"Boob" Light Makeover

My Boss asked me if I wanted her old "Boob" light.  I was'nt sure at first, but then I saw that is wasn't the cheapie kind...it was real crystal, with brass.  A really nice one. (as far a boob lights go that is) I scooped it up (for free) and gave it a coat of Oil Rubbed Bronze...and voila!  A simple makover!  She (my boss) liked it so much, she wanted it back - (fat chance of that happening - especially after I used $0.50 on paint) - She was thinking of giving me another one, but now she just wants me to paint hers too!

After

Before

It is actually the perfect light for my back entrance, which had a poor man's chandalier

 (a socket with an exposed bulb...lol)

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Happy Anniversary to me!

It was my 1st Anniversary in March!  I started blogging a year ago without a clue what I was doing. 

Thank you all for helping me along the way, and inspiring me everyday!

I now feel I have to quit my full-time job in order to get more stuff done, and post more!

(I wish)  lol

But I do love my job, and will not be quitting anytime soon.

So, bear with me as I am a part-time blogger.

Thank you all for looking and commenting  :)

Darling



Barnyard Chick (sheeek)

I have wanted to paint my Restore China Cabinet since I purchased it a year ago.

I FINALLY did it!  I wanted it red...but it evolved into a red-ish piece, heavily glazed with black.

I used Para "Cherries Jubilee" velvet paint made into homemade chalk paint for the base coat.

I think it looks great in my 100 year old home. 

The colour in the photo is not accurate, and i find it looks way better in person!

THE BEFORE:

THE INSIDE:  Light Aqua "oops" paint

The brass knobs & hinges got a coat of ORB

& I finished it off with something new to me:

"Modern Masters, Decorative Painter's Dead Flat Varnish" 

 It will not alter the colour, will not yellow, & will not change the sheen on your piece.

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