vintage style, cottage living, home cooking
Things are getting back to normal around our house. I am doing laundry, sewing, and cooking for Hubby since I was gone for so long. Now I am back and ready to show you Birds and Birdhouses, My Collection (Maybe an Obsession)
I have always liked birds. Birds and Birdhouses in Home Decor. Wow. While I was thinking about writing this post, I realized just how many birds and birdhouses I have.
I am cozy back in my home. After a 2 week trip back east and to Washington D.C., it’s nice to be home. It was an informative, fun, grandbaby kissing, touristing, kind of trip and it was a blast! I have never been that far east, so I was soaking in everything I possibly could. Pictures to come soon. I am enjoying the warm weather as long as I can, her in the desert. Because all too soon, I won’t be able to enjoy the pool and wearing flip flops for too much longer.
The REAL reason I am writing this post is all about helping animal shelters. Did you know that some thrift stores in your town help fund sheltered animals? I didn’t either. I found out last year when I participated in the very first Thrift Benefit for Sheltered Animals. What a great cause, right?
This past weekend over 10+ bloggers shopped at their local thrift stores to help with the Thrift Benefit for Sheltered animals. We shopped for anything creative we could find, with a DIY project in mind. I have my loot and I am excited to show you what I found. (I did share 3 tiny items I found on Instagram) BUT, the rest will have to wait until the link party.
On October 14th each of us will share what we found and our DIY projects made from thrift finds for the 2nd Annual Thrift Benefit for Sheltered Animals. How exciting is that???
I will have more details soon, but until then, take a minute and Google Animal Shelter Thrift Shops in your town, county or city. Head on over there and help support YOUR local animal shelters by purchasing thrifted goods.
All this week I will be getting ready for the 2nd Annual Thrift Benefit for Sheltered Animals and choosing pictures from my trip to share with YOU.
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Happy Tuesday everyone! I am in Washington D.C. I have been here for several days now. I have seen the Washington Monument, The Lincoln Memorial, Capital Hill, The Smithsonian Institute, the L.D.S. Temple, and much more. PLUS spending time with some of the cutest grandkiddos around.I will be sharing pictures here on my blog soon. If you want to see pictures sooner follow me on Instagram and the hashtag: #travelingwithmeegan You will see places I have been and the latest updates from me this week.
NOW, Are you ready for another great Rock Your Knockoff Tour??? We had so much fun last time, we thought you would enjoy it again. There are more than 10 bloggers sharing their best DIY Decor Inspired Knockoffs THIS WEEK.
It started yesterday and will be all week long. I can hardly wait for you to see the talent and creativity in this amazing group of bloggers. I will be posting mine on Thursday, but until then enjoy the link ups below.
Make it an amazing Tuesday!
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So you all know that I LOVE a good DIY project, don’t you? You also know I love to save money. That’s what I did with a Lamps Plus Knock-off Lamp. It hardly cost me anything!
Looking ALL over online stores, I found the lamp and shade I wanted.
Lamps Plus Burlap Shade-$35.00
Lamps Plus-$139.99
Ummmm…
I already have this white vintage lamp. Basically the same style. Not, brass, but a similar shape. And the shade is a drum shade. It’s what I already have and I know what I want. So I got to work.
Using my Krylon Colormaster Metallic Gold spray paint. I carefully painted the lamp.
Now onto the shade. I bought my shade at Wal-Mart 4 years ago. It has served me well, but it needed some spunk and life.
I thought burlap would give it the texture and feel I was hoping for. Just like the Lampsplus shade.
I started by cutting the width of the shade plus 3 inches. Then that way I had excess on each side to overlap the edges. For me, it was easiest to adhere the burlap with a low-temp glue gun. As I glued and pulled the burlap to make it as taut as it could be.
I did not glue on the shade itself but, on the top and bottom rim. I took my time, as I wanted it to be flush against the shade.
Once I got to the end. I didn’t want the rough edges to show. So I carefully folded over the end and glued it to the shade. This is also how it looks on the inside of the shade. Clean and flush.
If your shade has a smaller top than bottom, the fabric will need to bend or turn a little. Be patient. Just keep pulling it taunt. And it will turn out smooth.
Here is my “new” Lamps Plus Knock-off Lamp . It looks just like I pictured in my mind…Well, even a little better. (HUGE SMILE!)
I like how the gold paint reflects and shows the details in the lamp base.
My cost: I bought the shade for $14. The lamp was a gift. My burlap was $2 a yard and it took me about 2 yards to cover my shade. SOOO, $14+$4=$18
Compared to $175, I did REALLY well. PLUS I LOVE it. That is what REALLY matters most, right???
Now, do YOU have any DIY projects that you would like to share at our #BestofDIY party, tomorrow???
There are 27 blogs and 1 HUGE party! And it all starts right here at 8p.m. Central time tomorrow!! Mark your calendars, set your phones, be there or be square!!
See you on Friday!!!
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