playroom goods: $6 brass chandelier re-do

Here's a little something else you can do with a can of spray paint.

These builder's grade brass chandeliers are readily available.

Every time I go to my local thrift stores they are all over the place; typically $5-$10 each.

I found this one at Goodwill for $6.00.

I took the white plastic thingies and the brass cup thingies off.

Spray Paint LOVE!!! 

Yep, this is pretty much the only way I will ever be utilizing our handy dandy chin-up bar.

And there you have it!

I also added cute little round light bulbs for fun. They really add some quirkiness to the chandi.

Spray painting these chandeliers is pretty easy. The hardest part is finding a place to hang it. I don't have a picture if it, but I use a tall plant hanger thing that stakes into the ground and has a hook. It's about 6 feet tall and works perfectly. Then I walk around the chandi spraying like a fool.  

Note: Do not spray paint outside on a windy day. I learned this the hard way. Oh, and don't wear your favorite Coach sunglasses that you found at T.J.Maxx for a steal. You will reeeeeally regret that. Unless you like the idea of red speckled sunglasses.

I sprayed two or three coats. It dries fast. Hard. Smooth. Shiny. Love it.

Go here to see how i painted this room.

Go here to see my $7 dining room chandi re-do.

Go here to see the rest of the play room.

Go here to see how i transformed the vintage school desk.

xoxo,

Elisabeth

playroom goods: before and after vintage school desk

i am so in love with old school desks. aren't you? 

here is my vintage school desk before and after:

i loved the idea of an old school desk in the playroom.

i found this one at an antique store in ohio for around $70. not a steal but a fair price, i think.

here it is again:

so, it was a bit beat up in the original condition. i felt like it needed a nice clean start. 

enter rustoleum red spray paint.

and there we have it. red.

the wood on the chairs was splitting a bit. i was worried about little bare legs sliding on and off and the risk of splinters. so i decided to cover the wood. this will protect it from further damage as well.

i started with white canvas.
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traced.

and traced.

added seam allowance.

cut two.

cut the chevron fabric.

pinned.

made piping.
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sewed piping.
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cut ruffles.
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pinned ruffles.

stitched.

added ribbon.

and voila!

it's been a few months and this little set up has held up quite well! i stitched a little velcro around the legs under the seat cover. that helps keep the seat covers in place while those little legs are scooting on and off.

to see the rest of the playroom, go here.

one more thing....RUSTOLEUM ROCKS!

xoxo, 

elisabeth

God goods: an artist's prayer

 

{from the book:   200 pomegranates and an audience of one   by shawn wood}

 

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"God, i pray that you would remind me that you created me for a life of meaning and influence, ultimately to bring you fame.

I pray that you would continue this work in me and hone my skills, talents, and spiritual gifts in such a way that you would be honored by my greatness.

As i walk in this journey, God, I pray that you would show me what to do, teaching me what the passion of my life should be.  Along that journey, I pray that you would allow me to have the courage and the integrity to do something meaningful with my life.

Lord, teach me to see the needs of others as you see them, and to invest in your other people your prized possessions. When I do this, I pray that it would be a beacon that shines on you.

God, as i do these things I pray that you would be my audience. That my love and adoration would be for you and that you alone would get my praise.

And lastly, God, allow me the grace to finish the race well. I look forward to seeing you and hearing you say, "Well done." Lord, give me your strength to finish strong in Jesus' name. Amen."

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xoxo,

elisabeth

playroom goods...whahoo!

you all have been waiting so long for this.

so long that our playroom isn't even in this room anymore. gasp!

we moved it upstairs. this was nice while it lasted but we decided we really need a home office in this room. it's like musical rooms around here.

anyway...

...thank you for your patience.

here you go: 

 ...and one last photo just to keep-it-real:

hope you like it! many details to come...

to read about how i painted this room go here.

xoxo,

elisabeth

inspiring goods: fight the fight

wow. 

watch this

 

and keep fighting, people!

 

xoxo,

elisabeth

good news: my "little" break is over!

i'm back! 

finally!

i know, i know, it's been forever. blah blah blah...let's get on with the goods.
 

something happened to me since my last post.

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pinterest.

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i resisted. then i gave in. 

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if you know about pinterest then 'nuff said.

 {pinterest}

if you thought i misspelled the word "interest", then you need to message me your email address pronto and i will send you an invitation to the most-inspiring-time-sucking-addiction* you will ever come in contact with. 

 {pinterest}

and then you will thank me. :)

*i feel like in order to be a good friend i need to give you a friendly warning. you may want to read this post by sarah before you drink from the pinterest cup. scroll to the bottom of her post to read about her experience with it. and if you join pinterest anyway, don't say i didn't warn you. :)

play room reveal and all the nitty gritty coming up soon. for real. 

for real, real.

(like, the post is already written and scheduled for weds, real! or maybe i'll get impatient and publish it tomorrow.)

thanks for coming back friends!

XOXO,

elisabeth

summer goods

if you haven't already noticed i am taking a little summer blog break......

i'll be back in a few weeks.

~elisabeth