I found a beautiful oil painting the other day while I was out treasure hunting.
The painting itself is fabulous,I love the frame too but not gold.
(Sorry for the dark photo,this was taken in my studio and the lighting was not great on this particular day.)
I took it home and used Vintage Market And Design Furniture Paint in Porcelain.
After painting it two coats of Porcelain I added Dark Umber wax.You can see the side by side on this photo.
On the left side I used the dark wax,on the right side it’s just painted with porcelain.
You can see how the details on the frame really pop once you use the wax.
After I applied the dark wax I used a clear on top because I wanted a softer look.
Here is the frame now.
I love this color,it’s such a pretty soft pink.
The wax adds a different dimension and I achieved a vintage look without sanding.
This frame also cracked just a bit and looks authentically aged.
This painting is gorgeous!
I am not planing on selling this anytime soon in my shop.
I am going to enjoy it for a while.
I decided to hang it in my kitchen above my French china cabinet.
I added those fresh flowers to one of my favorite pitchers.
They are called wax flowers and they smell amazing!
Love the soft purple color and sweet delicate stems.
It smells like spring!
At a recent visit to my friend Janet’s amazing shop Lucky Junk ,I found this amazing vintage seltzer bottle.
This bottle works great here and makes a pretty vignette.
Janet has more of these at her shop!
She also has a blog I hope you will go on over and visit here blog Lucky Junk.
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You’ve found the perfect spot for your new painting! The frame looks so pretty next to your flowery curtains!
Thank you Vickie,yes I agree it works great with those shabby curtains.
Beautiful picture and I love, love, love the flowers too. Hugs, Marty
Thank you Marty <3
That painting is really perfect above your cabinet! It’s the right size, shape and color. That was a great find.
That is such a sweet, springy painting, Anne – and so unusual because it’s oval! It looks just perfect above your china cabinet! I don’t know where you find all of your lovelies….but they are all so beautiful!!
xoxo laurie
Yes Laurie I think that is was attracted it to me is that oval frame,It is a keeper for sure!
the painting looks lovely above your cabinet, anne:) –i’ve never heard of wax flowers, but, they sure are pretty!
Thank you Lynn! I have never seen these flowers before either.Yes they are so pretty but they also smell amazing!
That painting is beautiful 🙂 I would scoop that up myself. Loving the spring touches.
Thank you Brandi!
Hi Anne,
Beautiful week to you, and that sweet painting how could anyone resist buying it, let alone give it up. I adore how it looks in your cottage Kitchen it’s perfectly perfect right where you hung it.
See you soon
Xx
Doré
Thank you so much Dore!
What a great picture you found and I love the frame’s shape! It really does look even better with the face-lift you gave it; The wax flowers are so pretty and the pitcher was the perfect container.
Thanks so much Lynn!
Anne, this is an amazing transformation. I love what that wax does to bring out the frame details, which I totally overlooked in the original frame. How did you decide to use the Porcelain color? Just curious because you chose the exact right one!
Thank you Connie,I love the soft pink color.I knew it would look perfect with this painting.
That’s such a pretty painting, and your treatment of the frame is a huge improvement – great job! I’d love it if you’d share this at my History & Home link party, runs Tue-Fri, weekly. Take care – Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com
Thank you Dawn!
Anne, the bird painting is so sweet! Love the pretty frame. Your seltzer bottle vignette is beautiful!
Jeanette
Thanks so much Jeanette!