Being single doesn’t have to be boring or lonely. At least that’s how I feel about lamps. Actually, all round my home are single lamps (except in the bedrooms). I’m one who doesn’t mind letting a single lamp shine on … Continue reading
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It’s Curtains
I have to admit, I was shocked at the level of love my napkin rings received. It’s amazing how a simple DIY could garnish such fondness. But just as the napkin rings came right on time, so did my … Continue reading
Light Up My Life
Hey! Hey!! I know it’s been a while but I’ve been trying to catch up with myself.. The heat is on and the thrifting scene is HOT!!!! I’ve been on the go and I still found time and energy to hit a few thrift stores. I hope you’ve been staying cool. What I first like to say is Atlanta is one big thrifter’s paradise…Oh my goodness!!!! I can’t wait to go back and hit the scene. I thought Charlotte was booming —- but chile, let me tell you– Charlotte ain’t got sugardity on Atlanta. I want to recap with you all the wonderful items I found in the past few weeks from going to Atlanta, to Charlotte and then Jersey. My lamp fettish has gotten off the chain.. Lamps galore.. and the best thing about lamps is- there’s a ba-zillion out there in thrift stores. In this post I’m going to feature a round-up of the favorite lamps I came across. All didn’t make it home with me, but I snagged a couple. Look at these beauties I found…This pair of classic ginger jar chinoiserie lamps would look awesome in a living room and at $17.00 ea.. they were a steal
I found these beauties – perfect for a garden inspired sunroom (or if you love birds).. they are an excellent accent. I love the iridescent sheen and soft glow on the glass
and here’s another pair that I came across – do you see that price.. $20.00 ea. My brain was on lamp overload – I kept wishing I had a place to put them (I’ll regret leaving them later). They’ll look excellent with your Fall decor.. the rich earthy tones will accentuate the rooms’s accessories.
This brass beauty was only $10.00 at Goodwill in Atlanta – perfect behind a reading chair
I simply adored the pineapple leaf inspired top
I came across this pair of mint green & brass beauties at Palmetto Thrift Store in Columbia, SC. They were marked $15.00 for the pair and the store was having a 20% off sale so that made them $12.00 for the pair (yes – these came home with me)
Retro cool!
This modern mother of pearl lamp was a mere $28.00
A little brass table lamp for $6.00 was another bargain. I loved the black/gold lamp shade.
I got this modern wood/pewter lamp for $2.99 at Goodwill in Maryland. It’ll be perfect for my son’s new place (and he liked it -wooohoooo!). It didn’t have a shade – but I’m not worried about that.. One will turn up. If you follow me on Instagram then you know recently introduced my son’s brick cottage house he bought. He took a step towards freedom from rent to owning his home. It’s a fixer-upper but it’s most definitely worth it. You can follow along with us and the new hashtag for his home #brickcottageproject in which we’ll be showing the re-hab journey.
And last but not least…. I snagged this retro chandelier for $25.00 for his new place as well – (he wasn’t too much a fan of this but I assured him once he gets it hung in his kitchen – it’ll look fantastic)
One thing for sure.. it won’t go to waste… ! I hope you enjoyed my luscious lamp finds. It’s so much fun when the thrifting scene is good. At prices like these – you can play switcheroo anytime and not feel the pinch in your purse. Remember as always- Happy Hunting and enjoy Thrifting Your House into a Home!!
Smooches!!
!!! Krylon Contest !!!
Hello everyone!! I’m so excited about this.. you remember my dining room makeover last week? Well I entered it in a Make it Yours with Krylon contest sponsored by Krylon paints . I could really use your support by voting for me. As you k now – I’m like the spray paint queen around my house. I love using their product. Just click here for contest link to cast your vote, scroll down, look for my picture and vote. Also, share with your friends to gain more likes for me. Just in case you missed it.. here is the makeover I entered. For this makeover, I used Krylon metallic brushed nickel spray paint to give my set a new look. Thank you all for your support.. it is deeply appreciated.
Dining Room Reveal
Happy Friday Everyone !! Here’s a quick math question – What does $132.00 + 1 cool brother + a peach cobbler =? The answer – One beautiful dining room 🙂 The week has ended and so has my dining room makeover… Yipppppeeeeee.. I’m so happy with the new look. When I told my husband I wanted to do it.. he re-informed me.. we have a strict budget.. $100.00 was my budget, so I took on the challenge. He didn’t think I could do it. Well – guess what – I DID!!!! ( slightly over by $32.00 – but hey – that’s ok..I’ll forgo this week’s manicure & pedicure and d.i.m it – that’s do it myself)
Ok…. let’s look at the before…. I’ve had this set almost 25 years.. and it’s still in great condition.
I grew tired of the black and it needed a new look. Although its not dreadfully ugly.. but the color was all wrong. The wall color blended too much with the furniture and the floor. I love the fabric of the window treatment and that was my inspiration. So without much ado.. here’s the after..
Did you say “Wow” ??? or at least smile ??? ( I hope so)
Paint and fabric is all it took. The wall color is Pantone Illusion Blue and I painted the furniture with Krylon metallic brushed nickel.
The chairs look fantastic with its new make-over
The print on the chair fabric has that exact paint color
The antique music cabinet went from this:
To this by using Martha Stewart Metallic paint
Re-arranged a few pieces and art. It was re-placed in this corner
I gathered a few other items I already had to pull the look together
The vintage swan dish holds air plants. I made the table runner about 15 years ago and it still looks great. Instead of making another one for this table, I just neatly tucked the sides in for the appropriate length.
I was skeptical about the “Goodwill find” mirror (I purchased this a few weeks back for $15.75) but mixed with a few plants it gives this corner a great look (my speaker dummies as a plant stand)
Pots purchased from Goodwill came in handy for a pop of color and an antique lamp base is used as a stand to give it height
For the tabletop – I had a mirror runner made for $20.00. The ends were given to me by a co-worker who was going to throw them away but thought to give them to me instead (thanks Pat 🙂 )
The beautiful painted vase was a thrift store find for $8.00 (and of course the feathers I already had)
The wick dipper sits daintily close by as my candle jewelry. These handmade beauties were created by LindaG who also created the Bohemian Butterfly. I still have a few more for sale. If you would like to order one, please contact me. They are the perfect candle accessory – use the swirled end to dip the wick into the melted wax and lift it back up – there’s no smoke in the air, just a lingering fragrance from your candle.
I had the bar cart for about 13 years. It was one of the first items I bought when I moved south. I truly lucked up because back then they weren’t so popular. I paid $80.00 for it.. what a steal of a deal…
The vintage crystal ice bucket holds faux roses, while the white ice bucket was a Goodwill item for $1.00
The lady statue holds a favorite plant
A closer look at the window treatment fabric
A perfect blend
Since we couldn’t afford a new set – I created a new look…. which saved us a lot of money
The metallic paint has the perfect glossy sheen.
The hubby had to give me a high five.. because this is Mission Accomplished!
Here’s the tally – Wall paint $43.00
Spray paint $28.00
Fabric $33.00
Vase $8.00
Mirror runner $20.00 Total spent – $132.00
Cost to pay my brother for paintng the walls – 1 Peach Cobbler (he loves my cobbler) 🙂 He’s a real cool guy.. Thank You Anthony!! You Rock! I think I feel a dinner party in the making :-). I hope you enjoyed my makeover – if so – holla at me. 🙂
If you’d like to have a makeover styled by me, I’m up for the challenge. Remember – fab doesn’t always have to cost a fortune.
I hope you all have a Super Cool – Fun-Filled weekend.
Smooches,
The design makeover is featured on www.Houzz.com