Today, I took Duchess Elizabeth out for her first walk in ages where she proceeded to assert her dominance with the 80-pound German Shepard up the road.
I also swung by Home Depot to pick up the last piece for a little DIY I've been working on.
Springtime gives me the itchy britches in the worst way. It's not yet warm enough to start gardening...and yet I feel the need to be creative.
After doing a little research on Pinterest, I thought it would be fun to make my own lamp! (And this idea is perfect for anyone--if you're like me--who can't leave an antique shop without buying vases, jars, etc. which have no purpose and sit around the house collecting dust. )
Turn those bad-boys into awesome bits of ambient light!
What you'll need:
- Base (I used a Target vase I found on clearance.)
- Drum-style lampshade
- Make-a-lamp- kit (Home Depot has them.)
- 8" Harp
- Finial
- Clear electrical cord. Your kit will come with a standard white one. You may want something different. (optional)
What you'll do:
Admittedly, tools and assembly aren't my strong point, so my Man (who excels at all Man things) did the hard labor.
- Assemble and wire your kit according to instructions.
- Attach harp to the socket and place desired lampshade and add finial.
- Add light bulb and voila!!
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| (image courtesy of Framed In The Doorway) |
xo,
B
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