French Pistachio. Clock?

Doesn't the title of this post sound like an ice cream flavor? French vanilla, swirled with pale green and little nibs of pistachios? (I'll wait while you check your freezer to see if you have anything good in there...) hum, hum...

Are you back? Good.

This clock was another Thrift Store find. We have clocks all over the house, but I couldn't see one from where I curl up to read in the mornings. I found this little beauty for only $5. Initially, I was going to paint it black and highlight it with gold, but then I thought, that may be too b-ooOo-ring.

This is the clock "before"
luuve my French-y, curvy lines.
(Although the little critter feet are weird.)

Enter the pistachio. I wanted something bright.

This is a good example of taking something with classic lines (the clock) and using a contemporary element (bright paint) to update it.

Here we go!

This is were I was planning on putting it. It doesn't even look overly bright here. I tried glazing it, but I didn't like it as well, so rubbed everything off that I could.

This is just a little beauty shot.
Joining Thrifty Decor Chic's Before and After Party.