light in shining armor
Not long ago, my friend Patricia of Mrs.Blandings, did a great posting on updating one's outdoor area with symmetrical, iron design elements. One of her finds was this great light fixture from shades of light: I had once bookmarked it or tagged it, and had since forgotten all about it. But now that I have the ubiquitous 'Imperial Trellis' wallpaper living in my home {settle down. I know it's everywhere... and I still like it } a renewed interest got the best of me.
I have to hop in here and tell anyone that's spotted the painting on the ceiling, I DID NOT stencil my ceiling. It was done by the previous owner. Everytime I attempt to edit it out of the photo, it just looks funkier. So there it is. In all of its unmitigated glory. Look at it and wonder, as i have, "wtf?"
Bonus: the price was great for a quick fix. I have no issues with painting a room or hanging a few rolls of wallpaper, but having recently stuck my finger in a light bulb socket~ a weird and painful experience~ I don't mess with the electricity. I left the job to Nick, who did a great job and I should apologize right here for muttering under my breath to Patricia, that his handyman prowess is limited to putting up Christmas trees. He has been exonerated.
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And fuck 'em if they don't like your wallpaper!
Everything goes so fast now regarding what's IN and what's OUT.
I can tell you right now that what's OVER are the stupid people making such pronouncements.
The chandy is dandy!!!! Congrats!
And you know, I don't see anything funky on your ceiling - it really doesn't show in the photos...
xo xo xo
you can't see the stencil? god. it's HIDEOUS. horrible and gold.
and boo, you know what? I agree with you. While i like the repeat of the trellis, graphic thing, I think it could really use some softening.
BUT with the new husband came the new chairs. So for right now they stay.
So, I reached through the lampshade to grab it {this is where the stupidity comes in} not really paying any attention to the fact that there was NO LIGHTBULB!!!!
So, literally, I stuck my hand in a light socket. It made me black out and sent me flying across the room. weird and painful.
And that's my favorite light from Shades of...
I like the chairs with that table. At least he didn't come with gobs of hideous mahogany (can you feel my pain?).
Sally Wheat
Joni
wallpaper hanging isn't that tough. It takes much longer than you'll think and much more yardage.
You do need a big working space, you need to consider the repeat of the pattern (how big it is) when ordering the amount, make sure you have the right paste....lots of sharp blades, start in a corner...I'm sure there are some easy step by steps on a website.
sally wheat, i love it when you come on the comments! anyone that hasn't seen her house, go to cotedetexas.blogspot.com and check out her home. beautiful.