Do you ever wonder what to do with all of the natural wood DIY projects you come across in woodworking shops and craft stores?
Do you feel that you can only paint so much and it would be nice to have some wood accents?
Wood accents that look like they’ve been around a while?
I had a pair of wood candlesticks tucked away in a box waiting for a makeover and I decided it was time to just get ‘er done.
This is what they looked like when I purchased them new:
And now, after their little makeover…
I mean, how simple is something like this?
No Master Of Science degree required.
Or Master of Arts.
Oh wait…that is for something different. My bad.
Anyhoo…
All I did with these is age them just like I always do with any of my weathered wood projects.
After they were dry, I mixed a little pearl metallic paint with just a dab of green to create a little “spring sheen.”
I painted the bottom…
…and the inside.
I love the combination of the “old” wood and “spring sheen.”
Perfect for a natural table setting this Easter. Or anytime.
Be inspired,
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Turning lifetime passion into livelihood. It's about time! I'm Shari. I am a 40-something wife, mother, corporate professional turned design stylist, avid sports fan, and usually exhausted 24/7 keeping up with it all. I love my family, my home, my work...and the chaos that comes with it. I also happen to adore my beagle, Scout. 
So pretty, love the color you chose, perfect for spring!
They are lovely & something that you will be happy to use …
Dee at the Carlton
Very nice. I love these. I made a pair with small bell shaped terracotta planters, and wooden candle tops painted in a lavender and washed over in the pears. I tied a tassel cord in an “herb” green around each and I have to say…I’m sort of proud of them. They have a real appeal.
Please keep showing us great ideas.
Cheers from Oshawa, Ontario
I didn’t wash them in pears…it was PEARL paints. DUH.
your candlesticks look so much better. I can see them with some bunnies and Easter stuff. Enjoyed your post very much.
The candlesticks look great…you always create such things of beauty!
These are awesome!!~ You make it all look so easy.