Comments on: From The Inspiration Files: Why Not Make These?

By: stephanie

stephanie — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:08:59 +0000

Yesterday, I tried to spray paint some shells silver like the ones in the post above but the spray paint I bought was too sheer and light (not chrome and metallic-y enough). I see that silver leaf may be the answer to my problems!! Thanks for your post!

By: stephanie

stephanie — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:06:22 +0000

Hi Lori!
Yesterday, I tried to spray paint some shells silver like the ones in the post above but the spray paint I bought was too sheer and light (not chrome and metallic-y enough). I see that you have silver spray paint and I was wondering if you would mind giving me the name of the one you used!
Thanks in advance,
Stephanie

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 03:15:49 +0000

That sounds gorgeous! Good luck!

xo,
s

By: Jen

Jen — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 02:19:12 +0000

I recently saw your post and I currently have about 20 store-bought shells which I spray painted silver drying in my back yard. Such a good idea. I think I’ll drill a small hole through them and use them as decorations on gifts. I can’t wait to see how they turn out!

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:41:04 +0000

We did actually consider that but in the end wanted the crisp look of long white shelves. Thanks for the suggestion though!

xo,
s

By: Ange

Ange — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:04:57 +0000

Hey Youngsters! Did you consider the Design Sponge industrial clip idea, when you were looking for something for your office makeover wall? I’m really looking forward to seeing your postcard shelves, but this might have worked being all ‘office supply loving’ style. And yet still easily changeable.Like you say, you could just stare at the wall all day…

By: jayne

jayne — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:42:07 +0000

About 12 years I spray painted some really big pine cones i found in my Aunt’s yard. I still use them every year at Christmas to decorate. This year, I took the bottom branches of greenery we cut off of our Christmas tree (to make it fit in the holder) and placed that on top of a cabinet. I then mixed in my gold pinecones and some red and gold ‘el cheapo glass balls. Looked great and cost almost nothing!!

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:36:35 +0000

Either way it’ll look great- really you can’t go wrong! Maybe using the burnt orange as the real “show stopper” (as most of the background) would be great with a cream/tan border and stripe- but of course you could do most of the background in the timber color and just use the cream and orange as accents as you mentioned. Just have some fun and see what you like! The best thing about paint is you can paint right over it if you want to change anything. Hope it helps!

xo,
s

By: Grace

Grace — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:23:58 +0000

Thanks SO much for your quick response! So we’re thinking of going with the Lyndhurst Timber, a rich cream color, and a warm burnt orange. Using the example you have, any thoughts on which color for which “stripe” – I definitely don’t want the matchy matchy effect. I’m excited! Thanks again…

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:50:59 +0000

Hey Grace,

It’s great to tie in some of the colors in the room and the adjoining space (the Lyndhurst Timber-ish tone and a crimson stripe) but you probably want something else to add a bit more dimension and layered interest so it’s not super literal and matchy-matchy. What about adding in a rich cream color with the timber and the crimson? Or a soft sage green? You could also do a warm burnt orange (that always looks great with red and brown tones). Hope it helps!

xo,
s