Showing posts with label Bedroom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bedroom. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
New Shabby Chic, Vintage Feeling Line at Michaels
When I turned the aisle, there it was, the cutest, prettiest, pinkest little line of season decor I'd seen in awhile. I don't have pink, in my home, other then my daughter's room, but I still admire it from afar. It's that shabby chic side of me that comes out once in awhile, wishing I lived in a floral paradise. So let me live in a hypothetical world and say, if I had a cute little cottage all to myself, this is what it would look like inside.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Girlie Pink & Black Lamp and Mirror Upcycle!
I was super excited to surprise my niece on her 12th Birthday. She's been talking about wanting a Pink and Black room for awhile now, so I've been making her things here and there to add to her room. For her Birthday yesterday I surprises her with this new lamp.
Here is the before photo.
I was able to buy this at a 50% off day at the Goodwill, so I paid about 4.00 for this lamp and that did include the lampshade. Most bases and shades are sold separately, but on occasion you can score with a set that already matches. Everything about this lamp was fine structurally, it was just faded, a bit dirty and the trimming was old and brittle.
The first thing I did was paint the base with Krylon Glossy Black.
After removing the old trim, I added this black velvet ribbon to the top.
Next I purchases this hot pink Florette ribbon by the yard at Hobby Lobby and used hot glue to add it to the base of the shade, making sure I didn't cover up the beads hanging from the edge.
I also wanted to give her a mirror, so I also purchases this mirror at the Goodwill for $4.00.
Most of my mirror can be removed from the frame, but this one could not. So I had to fit paper in between the seam of the frame and tape it in place until I had covered the entire mirror. Then I uses the same glossy paint as above. Here it is on her wall.
This awesome frame I did not paint or make. I actually bought it from Hobby Lobby on clearance. Ciara thought I had bought it for her room redo, but nope...I new exactly where it was going.
When I was in her room, hanging these things I looked around and felt pretty happy to see all the little things up I had give her over the past year. The painting above my daughter painted this summer for herself and decided to give it to her cousin.
However, these two paintings I specifically painted for her last year. I'm not a painter, now do I pretend to be one, but thanks to Canvas and Cocktails I've been able to make some great gifts for my friends and family. I was brave enough to paint these at home even!
Last, but not least I had totally forgot about this vinyl decal I had bought her. I think it all comes together and looks great. Best of all, she was super excited when she got home last night. As usual, I had a blast.
Here is the before photo.
I was able to buy this at a 50% off day at the Goodwill, so I paid about 4.00 for this lamp and that did include the lampshade. Most bases and shades are sold separately, but on occasion you can score with a set that already matches. Everything about this lamp was fine structurally, it was just faded, a bit dirty and the trimming was old and brittle.
Next I purchases this hot pink Florette ribbon by the yard at Hobby Lobby and used hot glue to add it to the base of the shade, making sure I didn't cover up the beads hanging from the edge.
I also wanted to give her a mirror, so I also purchases this mirror at the Goodwill for $4.00.
Most of my mirror can be removed from the frame, but this one could not. So I had to fit paper in between the seam of the frame and tape it in place until I had covered the entire mirror. Then I uses the same glossy paint as above. Here it is on her wall.
This awesome frame I did not paint or make. I actually bought it from Hobby Lobby on clearance. Ciara thought I had bought it for her room redo, but nope...I new exactly where it was going.
When I was in her room, hanging these things I looked around and felt pretty happy to see all the little things up I had give her over the past year. The painting above my daughter painted this summer for herself and decided to give it to her cousin.
However, these two paintings I specifically painted for her last year. I'm not a painter, now do I pretend to be one, but thanks to Canvas and Cocktails I've been able to make some great gifts for my friends and family. I was brave enough to paint these at home even!
Last, but not least I had totally forgot about this vinyl decal I had bought her. I think it all comes together and looks great. Best of all, she was super excited when she got home last night. As usual, I had a blast.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Thrift Store Finds & Items to Upcycle!
On one of my recent trips to 50% off day at ARC, I came home with this bundle of goodies.
The ceramic tissue cover and yellow flower hanging hook still had the tags on them. The other three item are excellent pieces for repainting. I'll be painting the frame a solid color, the vanity mirror will be painted and going into my daughters room.The birdcage I'm not sure where it will end up , but when I do get it painted and hung, I'll be sure to share.
On another day, I found these old, ugly candle sconces. In just a few minutes, I primed them and repainted them black. They look great now and will be hanging on each side of my daughters vanity mirror. Adding a few sconces to the wall, is a super cheap way of adding some "drama" to a room.
The ceramic tissue cover and yellow flower hanging hook still had the tags on them. The other three item are excellent pieces for repainting. I'll be painting the frame a solid color, the vanity mirror will be painted and going into my daughters room.The birdcage I'm not sure where it will end up , but when I do get it painted and hung, I'll be sure to share.
On another day, I found these old, ugly candle sconces. In just a few minutes, I primed them and repainted them black. They look great now and will be hanging on each side of my daughters vanity mirror. Adding a few sconces to the wall, is a super cheap way of adding some "drama" to a room.
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