High End Look For Less- Windowpane Lantern


When we moved into this house two years ago, these little beauties adorned the walls in our guest bathroom. I know cool lanterns but REALLY not the look I was going for. I took them down over 6 months ago and they have been sitting in the closet waiting, for me to take a RISK.


First I took the electrical hardware out.


Put them back together and gave them a well needed bath.


A little Rust-Oleum antique white spray paint.




A little sanding and distressing.


Antique Glaze



What do you think? 




 Not to bad for FREE!! Here is where I found my inspiration.

Pottery Barn: Windowpane Lantern


44 comments:

  1. Vivienne @ the V SpotMarch 21, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    LOVE! Love this! They look fantastic!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    They look awesome!!! Just like the ones I bought from Pottery Barn! Wow!!!

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  3. TanyaMarch 21, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Nicely done!

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  4. Joy@Thrifty Parsonage LivingMarch 21, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Very cute! What a great transformation and a great knockoff!

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  5. A Vintage VineMarch 22, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Those are great and even made better by being free!!! Great makeover! These are keepers for sure!

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  6. JennMarch 22, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    I love this, you did a great job! Thanks so much for sharing

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  7. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageMarch 22, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Your lanterns look so pretty painted and distressed! I love them!

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  8. ArouraMarch 22, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    I think they turned out great!

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  9. Claudia LaneMarch 22, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    They look great Sarah, I like them a lot :))
    xo

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  10. JenniferMarch 22, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Found you over at Stories of A to Z. Love these! Much better than the original and much better than PB price, I'm sure!! I love a good knock off!
    Jen

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  11. Gillian @ Letters to LineyMarch 22, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Love the shabby chic white with candles - so dreamy! And what a great way to reuse something instead of buying brand new. Great risk!

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  12. Amy TaylorMarch 22, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Wow, these are gorgeous! I featured you over at
    Just Pleased as Punch Check it out!

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  13. ARKMarch 22, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    What do I think?? LOVE them!

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  14. Brandy J.March 22, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I just found your blog and am your newest follower! Your version looks even better than the originals. And the price...can't beat that! Thanks for the great blog and inspiration.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    What a score finding those. You did a great job! Like them better than the PB ones!

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  16. UnknownMarch 22, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I love it when you can come up with something awesome for free! These look great and I'm wishing they were mine. How fun would something like this be on my back deck?!

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  17. EuharleeMarch 22, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    They look so great! I'd love to make some of these to hang in my screened in porch area! Thanks for the idea!

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  18. Lisa @ Shine Your LightMarch 22, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    They look fabulous! That was a great score - free?!? Now where are you going to put them?

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  19. Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute.March 22, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Wow, they look just as nice as the Pottery Barn ones!! :)

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  20. Mimi@blueroofcabinMarch 22, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    PERFECT, I love them!

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  21. Beth@The Stories of A to ZMarch 22, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    The look fantastic!

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  22. Blue Ridge Altered ArtMarch 22, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Great idea. White paint makes anything look entirely different. ~~Sherry~~

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  23. Megan @ {VintageHydrangeas}March 23, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    I love these, they look fantastic!!!

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  24. MandyMarch 23, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Love the look!

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  25. Megan GunyanMarch 23, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    That looks great! I love it. And you can't beat FREE! ;)

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  26. DIYbyDesignMarch 23, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Those are awesome! They came out great. Thanks for sharing at my Swing into Spring party.

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  27. MichelleMarch 24, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    They turned out great! I think I like them better than the PB version.

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  28. AmyMarch 24, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    What a great job! They look just like the ones from Pottery Barn. Go you :D

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  29. RingfaMarch 24, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    How wonderful(>▽<//)♪
    I love this Look!

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  30. My Fitness WorldMarch 24, 2011 at 3:55 PM

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    My Fitness World

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  31. HollyMarch 24, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Very clever! They look great...much better than on the bathroom wall, I'm sure!
    Thanks for joining my party :)

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  32. Chelsea @ two twenty oneMarch 24, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Awesome job! These look wonderful! Doesn't it feel good to take a risk and it's a success? :)

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  33. Designed by ChanceMarch 24, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Wow that is great! I love the PB ones too and have been trying to figure out a justification for buying them, but nothing has come to mind.

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  34. UnknownMarch 25, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Those are adorable! Wish I could find some cool lanterns like that... I just can't justify the pottery barn ones. Great job!

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  35. Barbara JeanMarch 25, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Gorgeous!!

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  36. Kelsey@inspirationthiefMarch 26, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    What a great makeover. These would be darling on a patio.

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  37. Lisa {grey luster girl}March 26, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Beyond beautiful!

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  38. The Rusty BucketMarch 27, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Love the look! Candles were such a great idea. Now they can go anywhere with you. I think I'm going to have to search for something similar for my outside sitting area. How romantic!
    -Bethanie

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  39. gail@My Repurposed LifeMarch 27, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Sarah! I love free! Your lanterns are so pretty!
    gail

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  40. WobiSobiApril 1, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Love This!! Hoot for the feature .. awesome!!!

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  41. JessApril 1, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Stopping by from Tatertots and Jello! I love these! I've been hunting for some for my mantle, so I am bookmarking this site!

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  42. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Nice vision! I would have thought they were cool, but wouldn't have known what to do with them. Love the end product.

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  43. An Oasis in the DesertApril 2, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    This is a wonderful idea! I'm a new follower, Sarah, & just maybe you'll want to follow back.
    CAS

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  44. Amy KinserApril 5, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    I think great is what I think!!

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