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The one where the dog messes up my “After” photos.

September 28, 2011 26 Comments

There is no need to hit the garden center to change up your flower pots.  Just give them a quick coat of paint!
I have two flower pots that have layer upon layer of spray paint on them.  I dump the plants, paint the pots a new color for the new season, then replant them.

I always start out painting the items upside down.  That way you can hit the hard to reach places first.  When you flip it right side up, it can dry in peace.

I used Rustoleum’s Painter’s Touch in Paprika.

Precision and a perfectly prepped surface are not an issue for me on this project.  Clearly.

Let the pot dry and replant with seasonal flowers.

I am darn lucky to have gotten this simple picture of this pot.

Want to know why?
My canine photographer’s assistant.  My nosy neighbor.  She knew she was getting in the way too, which is why she’s smiling like that.  You can see her guilty dog video here.

It’s OK…  I’ll have killed the Mums within two weeks, but good dogs are hard to come by.

Filed Under: Autumn, cheap and easy, Corsa, Crafts, Fall, garden & outdoors, guilty dog, project du jour, spray paint Tagged With: Corsa

Comments

  1. Kelli says

    September 28, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I love that last picture of you two.

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  2. Shawn says

    September 28, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Love the new look and of course I love Corsa! That picture of the two of you is priceless, nothing beats the love of a good dog!

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  3. Jane says

    September 28, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Around here, dog hair is our main accessory. No matter how much we sweep, “swiffer”, vacuum, dust, etc., there are clumps of hair EVERYWHERE. But….it doesn’t bother me. Like you, the love of our faithful companion is worth all the cleaning. He’s the best dog in the world!
    Jane (artfully graced)

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  4. Maggie @ Midwestern {Sewing} Girl says

    September 28, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Oh my goodness, Viv! I laughed right out loud when I saw the photo of your gorgeous dog smiling!!! So adorable…

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  5. Impulsive Addict says

    September 28, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Awww….she’s giving you kisses!! Love her smile! I need to teach Lexi to do that.

    I like the color and the name–Paprika! I use that a lot when I’m cooking. I think it’s because I just love the name.

    So, you’re catching a flight out tomorrow for Florida, right?

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  6. Stacy says

    September 28, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Those pictures are hilarious! And I always love your post titles. Reminds me of FRIENDS. “The one where Monica get a job”, Etc. You crack me up 🙂

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  7. Shannon@FoxHollowCottage says

    September 28, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    They sure have personalities don’t they. She was like,” This is all about ME, right? and look mom, I can smile real purdy… and wanna see my come hither stare?” They love to be right under our feet. My cats like to slink under whatever I am trying to paint and sport the color of the day on their tales.

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  8. Shannon@FoxHollowCottage says

    September 28, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Tails… 😉 it’s early.

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  9. Amber says

    September 28, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Mums are my favorte 🙂

    Love the dog pictures, cat hair gets all over everything I try to do!

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  10. The French Hutch says

    September 28, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Love the pot painted red and the attitude about the dog hair. Who would see it anyway? Those dog snaps are priceless!

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  11. Kara @ June & Bear says

    September 28, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Love that last statement about the mums dying in two weeks. True for me too. And that dog smile made me smile.

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  12. Beverly @ FlamingoToes.com says

    September 28, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    I love this post!! It makes me so happy to see I’m not the only one who’d spray paint like that!!Haha. 😉
    Love your doggie pictures too – that smiling one is fabulous.

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  13. Richella says

    September 28, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Corsa. What a precious friend. Who’d want a dog who never got in the way? 🙂

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  14. Tricia says

    September 28, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    I know this post is about the pots…which are very cute with the mums…but that has got to be the cutest dog ever!!! 🙂

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  15. Peggy says

    September 28, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    I was reading previous posts about Corsa couldn’t laughing… wow is she ever like our old dog. Over the course of 9 years he ate a 1 lb box of valentine’s chocolates (left the liners a few chocolates), more muffins than I care to admit, Hershey’s kisses which he unwrapped and left the wrappers in a neat pile, almost an entire batch of chocolate hot cross buns (the only thing that left him uncomfortable for a day!), chocolate chip cookies, brownies, chocolate frosting, numerous value meals from McDonald’s (his favorite was their fries and big mac!)… and the list goes on. And do you know the crazy thing? He NEVER threw up or showed any ill side effects but once. And than was when he ate over a dozen whole wheat chocolate hot cross buns… his belly was so distended from gorging himself! And the gas was horrific… he laid in front of the woodstove for a day, groaning. (think of after thanksgiving dinner!). next morning he got drank a bunch of water and went out side and went potty. came back in just fine! Crazy dog!! (sorry for the novel but it got me thinking & I miss the old coot now! truck got him a year ago…)

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  16. Peggy says

    September 28, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    OH I love that color!! It the color of our front door! Yep I spray paint our front door at the request of my hubby and have NEVER regretted it!! 🙂

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  17. Prudently Painted Vintage says

    September 28, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Love it! I always try to remember your tip about painting upside down then flipping it. I always forget of course, darn it! I WILL remember next time….hopefully.

    Love that last pic of you and your dog. Beautiful!

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  18. Connie says

    September 28, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Good tip! Can I paint plastic pots?

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  19. Heidiopia says

    September 28, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Now THAT is a hoot! Love the new pot color– perfect for fall. 🙂
    Heidi @ Show some Decor

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  20. Leone says

    September 28, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    The pot looks great, dog hair and all. But the goofy dog is priceless.

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  21. Julie S says

    September 29, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Too funny! Love the smiley face! and your pots turned out great too! LOL

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  22. THIS IS ME....ONLINE says

    September 29, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Love the paprika color. But the dog pictures….greatness!

    Happy Fall!

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  23. Megan says

    September 29, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Awww what a great pic of you and the pup! I heart the paprika color, great for fall!

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  24. ~ Laura says

    September 30, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Your doggie is hilarious!!! I love that cheesy smile!! lol!!!!!

    You know, you totally did it again!!! I love to see how you change things out seasonally…I’m still working on thinking that way so I’m really glad that you share these ideas!!! 🙂

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  25. Myya says

    October 2, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Ok the doggie smiling picture totally cracks me up! 🙂
    P.S. I kill plants too

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  26. felicia kramer says

    March 30, 2019 at 7:57 AM

    HA HA – I do the same thing with my pots! I was thinking I might have to get new ones this year but maybe I’ll give them another chance. that’s my favorite spray paint too!

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