My NEW Old Bridge Arm Lamp!

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Last fall Hubby and I went to a Fabulous Flea Market in Bloomington, IL, and I picked up an old bridge arm lamp that I fell in love with. I did a post on this trip HERE, however this is the lamp in the shape that I purchased it.

I cleaned it up, saw some rust on the straight  part of the pipe, so I only painted those two areas brown. I loved the patina on the rest of the lamp, so I left

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Header Love AND New Look for My Blog!

I found another old header that was completely intact!



And I fell in love.






Here it is after I had my young and cute, handy dandy handyman put trim on the bottom and sides to hide the construction. A lot of people would have left it as is, but I wanted to refine it a bit.
A bit of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, and both her dark and clear waxes later...

Next, I added a saying that truly is

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House Tour

TGIF, everyone! 

Most everyone knows Debbie of her fabulous blog,  Debbiedoo's.   I was truly flattered when she asked me if I'd share our home as part of her "Home Tours" feature!  Of course, I said "yes!" 

When you have a moment, pop on over to Debbie's and take a peek at our home tour!

Thanks again, Debbie!  And, have a fabulous weekend, everyone!

Becca

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Framed Rose Print Serendipity!

To me, it is serendipity when things just fall into place or when I am at the right place, at the right time.

This is the case with my framed rose print.

I came across a beautiful old rose print that had damaged edges and the previous owner folded the sides to make it fit another frame. I have a thing for roses, especially vintage.



I knew that I would need to sacrifice some of the print if I

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Blooms Here And There

Summers are officially here in my part of the world. My garden is doing really well even in this scorching hot weather and I simply can't resist bringing those blooming beauties indoors. Here's how flowers have the power to enhance the beauty of any space.

After putting these blooms here and there my home looks one happy home and I just feel up looking at them through out the day.

Linking this to Cindy's Show And Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home

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Just the cutest birdcage chandy!

I simply made the cutest birdcage chandelier! And I hope that someone loves it as much as me since it's for sale in my antique mall booth.


 Notice the shadow! How fun...
 I didn't forget the bling...crystals!

These parties I love to link up to or check out my Blog Parties tab
Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
Cowgirl Up Link Party @ The Farmhouse

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It's a Mod Podge Easter!

These are all lovelies that I made last year, by using good ole Mod Podge!





If you are more interested in seeing the details of these items, go HERE to this post I did last year.


These parties I love to link up to or check out my Blog Parties tab
Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple  
Show Off Your Cottage

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