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Why “Love” Isn’t Just for Valentine’s Day!

January 26, 2025 by Kimberly Snyder 6 Comments

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Need to bring some “love” into a Spring display? A quick & easy makeover with spray paint is all that is needed!

A vignette on top of a buffet featuring a metal sign, a wood sign with metal accents, two hearts made from reclaimed wood and concrete candlesticks

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Quick Makeover With Spray Paint

I found this metal “Love” sign in the clearance section at a nearby store.  It was marked down to a really reasonable price, but it did have a little damage on it. Some of the letters were smudged or scratched.

Love Sign after spray paint before touch ups

 

Scratches on the Love Sign

Thyme to Start the Quick Makeover with Spray Paint-

Confident that the damage wasn’t anything a little spray paint and a bit of time couldn’t fix,  I grabbed the painter’s tape and wrapped the sign so that only the letters were showing.  I used metallic silver spray paint that I had on hand.

Love Sign ready for spray paint

Close up of spraying the Love sign

Love Sign After Applying Spray Paint

After the Painter’s Tape Was Removed-

After I removed all the painter’s tape, I wasn’t happy with how the letters looked.  The scratches were gone but the letters lacked definition.

Metal love sign before outline

Touching up-

I used gold spray paint on a piece of paper towel to add some additional aging to the background.

Gold spray paint on paper towel

I used a thin black market to carefully outline the letters.  This added some depth to the letters.

Metal Love Sign

The Completed Project – Quick Makeover with Spray Paint!

Since the sign is made out of metal, it could work outside as well as inside.   I added it to this Spring display on the buffet for now but will probably hang it outside in the lanai once we get the lanai all finished.

Metal Love Sign in a Spring Vignette

I love how the metallic sheen of the Love sign works with the metal words and accent pieces of the Fresh Cut flower sign.  It also helps pull out the gray in the candlesticks.  I can see a lot of ways to use this sign in my home. 

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More Ways to Decorate with "Love" Throughout the Year

"Love" isn't just for Valentine's Day! I enjoy adding touches of love to my decor throughout the year! Would you like to learn more?

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What better way to show your love for your country than displaying the flag along with a heart shaped topiary and a sign made out of barnwood?

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I often find inspiration for my displays or vignettes by walking through the house and collecting items to use in new ways.

Love Never Melts Away

Even in the heat & humidity of Florida or standing next to the pizza oven, Love never ever melts away!

Peace- Love -Joy

Three simple words that hold so much meaning......

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  1. Cara says

    June 19, 2023 at 4:25 pm

    Love the makeover on love Kim! You are right, love shouldn’t be just for Valentine’s Day, but I think sometimes we forget that. Thank you for sharing with Whimsy Home Wednesday.

    Reply
    • Kimberly Snyder says

      June 21, 2023 at 8:30 am

      Thank you, Cara! Yes, I need to constantly remind myself to focus on Love throughout the year!

      Reply

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Hello! Kimberly (Kim) Snyder and I'm glad you're here. An entrepreneurial spirit, I've owned a flower shop and antiques store, a pizza parlor and now we're in Florida living a new adventure. Join me as we downsize into our new digs and continue the adventures! WRITER & BLOGGER

Kimberly Snyder shares the adventures of moving to Florida and beginning again in a new space as a herbalist, a creative, and a serial entrepreneur

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Then the anesthesiologist came in and told me about his cousin who had also been diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer about a year ago. He mentioned some of the treatments his cousin had had and how important a positive attitude is.  I was touched that he took the time to tell me about his cousin’s experience. 

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