Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Functional & Fashionable

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My paper towel holder had seen better days.  I have grown tired of looking at it everyday in it’s not so pretty state.  I have been looking for a new one that A. I like and B. wasn’t too pricey.  Then I had a fab idea.

Here is a quick  {seriously, like 15 min} update that is sooo simple.

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See the poor gal in her before state.  Tired, worn and used probably 20+ times a day for 6 years.  I had this extra curtain rod finial floating around and decided it would make a perfect topper.  I just Gorilla Glued it onto the existing top. This way we can still unscrew it to put the roll of paper towels on.*  I love the shape and how it adds some character to a utilitarian item.

*This may be common sense to you, but I could just see myself gluing it to the wood part and then not being able to put the roll of towels on.  Needless to say, I am a little proud that I was using the old noggin…  Today anyway. 

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So here is why I love spray paint… 

Just a couple coats of this easy-to-apply-magic-in-a-can, and you give a combination of different finishes and colors a totally uniform look.  No one would ever know that I didn’t purchase it this way.  In less than 15 minutes I  gave it a high end look for fa-REE!

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7 comments:

  1. It looks great - and yes, I may have simply glued it to the wood and not been able to take it off again! Very funny! Thanks so much for linking up to Be Inspired today.

    Chelsea

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  2. That's a classy looking paper towel holder! You sound just like me. I'd probably have glued it to the wood myself. I'm you newest follower :)

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  3. You are very clever my dear. Love it.

    -Rene

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  4. Ohhh yes...this is fabulous!!! I love revamping with spray paint! It looks great girl! Thank you for linking it at my party today! Have a great weekend!!
    ~Terrell @ Frou Frou Decor~

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  5. Great idea! don't you just love making something over that you have and making it something you are really proud of. I know I do.

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