Monday, April 22, 2013

Rustic, or Shabby?

Are you rustic, or shabby?



Which speaks to you more?  Layers of age, and rust?








Or, are you more on the shabby side?  Do you prefer the simplicity of white?








If you're like me, you like both.




These are my latest redesigns.  When I found these, they were sorta crowns.  I say sorta, because, well, they were flimsy, and had funky shapes attached to them.  Oh how I wish I had a before.  I removed the weird swirly things from the wire part, reconfigured the top piece (which looked more like a bad star burst originally), and added the ornamental embellishment around the base.




I painted them both white at first.  Then, my rustic side layered on dye, paint, plaster, and I don't remember what else to give the second one that aged look I love so much.

So, are you rustic, shabby, or a little of both?  See ya soon.


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33 comments:

  1. KarenApril 21, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Love them both!

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  2. FABBY'S LIVINGApril 21, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    I don't care what I prefer..GOTTA LOVE THAT CROWN!! I'll give you my address, pretty Rosemary, lol! Have a super week.
    FABBY

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  3. Michele M./ Finch RestApril 21, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Both but prefer the rustic.

    You do amazing work.

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  4. VictoriaApril 21, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    Both are gorgeous but I'd say I favor shabby:)

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  5. Leena Milligan LanteigneApril 21, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    I think I'm both. It depends upon the piece. If it like it, I don't even think about one or the other. I believe that the two go so well together, you can hardly have one without the other. Great job on these! Hugs, Leena

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  6. Ricki TreleavenApril 21, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Hmmmm.....methinks I have a split personality! BTW look out for a feature of the cute little memo board soon! :D I'll email you a link.

    xo,
    RJ

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  7. Linda at French HollowApril 21, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    OOhh - gorgeous! This time I think I like the rustic - its looks very Renaissance to me.

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  8. KellyApril 21, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    I think I'm a little of both too. I love your latest creations! I like crowns in general anyway.

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  9. Okio B DesignsApril 21, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    Definitely both! Stunning crowns!

    Jeanine

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  10. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydApril 21, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    I'm alittle of both & I love both of those crowns!
    Cheryl
    zany-mayd.blogspot.com

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  11. katecreativesalvageApril 21, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    I like both, I'm rustic, but then I like a lot of white also, love the crowns, great job

    martha

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  12. Rani EngineerApril 21, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    I love rustic and i love white….and both crowns are so beautiful!!!!!

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  13. Linda April 22, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Love them both...
    Do share where you find such beautiful creatures!!!!

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  14. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 22, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    I like them both ways, Rosemary! What a great find. They make for perfect crowns.

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  15. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRApril 22, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Love the crowns, Rosemary! I love rustic inside, and a touch of shabby in the garden areas.

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  16. UnknownApril 22, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    I love it all but personally love shabby! adore your crowns..

    Karen

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  17. CynthiaApril 22, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Beautiful! I would want and could find a place for both in my life! So I guess I'm Shabrustic!

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  18. OliveApril 22, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    I am rusty and shabby. Love them. My friend was throwing away a cast iron bird feeder because it was rusty. I saved it of course.

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  19. SusanneApril 22, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    stunning as usual!!

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  20. Nancy CarrApril 22, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    BOTH!!!

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  21. CynthiaApril 22, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    I love them both actually.

    Cynthia

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  22. Sumaya at Evocative VintageApril 22, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    I am definitely a both kinda girl. So, so beautiful!:)

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  23. Barbara JeanApril 22, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    yep. love them both too.

    and then sometimes it is just whatever mood I am in at the moment. =)

    Today, rust.

    blessings
    barb

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  24. PendraApril 22, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    I couldn't pick one if I had to, they are both lovely! I can't believe you painted that to look like rust after painting it white...you have mad crazy skills girl!!

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  25. JudyApril 22, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    I definitely prefer the shabby chic. Something about that white crown is so alluring.

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  26. Ivy and ElephantsApril 22, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    Love these, Rosemary! I love the rusty crusty. Gorgeous!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  27. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingApril 22, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    I'm a little bit rustic AND shabby! Love them both.

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  28. SharonApril 22, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Both, both, both! Thanks for the beauty!

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  29. The Old ElfApril 22, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Looking at both of them side by side, I would pick the rustic one for myself. Love the patina on it.

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  30. Maureen WyattApril 23, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    I'm both. It's all about the texture to me and both these crowns have go it!

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  31. Heaven's WalkApril 23, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    I walk the fence on that question, Rosemary! lol Some days I'm all about the rust and other days, I need my white. :) Love both of your crowns!!!

    xoxo laurie

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  32. CandyApril 24, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    I agree. I go both ways. And, I guess it depends on where the item will go in my house or garden. LOVE ALL YOUR CREATIONS. Thanks for sharing.
    Candy
    PICKINandPAINTIN.blogspot.com

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  33. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsApril 26, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    How can you choose when they are both so wonderful...so I go with loving both of them!!

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