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A Christmas Topiary

I've had this chalk-like topiary for several years.

 
I have used it in several rooms of our home
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I decided I'd like to change it this year.
So out came the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Olde White.
  The topiary required no preparation.
I painted the entire piece with ASCP, added some dark AS wax, and this is the result.


I chose not to completely cover it in paint so it only took a minute or two to brush it on.
After giving it a few minutes to dry, I brushed the wax on, wiped the whole thing down and viola!

I tied a simple Christmas ribbon around it and am enjoying the change.  By painting it this way, it reminds me of how snow looks on the shrubbery.


Hope you have a wonderful day.

I'll be partying at the homes of these gracious ladies:
The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursdays
No Minimalist Here for the Open House Party
My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday
French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday
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  1. cathy@my1929charmerDecember 22, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    It does look like how snow would like on the shrubbery. Looks really nice, like the addition of the bow.

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  2. sweet violetsDecember 22, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Wow....now that turned out really nice!!! It is perfect with the manger scene and the lamp, very old world...hugs...cleo

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  3. Confessions of a Plate AddictDecember 24, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    So pretty! Wishing a very merry Christmas and the happiest of holiday seasons to you and yours!...hugs...Debbie

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  4. A Hint of HomeDecember 24, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Everything looks so pretty at your house!
    Merry Christmas!

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  5. Honey at 2805December 24, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful post at Potpourri Friday! Have a very Merry Christmas and wonderful Holiday Season!

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  6. ReviDecember 29, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Hi! I just popped over to follow you back!
    All the best,
    -Revi

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