Refashioned Bird Lamp Project

When I came across this vintage lamp while thrifting I was happy because it was just what I'd been looking for.  

I sprayed it with Krylon spray paint in ivory.    I got so involved with the project that unfortunately I didn't take any pictures!  I have to confess that I copied this idea and the bird images from a project I saw online.  But I think its ok to do that if you are making it for yourself and it happens to be just what you want. Right? 

I used my folk art acrylic paints to paint on the branches and leaves and carefully cut out the birds from this picture 

and used ModPodge to stick them on the branches.  I found the lovely birds at graphicsfairy .  She has wonderful images she shares so we can make wonderful projects.    The lamp project was there also.

The lamp didn't have a shade so I took it apart and attached a harp so I could put on a shade from another lamp of mine.  I was so pleased with my new lamp.   It fits perfectly on the table with the birdhouse I have painted....

Beside the end table where they sit is the antique child's high chair I found a few years ago at a garage sale.  I use it for my plant and can you see the little blue birdhouse in it?

In the bedroom I also have bird pictures and the bird pillow I made recently using Citrosol to transfer the image to the fabric.  Abby wandered into the room and made herself at home in the picture....

 ....after she checked out the new lamp. 

I had fun with this project .  I'm really loving birds right now and I can see more bird lamps and cushions in the making.  I hope you have a fun loving day today too.... Judi xoxo

Vintage Lacey Finds....

Spring arrived on Sunday. In words it arrived around here but not weather wise. The temperature is still only in the low 30s and we are supposed to get some snow flurries this week. Most of the snow has melted with the above freezing temps and recent rain.

Even though we're wearing winter clothes around here it was exciting to pull out my summer clothes. We are going on a 2 week vacation 2 weeks from this past Sunday. I washed my clothes and set some of them out to iron.


I also found these to share with you. Last summer I was at a barn sale in NY state by the cottage. I purchased 3 ziplock bags of vintagt lace. Each bag was either $1.00 or $2.00 each.

I soaked them in gentle lingerie detergent and rinsed them carefully. I have some ideas on what to do with them. I'd like to use some of them in quilting, or pillowcases or making something sweet for Madeline.

Aren't they pretty and so feminine....

What suggestions do you have? Have you used vintage lace for a special project?

Have a lovely day.... Judi xoxo

Cherub Lamp with Prisms...New Again...

Do you remember a while back I bought this vintage lamp at a sale and I'd taken it all apart? It was not a nice colour rather a goldy and stressed silver colour.

I'm finished with it now. I spray painted it very lightly in a white colour. Marc replaced the socket for me. Then I bought crystal priscms.

Its just too bright sitting in front of the mirror to take a good picture with the light on even with the flash off. It is made in Italy and the base is 2 marble squares. The cherub sits on a clear round crystal piece.

I had bought it with the intension of putting it into my pinkdaisies etsy store but I'm loving it too much. I have a "thing" for lamps and for the time it has found a new home here with me.

I hope you have a bright and happy day today...Judi xoxo

(I'm a little under the weather today and trying to stay warm and comfortable)

Vintage Silver Soup Spoons

I enjoy cooking soups and stews and love eating them....with a silver spoon?.... Yes. I bought these lovely Wm A Rogers vintage silver soup spoons on ebay a couple of weeks ago. I wanted to have a set I can leave in the kitchen for any time use.

I got them for $4.90 and love them.

I didn't get a picture of their slightly more tarnished look but it was no problem shining them up like new.

I hope you have a shining happy day today... Judi xoxo