Candlesticks Makeover

Hello Everyone!

As I mentioned in my last post, from the Country Living Fair, I bought some ornate candlesticks that weren't in the finish that I liked.  So, I decided to give them a makeover.  These candlesticks were the perfect size and style, just not the right color.  Also, the price was great!  I got both candlesticks for just $25.  Ornate candlesticks can get very pricey.  So, I snatched these up quickly!  

I knew I could use a little bit of paint and wax to give them the look I wanted.  

This is what the candlesticks looked like when I bought them.

Now, I will admit, they don't look bad in this picture.  I think this picture isn't showing their true color.  They had more of a verdigris looking finish on them (olive green and brown tones).  My lighting for these pics wasn't the best.  

So, I got out some French Linen chalk paint (from Annie Sloan) and painted them.  This is a nice light grey color.

Then, I let that coat dry and went over it in a dark wax (from Annie Sloan).  

I decided to enhance the carvings on the candlesticks by adding a bit of metallic gold paint to them.  I used craft paint for that.  

I have touches of metallic gold in other accessories in this room, so it made sense to add them to the candlesticks too.  I thought it dressed them up a bit more.  

And here they are on my fireplace mantel.  

I am not a highly skilled painter, but I don't mind taking risks.  So, I guess you could call this my "risk taking project".  It's only paint, afterall.  If I ever want to change them up again it will be easy with more paint!  

Have you ever bought something before, knowing that you will have to give it a makeover once you get it home?  

Thanks for stopping by.

~ Kelly ~