gold + recycled = pretty + re-purposed

So, I came across these pretty, sleek gold containers via Emily Henderson's open sky board on pinterest. (click links if you want some of these beauties.)

... and immediately I thought of the can of gold spray paint in my garage & the aluminum cans in my recycling bin.  Okay, so they're not quite as luxe, but the price is right (free!).  I decided to spray a wine bottle too...something I've been wanting to try.  And I trimmed a few crepe myrtle branches to spray paint also.  Here are the before and after pics of my quick diy...

{before}

{after}




{gold + candles}

{gold crepe myrtle branches + candlelight. table from z-gallerie}

{magnolias + gold + candles}





I added some magnolia stems (thanks Kelly from bungalow blue for the inspiration.)

{gold pumpkins}

So...what do you think? Any diy projects on your list of to-do's? Can't believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner.

What are your plans?

xo

patti