When I mentioned to Pretty Handsome Guy that I was going to give our master bedroom a makeover, he thought I was nuts. I did paint this room when we first moved into our home seven years ago. And I gave it a mini-makeover in 2011.But, it was exciting to be able to repaint … [Read more...]
DIY Button Pendant Light {#LowesCreator Idea}
While I was house touring on Tybee Island and having fun antique and salvage shopping in Savannah, I spied some bare lamp shade frame hanging lights. They immediately inspired me to design a DIY Button Pendant Light for over my bedside table in our master bedroom. Part of the … [Read more...]
How to Install a Hard-Wired Pendant Light
You may have noticed that pretty little seedy glass pendant light over our sink from my video the other day. It was a breeze to install, so I want to share with you the tutorial.(I've included affiliate links for your convenience. I earn a small percentage from a purchase … [Read more...]
My Newest Inspirational Shop – Revival Antiques & Accessories
When Courtney (The Joy of Decorating) organized the Raleigh group for I <3 Thrifting Day she took us to an "off the beaten" path shop. Tucked into an industrial zone off Capital Blvd. in Raleigh, you would miss it unless you were specifically looking for it.Here are just a … [Read more...]
Creating Minnow Trap Light Pendants
On our last trip to the beach, I stopped in a hole-in-the-wall thrift shop. The store was musty, dirty and reeked of old cigarette butts. I'm still not sure why I was drawn into this store. But low and behold, this is what I found!The owner told me it was a minnow trap. Duh, of … [Read more...]