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Young House Love » Crafting & Art » A Multicolor Mallard

| By Sherry Petersik | October 23, 2012 | 322 Comments

A Multicolor Mallard

We’re excited to share our Cincy adventures (we laughed! I cried! we got something confiscated at the airport!) and we’ve already started our Pinterest challenge project along with having a pretty cool before & after that’s almost done (just have to take pics and write that post for ya) so there’s lots going on in our casa – both duck related and beyond! I say duck related because, well… I snagged this odd little wooden duck for $4 at a thrift store here in Richmond (Diversity Thrift). The date? Oh, about a year ago. Yes dudes, I’m about to get on something after twelve solid months of the “thinking about getting on that” stage (you can read more about my weird little Dude, Get On That Already challenges here). So you can file this under fast and *almost* free (thanks to relying entirely on materials that we already had). Or you can just call it fly. Get it? I quack myself up. Ok, I’m stopping now.

Duck 1 Before

It’s hard to tell the duck’s scale in the pic above, but it’s about 8″ long. Here it is with a whole bunch of craft paint that I had on hand from previous projects like this and this. And see how I used masking tape to make stripes on Mallory (she’s a mallard, right? I hope she is, since I picked her name based on that not-substantiated fact). Anyway, those masking tape stripes were because as soon as I saw her in the thrift store I thought it would be fun to stripe her with a bunch of crazy colors. I know that sounds nutty, but to me it felt sort of Jonathan Adler-ish and happy-go-lucky. I mean if you can’t have fun with your wooden duck decor, where can you have fun?

Duck 2 Taped

It’s hard to picture, but I loved the idea of a stripes like this dachshund pillow from here (<– please click that link just to see the name of that site, which made me snort water out of my nose). And this awesome post about actual painted ducks from here definitely fueled the “paint it, paint it, paint it” chant in my head.

Striped Dog Pillow

I’m not gonna lie. About ten minutes into my project I was staring at this hot mess. And I thought this might be one of those “you know we share the good, the bad, and the ugly… and boy do we have an ugly one for you!” posts. The first coat definitely didn’t have great coverage, so it actually took a few of them for it to look not horrendous (hindsight = 20/20, I totally should have spray primed this guy before taping off the stripes).

Duck 3 Paint On

But in the end, after I removed the tape and free-handed the unpainted areas with differently colored stripes, I was left with this dapper little duck-friend. She’s adorable and perfect for a nursery/kids room/playroom, but I wanted to photograph her in the kitchen so you could see that she actually can live in adult spaces too. You know, like how this happy rainbow Jonathan Adler pillow could totally look awesome in not-just-a-kids room. At least for color-lovahs like me. But if it’s too much for you, you could just spray paint your own wooden duck a solid hue like glossy white or lime or navy for a fresh spin. You know, because every house needs at least one wooden duck.

Duck Afterclose

I actually like the added flair of the stripes. I think she’s cute with the spiky yellow vase and colorful art on the top shelf. And of course the fact that she’s neck in neck with a pig cutting board in a race towards the stove cracks me up. Who knows where she’ll end up though. Little items like this tend to move all around the house, so she might be on the kitchen mantel next and then end up on the console in the living room.

Duck 5 Kitchen Full

Goose, there it is.

Ok, I know that one’s a stretch because it’s clearly a duck, but I just had to try. What have you guys been getting on lately? As a side note, I don’t actually suggest getting on a duck. One bit my mom’s hand when we were young so I don’t think they like to be ridden (just to be clear, my mom wasn’t attempting to ride it when the incident occurred).

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Comments

  1. Avatar for cdcd says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    I think it’s a dude mallard, but Mallory was a dude’s name (last name?) historically, so you’re cool.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 2:30 pm

      Whew! That was a close one!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for Kati MalloryKati Mallory says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:36 pm

      Mallory is MY last name, and I got it from my husband (a dude) haha :)

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:45 pm

      Nice one!

      xo
      s

  2. Avatar for MaureenMaureen says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    So cute! Never would have thought to do this. This is a great idea to try with anything you have around the house that could use some sprucing up. And, I am pinning this is, btw. Sorry if I am coming off as a total fangirl. :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 2:35 pm

      Haha, thanks Maureen. You’re sweet.

      xo
      s

  3. Avatar for JennaJenna says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    I love animals. I love stripes. This is basically the perfect post for me! Although I think I would have given the duck a gloss clear coat to make him look more ceramic-y. But he’s a lucky duck to get to live at your house! :)

    P.S. I pre-ordered your book yesterday and am so excited to hopefully get to meet you guys in Charlotte in February!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 2:35 pm

      Ooh it would be fun to gloss him up! So excited to meet you in Charlotte!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for MaureenMaureen says

      October 23, 2012 at 2:36 pm

      That would look nice!

    • Avatar for hollyloohollyloo says

      October 23, 2012 at 2:49 pm

      glossy!!!

    • Avatar for AidaAida says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:27 pm

      Totally agree – it needs GLOSSY COAT.

      Finally ordered by book today! Woo – to the WHO. :)

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:30 pm

      Wooooooooooo! That duck is going to be flossing the glossy. And thanks for buying our book!

      xo
      s

  4. Avatar for AnnAnn says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    oh my, the website name totally cracked me up! people at work started staring….

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 2:34 pm

      Right???!!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for Jen @ Domesticated NomadJen @ Domesticated Nomad says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:39 pm

      Cracked me up too. So glad I dutifully swallowed my coffee before clicking the link!

  5. Avatar for EmilyEmily says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    Yup- that’s a boy mallard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallard) but now that he’s all decked out in stripes he can be whatever you want! I love the stripes- so much fun!! I think I need a duck to paint… :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:06 pm

      Haha!

      xo
      s

  6. Avatar for Kristen @ Inspired WhimsKristen @ Inspired Whims says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    I LOVE this duck! May copy this idea…maybe with another begging-to-be painted animal :)

    Reply
  7. Avatar for my honest answermy honest answer says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    Pet my wiener!!! mwah ha ha. Everyone is wondering what I’m chuckling at.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:05 pm

      Hahahahahahahahha! Best. Name. Ever.

      xo
      s

  8. Avatar for DebDeb says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    you had me quacking up with this post!!! love it!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:05 pm

      Hahaha.

      xo
      s

  9. Avatar for Ginny @ goofymonkeysGinny @ goofymonkeys says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    I LOVE that duck! Off to find a cheapie duck or other animal to paint ;)

    Reply
  10. Avatar for Ashley @ LibertyBellesAshley @ LibertyBelles says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    i LOVE strips. So this is totally my jam! (<— i'm channeling my inner Sherry there ha)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:05 pm

      Haha, yessss.

      xo
      s

  11. Avatar for Kim W RilyKim W Rily says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    Yeah, Mallards are boys. Maybe Malcolm would work?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:05 pm

      Yeah that could fly.

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for JessicaJessica says

      October 23, 2012 at 5:56 pm

      Nooo, mallards are mallards. Boy mallards have blue heads and girl mallards have brown heads. So, yes, he is a boy mallard, also known as a drake, but since Sherry has painted “his” head brown, Mallory will work just fine. ; )

    • Avatar for JessicaJessica says

      October 23, 2012 at 5:57 pm

      Since she painted his head *period.* lol

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 6:42 pm

      Haha!

      xo,
      s

  12. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    He’s so freakin’ adorable! I agree that he would look fun all glossy – maybe some wipe on poly (or spray on clear coat) would do the trick? LOVE the stripes and that you did it with craft paint.
    Sarah

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    • Avatar for EmmaEmma says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:10 pm

      I was thinking the *same* thing :)

  13. Avatar for Shannon @ Fabulously VintageShannon @ Fabulously Vintage says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    I literally just spit my water out when I hovered over that link thinking “What could be so funny as to cause Sherry to shoot water out of her nose?” BAHAHAHAAHA!!!

    Shannon

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:06 pm

      Niiiice!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for Lauren KLauren K says

      October 23, 2012 at 6:47 pm

      I thought the same thing, but I was sipping white wine and shot that out of my nose instead. Worst nose burn ever, but totally worth the laugh!!!

      Thank you for making my night!

  14. Avatar for MalloryMallory says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    Mallory approved.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:10 pm

      Sweeet!

      xo
      s

  15. Avatar for BecciiBeccii says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    Aww I liked her as she was… Ducks are my favorite animals… Along with giraffes, rabbits, cats… Yeah I wuv animals :) Cute DIY idea though.

    Reply
    • Avatar for Pam the GoatherdPam the Goatherd says

      October 23, 2012 at 11:13 pm

      I liked her as s/he was also! My living room is almost a wildlife museum, so Mallory (love the name!)would have stayed as he was if he had landed here.
      But I like the stripey idea. Something like that would work in my bathroom or kitchen or sewing room. Now I’ll be looking for potential things to paint stripes on!

  16. Avatar for MeganMegan says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    Oh my cuteness! I love her.

    Reply
  17. Avatar for JenniferJennifer says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    Its definitely a dude duck with that (formerly) green head – lady ducks are the brown ones. In fact, the dudes in most animal species are usually the ones with the pretty colors/plumage, while the ladies are brown or grey. How unfair is that? I think Mallory would look awesome with a glossy coat of poly on top.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:07 pm

      Totally unfair to girl ducks. Haha!

      xo
      s

  18. Avatar for Christine SomersChristine Somers says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    What a clever idea! My fiancée has a couple of these ducks but they are pretty scuffed up. He never tosses anything out so this is a perfect way to spruce up the duck which will make me happy and allow us to keep them which will make him happy. Thanks for a peace making idea!

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    • Avatar for Pam the GoatherdPam the Goatherd says

      October 23, 2012 at 11:16 pm

      Christine, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE make sure you ask your fiancee for permission before you go to painting his ducks!!!!! It is possible that they are collector’s decoys and if you paint over them you will destroy their value. That would most definitely NOT be a peace making move in your relationship!!!!

  19. Avatar for AngieAngie says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    First…. Ummm the name of that site is hilarious!!!! Can’t stop laughing!!! Second the duck is AWESOME, I suddenly want to go to the thrift store and get a wooden duck, never wanted one before… But will now be obsessively searching for one. Love it!

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  20. Avatar for sallysally says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    Cracked up laughing when I saw the name of that website. Too funny! Saw a ceramic dog (small) at TJ Maxx yesterday and thought of you! The duck, interesting…better than the before look:)

    Reply
  21. Avatar for ShannonShannon says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    So colorful and creative! I am counting down the days til your Chicago West Elm stop… Did you know they closed the RSVPs because there were so many? You’re total celebs.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:06 pm

      Ahhhh. Makes me sweaty.

      xo
      s

  22. Avatar for CatherineCatherine says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    Adorable!

    Tell the truth, Sherry. How long did it take you to feel good about your “free-handed” stripes? I’m afraid my OCD would take over and I’d be stuck trying to make them perfect for hours!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:07 pm

      This project was awesome because I just did it in small doses. One coat and then I had to wait for things to dry, so I could stop obsessing. Then by the second coat I could clean things up a little, and by the last coat it looked pretty good. Not perfect at all, but good ’nuff! Haha.

      xo
      s

  23. Avatar for LeslieLeslie says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    Oh my… love the stripes! My mom has a duck that my grandpa carved, but it is gorgeous with the various wood tones, I wouldn’t dream of painting it.

    So do tell… WHAT did you have confiscated at the airport??? TSA not your best friends that day huh?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:08 pm

      We actually have a photo to share along with the story tomorrow.

      xo
      s

  24. Avatar for MalloryMallory says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    I love that I now share the name of your little striped duck! Which is super cute by the way!

    My parents actually had a couple duck pictures hanging in the house when I was little, and for the longest time I thought my dad named me after the mallard. I used to be so embarrassed until the truth came out that it was actually from the show “Family Ties”, like pretty much every other 20-something Mallory I’ve met.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:08 pm

      Haha, my dad said he agreed with my mom’s idea to name me Sherry because he “knew a hot girl named Sherry once.” Hahahah!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for Mallory @ R. Simple LifeMallory @ R. Simple Life says

      October 24, 2012 at 10:26 am

      I was named after Mallory from “Family Ties” too! And of course.. I am 25. I was going to be Alexander if I were a boy. Apparently my parents were big fans.

  25. Avatar for Jillian {Her Split Ends}Jillian {Her Split Ends} says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    I LOVE it. She’s super fancy now…and she looks super chic hanging out with the pig cutting board…maybe they are boyfriend and girlfriend –

    Cheers
    ~ Jillian
    http://www.hersplitends.com

    Reply
  26. Avatar for JulieJulie says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    Cute! Can’t wait to meet you in WA, and I think you might be crashing one of my friend’s houses in Dallas (Dayme). Have fun – her house is fab!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      Aw thanks Julie! Can’t wait!

      xo
      s

  27. Avatar for Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication[email protected] says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    I didn’t think I was going to like it… but I do! Can’t wait to hear/read all about Cincy!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      Yay!

      xo
      s

  28. Avatar for Desiree C.Desiree C. says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    Good thing I didn’t take a drink of my iced tea (Caribou day at work today–woo hoo!) before clicking on the Pet My Weiner link. Bahaha! Who ever started that website could be my friend for sure.

    I love the stripes on the duck–such a neat approach! And that price really fits the bill! Ha! See what I did there?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      Ten points for a bill pun!

      xo
      s

  29. Avatar for NatalieNatalie says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    Totally cute! Might have to try this with some interesting creatures we recently found in our basement from my MIL’s house… an owl? a rooster? The possibilities are endless! Thanks for sharing this fun little ducky!

    Reply
  30. Avatar for EricaErica says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    The pig cutting board is adorable. Where did you happen to find that? It would be a perfect gift for my pig loving sister!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      That was from HomeGoods maybe three months ago? There were lots of them!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for Anna-LisaAnna-Lisa says

      October 24, 2012 at 9:21 am

      They had them at Kohl’s a while back, not sure if they’re still in stock.

  31. Avatar for MonikaMonika says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    Sherry – you are funny today! :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      Aw shucks, thanks Monika!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for MonikaMonika says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:42 pm

      It freaked me out that there’s another Monika with a “k” posting comments…it made me think I might have commented already! Ha, oops :o)

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:45 pm

      Hahah!

      xo
      s

  32. Avatar for KatharineKatharine says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    I can’t believe you passed up the opportunity to make an “ugly duckling” pun when you were talking about the duck mid-painting! I mean, it was right there!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:19 pm

      OHEMGEEE! How did I miss that?

      xo
      s

  33. Avatar for KarenKaren says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    Did you just freehand the second coat? Not sure if mine would come out looking right if I did that, so I was wondering if there was a trick or you are just better at painting then me?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:20 pm

      Yes, my trick was to try to rest my elbows on the table to steady both the brush and the duck (I was holding it in one hand and painting with the other) and using a small craft brush. It was only about a quarter of an inch thick, so it was easier to control.

      xo
      s

  34. Avatar for DebbieDebbie says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    Another painted animal? We get it already! But the stripes are sort of cool. That is different :-)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:20 pm

      Uh oh Debbie, I hope you’re not all animal-ed out! I have at least enough surface area for 50 more (and might have that many hiding in the playroom in my get-on-that pile). Hahah!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for DebbieDebbie says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:30 pm

      I don’t know if I can handle 50 more! :-P

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:31 pm

      Uh oh, maybe try looking at the pic on facebook to see if it’s animal related and staying away if you see any creature-esque silhouette?

      xo
      s

  35. Avatar for ChristinaChristina says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    That’s too funny – I saw a Wooden Mallard at my parents, and totally wanted to jack it for myself…and now, I will make that steal, and know what to do with it!! BTW…that website made me laugh out loud…no joke. LOL

    Reply
  36. Avatar for Chelsea @ Chelsea Eats TreatsChelsea @ Chelsea Eats Treats says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    Lol Sherry you are too funny today :) Love the “Goose there it is” attempt!

    Reply
  37. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    Cracking up at the line “but I wanted to shoot her in the kitchen.” Hoping we’re talking about a camera here and not ye olde duck hunt game.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:19 pm

      Hahahahahha, yeah I needed to clarify that…

      xo
      s

  38. Avatar for SingleMamaSingleMama says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Cute project! I love the pig cutting board, where is that from? Yup, I am an Iowa girl.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:18 pm

      Aw, my BFF is from Reinbeck IA! Piggy is from HomeGoods (they had stacks of him). Hope it helps!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for SingleMamaSingleMama says

      October 23, 2012 at 4:29 pm

      I live about 15 min from there :)…now if only IA had a homegoods…

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 4:47 pm

      I think you need one!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for KarlaKarla says

      October 23, 2012 at 11:45 pm

      SingleMama,
      There is a Homegoods in Des Moines. I’m not sure where you are located in Iowa but I have been to the one there a few times. It’s near the Jordan Creek Mall. :)

  39. Avatar for CaityCaity says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Too cute. The before with the paint was a little scary but the before on the counter is super cute. You inspire me. :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:18 pm

      Thanks Caity! You’re so sweet!

      xo
      s

  40. Avatar for AlysonAlyson says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    LOL. You often make me smile, you sometimes make me laugh, but rarely do your entries feel like a stand up comedy routine like this one did. This is probably how a conversation goes with the real $herdog.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:18 pm

      Ha, thanks Alyson. I promise I’m not funny in person at all. Just sort of cringe-worthy.

      xo
      s

  41. Avatar for Jocelyn PascallJocelyn Pascall says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Really cute. It reminds me of the designer ‘Paul Smith’. Adorable.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:17 pm

      Ooh I love him!

      xo
      s

  42. Avatar for Julia @ Chris Loves JuliaJulia @ Chris Loves Julia says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Ooo. She looks so satin-y. And you know, your color choices were perfect. I feel like this could go not-so-chic real quick, but looking at your end result, I can’t imagine Mallory looking any better. Brava!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:17 pm

      Aw thanks Julia! You’re so sweet.

      xo
      s

  43. Avatar for KristanKristan says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    So excited to meet you guys in Chicago! Did you know that they had to close the RSVP page early due to such massive response. You are popular here!!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:17 pm

      Eeeeks. I’m excited, yet clammy. Haha.

      xo
      s

  44. Avatar for Nicole @ Liberty BellesNicole @ Liberty Belles says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    I can’t believe something so ugly (no offense to natural Mallory) could turn into something so adorable!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:16 pm

      Aw thanks Nicole!

      xo
      s

  45. Avatar for LauraLaura says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    What a great (and unique) idea! She/he came out really nice. And I like it in the kitchen, but I’m sure s/he will look good anywhere. :)

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  46. Avatar for Steph H.Steph H. says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    I could totally see you have a post where you make us ‘find the duck’ (or another little animal). I think it would be hilarious to see her hidden somewhere obscurely! We once did this with a stuffed pig in my art class in high school. It sat atop the intercom speaker a whole semester before the teacher noticed.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:16 pm

      Haha, where’s Waldo Mallory.

      xo
      s

  47. Avatar for Crystal @ 29 Rue HouseCrystal @ 29 Rue House says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    It turned out super cute! You make me feel better for picking up stuff and holding on to it. Thank you!

    I just picked up a chair from the Restore and sprayed it black and gold for our entryway that I’m working on. http://29ruehouse.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-new-era-in-entryway.html

    Also scored a decorator’s jackpot at Target last night for the entryway and got some clearance Patch stuff along with splurging on some new Nate Berkus.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:14 pm

      Looks awesome! You got such a clean paint job!

      xo
      s

  48. Avatar for amyamy says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Ha! That website contacted and asked me if they could sell my dachshund baby bibs on their site and I totally thought they were some perverted dudes trying to be funny! I went to the site and saw that they were real! Hilarious name! I can’t even bring myself to tell people the name of the website to buy the bibs from! Makes me blush! :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:14 pm

      Hahahhahah, that’s HILARIOUS! It’s like two degrees of separation to this website.

      xo
      s

  49. Avatar for BrandiBrandi says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    I included a little duck in our guest bedroom as some fall decor since he was so fall-esque colored. Great post – love these easy non-time consuming projects! I have really found a love for spray paint since finding your blog a few years ago! http://buzzardsbeat.blogspot.com/2012/10/decorating-blog-with-diversity.html

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:14 pm

      Cute!

      xo
      s

  50. Avatar for StephanieStephanie says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    Up close I was a little “eh” about Mallory but from far away I just love how fun and happy she looks. Also, I love ducks. Ducks are the bomb. I have to agree with someone above, I bet she’d look awesome glossy.

    I hope this weekend to “get on” putting up shelves all over my hizz-ouse. (Yeah, I just did that. I am delirious today.) There’s not a lot of storage up in this joint (seriously what’s wrong with me?) so I’m trying to create it.

    I bought a couple of adorbs plates from the Collections at Target (Curiousity Shop, I think. They are orange, green and blue with a big ? on them!) that are begging for some open shelf showcasing. They’re kinda attention-whores.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:05 pm

      They sound so cute! I loved that Curiosity Shop stuff.

      xo
      s

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