Turquoise Wooden Pedestal Bowl

I went thrifting over the holiday weekend. Couldn't help myself! I found some diamonds in the rough. Or well...I hope they will turn out to be diamonds. LOL. I found a sturdy wooden bowl in good shape. Does it's shape really matter if my plans are too paint and shabby chic it anyway?? =)

BEFORE:

I gave it a quick sand. Nothing special. Just needed to rough the surface some. I mixed Americana craft paint using Desert Turquoise and Bahama Blue to come up with my very own color. ;)

I gave it two coats of my very own color.
Once dry, I sanded the edges. {LOVE}

AFTER:

I filled it with brown candles, smooth rocks in neutral tones and YES!! the pencil starfish! I LOVE the pencil starfish. It happens to add just the right beachy feel for this landlocked, only been to the ocean one-time in my life, Montana girl!

Although this doesn't match ANY of my decor, I'm still swooning!

Partying at the following:

Show and Tell Linking Party @ Blue Cricket Designs

Weekend Wrap Up Party @ Tatertots and Jello

Fun-Day Friday @ Little Lucy Lu

VIP Party #17 @ Designer Garden

Everything But the Kitchen Sink @ A Little Knick Knack

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage

SNS #84 @ Funky Junk Interiors

Sundae Scoop Link Party @ I Heart Naptime

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a great day!

Carri