Beach Hooks
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I can almost picture a light pink swim suit carelessly hung on one of these pegs drying after a day of building sandcastle on the beach. Or maybe a small straw hat carefully placed after a glass of wine and pizza by the sea.
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On this one I can picture, some dress up clothes or old baseball caps. Wouldn’t it look sweet in a little boys room?
Perhaps, you may want to see what they looked like before. I think they are probably 30 years old and are very well made, but the style was leaving a bit to be desired:
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See what I mean? A little rustic for my liking. We drilled holes in them to allow for easy hanging and then I got my Annie Sloan Chalk Paint out.
I did the Beach Sign in my favorite Duck Egg Blue and stenciled the letters in Old White:
Then I got fine grade sandpaper and lightly distressed for that shabby chic look I love so much. On the Sailboat Hooks I used Paris Grey and then stenciled the sailboats on in Napoleonic Blue:
This one was also lightly sanded. Both were waxed with Annie Sloan’s clear wax for protection.
What do you think? Both are looking for a new home and would be a fabulous way of bringing the beach to your own home. I know I can’t wait to actually enjoy a beach day once the weather is warm enough!
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Great makeover. I love your paint choices! I think I might have to break down and buy some ASCP.
Thank you so much. You’ll love the chalk paint once you try it. I don’t think I can go back to latex now…
You have changed those from something I wouldn’t give a second glance to into something light, fun and lovely! ~ Maureen
Maureen, you’re so kind. Thank you for your nice comments.
these are really cute! love the sailboat stencil 🙂
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Thanks!
Very cute – nice makeover! I would love for you to come by and link it up to my party happening now! I would love to have you!
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Thanks, Stacey.
These turned out really cute! I’m your newest follower, I’d love if you followed in return and linked up to my little party: http://www.nutmegplace.com/2012/03/showoff-saturday-5.html
Hope to see you there!
Thanks, Meg.
These are lovely!!
Thanks, Maya. I’m really happy how they turned out.