Before & After: I Love Lamp

I Love Lamp.

I love lamps that don't cost more than $10

Picked up this little guy for $7 at the thrift store.  Great bones.

A little paint, a little love and a couple of tiny lampshades from the craft store...VOILA!

Faux Mercury Glass Tutorial

I love mercury glass.  I love that old, vintage, worn out shine.  I don't love the mercury, I mean who wants to be mad as a hatter?  Not me!

I fell in love with these oversized hurricane lanterns from Mythology--but it's $140 for ONE.  ummmm...not in my budget.  And even if it was, why would I pay $140 for something that will probably be broken by a soccer ball flying through the house??

So I found my own glass hurricane lanterns at Goodwill for $2.99 each.  the are perfect!!  Big and oversized, just begging to be mercurized!  I hopped over to Hobby Lobby and picked up a can of Krylon Looking Glass Paint.  Now I'm set!

Check out the video tutorial and you'll be turning every piece of clear glass you own into Fauz Mercury Glass!

Inspiration: Chalk Paint Union Jack Drop Leaf Table

$125

Currently Available

INSPIRATION: Side Table in Paris Grey

Darling little side table in Paris Grey.  Lightly distressed to show it's cream underpaint.  Dark Waxed for a little age and a hint of gold guilding wax to channel your inner Marie Antoinette!

Before and After: Shabby Chic Antique Fireside Ottoman

So I met some super fabulous people who were selling off the remnants of their grandfathers antique store.  This is one of the MANY pieces I purchased.  She's not much to look at now.  Tired finish and ugly, faded floral tapestry fabric.  With no cush for our tush! Or your toes for that matter.  But, look at the bones!  This gals gotta great shape and just needs a little makeover!

 I took the seat off and layered on some Chalk Paint in Old White.  While it was drying I set to work on reupholstering the seat.

 I found some bright and cheery fabric with the colors I love so much right now--turqouise and teal!  Don't you love the pattern?  It's sort of Gypsy meets shabby chic!

 I even covered buttons in matching fabric and did some light tufting.  Gorgeous!!!

Now she's a beauty with new life!!!

INSPIRATION: Fluted French Provencial Table

UPDATE:

This piece has sold!

Gorgeous, fluted legs.  Finished in Paris Grey Chalk Paint, Waxed and lightly distressed.

My Style: Bedroom

Thought I'd share a little bit of my style.  This is my bedroom.  Currently a work in Progress.  I need to get some real curtains and convince Mr. Vintage Fragment to let me get some chalk paint on that Armoire.

This wreath is on my door.  Made from old wire and a thrift store book.

 This was an INCREDIBLY UGLY blue trunk that I think we found on the road.  Anyway, after luch painting and an old French address from The Graphics Fairy we have this fabulous piece.  I keep my scarves and purses in it!  Yay for cute storage!