Sunday, April 17, 2011

Refreshing a Franklin Style Stove


My Mom has a lovely solarium that she enjoys sitting in every
day. Although there is central heating in the room,
we decided to add a little electric Franklin style stove to give
her a little extra heat and to provide some ambience on a
chilly morning. Unfortunately the stove only came in black
which seemed too dark for a sun room, so ...



Out came some spray paint and it's now a soft green to
blend in nicely with the whites, other soft greens and pinks
of the room.



It's a much more cheerful little stove now.

I am joining
and

Bentley ~ Do you see all of the geese on the pond?
I think you like the geese because you never chase them!

Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo

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24 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    THAT TURNED OUT SO CUTE.

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  2. Brenda PruittApril 18, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Well, what a wonderful idea! I don't know that I'd have thought to do that. But it looks fantastic!
    Brenda

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  3. Custom ComfortsApril 18, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    What a lovely transformation and how perfect it looks with your other things.
    Cindy

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  4. Vintage GalApril 18, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Susan ~ LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the colour of the stove. It turned out fabulous~! Happy Monday
    ;-)

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  5. LynnApril 18, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    What a great color! Love the green dishes on top too:@)

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  6. GinaApril 18, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    That's a huge improvement. Love the color!

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  7. Keetha BroylesApril 18, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Susan, I got one of these little black Franklin electric heaters for my FBC - - - and I LOVE it.

    I'm keeping mine black though - - - too much of a traditionalist I guess.

    Although, come to think of it, a bright shiny Badger Red would be appropriate in the FBC!

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  8. Ann@A Sentimental LifeApril 18, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    wow I love the color! I have one in my garden cottage and now I think I need to paint it!

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  9. CrystalApril 18, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    It's adorable!!! I can't believe how great it turned out!!!

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  10. ConnieApril 18, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Oh, that's cute painted that color, honey. I think it was a wise decision.
    oxox,
    Connie

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  11. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Hi Susan! I love your stove and that green looks wonderful! My little wanna be island in my kitchen is about that color!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  12. PamelaApril 18, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    This looks amazing now!!! I have never liked these stoves in black they seem to kill a room. This is just beautiful!!!

    Happy Monday Susan!

    Pamela xo

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  13. MarieApril 18, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    I love love love the paint color you picked for the fireplace. It's perfect for spring and in your beautiful home!

    Happy SOYCM!
    -Marie

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  14. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsApril 18, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    This is such a great idea! I have contemplated buying one of those heaters to supplement the heating. Now I know that it can be any color my heart desires! Thank you! Come visit-we're having a giveaway this week.
    http://cottageatthecrossroads.com

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  15. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementApril 18, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Beautifully done Susan! I love the color! Can you tell me what color/brand of paint you used?

    Thanks for sharing!
    Pam

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  16. KarieApril 18, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Oh I like it. Much better. Love the color. Great job. Karie

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  17. OliveApril 18, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    It is such a sweet and cheerful green. Well done!

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  18. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~April 18, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Great idea. I would have not thought of using a color. Thinking outside ther box, fun.
    It's nice to meet you.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  19. ClaudiaApril 18, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    I love these little stoves. Are they the ones that are actually heaters? We were thinking of buying one this past winter.

    It looks great!

    xo
    Claudia

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  20. LorrieApril 18, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Lorrie@the Victorian Rabbit says that is so cute. I had no Idea you could do that. That heater has just jumped to the top of next to buy list. Thanks for your inspirational pictures.

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  21. Andrea at Opulent CottageApril 19, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    The paint totally changed the look of that sweet little stove! So pretty!

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  22. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    What a beautiful transformation!

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  23. Alison @ The PolohouseApril 19, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    This turned out sooo cute!
    I did not know they made heat resistant paint in wonderful colors....so good to know.
    What a terrific idea. Never would have thought of that. That's why I love blogging.... inspirations and nudges to keep me thinking outside the box!
    Love it!
    Great post.
    xx
    Alison

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