...make it- painted terracotta planter

...I've been wanting to share this project for a while now, but up to this point the weather has been pretty crummy here in France- not planting flowers weather!  This is kind of a spin off the market basket project I shared a couple months ago- but with ceramics & a patterned edge. 

You'll need a paintbrush, ceramic paint (your local craft or art store should carry it- but you can also find it here,  a terra-cotta pot (from your local garden shop- un-ridged would be best ), & flowers!  Just make sure the pot is clean & dry before you start- 2 coats should do the trick & don't be afraid to get creative!  I used a pretty metallic silver paint to spice up my pots but any color would work great.  Another variation of this project would be just to do a straight edge color block- in which case you could just use masking tape to create the straight edge all the way around the pot.  This project was pretty quick & super fun.  Hope you enjoy! x mvg

...make it - basket case...

...here's a super cool project to spice up your market basket, indoor planter, or to create a unique light fixture for your abode.

1.  Clean your basket with a mild soap & water mixture before starting to remove any dirt or dust- then let dry completely

2.  Flip your basket over & mask off the area that you do not wish to paint with masking tape & newspaper.  I suggest making this strip as wide as possible to avoid spray paint from creeping over (unless you'd like that look).

2.  Coat the exposed area with 1 layer of primer & let dry- then follow with 1 or 2 coats of your chosen color- (just be sure to wait ample time between coats) & voila- a fancy new basket...x mvg {images via free people & harpers bazaar}