Pinterest Inspiration #7

Hello, how's your Thursday? I feel like I'm running late all week. Next week I'm home with my kidlets for spring break, and I can't wait. I'm hoping to catch up on some work at home, paint up a few more pieces and get organized on my blog. This week I was inspired by lighting, partially because we are replacing the one in my dining room. These were my favorites from Pinterest.

I pinned this, but couldn't find the original source :( Sorry. The picture is pretty straight forward. I'm thinking this would be a great idea for my front sitting room, in front of the window. Energy efficient, and no cords needed.

 

I think this is the lamp that inspired me most this week! Check out Kelly @ the lilypad cottage. She has beautiful pieces.

Nothing like old bucket lighting. I think I may have another project for my hubby. (I couldn't find the original source for this)

How cool is this one? The lady who created this closed her blog....boo. It looks easy enough to make.

Wish I had these. Uploaded by organizeyourstuffnow. I'm sure these were costly, but could totally be recreated on a budget.

Lastly, this brute off of Haute Look. Missed that deal. I love that site!

 

 

Hope you enjoyed my light inspiration. Can't wait to share our finished redo for my dining room light. Its been 2 months in the making. Thanks for stopping by and take care.

 

 

 

Chic By You Wednesday Link Party #5

Good day to you. Happy Wednesday. It snowed up a storm here last night, it's definitely a lion year. I have been so busy painting and re-doing rooms in our house, I forgot to post the Party yesterday. Won't happen again, I hope.

Features from last week.

 

I love the cedar chest and sideboard Victoria @ victorias vntg dsgns. You received the most clicks, crowd favorite!

Darrielle @ dds cottage found these cane chairs. They look perfect the way they are, too bad you didn't get a chance to re-do them. I love your projects!

Check out the map bucket from Bonnie @ oursecondhandhouse. I could see this in many different rooms.

Thank you everyone that shared their great projects on Chic By You.

Lets get this party going!!

A few things

1. Please link up only your original posts.

2. Please back link to this page or use my button in the post. I will only feature posts that link back.

3. Visit other links and leave a comment. Lets pay it forward. Karma!

4. Follow me, to catch the party every week.

 

5. Have fun.

 

Campaign Makeover

Second one down {of many}. I'm going to start by saying how much I love campaign pulls. They scream elegant yet modern style.

I wish I had a better 'after' picture, but it sold before I could move it inside. If you look closely at the bottom right hand corner. Do you see the metal decor missing. I had to choose, remove the other side or make one. My husband said 'make one!' so that's what he did. I think it turned out awesome, and you can't notice the difference. You can see my post here, on how to use Amcos rub'n buff.

 I love the stuff and it's so easy to apply. It's really my go to product.

The red and gold compliment each other well. Now, onto the next project. Thanks for stopping in and take care.

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One Small Project at a Time

One down.

Started out like your typical honey colored coffee table.

I re-stained the top with Varathane Gel Stain, you can check out my tutorial here. Then I primed the base with Kilz Premium. I had a Behr mix paint in my paint cabinet, pretty close to French Linen from Annie Sloan. I really love grey, but feel like I don't try anything else. This is my baby step away from grey.

I finished it off with Minwax Wipe on Polyurethane. Nice and easy. Thanks for stopping by, take care.

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Pinterest Inspiration #6

Hello. It's Thursday, it's almost the weekend {in my cracked singing voice}. I love my job, but I live to sleep in on the weekend. I have quite a few projects I want to tackle this weekend and wrap up. I've kinda took over my husbands Man Cave Garage, and facing eviction again. That means time to work these painting hands and get some projects moving. 

My second goal this weekend is to do some marathon Pinning. My GF at work is beating me by 800, and she doesn't even try. Granted she Pins mostly food and crafts, and I have a much narrower window for my taste. So while she is in Hawaii for 2 weeks, I want to surprise her and catch up!! LOL. Keeping in mind that I still want wholesome Pins. My work is laid out. If I Pin while paint dries and every other moment I have, I just might pass her!

Here are my favorite Pins this week! Some reflect upcoming projects.

1. How easy would this be to make from plant holders. A little paint and patina?

2. You must check out this post by saved by love creations. I have a few yardsticks in the garage. I'm thinking the lamp shade first. Which one would you try?

3. I wish I could find one of these for my front sitting room.

4. I would really like to make this mug for work! I'm always trotting around with a coffee in the morning. Way too cute. 

5. My new drink for Spring. I'll let you know how it tastes. Doesn't that look like a treat for you mouth.

Lastly, how I want my spring wardrobe to look! Totally fab for warm weather.

Thanks for stopping by, you can follow me on Pinterest HERE. Take care and keep Pinning.