Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Krylon Ocean Breeze - Beauty in a Can!



Oh, how I love thee, Blue Ocean Breeze!

I am sooo loving this paint! I picked it up at Wally World one day, not quite sure that it was going to work. I was looking for something to paint a stool with, and I wanted it to kinda match this McCoy bowl that I have in the bathroom holding shells from our 10th anniversary cruise to Mexico.

 

The stool, a yardsale find from years ago, started out as red. Here she is after her new paint job.



After a quick rubdown with some stain to shabby her up, I was absolutely smitten!

Today I found a new project for my Blue Ocean Breeze - the tallest dodad in this picture.


I was right before painting this baby white when I thought about my Blue Ocean Breeze...

 
 
I  am loving how it turned out! After a few coats of paint, I rubbed on a little stain to give it character. The stain seemed to melt off the paint in a couple of spots, but that just adds to the aged look. So now I have to give my mantle a spring make-over! It's just sitting up there waiting for some fabulous friends. =)

If you haven't tried this paint, get you some!!! It's soooo beautiful, and it's spray nozzle is cool, too. (No, this is not a paid endorsement...although I'm not against the idea!)

As a side note, this whole blogging thing will turn you into a picture-taking maniac. I've always taken thousands of pictures of my kids,  but they're cute and wiggly. Tonight I took twenty pictures of that bowl of shells. Twenty! Trying to get THE picture. I've always been a wee bit crazy, but this just takes the cake. So here's one more!


This has got me dreaming of sand between my toes!






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32 comments:

  1. Amy KinserMarch 3, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    That is a great color. Your stool is awesome.

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  2. Pauline WilesMarch 3, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    You made me laugh with the photo thing, you're right, we bloggers end up with a very strange photo collection!
    Your painted items are lovely.

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  3. TaijaMarch 3, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    Seriously, my picture taking has gone wacky too! I'm loving that paint. I think I gotta go get me some. Looks like the perfect color for a project I want to do!

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  4. jMarch 3, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    I love the blue! The stool turned out so well. I bought a some paint that is about the same color on sale at Hobby Lobby. I've enjoyed using it to Spring-ify things around my house.

    Have a great day!

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  5. Linda@Coastal CharmMarch 3, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    I'm so happy to see how this paint looks...I have a can that I need to use on something...maybe I will paint my TWIN stool...yes...I have the same stool and it sure does need a paint job!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  6. AnonymousMarch 4, 2010 at 4:08 AM

    That blue is gorgeous! I've gotta try some! And I love your bowl of shells. What a beautiful way to keep a great memory every day.

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  7. happileahMarch 4, 2010 at 4:31 AM

    Wow..I have to buy that color, today. It's not as turquoise I'm used to, it's much subtler.

    Looks GREAT!

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  8. JessiMarch 4, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    Fabulous color! I love the idea of a stool in the bathroom. Everything looks wonderful!

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  9. Nice and Easy AntiquesMarch 4, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    Absolutely love that color...I must find it and paint something!!

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  10. Fawnda@Fireflies and JellybeansMarch 4, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    now I am loving the ocean blue! Great color! And great job! : )

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  11. Megan GunyanMarch 4, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    This blue IS great! And I love the aged effect. Very nice! Great job.

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  12. ThriftyAnnabellaMarch 4, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    Very pretty - your stool turned out great

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  13. MargoMarch 4, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    Love the Blue Ocean Breeze paint. Just in love with it!!! Nice pick of color for the "biggest dodad". Looks great!

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  14. TaushaMarch 4, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    I am so glad that you reminded me that there are some redeeming quialites at wal-mart :)
    Love this color! LOVE it! Now, I just have to wait for it to warm up here so I can spray something. I am going into spray paint withdrawls!!
    Please, stop by sometime and say hello

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  15. Debilou ~ Mississippi MamaMarch 4, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    I have a can of this color too,,I think its what I used to paint my magazine holder. Love the "new" stool.

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  16. UnknownMarch 4, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    Hi, I found your blog from Coastal Charm. The stool and architectural piece look great in Ocean Breeze. I have Krylon Blue Ocean Breeze paint too. Most blogs rave about the Rustoleum American Accents, but our stores here carry Krylon. Love the multi position nozzle too.

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  17. Kate @ The Gaines GangMarch 5, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    Me too, me too! I just finally bought a can last week and have used it once. Can't wait to do a ton of spring things with it.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. Have a blessed weekend.

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  18. AnonymousMarch 5, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    Everything looks so great! I love that stool, very cute.

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  19. UnknownMarch 5, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    Love the blue you chose. I am currently obsessed with all things brown, and due to my husband's request for something other than my beloved brown, I'm thinking that blue would be a nice compliment.

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  20. stephie hicksMarch 5, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    i love that color and use it on everything!

    I'm hosting a giveaway a@ my blog!! Stop by and check it out!!

    http://madebystephie.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-first-giveaway.html

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  21. Tammy@InStitchesMarch 5, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    It is a very spring-y color ! I'll have to remember this one.

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  22. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeMarch 6, 2010 at 5:14 AM

    don't it make your brown eyes ~blue~
    That looks like a Friday's Favorite♥
    Come by next friday and we'll do it again.

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  23. Treasia SteppMarch 6, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    Great color. Your stool and finial are gorgeous.

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  24. Teresa @ Grammy GirlfriendMarch 6, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    Totally love the color...Had a few hours to blog hop. Hope you will stop by mine...I just added some extra giveaways that I am drawing for late tonight.

    Teresa
    http://teresa-grammygirlfriend.blogspot.com

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  25. Andy PorterMarch 7, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    Lol...I have totally sat there taking pics of one thing over and over again as well. It turned out great though. Your paint looks delicious on all of your projects! I'll have to pick myself up a can. It looks so Summery. Thanks for linking to Creative Cats this week!

    Andy
    Poppies at Play

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  26. afistfullofweeds*March 7, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    I found that color a while ago, and have used it a lot!! It is a very soothing and smooth color!! Love it on your Finial!! Rhonda

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  27. Erin AMarch 8, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    Whoa, I love that color! I have got to get me some!! Love those pears too, where did you find them? They are darling!!

    Thanks for stopping by the blog and your sweet comments. Can't wait to see your sign! Have a great week :)

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  28. Jess @ Frugal with a FlourishMarch 8, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    Love the color you picked out! That is such a bright fun color!

    Ok - so on the pears - I know you said they turned out really bright when you stopped by the blog the other day! Try rubbing them down with a little brown shoe polish and then wipe with a wet paper towel! I did that with mine finally and they look so much more natural now.

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  29. PriorMarch 8, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    LOVE your color choice. It is calm, yet happy! Lezlee

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  30. * The Design ConfidentialMarch 9, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    this really is such a fabulous color! beautiful work!

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  31. Low Tide High StyleMarch 9, 2010 at 6:29 PM

    I love that color, it's so fun and beachy! And I am a picture taking maniac now too!

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  32. TammyMarch 12, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    That is a beautiful shade of paint - and in a can no less. I have been brushing that shade on- hmmm gotta make tracks to the wallyworld.
    thanks for sharing..
    tammy

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