Monday, 18 March 2013

Before & After

After seeing the before & after of Heather's washtub stand (Heather from New House, New Home, New Life) I was itching to paint something with my MMS MP! (Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint) that I purchased at Homestead House Paint Co. I looked around for something I felt was an eye-sore and could use a little freshening up and sure enough I found the perfect candidate!
I had built this pot rack a while back and it just seemed  too 'heavy'. I hadn't wanted to paint it white at first, I wanted some warm wood tone but I started thinking it was a little too dark. Now, this pot rack had been stained and a top coat was sprayed onto it. It had a bit of a shiny surface which made it a perfect candidate because I knew the paint would start to flake off.
I applied 'Grain Sack' onto it, and YUP!  it flaked off! On it's own in some spots and I scuffed it up in others until it had the look I wanted. Then I applied some clear wax overtop to finish it and stop any more flaking.
Tell me what you think!


To see Heather's before & after click here! http://www.newhousenewhomenewlife.com/

To purchase some MMS MP from Homestead House Paint Co. click here! http://www.homesteadhouse.ca/products/milkpaint/missmustardseed.html
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55 comments:

  1. Anne18 March 2013 at 15:43

    First off your ladder rack is so cool! And second yes that paint looks amazing!LOVE that chippy ladder!I have not tried grain sack yet.That is my next color to try!

    Anne

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    1. Melanie @ Rustic Farmhouse30 June 2013 at 05:38

      Thanks SO much! SORRY for the late reply! I appreciate ALL comments from you all-unfortunately with 5 kids, 2 cats, 2 dogs, chickens, A HUSBAND!, housework.....well you get it! :)

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  2. Amy Kinser18 March 2013 at 15:49

    Love it! I have yet to try any of this paint because I don't know anyone around here who sells it. I am way behind everyone else.

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    1. Melanie @ Rustic Farmhouse30 June 2013 at 05:39

      YES it is a great paint to TRY. I haven't mastered it yet-that is for sure! Thanks SO much! SORRY for the late reply! I appreciate ALL comments from you all-unfortunately with 5 kids, 2 cats, 2 dogs, chickens, A HUSBAND!, housework.....well you get it! :)

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  3. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage18 March 2013 at 16:14

    Oooh, I love it! It looks great!

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  4. A Thrifted Market18 March 2013 at 17:09

    Looks very farmhouse! Love the beams too :)

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  5. sweetvintageofmine18 March 2013 at 17:16

    PERFECT! Blessings~~~Roxie

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  6. Megan @ Farmhouse5540.blogspot.com18 March 2013 at 17:55

    Looks absolutely AMAZING Mel! I love it! I love everything I see in the picture actually:)

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    1. Melanie @ Rustic Farmhouse30 June 2013 at 05:41

      THANKS SO MUCH MEGAN!!! I am so sorry for the late reply! I appreciate ALL comments from you all-unfortunately with 5 kids, 2 cats, 2 dogs, chickens, A HUSBAND!, housework.....well you get it! I thoroughly enjoy your blog-it's one of my FAVORITES! :)

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  7. Unknown18 March 2013 at 19:18

    PERFECT Mel, you did a good job *scuffing* it up. Fits perfect in your farmy house. . .

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  8. Robin Johnson18 March 2013 at 19:18

    The change looks amazing! I like the ladder rack before but I'm loving it now.

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  9. Jennifer Leible18 March 2013 at 20:19

    So cute! I wish I had a place in my house that I could have one of these!

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    1. Melanie @ Rustic Farmhouse30 June 2013 at 05:43

      Thanks SO much! SORRY for the late reply! I appreciate ALL comments from you all-unfortunately with 5 kids, 2 cats, 2 dogs, chickens, A HUSBAND!, housework.....well you get it! :)

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  10. cynthia lee designs18 March 2013 at 20:47

    Love it!! It turned out great!!
    ~Cindy

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  11. Unknown19 March 2013 at 04:28

    Lovely! I think the finish is perfect- love working with MMS paint :)

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  12. Unknown19 March 2013 at 05:39

    Hi Mel - First of all, wow, wow, wow - the rack looks awesome!! Just love the chippiness!!

    Secondly, I'm humbled that you took my project as your inspiration. I'm always looking to your beautiful home as a benchmark from which to grow.

    Thirdly, thanks for the shout-out. One of the great things about blogging is the sense of community.

    And finally, don't you think all of us SW Ontario girls need to get together and officially meet?

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    1. Melanie @ Rustic Farmhouse30 June 2013 at 05:44

      Thanks SO much! SORRY for the late reply! I appreciate ALL comments from you all-unfortunately with 5 kids, 2 cats, 2 dogs, chickens, A HUSBAND!, housework.....well you get it! :) YES I would love to get together!

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  13. Anonymous19 March 2013 at 06:14

    What an amazing transformation. The rack looked great as it was before, but you have made it into a completely different look and did a great job.

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  14. Burlap Luxe19 March 2013 at 11:04

    À perfect primitive look to the ladder like pot rack. It looked great in your home both ways, your home can handle the mix of darks and whites perfectly, but now that it is painted a distressed white it brought it to a level of old and rustic farmhouse.

    Love your style, I could move right into it.

    Enjoy your week, keep inspiring your beauty.

    Xx
    Doré

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    1. Melanie @ Rustic Farmhouse30 June 2013 at 05:46

      Thank you Dore! I love white, pale, neutrals BUT I also like a little dark here and there. (but for some reason I often look at something dark and wonder what it would look like painted or washed out!) lol

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  15. Angela19 March 2013 at 19:56

    Looks gorgeous!

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  16. Silvia C20 March 2013 at 14:02

    Hello, I'm your newest follower. I love your blog! What a great idea for a pot rack. I would have never thought of doing something like that. It looks fabulous. Amazingly creative.

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  17. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces20 March 2013 at 21:52

    I love what you did the rack...really makes it look great! I'm a new follower and look forward to reading more!

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  18. Alexis AKA MOM21 March 2013 at 05:49

    Oh wow I love that!!! I've always wanted a fun way to hang my pots.

    Thanks for following and I'm following back :)

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  19. Sandi~A Cottage Muse22 March 2013 at 12:10

    love it!

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  20. Unknown25 March 2013 at 03:48

    You have a lovely blog.
    xoxo.
    http://atentamente-carmen.blogspot.com.es/

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  21. Unknown27 March 2013 at 10:22

    I Love it!!!
    Tam

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  22. Jeanette@Creating a Life Studio2 April 2013 at 23:46

    Great transformation!

    Jeanette @ Creating a Life

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  23. Tammy ~ Country Girl at Home ~3 April 2013 at 13:43

    Hi Melanie,

    I just found your blog while visiting another blogging friend! Love your rustic style! I also love rustic....anything cabinish too! You have a beautiful home. Love especially meeting other diy(ers)! Love what you did with the ladder rack!

    Oh, and I'm your newest follower! And it's so nice to "meet" you! :)

    Blessings,
    Tammy

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    1. Melanie @ Rustic Farmhouse30 June 2013 at 05:51

      Hi Tammy! Thanks SO much! SORRY for the late reply! I appreciate ALL comments from you all-unfortunately with 5 kids, 2 cats, 2 dogs, chickens, A HUSBAND!, housework.....well you get it! I will pop over! :)

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  24. Jenny9 April 2013 at 16:20

    Love it!

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  25. angela hodges abode15 May 2013 at 11:49

    I just came across your blog! Oh my! I love it! Newest Follower. I would love for you to link up with me at http://hickorytrailblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/assets-and-efforts-linky-party-2.html

    Thanks,
    Angela

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    1. Melanie @ Rustic Farmhouse30 June 2013 at 05:51

      Thanks SO much! SORRY for the late reply! I appreciate ALL comments from you all-unfortunately with 5 kids, 2 cats, 2 dogs, chickens, A HUSBAND!, housework.....well you get it! I will pop over! :)

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    2. Melanie @ Rustic Farmhouse30 June 2013 at 05:52

      I am not sure HOW to become a fan?

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  26. Melanie @ Rustic Farmhouse30 June 2013 at 05:49

    Thanks SO much! SORRY for the late reply! I appreciate ALL comments from you all-unfortunately with 5 kids, 2 cats, 2 dogs, chickens, A HUSBAND!, housework.....well you get it! I think I am a little late haha:)

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  27. Melanie @ Rustic Farmhouse30 June 2013 at 05:49

    thank u!

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  28. Melanie @ Rustic Farmhouse30 June 2013 at 05:50

    thanks so much! I will!! :)

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  29. Margs Primitive Quilts27 January 2014 at 10:20

    Did you say you made that ladder? Its gorgeous ! I LoVe the color you used. Your home is a true work of art. Just LoVing every post. :) Have baked a cake between reading & thats about it...... I just seem to keep looking.M.

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