This week seems to be taking the outdoor living theme! First with painted wicker and now with planters. In particular, these old, concrete planters that my mother gave me years ago. They are extremely heavy and well, pretty old and dirty looking.
I actually really like the shape, design and size and even the broken off bits and pieces – they are perfectly imperfect! I knew that paint could give them new life.
Taking Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in the color Provence, I added a wash of paint.
The concrete soaked up the wash like a sponge. I ended up using almost straight paint to get a good color on the concrete as the wash just kept disappearing into its depths.
What a difference a little paint can make! The old concrete planters now have that lovely, aged french vibe.
I’m thrilled that my Vintage French Flower Pots were featured this week on the Joann Fabric and Craft Stores website! Here is the link or click on the pic below to take a look!
Lucky really makes the photo perfect!
Lucky the photobomber lol! He does really make that pic
congrats on the feature! your pots look gorgeous!
Thanks Cassie! Hope you have a great weekend!
omg, how incredibly brilliant! I have several and yes, they look old and dirty! ASCP to the rescue!!
Jenna
The easiest way to transform those old concrete planters – I have one more to do! Thanks!
WOW! Almost as cute as the little fur face!
Love them
These are beautiful! I love the color and everything you chose. Congratulations on the feature. So exciting! Hugs, Coco
Suzanne how lucky to have those gorgeous concrete planters. Your color choice for painting them is lovely. Congrats on the feature – very cool!
When you say you did a color wash when painting the first coat – what does that mean?
Hi – it’s where you take the paint and dilute it with water to create a wash and then apply. About half paint to half water.
Ok – thank you – I’m going to try it!
what do you use for coating or varnishing for outdoor use?
Hi Tracy, I have never done it, but you can use AS wax on outdoor furniture. However, I would think there is a stronger finish out there. I honestly don’t do a lot of outdoor furniture but am about to refinish an outdoor rocker and will share what I decide upon. Thanks! Sorry for not having the best answer!