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Christmas· Seasonal & Holiday

Gold Sleigh Makeover

December 1, 2016

Happy December 1st! Today’s project is a simple one… a gold sleigh makeover! The past few years I’ve had this cute little sleigh stashed away in our basement. It’s sat on the shelf because I knew I wanted to give it a little refresh. This year, as I was pulling out all 200 totes filled with Christmas décor, hahahahaha! :), I saw the sleigh sitting there… waiting… waiting on me, waiting on it’s chance to shine again.

I decided right then and there that this is it’s year to shine!

Gold Sleigh Makeover by The Wood Grain Cottage

I love the way the house looks at night with all the lights illuminating everything. This time of year I find myself wanting to cozy up to the twinkling lights… they make me happy, thus the night time pictures! 🙂

Here’s the story of this sweet little sleigh…

Gold Sleigh Makeover by The Wood Grain Cottage

I received this sleigh as a hand-me-down from my mother in law after Anthony and I were married. I loved the classic shape, but knew one day I’d want to repaint it. Enter in Maison Blanche paint! 🙂

They just recently introduced several new items to their paint line, and I took full advantage of their “Metallique” line! The champagne gold was exactly what I was looking for! It’s such a lovely, shimmery gold… swoon!

Gold Sleigh Makeover by The Wood Grain Cottage

But before I could paint on the gold mettalique paint, I needed to give the sleigh a fresh new coat of paint. I chose Ivory as the base, and gave the sleigh a couple of coats…

Gold Sleigh Makeover by The Wood Grain Cottage

Once the paint was dry, I added 2 coats of the Metallique paint (in Champagne)…

Gold Sleigh Makeover by The Wood Grain Cottage

Here’s a good look at it with the lights off… perfect shimmer!

Gold Sleigh Makeover by The Wood Grain Cottage

Once the paint was dry, I filled it with fresh tree clippings and red and gold bulbs! It makes the perfect little addition to any vignette!

Gold Sleigh Makeover by The Wood Grain Cottage

Admittedly, the shimmer is a tad hard to see in photo’s, but in person it’s very sparkly…

Gold Sleigh Makeover by The Wood Grain Cottage

I’m enjoying the transformation, and the ease of this quick little project!

Gold Sleigh Makeover by The Wood Grain Cottage

Gold Sleigh Makeover by The Wood Grain Cottage

And I’m loving the house with just the lamps on… so cozy!

Gold Sleigh Makeover by The Wood Grain Cottage

For more details about the products in this post (and step by step instructions), you can check out Maison Blanche’s You Tube Channel. There’s lots of great information and tutorials. To buy the products, see the list of retailers here.

I’ll be back with more Christmas decorating very soon! 🙂

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P.S.- I received product and/or compensation for reviewing Maison Blanche Paint Company products. However, all opinions about their paint, finishing products and this sleigh makeover are my own! For my full disclosure policy, click here.

I’m Shayna… The small town Colorado girl who’s obsessed with home and everything that entails! I’m a creative, a decorator, a day dreamer, a huge fan of scones and I’m passionate about loving where I live and making a home.

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  1. Shannon Fox says

    December 1, 2016 at 11:38 AM

    Champagne was perfect, great choice. And now it’ got a brand new life ahead of it. Great save.
    Merry Christmas Shayna!

    Reply
  2. Rachel says

    December 1, 2016 at 10:49 PM

    Love re-purposing a family piece! Tell me about the lamp!

    Reply
  3. Gwen says

    December 4, 2016 at 2:20 AM

    Looks new!!! Pretty addition to your decor.

    Reply

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I’m Shayna… The small town Colorado girl who’s obsessed with home and everything that entails! I’m a creative, a decorator, a day dreamer, a huge fan of scones and I’m passionate about loving where I live and making a home.

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