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!