop.comNovember 10, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    Chelsea, that is so cute! I want it for my bathroom!!!

    Best wishes,
    Tammy

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  18. Danielle @ Transforming HomeNovember 10, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    That is awesome! I love your "Queen" tag - perfect!!
    Another great idea!

    Danielle

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  19. Miss Mustard SeedNovember 10, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    I love everything you did. And I really like it in white with the glaze. Much more interesting than black. Nice choices!

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  20. Cathy~Mille FleurNovember 10, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    I love this...you are soooo creative!!! Wonderful!!!

    Enjoy!!!
    XOXO
    Cathy

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  21. Abbey @ Practically PerfectNovember 10, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    SOOOO cute! I wish you would come visit me. You'd have so many great ideas for all my "before" accessories! Thanks for always inspiring me!

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  22. girl meets carpenterNovember 10, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    Looks Fabulous! I may just go to our TJ Maxx in hopes of finding the same thing :)

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  23. Amy EileenNovember 10, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    That is FABULOUS!

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  24. HeidiNovember 10, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    You made the right choice with the HW and the glaze. Unlike other pieces, I think this one would lose some of its charm in black. Nice touches with the decorative paper, tag, and jewels :-)

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  25. Kim @ Cheap Chic HomeNovember 10, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    So cute! You might want to add to the tag (in Mary Engelbreit's words) "It's good to be queen!" ;)

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  26. UnknownNovember 10, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Honestly that is just spectacular! I would never have thought of that in a million million million years!

    wowie!

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  27. Invited InNovember 10, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    You must have amazing thrift stores in your town. What a great idea! I never would have thought to put the two pieces together.....very clever! My daughter would love to have that piece in her room:)

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  28. JaneNovember 10, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    Chelsea:
    That project turned out fabulous. The addition of the base to the crown was perfect! I'm going to have to get some of the Ralph Lauren glaze!
    Jane

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  29. Molly AnneNovember 10, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    Fab!

    Enough said. :)

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  30. TammyNovember 10, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    WoW! Now that was creative! I loved how it turned out! Are you sure you dont want to have another giveaway and make that the prize??

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  31. blushing roseNovember 10, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    I agree with Tammy, this should be a giveaway ... hmmmmmmmmmm? Beautiful creation.

    Pop over for our TRIPLE GIVEAWAY.
    Have a lovely eve. TTFN ~Marydon

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  32. LynetteNovember 10, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    How very pretty they are - love it in white! Perfect for the "queen" of the house!

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  33. Jacey Autumn PhotographyNovember 10, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    WOW i absolutely love it!

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  34. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comNovember 10, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    Holy cow! I love that project! I love how you put it on the little stand too. Darling!

    XOXO
    Jen

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  35. KrisNovember 10, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Well if that isn't ever so stinkin' cute, I don't know what is. On the lookout for a crown now!!

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  36. AngieNovember 10, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    Girl you really are brilliant!!

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  37. David and ChristineNovember 10, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    I love it! Going to TJMAXX tomorrow.

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  38. Lisa@Pickles and CheeseNovember 10, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    Looks so great! I just picked up a wood candle/pedestal now I just need to find the crown. The cream color looks perfect!

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  39. ~ ReganNovember 10, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    Very clever... I love little bits like this!

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  40. JillNovember 10, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    Oh my gosh... this is so cute and so very creative.

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  41. AnonymousNovember 10, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    This is a wonderful makeover!! I just found a crown that I had purchased this summer in a bag forgotten and feeling not very regal! I love the white look and will have to get out my can of paint! Love how you perched the crown on a pedestal too!! Cute Cute
    blessings
    mary

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  42. SherriNovember 10, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    Wowzers! BEAUTIFUL! Can't beat the price tag either. You dressed her up to shine!

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  43. sarahNovember 10, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    WoW! That is so beautiful!!

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  44. StefanieNovember 10, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    Beautiful! I want one!!!

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  45. 2sistersNovember 10, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    What vision!!! Don't think I would've put those together or thought to put the paper in the bottom. Turned out well.

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  46. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopNovember 11, 2009 at 5:08 AM

    Morning!!!! Well you and I are going to get along just fine,a girl after my own heart ....that crown is soooooooooo cute,I am still mad about them!!! Thank you so much for the nice note you left me,all the best Chrissy

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  47. AnonymousNovember 11, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    Gorgeous! Fit for a queen.

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  48. DawnNovember 11, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    Chelsea!!!! That is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!

    I love it!!!

    Thanks for visiting Eventually Cottage and for the sweet comments on my Princess sign. If you are interested in one for your daughter, email me at eventuallycottage@yahoo.com

    Hugs,
    Dawn

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  49. Karen @ Elsie Eleanor DesignsNovember 11, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    Love it! You are so talented!

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  50. Nice and Easy AntiquesNovember 12, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    FAB!!!

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  51. KimmyNovember 12, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    Oh my word! I absolutely LOVE that! What a great redo! Thanks for sharing.

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  52. Heather HendersonNovember 12, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    i love how it turned out - it reminds me of the one from Ballard Designs - that is $89! http://www.ballarddesigns.com/jump.jsp?itemType=PRODUCT&itemID=11492&fromNewSearch=true&mercadoResultId=5

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  53. Kim @ Starshine ChicNovember 12, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    I love it!!! Especially not that it is on a pedestal. Every queen needs to be on a pedestal!!!

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  54. Gypsy HeartNovember 12, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    Just found your blog...and LOVE the crown! Very creative ~

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  55. Tara@ Just Devine StyleNovember 12, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    This is such a great transformation. It is totally cute!

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  56. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageNovember 14, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    You lucky girl, I've been looking for thick candlesticks at my thrift stores and haven't been able to find any! I love the crown. You turned it from kinda cute to gorgeous!!

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  57. Funky Junk InteriorsNovember 14, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    Oh my gosh, you FINISHED what TJ Max forgot to do is what you did. The new look is adorable!

    And I'm totally with Kathy. Go pick up another and do it black. You know you want to. :)

    p.s. it's adorable in white!

    Thanks for linking up to SNS #5!

    Funky Junk Donna

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  58. GypsyRoseNovember 15, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    Fabulous makeover!

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  59. SuzieNovember 18, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    This is fantastic. Makes me want to run to TJ MAXX now.

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  60. Elder EsplinDecember 6, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    I visit your blog often. You do great things! I'm excited to see you at the Rust-oleum Revamp! FUN,FUN! I love the crown, it is too cute. I need one!

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  61. JennyDecember 6, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    I so wish I was creative! This is adorable!

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  62. Lana Kim White AustinDecember 6, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    I love it. Awesome, awesome, awesome!
    Hugs, Lana

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  63. trishDecember 7, 2009 at 6:31 AM

    Oh my goodness! I love it.
    I am a new follower of your blog, as of this morning. :o) I can't wait to take the time to visit all of your posts!
    Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne

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