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As the saying goes, don’t judge a book by its cover. The same holds true for an ugly lamp. It got a new look with a French country lamp makeover. Welcome to our August installment from our Thrifty Style Team! This is the place where we get together with our talented and creative blogger friends…
We painted a floor lamp for our home office makeover. Have you priced floor lamps lately? Talk about sticker shock! Not many stores carry floor lamps. Typically they carry tabletop lamps in a variety of sizes. We even went to the thrift stores and didn’t see a one. Then, we realized what was staring us…
Settle in with a big cup of coffee or a steamy mug of hot cocoa. Today we are bringing you 50 creative DIY lamp and lighting makeovers! Last Thursday I threw my back out and I have been sidelined ever since. As a very independent person I am used to handling and doing everything for…
If I have said it once, I have said it a thousand times. A lamp makeover is one of my most favorite and easy to do DIY projects. Typically I use spray paint because there are endless possibilities of colors and finishes. It’s also an instant gratification project 🙂 As I mentioned before, I am…
Hey y’all..Happy Friday! If you have a few spare minutes, you might want to try this project this weekend. You know that makeovers are our most favorite projects – instant gratification and total transformation. We especially love when these projects are quick, free or inexpensive. As I am updating my house, the budget is first and…
Hey y’all…I am loving today’s project. Why? Because it’s fast, easy and inexpensive! If you read THIS post last week, we shared that we are guest participants in the One Room Challengeâ„¢. We are creating a master bedroom closet in Jennifer’s 1901 Victorian home. She created the mood board for her vision of what she…
Hey y’all…I’ve been moving around furniture and artwork in the house this week. Do you do that too? I like to refresh the house a bit in the Wintertime. I change out lamps from one room to another for a different look. I move the furniture around too – especially tables. You’d be surprised at…
My husband and I were out running errands as we drove by Goodwill. I begged like a child to please, please, please stop and let me go in. Honey Bee is a good sport but he has his limitations. I was peppered with questions in rapid fire succession- Do we have to go today? Â …
How to Paint a Glass Vase to Look Like Stoneware My sweet friend Angie, of Postcards from the Ridge, is super talented. In our last Thrifty Style Team post, she created the most beautiful vase. She transformed a simple glass vase into a stoneware beauty! Instantly I knew that I wanted to create a vase…
Have you ever wanted a light fixture added to your home, but there were no outlets or electrical power available? This might be an option for you. How to Install a Wall Sconce Without Electrical Wiring. Ever since Honey Bee and I purchased our home, I have wanted wall sconces above the fireplace mantel. They…
Here is a simple and easy way to transform cheap plastic pumpkins and gourds. Create a faux stoneware pumpkin finish with just a few items. My sweet friend Angie, of Postcards from the Ridge, is super talented. in our last Thrifty Style Team post, she created the most beautiful vase. She transformed a simple glass…
I am often asked what my favorite decor item is. Books are right at second place, just after thrifted items. In fact, they go hand-in-hand.Here are 8 ways to use books in your home decor. Books serve a purpose beyond reading them. At least they do in my home. Let me show you 8 ways…