House Renovation!

I was able to complete three house renovations on the weekend. Are you impressed? I sure am! Now, these houses are on the smaller side, so it really only took an afternoon and evening. I was at. . . the Dollarama. . . (I know you are shocked) last week and found the smaller wooden candle holder you see pictured. Then later in the week I found the taller one at a thrift store. (Both cost $1)


The three bird houses below, ( I did say three house renovations!! ) have been in my spring decor for about ten years. In their day, they were cute little bird houses. As the years went by they got dinged up, and the wood started to darken in color. Although I still liked them, their "cuteness factor" had lessened for me. I could feel a renovation coming on. As you can see in the pic below, I almost forgot to take the "before" picture. I started to paint the tallest house black, when I suddenly remembered to take a picture.

Before

A coat of black paint
(the wooden candle holders were painted black as well)

Everything then got a coat of white paint.

I took a small sandpaper pad and scuffed off the paint on the edges. The black shows through in those spots. Then I glued two of the houses to the candle holders.

Voila! Reno complete!

I will be joining the following blog parties:
Metamorphosis Monday at "Between Naps on the Porch"
Marvelously Messy
Show & Tell Wednesday at "Blue Cricket Design"
Wow us Wednesday at "Savvy Southern Style"
Good Life Wednesday at "A Beach Cottage"
Workshop Wednesday at "Goodbye City, Hello Suburb"
All Things Inspired at "All Things Heart & Home"
Newby Party at "Debbiedoo's"