Updated Hydrangea Tile Tray
I realize it's August and many bloggers are jumping into Fall and Halloween content with both feet.
Not this gal!
Summer is a very short season in my part of the world and I plan on enjoying it for as long as I can. Soooo....
Let me share this beautiful hydrangea tile tray that I found at a yard sale for $2.
Hydrangeas are one of my favorite flowers and I knew I had to have this tray as soon as I spotted it.
Did I need a tray? Nooooo, but who could resist those beautiful pink flowers?
The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the wood. A little too orange and it took away from those pretty tiles.
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Some painter's tape was put down to protect the tiles and out came the sandpaper.
Goodbye orange and hello 'I'm not sure what' kind of wood and filler.
I usually like to keep wood, but this situation called for paint. So I created a little sample board to see what would work best.
None of the pinks worked at all and clearly, the lightest green was the best match.
Let the painting begin!
I knew this color was going to be a bit bright and after the second coat, that fact was clear!
No worries. I had a plan. First, the grain was knocked back down with 220 grit sandpaper.
Then the bright green was white-washed to 'tone it down'. (To white-wash, mix white craft paint and water 50/50 and brush it over your existing paint.)
Then a rag was used to wipe some of it off.
Once I had the right color, it was left to dry.
The tiles were covered with newspaper and the tray was sealed with two coats of clear satin spray.
Peel off the tape and paper and....
Much better than the 'before'!
I think it's time to serve pink lemonade...
or ice cream...
because it's still summer at the Cottage!
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You sure do find the best deals, Ann! Your updated hydrangea tray is gorgeous! And I agree with you! Even though it's been hot as hell these past few weeks I still enjoy summer most of all the seasons! Yes sireeeeee!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Gail. You are so right; it's been super hot and the humidity has been stifling. Winter just lasts too long, so I'm hanging on to summer!
DeleteOh Ann!! I love this...the tray was so pretty before, but you totally took it up a notch. Beautiful colors, it's truly outstanding now. Also, I'm with you, summer, summer, summer.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kim. I knew it was going to need paint and it was just a matter of finding the right color. As for Fall ideas, not until after Labor Day!
DeleteOh Ann, I love the way this tray turned out! It is adorable, the green is the perfect shade to compliment the hydrangeas too. This gal may be ready for the cooler weather and all that fall has to bring though.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cara. It has been a hot, humid summer, but I'm not ready to give in to Fall yet!
DeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Ann! The green really makes the flowers pop. The combo of pink and green always works. While I do love the colors of summer flower gardens, the season and I are not besties. The older I get the hotter it feels. lol. Which is why I bring summer colors into my home decor, so I can enjoy them all year round without the heat and humidity. During the dark, cold and snowy winters I'm living in a bright, warm, and summery home. I don't do seasonal decor, it's pretty much summer all year round.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tuula. My color is usually blue, but I'm a huge fan of pink and green! It has been a strange summer and I do not like the heat and humidity either, but I just can't give in to Fall when it's still August. It sounds like you have the right idea for decorating...summer all year round!
DeleteThat is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Joanne!
DeleteI love a white wash or white wax to tone things down. It's very pretty and a nice addition to any home.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I think the white-wash was just what it needed!
DeleteThat's really lovely and the green is so much better!
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Thank you so much. The wood tone did nothing for it.
DeleteThis tray is so pretty! Thanks for sharing your process.
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Thank you, Kathrine. I'm happy to share!
DeleteThat is really pretty! I love what you have done with it.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Kim!
DeleteYour tray is so beautiful and hydrangeas always remind me of my mother. Thanks so much for sharing with us at the #WeekendTrafficJamReboot. I have selected your post as one of my favourites to feature next week. Enjoy your weekend. x
ReplyDeleteI just love hydrangeas! Thank you so much for the feature!
DeleteAnn, your updated hydrangea tile tray is beautiful. That light green is really eye catching.
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Thank you so much, Paula. I like it much better than the wood.
DeleteI agree, the paint is much better. -thanks for sharing with Create-it link party.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Janet. I usually vote for wood, but not this time!
DeleteThanks for sharing with us I'm featuring you this week when the next To Grandma's house we go link party starts!
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DeleteWhat a fun and pretty tray! Nicely done. Thanks for sharing this post with us at the Will Blog for Comments #44 linkup. #45 opens Monday morning--we hope to see you there sharing more posts.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Jennifer!
DeleteI love this tray! So happy to have it be one of my features for this weeks WTJR. Thanks so much for sharing with us! Melynda @scratchmadefood!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Melynda. I appreciate the feature!
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