lighting - Somewhat Simple

Chevron Painted Lamp Shade

Sep

2012

I recently teamed up with ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape, to participate in their ScotchBlue Ribbons Campaign in an effort to Reward Creativity. Keep reading to hear all about some fun ways to win some fabulous prizes! Here is a fun chevron painted lamp shade that I made for my boy's LA King's Hockey Room- {full details of that makeover coming soon!} Adding a fun design to an existing lamp shade is a great way to add some character and make a bold statement in your room! Directions: 1. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Promotions, Rooms of the House · Tagged With: decor, lighting, Sponsors & Giveaways

Paint Your Own Lamp Shade

May

2012

by Stephanie 1 Comment

As soon as I saw this lamp base, I knew it would be the perfect addition to my living room. I loved the shape and the color was fabulous! It didn't come with a lamp shade, but the price was right and I was sure I could find something somewhere, so I brought the lamp home and my search for the perfect shade began. I searched. and searched. and I searched. And months later, I still had nothing. I knew what I wanted. In fact, I saw shades I really liked all over the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Furniture & Decor, Paint, Promotions · Tagged With: lamp shade, lighting, living room, Lowes, paint

Scrapwood Lamp By Not Just A Housewife

Jan

2011

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Check out this amazing project! Stacy over at Not Just A Housewife took this drum lamp shade...Some acrylic paint...Scrap wood...And turned it into this!I absolutely love this lamp! I still can't believe she HAND PAINTED the shade! To see how easy it is to make one yourself, check out her tutorial HERE. Well maybe the base is easy, I certainly couldn't paint a lamp shade that looked THAT perfect!Originally posted on Crazy Domestic 2011 by Megan … [Read more...]

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Updated Solutions for Outdated Lighting

Jun

2010

by Stephanie 4 Comments

Lamps and other lighting fixtures are one of the first things in a house that become old and outdated. Here are some fun lighting projects that will help spark your creativity and build your confidence so you can make your own fixtures and lampshades a bit more updated!Tea Cup LampMason Jar Hanging PendantIkea Track LightingTin Camp Reading LampBrass to Chippy PaintBrass to BlackShiny Red to Decorated BlueYucky Brass to Happy YellowOld and outdated to fun and modernBye bye glass, hello new lamp … [Read more...]

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