May 6, 2014

Quick Project: Mailbox Makeover

Remember way back, when I shared my porch makeover with you? Even though that is one of my favorite blog projects to date, there was always part of it that bother me. This hideous mailbox:

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It was always on the list to re-do, but of course it took me a year and a half to actually get to it. Story of my life ("I'll take her home; I'll spend all night to keep her warm..."). So last week I gave it a scrub down (it was so dirty!) and a coat of spray paint. It was a free update since I had all the paint on hand. Doesn't get much better, people.


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Can I get a sigh of relief? So.Much.Better.  I think the yellow is so fun with the no-sew triangle banner too: 

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Has anyone else ever painted a mailbox? Or recently completed a project you've had on your to-do list forever?

Linking up:  
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Nifty Thrifty Things
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28 comments:

  1. DarcyMay 6, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    It looks so cute!! The yellow was such a great color choice! Our mailbox is in with all the others since we live in a townhome, not much I can do about that haha!
    www.amemoryofus.blogspot.com

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  2. kristen h.May 6, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    So stinkin' cute! Love the bright, cheery color.

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  3. KristenMay 6, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    oh my - too cute! love the yellow.

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  4. Lauren Michelle MajorMay 6, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    So cute! That yellow is the perfect color! My husband and I (mostly him) just finished turning a small computer desk into a mobile drink cabinet, something we've been meaning to do FOREVER! We literally just finished putting the last screw in at 10:00 last night. I love taking old things and turning them into something new!

    http://howtomakehome.blogspot.com

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  5. Laura BMay 6, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    Ours is just a boring one next to the road. Love the bright yellow! It's so cute with your bunting!

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  6. MariaMay 6, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    Ooo I love the yellow! Our mailbox is so bad- I'm pretty sure someone just spray painted the entire box/stand black at one point. Ick. A new box is on our to-do list, hopefully this summer!

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  7. Bri MarieMay 6, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    I never even thought of painting our mailbox, but I'm adding that to my list for my next free weekend!! So cute!

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  8. Regine KarpelMay 6, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    Pretty

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  9. Sabrina TMay 6, 2014 at 12:30 PM

    Hey beauty love ur new post .Keep posting .
    Regards from Bosnia ♥
    http://obsessionwithfashion.blogspot.com/

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  10. Elegance and MommyhoodMay 6, 2014 at 12:36 PM

    I have missed DIY posts from you. The mustard looks so much better and I love the triangle strands of decoration, too.

    Thanks for the birthday wish, as well. =)

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  11. Tracy MillerMay 6, 2014 at 12:36 PM

    I love this! This color yellow is perfect too.

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  12. nancy @ adore to adornMay 6, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    I love how painting the mailbox a new color totally gave it new life. Great color choice! =)
    xo,
    nancy

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  13. AbbyMay 6, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    It looks wonderful! It's so bright and cheery and works perfectly with those adorable buntings. I love them!

    xo Always, Abby
    Philosophy Skincare Giveaway

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  14. Amanda {Kids and Cabernet}May 6, 2014 at 2:57 PM

    Your mailbox looks great! I love the name of your blog btw - so cute!

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  15. Claire@MyDevisingMay 6, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    cute! never thought about sprucing up our mailbox, but we totally could!

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  16. Inge JaneMay 6, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    Oh my gosh, so adorable! I love the yellow color, and you're right, it looks perfect with the bunting =)

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  17. JP LordMay 6, 2014 at 4:44 PM

    This is SO CUTE! I love that color yellow - its perfect and refreshing!
    xo

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  18. Kayla GilbertMay 6, 2014 at 4:48 PM

    Super cute! Love the bright yellow!

    Kayla
    www.lovelucygirl.com

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  19. AndiMay 6, 2014 at 5:35 PM

    it looks so good! And no, I haven't accomplished anything lately. My list keeps growing, so I should really get on that!

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  20. AnonymousMay 6, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    Adorable... Goodness do I have a lot of DIY projects to complete. My favorite is a "As for me and my house we will serve The Lord." Glass photo picture. Waiting on photos to be edited though and frame to go on. Your porch and mailbox are too cute. I am going to have to remember these link ups. Rachel xo

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  21. Sage GraysonMay 6, 2014 at 7:17 PM

    Wowee, that quite an improvement! It's amazing what a little paint can do. Nice work! :)

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  22. Meghan HayesMay 6, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    Awww! It's so cute!

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  23. Meilina UtomoMay 6, 2014 at 9:29 PM

    nice inspiring blog :)

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  24. Wynne PrasetyoMay 7, 2014 at 1:47 AM

    awww this is so lovely!

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  25. Love Playing DressupMay 7, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    oh my god - i love it !!
    such a pretty and easy upgrade :)

    -Neha
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  26. Merrie K.May 7, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    I really like your makeover...it's amazing what a can of spray paint can do to vintage metal stuff. The flags are really cute too :)

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  27. -AdrienneMay 8, 2014 at 7:11 PM

    Yay! It's so happy! The house we are buying has one of those plastic mailboxes out by the road. I am totally taking it out and putting in a (Spray painted, customized) metal one when we move in! Glad to see I'm not the only one who cares about their mailbox... ;)

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  28. DanaveeMay 11, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    I LOVE THAT MAILBOX! A little spray paint was perfect!

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