Hi everyone, hope you had fun with the fireworks. For me, I DON’T like the whole thing. Too loud and I hide right next to my Momma and Peanut.
As you can see, I’m in one of my favorite spots. Peanut says I’m boring but I love being right here to catch-all the action that’s going on, I’m VERY nosey.
I’m not going to talk much like Peanut, she goes on and on, see ya!
I had these lamps in our old living room, the plan was to change in our bedroom every once in a while. Let’s be honest, I am never going to do that, EVER.
These bases were too pretty to get rid of, so what to do??? Make them into candle holders for our dining room table.
I’m sorry for the picture, the sun was streaming in my office. You may notice some views of the beginnings of my office. We are starting to get this project going and it is BIG.
Back to the holders, I used many layers of paint. I didn’t what the look of solid colors. I chose to a wash of colors in ASCP. I used, Louis, French Linen, Chateau Grey and Old Ochre.
On these little accents, I used silver gilding wax to make them pop a bit after I did my waxing.
Silver gilding wax was also added to these leaves a bit too.
Close up of the centerpiece. I kept this simple with an artichoke and a pretty glass bottle I picked up at Michael’s last year with a few sprigs of lavender. These pretty elements of t he season were added to my favorite cloche.
Beneath you can notice my antique mirror from Ballard. I have had this for many years. This room gets pretty sunlight in the early afternoon.
Notice the sun.
Thanks for stopping by, love the visits. Many projects in the works, be sure you stay posted. Have a great week.
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What a great idea
They are beautiful
Thanks very much
Beautiful job Cindy. They turned out gorgeous. Love that you layered the colors. Little Reeses is too cute. Just want to kiss that little face. What a sweetheart. Hope Peanut is doing good too. Our little Cooper does not like storms or the fireworks so he had a rough week end too. Have a great week ahead.
Kris
Thanks Kris, I am very pleased. Believe me we kisses their faces so much. Thank goodness for the fur or they’d have some chapped faces.
OMG….Reeses is such a cutie pie! Ours do not like the fireworks either, I’m sure they are very relieved it is all over for another year?!?!? The candlesticks turned out great and look beautiful on your table. Such a clever idea!!!!
~Des
Thanks Des, I have to say we have two adorable pups. Thanks for the compliment.
Hi Reeses! You look so adorable in your faux fur throw! Miss Molly isn’t crazy about fireworks either. We are happy the 4th is over! Love your mom’s idea to transform the lamps into candlesticks! She is oh so clever! Sending you and Peanut big puppy hugs and kisses:)
Hi Miss Molly, we have been waiting to talk to you. How lucky, I was first. Momma does make cool stuff. Talk to you soon
I would never have thought of repurposing lamps into candleholders! They look awesome. I love using metallic waxes on projects!!
Thanks so much Heather. It’s refreshing to feel creative again
Hi Reeses, how cute you look in your comfy throw. I don’t blame you for not liking the noise of the fireworks. Have fun cutie!!
Hi Cindy, I love your lamps remade into candle holders. They look fabulous on your table with the wonderful centerpiece. Love the color you gave them too. A great project. Hope you had a nice 4th. Enjoy the week. xo
Thanks very much my friend
Cindy, that is so clever! I never would have thought to make candlesticks out of a lamp, but they turned out beautiful! Reeses, glad you don’t have to worry about fireworks for another year!
Reeses is very happy it’s over as well as his sister .
It just popped into my head one night
Now aren’t you clever. cindy?? Those lamps transformed into candlesticks turned out fabulous!!
Thanks Kitty, nice to hear from you
Well aren’t you the smart one! I love this idea and those were a perfect choice to make into a candle holder. The way you finished them out turned out perfect. They look wonderful on your table! Love it!
Thanks Liz. It popped into my head one night. I don’t know why but I am happy it did
The candle sticks look beautiful on the table. Such a clever idea for old lamps! I don’t have a creative bone in my body, so I can really appreciate your creative skills.
Thanks very much
Those look very nice! Great idea!
Thanks Sherry
Cindy, Usually objects are being turned into lamps. This lamps have undergone a wonderful transformation. They look great!! Sylvia D.
Thanks so much Sylvia. Hoping over to your blog for a visit. Have a great weekend
Hi Sylvia , I visited your blog and now following
Watch that mint, it will go wild
I’ve heard of using avocado. I must admit if I am baking I don’t change things. I work too hard so it’s full of everything bad for you, lol
Happy to see you creating again Cindy, as I’m sure you are too. The candles look amazing, and Reese’s, well, you know how I feel about your pups!!
xxx