tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post2033245372137935934..comments2024-03-27T03:23:19.407-04:00Comments on The Homeless Finch: My Owl Gets a Makeover Inspired By Design Trends And Gets A Name Inspired By FriendsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558649923750184739noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-23178441431536752992013-01-31T10:46:46.667-05:002013-01-31T10:46:46.667-05:00I love how the owl looks in sliver.
lisaI love how the owl looks in sliver.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.urbanloftlifestyle.com" rel="nofollow">lisa</a> <br />Lisa Montsionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06631389687515812118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-15583580154378272812012-01-27T16:16:06.436-05:002012-01-27T16:16:06.436-05:00That is gorgeous, Lesley, and I like that this is ...That is gorgeous, Lesley, and I like that this is something you've had from your childhood. The stain definitely adds depth, especially to the wings. Great piece updated for today!Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-81162332338079060882012-01-20T13:22:50.737-05:002012-01-20T13:22:50.737-05:00I found your owls long lost twin at the Thrift Sto...I found your owls long lost twin at the Thrift Store yesterday! I will be using your method to create my very own "Sylva". I'm sure my daughter will think of some ridiculous name for her!<br /><br />Thank you for the inspiration!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15825039868494296556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-54004916718639255842012-01-17T00:14:54.289-05:002012-01-17T00:14:54.289-05:00wow! i love this. what a great new look for this o...wow! i love this. what a great new look for this owl!<br />{love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.comLauryn Ashlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942586483064615546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-26768658922836768082012-01-16T13:31:43.337-05:002012-01-16T13:31:43.337-05:00so cool! i LOVE your makeovered owlie! GREAT ide...so cool! i LOVE your makeovered owlie! GREAT idea :)PuppyLovePrincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13553440786925256502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-70348531780496367022012-01-15T21:29:53.731-05:002012-01-15T21:29:53.731-05:00What a great makeover! It looks amazing!
MaryWhat a great makeover! It looks amazing!<br />Maryvery merry vintage stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529875742433269351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-6573513907556370872012-01-15T19:21:08.324-05:002012-01-15T19:21:08.324-05:00Love the makeover, I've got two little owls th...Love the makeover, I've got two little owls that need a new look too!<br />Debbiedebbie refresh restylehttp://refreshrestyle.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-64631039022780330952012-01-15T00:19:05.418-05:002012-01-15T00:19:05.418-05:00Very cool! I love the metallic trend and owls too-...Very cool! I love the metallic trend and owls too-and was thinking of spraying my owls too-but hadn't thought of the stain-I love how the stain adds a golden color and nice patina! I would love to try it-thanks for the inspirationa and all your kind word on my blog too :)Kristina @ ReMadeSimplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07107248609558277997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-53158858365143761202012-01-14T22:40:31.318-05:002012-01-14T22:40:31.318-05:00I've had an owl sitting and waiting for me to ...I've had an owl sitting and waiting for me to do something with it. This turned out just perfectly. A great mix of glamor and whimsy. BTW 2000 hits on one post is GREAT!KimMalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11153549261521697368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-72440404429859302032012-01-14T17:29:08.290-05:002012-01-14T17:29:08.290-05:00Fantastic! Sylva has a very pricey high end look t...Fantastic! Sylva has a very pricey high end look to her and the detail just pops. Love it. I am new to our blog and look forward to your posts.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361680705954341959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-85464293042582057682012-01-14T15:52:02.718-05:002012-01-14T15:52:02.718-05:00I thirifted an owl that was exactly like this one....I thirifted an owl that was exactly like this one. I chose satin white for the color but I LOVE LOVE LOVE what you did with yours.Simply Salvagedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15636560623134679877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-26505053310772833772012-01-14T15:48:46.140-05:002012-01-14T15:48:46.140-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17586930775461154275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-47531811828955003562012-01-14T09:38:32.487-05:002012-01-14T09:38:32.487-05:00Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my Owl Ma...Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my Owl Mantel - funny we both are talking owls this week! Love Sylva - she's hot so you better keep all the guy hooties away from her! So fun that you could redo a childhood find! Following along!<br />KellyEclectically Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374655411728383631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-38969633630674014002012-01-14T08:57:02.074-05:002012-01-14T08:57:02.074-05:00perfect!perfect!Migelita discovers Colombia, South Americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17679058112783972186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-61870814125286751012012-01-13T21:21:48.351-05:002012-01-13T21:21:48.351-05:00She does have more regal presence now!She does have more regal presence now!Vickie @ Ranger 911https://www.blogger.com/profile/12847126296813987337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-57893854347423924132012-01-13T19:39:11.754-05:002012-01-13T19:39:11.754-05:00Slyva is lovely! Your whole little vignette is da...Slyva is lovely! Your whole little vignette is darling.Korrie@RedHenHomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18012994436386838304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-66969645305063131152012-01-13T16:39:34.376-05:002012-01-13T16:39:34.376-05:00This is destined to be a treasured heirloom. I lov...This is destined to be a treasured heirloom. I love that you kept something from your childhood and made it work now. Well done.Ann from On Sutton Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11666228517388939913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-51011899634685858182012-01-13T16:05:57.537-05:002012-01-13T16:05:57.537-05:00Dearest Lesley ,
You are a magician That Sylva ow...Dearest Lesley ,<br />You are a magician That Sylva owl is so cool ! I like silver and I love how you let the muse play the music and you listened to it and danced to it and came up with this great piece of art ! it is special and beautiful <br /><br />-KAT-Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11446544989417827497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-4687564646694424542012-01-13T13:26:35.929-05:002012-01-13T13:26:35.929-05:00Hi, I'm kind of a stalker and not really a com...Hi, I'm kind of a stalker and not really a commentor but that looks GREAT. And I'm not even a huge owl OR silver person. I'm already wondering how the horse in my living room would look w that treatment!<br /><br />Nice job!<br /><br />TammyTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084472149449023321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-78868291367415366062012-01-13T13:26:27.659-05:002012-01-13T13:26:27.659-05:00so I'm a day late (and a dollar short, if you ...so I'm a day late (and a dollar short, if you know that saying)with my other comment, but I love Sylva. She looks spectacular!Grammy Goodwillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692427011915245206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-49497569492531515502012-01-13T12:57:34.874-05:002012-01-13T12:57:34.874-05:00Sylva, love it! Well, crud, now I need to get my ...Sylva, love it! Well, crud, now I need to get my silver paint out and spray it on something. That turned out gorgeous, and I really like it with the stain patina. Beautiful, beautiful owl Lesley! I think I'll just name you MY muse and follow along, cuz I like everything you come up with! DebTwice Nicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05789242867639803932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-54160421470092825172012-01-13T12:49:30.600-05:002012-01-13T12:49:30.600-05:00You did a hell of a job! This looks exactly like m...You did a hell of a job! This looks exactly like my metallic owl that I purchased from Homegoods for $16. Amazing!<br /><br />http://designpardeux.com/gray-sideboard/Kahlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11527069816821276416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-10873601055161394932012-01-13T12:09:34.136-05:002012-01-13T12:09:34.136-05:00LOVE her, Lesley! Such a transformation. Great cho...LOVE her, Lesley! Such a transformation. Great choice with the silver, and the stain takes it up another notch. :)Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}https://www.blogger.com/profile/16033689365597031638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-2534113846946278172012-01-13T12:04:01.592-05:002012-01-13T12:04:01.592-05:00You're a riot Lesley. Yes, I did notice the b...You're a riot Lesley. Yes, I did notice the bottles, but I'd already hit publish, and was being "lazy" about making another comment. lol Your email made me come back. I'm glad they found a good home with you my friend.Rosemary@villabarneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158805942429665631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1233797400545673307.post-45426924474064273532012-01-13T11:59:19.166-05:002012-01-13T11:59:19.166-05:00ooh yes yes yes!!!!!!! i LOVE it!!!!!!! am going...ooh yes yes yes!!!!!!! i LOVE it!!!!!!! am going to have to try this! have been thrifting the last two days and yesterday i took emmy with me. she spotted an owl for the wall- i didn't even see it! that's my girl. :) today i found an vintage owl teapot- so fun! i need to paint it and save it for when we have open shelving one day...Cassie Bustamantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07848936864799611251noreply@blogger.com