Thanks for joining TTT, you guys are the best and always make this such a fun party.
As I showed you the other day, I have a small collection of Obelisk and Finials and one of them needed a little bling. This one is wood and I love the carving, however, with the gray dusty whatever they put in the grooves, it just didn't show all the carving.
Good ole' Rub 'n Buff to the rescue.
Not a lot, just a touch, but it does have a little more character now.
I have this arrangment on top of the China cabinet and now the wood one shows up so much better.
This one is either marble or alabaster, either way it is super heavy and in real life you can see more of the veins and colors.
This Obelisk in the back is stone. I love all the pits and age.
The black egg shaped finial is some kind of stone also, and weighs a ton. The gold leaf on the wood one really shows the carving and let's it hold it's own next to the others.
The clock in the center, the gold fruit on the left and all of the finials and obelisk on the right, and it works.
The mirrors on the back of the china cabinet reflect the crystal and silver so much in a picture. In person, you can see the individual pieces.
I am happy with the touch of bling, little things are all I need to do a yip-skip. lol Thanks so much for stopping by, I always look forward to your visits.
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These are wonderful, Marty! love that alabaster one. just linked up!
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Hi Marty,
ReplyDeleteI love your collection of finials. The one you just did looks so much nicer! I have a few things that I wanted to buff up too but they don't carry Rub n' Buff anywhere here in Charlottetown. Not even Michaels has it! So, I'm not sure how I'm going to do it. Perhaps I will have to use paint and rub it off. We will see how it goes. Thanks for hosting, lovely lady.
Blessings,
Sandi
Hi Marty...
ReplyDeleteOooh...I love finials!!! They really are so much fun to decorate with! Girl, I think that adding just a touch of the rub-n-buff was just what your pretty finial needed...it's gorgeous! Loved getting an up-close view of all of the beautiful finials and obelisk! By the way...I love the masonary stuff...so if I ever get your way...and your obelisk comes missing! Just sayin'!!! Hehe! I also love the clock, my friend! It's fabulous! Wherever did you find it? Well dear friend, you have done it again...another fabulous vignette for our TTT party! Your home is always sooo very beautiful and stylish, my dear! Thank you so much for sharing it with us and for hosting the TTT party!
Love ya,
Chari
PS...thank you for the sweet note that you left on my Tea Rose bedroom post...you're the best, sweet friend!
I love the way it looks. One of my next projects is tackling the dead zone on the top of my china cabinet. I would love to have a collection like that. My favorite is the marble or alabaster pineappley looking one.
ReplyDeleteI linked up today. Not because I'm a great table gal, but because I clearly have no pride and am willing to get advice from those who are.
Very nice, Marty! I love Rub n Buff!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting TTT!
They are splendid up there Marty! Thanks for hosting. ♥O
ReplyDeleteMarty, those finials and obelisks are great on top of your curio cabinet. I love the intricate work on the marble one. Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteMarty, I would love to go through that curio cabinet! It looks so INTERESTING! As do all your finials and obelisks. You have a marvelous collection!
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting TTT!
xo Yvonne
hi Marty, your project turned out well.it looks great. I finally have a project I can link up again. Cheers
ReplyDeleteI think your bling came out wonderfully. Don't you love it when your craft projects turn out so great?
ReplyDeleteThe obelisk and finials are so beautiful,they look so nice on top of your cabinet. This is my first time joining TTT Thanks so much for hosting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful finial collection Marty. I love how you use them on top of the china cabinet. I think it a perfect vignette to balance the cabinet. Love It!
ReplyDeleteAs always, thanks for hosting, and have a great week.
~Emily
The French Hutch
I love finials and you sure got the touch(gold touch)!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting earlier, hope you will come back for my lastest post for TTT, I'm in the garden with the butterfly's.
~Jo
Lazyonloblolly
This is a great collection Marty, and so nicely displayed! Thanks for being the gracious hostess!
ReplyDeleteI love finials... they make such beautiful home accents. And I love your gorgeous collection of finials... especially the marble pineapple finial is my favorite one. Thanks for this inspiring idea of using rub"n"buff... I have a similar brown corbel shelf and I'm going to apply your inspiring idea of using rub"n"buff on it... the gold leaf finial stands out beautifully among the other neutrals. Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful week!~Poppy
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Hey girl..I gotta get me some of that Rub & Buff! What a huge difference it makes...love how it turned out...your pics are gorgeous in the post below this one...one day I will have me an old scale! lol Hope you are having a great week sweetie...thanks for letting us play at your house...love ya...Picket
ReplyDeleteThose obelisk are beautiful. I love the one in the very back the best. I can't believe what a difference the gold made on the wood one. It looks like a million bucks! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting! :)
~Liz
Your finials are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
You are always so clever and they really look good! I am so impressed with your talents!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see the scale of these beautiful pieces. They look wonderful where you've placed them. That is certainly a wonderful piece of furniture too! Thanks Marty!
ReplyDeleteMarty, your display is very nice! I especially love the finial that you "improved!" Rub 'n' Buff is a great product. :-) Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteThe Rub n Buff makes it look great. I've gotten so many great ideas from you, Marty! The little things make me happy too :)
ReplyDeleteKaren
Beautiful job on the finial! It looks great...I have a few things I might want to try that one...thanks for the ideas.
ReplyDeleteI've never used that stuff, but it did make a difference! Looks great! I really like how your collection is all different textures and materials...very unique.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job! Love the bling! All girls need a little bling every day now and then! Best blogging!
ReplyDeleteHi: What a great idea! Thanks for the information. Blessings, Martha
ReplyDeleteI do love that pretty cabinet of yours filled with all that gorgeous silver and pretties!
ReplyDeleteHad just enough time to get my link on earlier today. Holly came then we dashed out the door after she left to go to Pueblo as I needed envelopes for our newsletter. Can you believe we have to go 50miles to get envelopes!!
It's now past 10 and we just got home but wanted to thank you for the fun party this week!
bee blessed
mary
I love your finial collection Marty! They have such great texture to them.
ReplyDeleteLove this. I like to collect finials too. I love the touch of gold you added, it really makes it stand out.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading the posts on your blog. I would like to invite you to come on over to my blog and check it out. God bless, Lloyd
ReplyDeleteLove your obelisk collection! The arrangement looks wonderful. I am not a lover of gold, but that touch really did make a big difference. Thanks for letting us link up for TTT. :)
ReplyDeleteYour finials are all lovely and they look great in the vignette! Thanks for hosting such a fun party! This is my first time joining in!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Janet
Beautiful finials! I like the detail the gold brought out so dramatically on the wooden one!
ReplyDeleteHappy Tuesday!
Thank you so much for hosting another great party!
ReplyDeleteSO GORGEOUS!! I love your sense of style and the amazing pieces you find!! Thanks for hosting, Marty! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Marty!
ReplyDeleteI haven't dropped in on you in awhile so sorry. But I decided to take a peak on your TT Tuesday. I really like what you did to your finial. That Rub N Buff seems like a great product. I have an ornate wall frame that is in need of something and I think this product might be what it needs. You used gold...I am hoping it is sold at Home Depot or Lowes? Love how the top of your beautiful china looks. Really nice! Well take care and I am going to drop in on your other participants. Hugs!
Hi Marty - I'm your newest follower. My blog has been up for a few months but I am just starting to get into the social aspect. I, too, am a grandmother (etc.!) and have been interested in finding blogging friends in/nearer my stage in life. Do hope you'll visit!
ReplyDeleteI'll link up my latest project - finished this morning in lieu of dusting!
Love what you did with the finial - have used that technique with Rub n Buff before. Terrif!
You have such a great touch Marty. Everything looks so wonderful. Thanks for hosting TTT.
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http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com
I've missed checking in on your blog the last three weeks. Looking forward to getting caught up on your posts. Sally
ReplyDeleteMarty, I like your group of finials. So interesting to see a group like this. Thanks for hosting. ~ sarah
ReplyDeleteMarty your finials turned out soo beautifully! I just love Rub N Buff!
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with your finials! It was the perfect touch on top of your gorgeous china cabinet.
ReplyDeletePaula @ Ivy & Elephants
Love them! What exactly are they though?
ReplyDeleteI am your newest follower and I would love it if you would stop by A Sew Chic Boutique!
Wonderful finials...Now, this is a great new collection, wow! Very different and where you have it is perfect! Thank you for hosting Marty, I just did a Father's Day tablescape and joyned a little late! Lots of hugs. FABBY
ReplyDeleteMarty - LOVE the finial collection and that antique clock is magnificent! Thanks sooo much for hosting this event and sharing your beautiful belongings and life.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, L