i was up in the mountains again this past weekend painting and i came across a couple of these wall plates around the cabin. at first i was going to just paint right over them again, but as i looked closer at one i noticed a little bit of the finish beneath. i unscrewed it from the wall and discovered that it was a really pretty brass plate. so i decided i'd try and strip the paint completely off it and see what revealed. i love doing little jobs like this. my friend todd has given me a deeper appreciation for it. taking something ordinary, and by just giving it a little attention and care, you can turn it into something beautiful. or maybe i should say return it. these turned out pretty good. it can take a little time and patience, and in the end i don't even think anyone will notice. but that's not really why i did it. the reward was the doing. it makes me want to look harder for these missed opportunities. so often we just pass them by, or paint right over them instead of seeing the real finish hidden beneath the surface.
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