Before I launch into my vase makeover, I have unbelievable news!!!! I’ve been nominated for an award for Best Interior Blog in the House and Home Awards!!! AAAHHHH!!!! I’m absolutely thrilled…I mean my little auld website was actually mentioned in the House and Home magazine!!!! So I’ll be off to Dublin for an awards ceremony next month, meaning I have about four weeks to decide what to wear! 😉 It’s going to be an amazing night as I’ll finally be able to meet, in person, so many interior legends I follow online. I can’t wait!
Right so, onto the vase…
The before 
The inspiration
I almost dumped it but after spotting this beautiful, simple Zara home vase online I thought it was the perfect opportunity to try a little DIY. I wanted to create texture, but on the bottom. So I covered the bottom half in PVA glue and literally threw sand at it! It couldn’t have been easier. I will say though that I think I may have put on too much glue as it flowed a little while drying the beginning. So for the first five minutes, I had to keep turning the vase to ensure an even finish.
Masking tape wrapped around 
In a bowl of sand 
Letting it dry
After letting it dry for a few hours, I tried spray painting it white. To be honest the coverage on the sand area was pretty poor so I switched it up and pulled out the paintbrush. I’m actually really glad I did because there’s a nice brushstroke pattern on the top half the vase now. I looks like it was all on purpose!! Love those happy accidents!
And that’s pretty much it, the simplest little update ever but the original vase is now unrecognisable! I think I could even have added it to last week’s autumnal wishlist!! Oh and have you spotted…I managed to find a few hydrangeas in the garden that have escaped my black thumb! 🙂