I Love Battery Operated Lights

 

I thought I'd share with you on how I make battery lights and slipcovered shades.  I have to admit that I have a fetish with them.  It all started years ago when I found a lovely primitive candlabra chandy that normally held candles.  I've never been one to "fancy" candles since I worry about fires.  Kids and candles do not mix.

 

So my mind began to think....

 

 

 

I thought that the battery operated candles would work lovely and would be great for when the power went out.  Then I began to add shades.  Let me just say,  they put out so much light and no fire hazard!  I just wrap double sided tape at the base to make snug.  I like making little slipcovers for the candles too...they hide imperfections like when the tape shows.

 

So here are some shades that I made today with some bridal lace.

 

 

 

I bought a couple of chaneliers some time back and they came with the shades.  Kind of "blah" in my book.  Mom and I made a trip to a local fabric store and accidentally found this beautiful lace!  It is the perfect length for making slipcovers for the shades.  I love how they turned out!

 

 

I found this candlabra at Michael's years ago and just fell in love with the crystals and the scrolly design.  It's a perfect nightlight on it's own downstairs for "when the power goes out."

 

 

 

Here is another candlabra that I found on Facebook Yardsale.  Didn't she just scream "look at me!"  I knew I could make her beautiful!

 

 

Perfection!

 

I have so many battery operated lights throughout my house.  My husband loves them and how much light they really do put out.  I have one in each of the girls rooms for nightlights because when our power does go out...it is really dark!  And you know kids...their imaginations run wild!  So them seem to love them too.

 

Thanks for letting me share one of my many fetishes....and I hope I've sparked an idea with you!

 

 

 

 

Sara's New/Old Bed

This is that beautiful bed after painting!

 

I found this lovely on Habitat for Humanity Restore in Huntington on their page.  I knew she had to be mine!

 

 

So I called my dear sweet Mama and aksed her if she'd meet me since she lives close to Huntington and lead me there after calling Habitat to make sure they still had this gem.  It was on!

 

The very next day I got up at 6, the store didn't open until 9.  It takes about an hour to get there, so I had plenty of time.  I ended up at the store before they opened and am so glad I did.  There were two people that came in wanting the bed as we were carrying it out after purchasing.  Not to mention several on the "fan" page responding to their photo like I had done.

 

Then when I got her home I began painting!

 

 

 

She then sat in the garage over night!

 

 

The very next morning I started in...Sara didn't want to , but I made her, lol.  We set the bed up and I went to add the slats...they were too short!  Oh how my heart sank!  My first thought was that it was a queen...but I knew that couldn't be since it looked like a full.  Then I got my trusty tape measure...guess what?

 

It was in between!

 

Well, that called for some quick thinking and a trip to Lowes!

 

 

I made a frame from 2x4's and legs to take the pressure off of the rails.  Sorry I didn't take a photo...but it is solid as a rock now and a jiant could sleep on it!  Still having plenty of storage underneath, she turned out perfectly!

 

Sara was thrilled, even more so after learning that the bed was "really" old!  She tends to like the older days just like her Mama!  She wouldn't admit it, but she's a lot like me.

 

 

Beatle's, Elvis and Jimmy Page(guitarist for Led Zeppelin) are her loves....she calls them her babies.

 

 

I hung this one here so  right before she closes her eyes at night she'll see her "babies"...

 

 

I love all of the detail!

 

 

 

The black in the posters and frames just add the right vibe to her room...especially being a teen.  But still having the right amount of vintage/shabby chic without losing it.

 

 

 

 

She decided that she wanted the wing back that was in the spare room to be in her's since she said it was so comfy.  I added a little table for her drink when she's watching tv.  Or for when her sis comes in for a visit "to bug her" as Sara would say...No really I am blessed to have two wonderful daughters that absolutely love eachother!  They spend most of their time together every day...little spats here and there, but they always want to be together!

 

 

 

 

 

So there you have it!  Sara's new/old bed....and it's mine when she leaves!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My spin on a chaise lounge

I bought a chaise lounge from facebook yardsale the other day and I have to admit, I thought it would match perfectly with our downstairs retreat.  By the photo it looked as if it were a silver/blue color but after bringing it home...it just didn't match.  Well of course I knew what I had to do...slipcover it!

 

The back pillow was attached, so I decided to cut it off since I had done it before with a chair of mine.  I don't know why they make them attached like that!

 

 

I had some sheets that belonged to my oldest daughter that had seen better days...speckled with holes.  I have loved them with their little blue paisley print and thought what the heck!  I had a little bit of a "British Rose" shower curtain left and some left over gimp.  I went and bought a dust ruffle since I was feeling a little lazy.

 

 

I think it all goes so well together and ties in with the rest of the fabric I have used in this space. 

 

 

The dust ruffle really helped on not having to hem and make a ruffle.  My kind of job...EASY!

 

 

I took off the fabric that was on the chair and saved it for my Mama since it's the perfect shade of blue for her.  She wants me to either slipcover or upholster a chair for her so I thought it would work and save her a few pennies.

 

The chase is filled with down and after taking off the fabric, it is so soft and cushy...perfectly shabby comfiness!

 

 

I think this will be my spot since the hubs loves to lay on the sofa.  I love propping my feet up, so this will work so much nicer than that hard coffee table.....

 

 

I purchased an armoire some time ago and recently painted it.  I put it upstairs and brought the one from there to here.  This one is much taller than the original one here which  means I didn't feel the urge to add things to the top(nothing but a dust magnet).  Lot's of moving heavy things in two days, but so worth it!

 

 

We spend lots of time down here, so I want it to be comfy and the slipcovers are perfect for throwing in the wash since we snack here.  This space has one window, so all of the white works wonders!

 

Well, I'm off to take a shower and pop some popcorn...I'm gonna enjoy that little chaise tonight, so sweet dreams ya'll!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                              

Ok....I so apologize for not posting for such a long time...please forgive me.  I have been so busy that I don't know what the heck happend to our summer!  We had plans of a vacation, little trips and lot's of visiting...but NO!  Health problems with us and our animals, losing my beloved Tinker, getting a new puppy that's still in the animal hospital for an upper respriatory infection, trying to run a business online, power outages and lightning striking our home, and all the other stuff that goes along with everyday living....shwew!  Makes me tired just thinking about it!

So I had a few minutes and thought that I'd share with you the projects that I've worked on, our new puppy and some other things.  So this will be a hodge podge of photo's of what my summer has consisted of....

This is my beloved Tinker.  She went missing awhile back and it just breaks my heart.

She was mine....when I would pick her up, she'd roll into me like she was giving me a hug.  Only me did she do this for...I miss her so....

This is Ozzy....he lived in a tree, lol.  He was so skiddish that I really didn't think we'd keep him.  But little did I know how he would melt my heart and now he wants to be around us all the time.

My oldest daughter caught him in my watering can...

They truly loved eachother...poor Ozzy is all alone now.

So as if we really needed anymore animals...we decided to get a puppy since our dog Gabe is getting a little grey.

He's such a sweetheart...this was actually the day before I had to take him to the vet.  He was watching me paint.

I'm hoping that I get to bring him home tomorrow...we miss him so much!

And this is Gabe....can you tell all the babysitting has worn him out?

We had a really bad storm that left us without power for 9 days.  We were a few of the blessed ones that got it back on...some went without for two weeks or more!

The wind blew up some of our shingles....these are just a few shown, but they were like this all in the front.  My handy hubby fixed them and made sure all was ok.

Trees were down everywhere!  But it could have always been worse....I thank God it wasn't! 

 I couldn't take the blonde anymore so I went back to my favorite color!

I've made slipcovers, window treatments, pillowshams and all sorts of other sewing projects.

Worked on things for the online shop.

Bought all sorts of things on fb yardsale to repurpose not to mention this beauty that I painted!

And decided to keep!

I've been so overwhelmed that these lovelies are almost dead from my neglect...

I've painted special orders.....

And the list goes on!

Campfires...

A trip to town....

We've enjoyed some ball games and great food!

And last but not least.... health issues with our oldest!

So now you'll know why I have been so scarce here in blog land. 

Where the heck did Summer go?