Wednesday, December 7, 2011

My "new" bowl rack

I wanted to show you a redo I did to my Living Room bowl rack. I'm telling you, I have done many things to this bowl rack...it had wire to keep the bowls in...didn't care for that, I strung gourds on the wire to give more depth...didn't care for that, I made a wooden rail in place of the wire...liked that, now I had my daughter's boyfriend create a colonial top for the rack...I'm thinking it looks a tad like a crown but it's staying.
Here it is all ready for me to paint...
 I placed it on top of the rack to see if it fit...
 I then removed it for painting and stained it to look like it was one piece.
 I'm really liking it! He did a great job on it!
So if you have a piece that you want to make look a little more colonial, try creating a "top" and marrying the two pieces. :)
Maybe make yours not look like a crown though..;)

23 comments:

A Primitive Homestead said...

I really like the new do & how you have placed your greens. I may just do as you have above my Mr & Mrs Perison. Wishing you & yours a joyful Christmas season. Blessings!
Lara

Audrey said...

Looks wonderful..I didn't see it as a crown how ever that is appropriate since you are the queen of decorating! Your home is wonderful!!

bayrayschild said...

Oh WoW! painting it gave it a much better look.
I really like it!
Great job!

Audrey

annie said...

Great good for you, and him!

Penny said...

What a great idea! I love the way your bowl rack looks -- very colonial!! The whole room is just lovely!

Tammy ~ A Primitive Place said...

Hi Robyn,
Looks great!

Looking at your last photo, I cant believe the transformation of your home over these past few years.

You know, I have always loved your home and your taste but here lately GF, you have taken it Amazing level.
Simply GORGEOUS!!

I love seeing photos of your home.
Thanks for sharing it wiht us and for all the inspiration.
Hugs,
Tam

Kitty said...

Wow Robyn, that looks great! He is talented! Adds an entirely new look to the bowl rack...awesome!

purensimple-Theresa said...

Robyn I love it! You are now the Queen of your castle. Think you better keep that boy in the family. He is so talented. Love your display with all the greens on the prints too!
Have a great day!
Hugs ♥*T

Lee Hill Primitives said...

Love it! Love it! Great idea, thanks for sharing.

Mary said...

Robyn, I really like what you did with your bowl rack and frame in your bedroom. Great ideas. Beautiful colonial prints.

Green Creek Primitives said...

Hi Robyn, Love what you did with the bowl rack, nice job on the painting looks like you bought it that way. Sometime we just have to think outside the box, always telling myself that. Thanks for sharing your project. Vicky

Deppen homestead 1862 said...

Robyn~ Love the idea~ love how it turned out~ so much better with the wood instead of wire~ and the top screams colonial!!!
Gorgeous room!! Perfect added touch~
hugs & smiles
Teresa

TeresaM said...

It looks great Robyn!!!

Hillcresthome Prims said...

Robyn, Your homestead is colonial. I LOVE it, it is so warm and inviting. I have a mix of prim and colonial. I love the colonial alot and I see you have the knack for it!

Christmas Blessings to my friend,
Tricia

Primsue said...

What a great idea. I love it.

Beckyjean said...

Love it Robyn!!

Have a great night~Becky

frontporchprims said...

It looks lovely and fits right in with the whole Colonial feel. I have loved your bowl rack every time I see it in photos. Great job. -Steph-

TheCrankyCrow said...

What a great redo Robyn! It adds so much interest and really makes the rack a focal point for that wall. (And I didn't see "crown" till you said that...And I say, if the crown fits, wear it!) Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

prims by olde lady morgan said...

Robyn,

Love it! Thinking outside the box and a most wonderful extra touch! OLM

Firecracker Kid said...

Hi Robyn:o) Well, count me in... I too love the transformation. Superb and most primlish :o)
Hugs~Carol

Carmen and the Primcats said...

That looks great Robyn! What a wonderful change!

Carmen and the Primcats

Angie Berry said...

Very nice Robyn! The finished display looks wonderful! Unfinished, I thought it did resemble a crown but now that it is finished, I think it goes perfectly with the other pieces, looks great!

Wendy @ Ravenwood Whimzies said...

Wow Robyn, I like the new look! Great job.