Great news! The granite is IN. I’m about to pee my pants with excitement, it looks exactly like I thought it would and I’m just doing the happy dance. They are cleaning up now and the plumber will be here tomorrow to install the faucet. It will take me a few days to clean up, since we have Mother’s Day festivities this weekend, so expect some pics next week!
Also, thanks to all of you who came by for the Garden Party, it was a lot of fun and I hope all the blooms inspired and got you more excited to dig in the dirt.
In the meantime….
About 8 years ago, I found this plate at a yardsale. It was milkglass and I knew it was collectible, vintage, blah-blah-blah. Did I care? Nope. I decided to decoupage it, since I was in the decoupage stage at that time and thought it would be quite pretty with a bunny on it. So I painted it black, used some wallpaper I had on hand and pasted this cute bunny in the center. And I really loved it for a long time. It hung on the wall in my bedrooms. But, now that I’m collecting white dishes, I decided I might try to get that paint off and use it as it should have been originally. Milkglass. 
Out came the Goof Off and with a little scraping with a razor blade and rubbing with the Goof Off….Eddie Ross would be horrified at me, especially since I see this same large plate in his Etsy store! 🙂 
I got that paint all off. I even used toothpicks to get it out of the crevices. 
And now it’s good as new. 
And hanging in the dining room on the wall. Even though I’m still not an official milkglass collector, I like this plate. The cut-out edges are so pretty and it looks right at home with my other white dishes.
So, this is just a word of caution…be careful what you paint. You just might change your mind later!
Oh, it was wonderful both ways. 🙂 Great to know that that Goo stuff can do wonders. 🙂
Good job on the plate! You go, girl! That was a lot of work but very worth it!
And the counter top is looking great, can’t wait to see the final look with everything there.
Rhoda,
You are WAy’ too cute! I liked it black! I could kick my self for getting rid of the milk glass I got from my grandmother. Just didn’t like it when I was in my 20’s. Those kinds of treasures are what make sweet memories.
You did a great job getting all the paint off!
Blessings…
xx
Great blog! I have just passed through and stopped to browse and enjoyed every moment. Both versions of your plate were great. Now I have confidence to paint a few plates I have hesitated about. Thanks for the boost.
I can’t believe it worked!
Rhoda
It looks great!
Wow – that Goof Off worked very well (you too Rhoda!). What a pretty plate!!
Hey, you get 50 points for getting all the paint off!
I would have never believed all that paint would come off. I LOVE it. So pretty, and I probably won’t paint any milkglass, especially after seeing all the work you went to getting it off. Love it on the wall. Great job. I can’t wait to see the granite all done. It’s such a thrill, I am really happy for you. Hugs, Marty
well Im just glad to know that you can “un-do” these things. I loved the bunny but I have to admit I love the plain plate even better- less is more 🙂
How beautiful!! I actually collect milk glass. It is so simple and clean. It reminds me of a vintage farmhouse. It is nice to know that if you paint it, it can be removed. I loved the bunny and might be tempted to do that some day, too….!! 🙂 I am so excited for you about your granite!! After we move I plan on doing granite counters, too!!!
I think milkglass is beautiful. I don’t have any; no place to put it, anyway.) Your plate is gorgeous with the pretty cut-out details. Great with your white collection.
So happy for you that your granite is in!
Enjoying the decoupage, and now the plain plate, was pure genius. You got two completely different looks out of one item.
Enjoy the granite in good health, Rhoda.
I can’t wait to see your new granite countertops!!! I bet they are gorgeous :o) I once painted a HUGE ornate mirror with chalkboard paint. It looked fabulous in my dining room but one day I decided to move it to my living room and restore it back to a mirror. I won’t even tell you how long it took me to scrape the paint off but it was a VERY long time! LOL…Your plate looks great in your dining room!
~Des
Wow, that was quite a job, but it looks great with your new lighter color palette.
Look forward to seeing your granite. How exciting.
Your counter tops are beautiful. I am thrilled for you!
You sure are making me want to collect white dishes:)
Blessings today and always,
Kaye
Matthew 21:22
I guess that would be called unspray-painting. Such a lovely plate.
Great job on the paint removal.
You[ve got me reconsidering my plan to paint my armoire. Think I’ll go ahead and hope I never change my mind!
Hi Rhoda! I’m amazed you were able to get all of the paint off that plate! It’s very pretty and congratulations on your scrubbing! 😛
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :0
Hey Rhoda,
Just got back from the grocery store and wanted to let you know that Blue Bell makes an ice cream called “Southern Hospitality”. I haven’t had it, but it sounds yummy! You should so go get that ice cream!!