Welcome to Metamorphosis Monday. This fun “Before and After” event is hosted by our friend, Susan at Between Naps on the Porch.
Please stop by Susan’s blog and get a full list of all Met Monday participants.
There are several areas of my home that have perplexed me. No matter what I did to tweak these spaces – they just didn’t look good or feel right. A wall in my breakfast area is just one of these spaces. I think if you looked in Webster’s dictionary under the word BORING! – you would see this pic.
I love the distressed, black painted plate rack…and I love the vintage, English prints…I even loved the items on the plate rack – just not collectively. It needed a change! And BAD!
By the way – can you see the price tags? (why they thought three tags was needed I am not sure.) Three bucks each! Yoohoo
And my fave two….the hen and pig plates.
Finally, I added the tea towel I also purchased at Paula’s store…I heart this!
I am quite happy with this wall vignette for now. I may play around with some different plates – but I am definitely going to call Webster’s tomorrow and request that they remove that pic from the dictionary beside the word “boring.” 🙂
The black frames make SUCH a difference with the prints!
View CommentDrama, clever & wonderful metamorphosis … TTFN ~ Marydon
View CommentOh Barb, what sweet memories from your trip. I love the frames black. They look so pretty with the plates on your wall. I know they make you smile every time you look at them. Hugs, Marty
View CommentBarb it looks amazing! My plate rack needs a little spiffing up too. After painting awhile back I didn’t put everything back. You’ve given me some good ideas. I really like the towels at the bottom. There’s a gift shop in my town that sells those toile plates. They are on my wish list too.
View CommentOoooh Barb! That looks so good! And I love your stuff from Miss Paula’s store…especially the plates! Your GW pictures are just wonderful! Great before and after, Ma’am!! I’m still remembering that trip to Asheville very fondly…such fun!! Have a great week!…hugs…Debbie
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To accept it you can blog about 15 blogs that you appreciate and enjoy…
Carol Ann x
View CommentI remember those prints, I forgot all about them. You clever girl, they look perfect with the black plate rack. How fun to spruce things up, it looks so nice together. I wish we could go shopping again together, what a great trip we had, one of the highlights in my life, love ya, kathysue
View CommentBoring it ain’t, lol! It looks great and love that you used your all your pretty “stuff” from Paula’s place. I told my mom about your visit, she loves Paula too, and she wants to go on a road trip for a visit too! Thanks for sharing, Sue
View CommentI love the changes you made. It really makes a big difference and a much bigger impact now. I love the plates. I saw them recently in a Southern Lady magazine also.
View CommentBarb, There is no way anything in your home would ever be beside the word “boring” in the dictionary. I’m still dreaming about your gorgeous front porch! You have vision! I love how you transformed this whole area…really looks complete now. Great Met Monday post!
View CommentThis is fantastic, Barb! First of all, I’m coveting that great plate rack of yours! What a bargain on those little painting! You knew exactly what you wanted to do with them, didn’t you? It all looks amazing! Those little b/w plates are adorable!
View Commentbe a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Great change…those plates are adorable! Not boring at all!
View CommentHey Barb I like the new format of your blog, but on my screen the right side is still cut off about 2 in.Not sure if it is that way for others or not. love ya,Kathysue
View CommentUnbelievable what miracles a can of black spray paint can create! Love the wall vignette now. It’s awesome & SO NOT BORING! ☺ Diane
View CommentOOOH, this is so lovely! I really love those adorable plates and the the new pics look great! I doubt boring could ever be next to your name/blog! Cindy
View CommentBarb, this looks fabulous. Ya’ll are going to put my poor husband out of a job with all that darned spray paint lol. I LOVE those plates. What great memories of 2 great trips! Hugs, Kat
View CommentIsn’t spray paint wonderful? I’ve become such an addict! Once I start doing one thing I’m looking for more to paint…..lol…….Jo
View CommentLove it!!!! I really, really, really love the animal plates. I so need those. 😉
View CommentThis is so pretty Barb!
View CommentGreat MM! 🙂
I love your black toile plates! Not long ago I ran across them in a shop and thought they were so cute, but I resisted the urge to take them home because my kitchen has no black and white. They really complete the grouping on your wall!
View CommentThe wall looks so much better, Barb and the pictures will be a constant reminder of your wonderful time spent with Debbie and Kathysue…Christine
View CommentNo more boring wall here. What a difference! It looks so cozy now.
View Comment~Sherrie
Barb, I love the pictures! The black paint was sheer genius!
View CommentFabulous makeover, Barb! The frames painted black changes the whole look. I love those black and white plates and how you’ve accessorized the shelf!
View CommentLove the changes that you made! It’s amazing what a little spray paint can do for a frame.
View CommentNow the wall has depth and oomph! Love the combination of everything you used, and I need to order those plates!!! Long live spray paint…
View Commentmy mom had those same prints on the kitchen wall when I was growing up… in the same boring frames. WAIT! maybe those are my mom’s prints ha ha!
I know this is weird, but I dreamt I met you at Border’s bookstore last night. lol!
View CommentBarb, Very charming and a lovely improvement. The prints are so nice and the few little changes made a huge difference! Linda
View CommentIt looks great Barb!
View CommentBarb-I am obviously shopping at the wrong Good Will stores–what a great find! Your corner looks great–but I did not see “boring” to begin with! LOVE the tea towel–Y’all 🙂
View CommentHow cute your wall is now, Barb! Love those black/white plates & your thrifty finds too. Thanks for joining the party this week.
View CommentBarb, I love the new background and the bigger pics look just fabulous. It is so nice to see the full screen instead of all those little pics. Yours looks great. Hugs, Marty
View CommentThe black frames are much better…and the plates are super cute…not boring anymore!
View CommentMichelle
It all goes perfect together and once again I am off to Savannah area and have to buy those plates as I love them and I enjoyed your post about all the Paula fun you had on vacation.
View CommentJoyce
oooo! Those are so pretty in black! I love the cute plates too!
View CommentGreat job!
wow you have alot of viewers that comment.. CONGRATS!! i will simply have to echo their sentiments, as they’ve said it all! lol 😉 but i especially love the black frames.. added the cohesive feel you needed to make your amazing pieces POP!
have a great day!
View Comment-Tracie
Oh Barb!!! This is gorgeous!!!
The pictures just make the arrangement!!!
You did a wonderful job putting the whole thing together…BEAUTIFUL!!!
I am participating in MM for the first time…stop by and take a peek!!!
I love your new blog layout…I am a fan of the big pics too!!!
Enjoy the day!!!
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Cathy
Looks great! I spray painted a couple of mirror frames with semi gloss last Friday (they were out of satin finish). Love spray paint.:)
View CommentGlenda
Barb,
I am sooo glad you stopped by!!!
I didn’t paint. I think it is just the camera. The other room is my dining room. I will be posting some pics of it soon. The after shots ar a more accurate picture of the color.
Enjoy!!!
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Cathy
Love the new changes. I love, love, love your new plates.
View CommentI want those plates with farm animals. lol. Great vignette . Mishelle
View CommentOH, I am loving those plates, too! The frames turned out so nicely sprayed black! Thank God for spray paint! 🙂 Sure does make things in life pretty! LOL!
The wall vignette looks wonderful!:)
So, you found us in Washington? 🙂 Kevin is headed there tomorrow, and I am so disappointed I can’t make this trip! The shopping downtown for home decor and inspiration is fabulous!!! ~hugs, Rhonda 🙂
View CommentLove the changes, love the plates, love the black… love, love, love!
View CommentIs there anything that doesn’t look better painted black? Great job.
View CommentOh the black frames really make those paintings pop!! The look fabulous in your kitchen.
Karen
View CommentMy Desert Cottage
The Piece de resistance (sp) was the “y’all” on the tea towel! Priceless!
View CommentGreat post!
Beautiful transformation! I love how the black adds a sense of drama and sophistication! Laura
View CommentYour black frames rock! It made a total difference in you wall setting. Thanks so much for sharing.
Charla
View CommentHaven’t you heard? Mr. Spray Paint is my new boyfriend!? I love him.
View CommentLove the job Mr Spray Paint did to
View Commentthose frames. And those plates are adorable.
I think the whole vignette is just perfect! I want that plate rack!!!
View CommentYour frames turned out really well! I wouldn’t of thought of black, but I love it!
View CommentAlthough I’m very late getting here, I loved seeing this! Talk about a wallnette (is that right?)! This is fabulous, and I am lusting after those precious square animal plates. You are just so talented. laurie
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