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How to make your own Chevron Lamp {Tutorial}

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Let me just start by saying that me and stenciling don't get along very well.

I have failed so many times, that it's not even funny.

When we moved into this apartment, the walls were all white. I kindda liked it, because in previous apartments they were all different shades of tan. We rent, but are allowed to paint. I haven't painted anywhere, because white just felt so refreshing. However, that meant that different

shades of white would look funny. Plus, I was craving some color, so in accessories it went.

So was the case of our bedroom lamps, which I got at a garage sale for $1. It had ugly lampshades and the cheapest replacement shades I could find were at Ikea. If you've ever bought a lamp shade at Ikea and have tried to put it on a non Ikea lamp, then you know that doesn't really work.

Go here to see the Ikea Hack I did.

I then taped a stripe all around at the height where I wanted my first row of chevron to end.

I created a chevron pattern using ScotchBlue Advanced Delicate Surface Tape. I have used other painters tapes before and have hated any sort of stenciling, because of how much paint seeped through. However, this particular tape works like magic (and no..they didn't pay me to say this, although I would happily welcome that kind of thing, as I already love this product).

I used a small piece of the tape to create spaces that would be of equal size of my painted zig zags. And don't worry if your chevrons aren't perfectly symmetrical. Some of mine were wider than others, but I found that as long that the spacing between the lines was the same, then the result was totally acceptable to me.

For the paint, I decided to go with some Martha Stewart Crafts Paint (I bought a set when it came out and it was all over blogland. Oh...I remember entering numerous giveaways for one of those sets, and never won. I gave in and bought one from Michael's) and rolled the paint with a brush that came in the set, that attaches directly to the paint bottle.

I just squeezed the bottle, and rolled the excess paint on a paper plate. I then rolled the paint on the white space between the tape. I removed the tape immediately after every row I completed. It was amazing. I had crisp lines! I couldn't believe it!

Here's my new lamp in all it's glory!

After completing this project, I feel more confident in tackling projects that involve stenciling. What about you...are you good buddies with stenciling?

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Thrifted Nightstand Makeover {With Chalk Paint}

Friday, April 27, 2012

Here's an end table/nightstand gotten at a garage sale. I've used it the way it is for awhile now, and it does have some character and quality. However, I have been trying to unify all of our furniture (which by the way is ALL from thrift stores and garage sales), so I decided to paint it.

I used ASCP and it was my first time. I was a little nervous to try the paint, as it is really
expensive and I didn't want to mess up.

Since chalk paint doesn't require sanding, I proceeded painting my first coat in Provence.
The color was gorgeous and the coverage was amazing.

I wanted to try out a Martha Stewart stencil I bough from Michaels last year and chose a trellis looking one. I have to tell you from the start that me and stenciling just don't get along really well. I have tried to be friends in the past, but it's really hard to build a relationship if there is no trust anymore. But, I digress.

I started the stencil with ASCP in old white and absolutelly hated it. The stencil bled, the color was too bright and in general it looked kinda goofy. I took my brush with the Provence
color on it without adding anymore paint on it, and brushed it on top of the design.

It kinda started to look better, so I decided I'd finish stenciling even if it didn't look perfect. I figured I was going for a distressed look, so with a lot of blue washing and sanding, it would end up nice.

Here it is with a blue wash waiting to dry so I can sand off any excess and distress.

I do all my paint involving projects on the porch and when I went back to sand, here's what I found.

Perfect, just perfect. Luckily it came right off. I sanded and distressed. The paint just turns into dust and I like that you can do as much sanding you want, and it won't get scratched.

I waxed and then waited 48 hours before buffing. I also liked that I could buff it as much as
I wanted depending on the amount of sheen I was going for.

This will be on my husband's side of the bed and so I will probably put a
basket underneath for his magazines and such.

What do you think? Next up is the nightstand/vanity on my side of the bed.

Again, here's a Before and After

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Yellow goodness

Saturday, October 29, 2011

You may have gathered that I am a bit obsessed with yellow and blue/turquoise decor. One of my favorite blogs posted about a makeover that I am in love....AND it was thrifted and cheap - right up my alley.

Yellow Iron Bed @ Everyday Lovely

Sooo pretty,

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My dream bedroom

Monday, October 24, 2011

Here are just some great images of my dream bedroom.

Source: None via Iuliana on Pinterest

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How to make a chalkboard using an old frame

Sunday, September 25, 2011

I am so excited to share my newest project with you. Last weekend I had a garage sale, to get rid of junk that we've accumulated in the last couple of years. My neighbors' adorable kids had a little lemonade and cookies stand, and a little more fun. It was a beautiful day. I figured I'd tackle more than one project, so I brought out a few of my projects that involved painting. One of the things I wanted to make was a chalkboard.
You've seen all the awesome ideas for chalk board paint projects in my previous post and I am excited to show you what I've done.

I bought some nice big frames at a garage sale (yes...I went garage sale-ing while having a garage sale) for $2 each. SCORE

...and here's what I did:

From this

to this

Sorry about the elementary school looking handwriting - this was the first thing I wrote

on the brand new chalk board and I was nervous. I painted the frame with Aegean Blue Interior Paint by Martha Stewart Living. I got this 8 oz. Paint Tester from Home Depot and

used it also on my kitchen hutch bead board back.

I made a quick mini banner using some fall scrapbook paper I had, and just attached it lightly to the back of the frame with some push pins.

Want to try it too? I used this awesome tutorial by Cindy from The Creativity Exchange.

I was really excited to learn that I can paint glass with chalk board paint.

Old ugly frames...here I come! Ok...more like...pillow here I come. Going to bed.

What do you think?

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Phillips deVeer Interiors

Monday, August 15, 2011

Those of you that know me well, know that I am not committed to certain colors for the rest pf my life, and that I go through phases. Right now I am in a turquoise stage. I discovered Phillips deVeer Interiors, an interior design studio founded by Elena K. Phillips and Cristin G. deVeer located in Rowayton, CT.

I like how they combine a traditional style with modern aspects. And although I cannot afford any of this stuff, it sure is pretty to look at and to draw inspiration from. Kinda like window shopping. Sometimes I love window shopping, more than real shopping. How gorgeous is the bathroom with the Quadrille wallpaper?

Chevron/ zigzags are just so cool these days, so check out the bedding from Urban Outfitters. Can you tell I am in love?

This a cowl from my last winter's collection. Should I bring it back?

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