Tang Dynasty Horses
When I was three years old, I picked up a coffee table book of Versailles and told my Daddy "that's where I want to live when I grow up". Needless to say, I suppose my sense of style is innate. I have always loved French furniture, anything hand painted, elaborate details, carved, ornate, rich and lavish. So when I flip through a Pottery Barn catalog, although beautiful, I don't find quite enough gilded or ornamental touches. I am a Horchow girl. I could write a love sonnet to Horchow. So when I was on their site looking for inspiration (or ideas to rip off), I fell in love with these Tang Dynasty Horses. They are $475 plus $280 delivery processing. Ouch! I think you can buy a real horse for that price........
Here they are:
Photo courtesy of Horchow.com
So when I was at the thrift store the other day I found this:
(You may need to shield your eyes from the utter 80's ugliness)
And then I found one of these little ones this week:
I know you are cringing at the thought that I actually paid money for these...
Removed their poles, a coat of primer, a little black spray paint,
Some acrylic craft paint, and a little lacquer.
And voila!
Obviously, Horchow's more closely resemble a Chinese military horse from the 8th century, but hey, I just rescued theses ladies from a life on the pole! (OK, must stop laughing and grow up)For less than $10, I'll take it!
Comments
I will admit I thought you had lost it with these horses, but, as always- never should have doubted you! xoxo
Thanks for commenting on my blog, too.
I'm laughing sooo hard my stomach hurts...really bad!
Your horses are divine! You did an awesome job.
I'm sooooo glad they're not on the pole anymore!
Chelsea