I found this finial at a thrift shop awhile back. It was painted gold I believe and it had this wood texture to it though it's not wood. It reminded me of one I saw in a Pottery Barn catalog. Only a bit smaller. So I went after it with some paints and glaze to give it the worn look like the one in the catalog. I didn't distress it quite as much but I like how it turned out.
Pottery Barn Finials
My version
So, when I wanted another finial I decided to see what I could put together. I came up with this version via the Home Depot. It's just 3 pieces. The top part was found over by the legs. The middle part is a fence finial and then I mounted it on a rosette from the trim department to make it taller and give it a base.
The rosette already had a nice edge on it and it was just glued on. The little top piece actually had a screw in it already so I had my hubby just drill a hole for me and it got screwed in. Or you can take the screw out and glue it on too. Paint, sand, glaze, repeat to your liking. They go nicely with my other white weathered pieces I already had.
The Beast, Henry, after his day at the salon. All squeaky clean. Unlike my floors, which are just going to be dirty until this bathroom is done. Dust and sand everywhere.
Oh yes, my new lamp shade came in today! I have to get some wider trim and then I will show it off. It has an uncanny resemblance to a floor lamp from a certain catalog.
This came out great. And I love the display with the shells and is that a wooden birdhouse? That looks really good with the candle in it. I love the blue tip at the top!! I may have to make a trip to Home Depot - I would not have figured out to make a finial - this is pretty cool!! I am going to put this on my winter project list.
ReplyDeleteI really like the finials. I mad some awhile back ...the green ones by the birdcage. I like yours much better. I am dying to see the lamp! Love dog pics too!
ReplyDeleteYour finials look great Anita, I love that you made the second one. I think I will have to give this a go too. xx
ReplyDeleteI love your finials, Anita! And of course I especially love that you painted them cream! I would never guess that the first one isn't made of wood. And the one you made turned out great, now that's creative thinking! Love your display, and Henry looks so cute & fluffy!
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ReplyDeleteI love how you made your own finial...looks great! I have had a few for years now...sometimes I'm using them and sometimes they are put away in my decor closet...they never go out of style!
Blessings,
Linda
They both looks great~I think the one you made is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI'll be stealing this idea!
Now that was very clever to do...and they turned out great! You do a great job at your vignettes too.
ReplyDeleteYour finials looks great! And, I must say Henry looks very handsome!
ReplyDeleteHenry is so handsome. I love how sweet they look and smell after grooming.
ReplyDeleteWoman, you sure have an eye for knock offs. HOw clever to make one from parts like you did. Both finials turned out great, but I love that first one. Awesome as usual.
The finials look great Anita! Love how you put the last one together from parts. Good eye!
ReplyDeleteNow I'm thinking I have some bedposts that look rather like the round PB finial. hmmmmm, where's the saw?
This is awesome! I love finials, and I've been wondering if there would be a way to come up with some on my own. Now I know there is a way--a very good way, and the materials are easy to come by! Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYou are too clever! I never thought of making my own finial!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Definately something I want to replicate!
ReplyDeleteNice! Well done. The second one has a bit of a beachy feel to it. Likey!
ReplyDeleteThose are awesome! Very clever!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Anita,
ReplyDeletewow! I love them! They look fantastic, you have done a really wonderful job! Thankyou also for your very sweet comments and thoughts this week, you girls are the kindest and are in my heart forever, love and hugs to youxx
Laura xx
Those look amazing! I think I may try this project.
ReplyDelete~Heather
Lovin' the finials as decor... great job on the distress! And love your sweet Henry!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are very cleaver. I love them both. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou did a wonderful job creating the finials!
ReplyDeleteYour finials look great! Very clever. I'm loving your doggie pictures.
ReplyDelete-Rene
Pottery Barn doesn't have anything on you! I love them...I might have to make a trip to Home Depot tonight. :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Love it! You could put PB out of business! Thanks for visiting my blog!
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