Lamps are the topic today here and on the podcast. I personally think the right lamps can really give a room such a gorgeous look. The lamps below are Aidan Gray. Listen about choosing lamps here. One way to save money is to buy vintage. The lamps below are a bit ‘over the top’ for […]
Choosing the Right Lighting
Lighting affects you more than you think. You can catch the podcast chat here. The first thing I want you to think about is the color of the light. Did you know that incandescent light is yellow? Have you ever taken a photo with the lights on and it turned out yellow? That’s why. If […]
Farmhouse French Friday Tip 17
Today we are talking about French lamps. Not all of these lamps are French per se, but they all work with farmhouse French style. The podcast episode is How to Freshen up Your Home in Ten Minutes. You can listen below. Now back to the lamps. This first one is actually quite tall, has […]
Gorgeous Vintage Lamp WOW
This used to be my favorite room in the house, now it is my favorite room any where. This is my bedroom. My super cool addition is this vintage Italian lamp I found at the thrift store for about $100. The lamp was made in Italy. The paint appears to be original. The lampshade was […]
Making a Ribbon Lamp Shade.
Today, I’m talking about making a ribbon lamp shade. But I am getting ahead of myself. Once upon a time, a friend pointed to these lamps, and said that someone had given her two wood lamps just like them, would I want them. I have to admit I was a bit skeptical. Really? Someone is […]
Lamp from Drab to Fab with Chalk Paint
This is my guest room. You might recognize the antique pine dresser from this post. I loved this project. I was telling my friend, Peggy about some new purchases and several things I was painting. She asked me to send some photos to her online. The photo below is the first one she saw. Peggy is […]
