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Sunday, April 26, 2015

Beachy Shabby Windows

I found a pair of triangular windows at the Flea Market a while ago and they have been sitting in my workshop ignored.  
I decided it was time to do something with them. 
Before:
The windows were not bad before just a little dirty and boring  I thought.  First I painted the windows with some green chalk paint that I had concocted for another project and then I painted the pair with Jaded Rooster mixed with  Marshmallow Cream chalk paint from  The Urban Rooster.   I wanted the green and some of the white to show in places so I did rub some wax between the paint layers so the distressing was easy.  
A Boxwood wreath always looks good

A Pop of Pink
You can see a little of the green and white layers 






Hydrangea=love 
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49 comments:

  1. DD's CottageApril 25, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    Thank you Kim-I think they are pretty neat too!

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  2. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow April 25, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    Those are really interesting and pretty!

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    1. DD's CottageApril 25, 2015 at 7:03 PM

      Thank you Su-I thought they were interesting too!

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  3. angieApril 25, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    what beautiful pictures !!! I wish you a nice weekend, dear greetings from angie from Germany

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  4. MarigeneApril 25, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    I fell in love with those windows the first time you showed them...they look even better painted that beautiful shade of aqua.

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    1. DD's CottageApril 25, 2015 at 7:06 PM

      Thank you Marigene-I love the green and aqua together!

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  5. Kim April 25, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    Love, love, love. Lucky new owner!

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    1. DD's CottageApril 25, 2015 at 7:04 PM

      Thank you Kim-I love how they turned out too!

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  6. AnonymousApril 25, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    Those windows are so unique and I love how you have redecorated them!

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    1. DD's CottageApril 25, 2015 at 7:05 PM

      Thank you Gigi-I thought they could be useful again!

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  7. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresApril 25, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    Love their unusual shape, and the color you chose is perfect! It's no wonder they already found a new home.

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    1. DD's CottageApril 25, 2015 at 7:05 PM

      Thank you Betsy-the plan was to bring them to Mes Amis but they got snatched up form Instagram first!

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  8. cindy@bornhouselivingApril 25, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    What a unique pair of windows, and the color looks great! Great job on the sale:)

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    1. DD's CottageApril 25, 2015 at 7:07 PM

      Thank you Cindy-I thought they were unique too and they caught my eye.

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  9. AnonymousApril 25, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    Such pretty windows and very unusual. They look gorgeous. :) Julie

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    1. DD's CottageApril 25, 2015 at 7:07 PM

      Thank you Julie-I am happy with how they turned out too!

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  10. Blondie's JournalApril 25, 2015 at 9:46 PM

    Your paint technique was great and the windows themselves, so original. Love them! :)

    Jane x

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    1. DD's CottageApril 26, 2015 at 6:07 AM

      Thank you Jane-the windows are original and I love the two colors together

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  11. Shortbread and GingerApril 26, 2015 at 3:12 AM

    Gorgeous!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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    1. DD's CottageApril 26, 2015 at 6:08 AM

      Thank you Liz-I like how they turned out too!

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  12. The Painted DrawerApril 26, 2015 at 4:52 AM

    OK, I am so jealous! The windows were really neat before and your paint was the perfect touch! I love these - swoon :)

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    1. DD's CottageApril 26, 2015 at 6:09 AM

      Thank you Suzanne-I think they look much better now too and green and aqua go well together I think.

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  13. Linda@Coastal CharmApril 26, 2015 at 6:48 AM

    These are so awesome windows...love the color that you painted them.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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    1. DD's CottageApril 27, 2015 at 5:39 AM

      Thank you Linda-I think the colts worked out too!

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  14. JunkchiccottageApril 26, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    These windows are so awesome. So much unique character to them. Love the color you painted them too.
    Kris :)

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    1. DD's CottageApril 27, 2015 at 5:40 AM

      Thank you Kris-the shape and color just seem to work for the pair!

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  15. chateau chicApril 26, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    I LOVE the finish you gave these windows!!! They have the look of original paint!
    Mary Alice

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    1. DD's CottageApril 27, 2015 at 5:40 AM

      Thank you Mary Alice-I am glad my layered look turned out!

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  16. BenitaApril 26, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    LOVE these!!!

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  17. Brenda PruittApril 26, 2015 at 3:28 PM

    How unique! I've never seen anything like them.
    Brenda

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    1. DD's CottageApril 27, 2015 at 5:41 AM

      Thank you Brenda-I have never seen a pair like them either!

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  18. KathyApril 26, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    Gorgeous!!

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  19. ℳartina @ Northern NestingApril 26, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    Very cool...pretty makeover!!

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  20. DD's CottageApril 27, 2015 at 6:08 AM

    Thank you Martina-I am glad I found the windows at the Flea!

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  21. SImple and Serene LivingApril 27, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    What awesome windows. xo Laura

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  22. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowApril 27, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    You are a wonder worker! Just gorgeous! I've never seen a triangular window before, let alone one that someone has refurbished! :)

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    1. DD's CottageApril 28, 2015 at 6:23 AM

      Thank you Deb-I was lucky to find them and to be able to give them a make over!

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  23. handmade by amaliaApril 28, 2015 at 6:46 AM

    An inspired paint work with lovely results! Very cool.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. DD's CottageApril 28, 2015 at 7:08 AM

      Thank you Amalia-I have been into painting with beachy colors lately!

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  24. Home on the CornerApril 29, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    Wow! Those are really neat! I'm always on the lookout for windows, but I have never seen anything like these before! And I love what you did with them! Thanks for sharing them!

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    1. DD's CottageApril 30, 2015 at 9:16 PM

      Thank you Pam-I like vintage windows too and seem to be finding them lately!

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  25. bj April 30, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    Those are the coolest windows I've ever seen...and I love the color you chose....

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    1. DD's CottageApril 30, 2015 at 9:16 PM

      Thank you BJ-I love the color too and the shape!

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  26. CherylApril 30, 2015 at 10:04 PM

    I love them!! Great pictures and love that color!

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    1. DD's CottageMay 1, 2015 at 6:48 AM

      Thank you Cheryl-the color turned out perfect for the look I was envisioning!

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