Sunday, July 21, 2013

Make Mine Pink

I just LOVE
re~making
re~doing
re~using
&
re~cycling.
Especially when  I can make something
pretty
&
{you guessed it!}
*pink*!
And if I can stick a
rose
on it
Well....
that just makes my day :)))
So here's today's project all done up.
An old floor lamp that got left behind when my youngest
daughter
Chelsea
got married.
Mainly because it no longer has a switch on it.
There is a slot for one behind the handmade
clay button which I glued a plastic rose to.
I just plugged it into a power strip
that has an on off switch.
Yesterday I purchased some
Anne Sloan Chalk Paint in
Antoinette
&
now it has a new home next to my
Crocheting
Knitting
Reading
Chair
in my upstairs office.
I found this divinely comfy chair
back in the Winter
at the local thrift shop for just a few dollars.
This is what the fabric looks like
but I am not a lover of yellow and orange
{nothing against those of you who are}
I just always have to
make mine
pink
when possible.
Or green with pink roses in this case!
So I dug out this old quilt and tucked it around
then topped it off with a butterfly doily
&
tossed a pretty pink
heart shaped pillow on it.
And now I'm
Happy!

18 comments:

  1. Beautiful lamp Danette, you've done a wonderful job. Your knitting chair lots very cosy and inviting xx

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    1. Thanks Jen!
      It is wonderful. I know you understand the pursuit of the right chair. Our bodies get stiff and sore in so many of them.
      xoxo
      Danette

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  2. A comfy chair, a great recycled light and crochet, sounds perfect to me.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  3. Lucky find with the chair. Perfect for your own special little spot. :)

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    1. Yes indeed! I love it. I am like Goldilocks when I am on the hunt for a chair for myself due to my rheumatoid arthritis. 9 1/2 out of 10 don't work for me!
      xoxo
      Danette

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  4. Danette,
    I love your chair and creative corner. Looks so charming and cozy.
    I also have to say I'm in love with your pink crochet socks! They are just adorable...
    Glad I stopped by to see what you've been up to, as you've been one busy lady.
    Hugs,
    Karen

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    1. Many thanks Karen!
      I am always glad when you stop by :)))
      Have a lovely week Dear,
      Danette

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  5. Everything looks so pretty Danette and your chair looks so cozy for sitting and creating!
    I love Annie Sloan paints too and I agree it's a great feeling to make something pretty again and give it a whole new life!
    Happy New Week,
    Susan x

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    1. Happy New Week to you as well Susan!
      Sometimes old things just need a bit of paint, etc. and they are so much nicer than new things :)
      Love,
      Danette

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  6. What a pretty lamp Danette and "love" your comfy chair....the perfect match!
    Hugs, Shari

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    1. Hi Shari~
      Yes! I am quite pleased :)))
      Have a lovely {and hot I am sure} week in your corner of the world My Dear,
      xoxo
      Danette

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  7. What a wonderful spot to sit with yarn and tea. Great lamp makeover-it looks very pretty indeed!

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    1. Thank you so much Lynne!
      I love my upstairs office. It's my "place of my own". I can slip away and have some quiet time and decorate it as foo~foo and I want to :)))
      Happy Day,
      Danette

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  8. Great job... looks so pretty and love your chair...good place to park and crochet and have some tea... try those pot pies they are yummy...Happy Monday with love Janice

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    1. Thanks Janice! It IS a good place to park :)))
      And I will try those pot pies. I truly love all of the lovely things you do on your blog!
      Happy Week,
      Love,
      Danette

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  9. Hi there! Your makeover is perfect. I'm trying to locate Annie Sloan paints for a few projects I have around here.
    I can't wait to see your oil lamp...squeal. :)

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    1. There is a new little Vintage type shop just across the street from my house and about a half a block up. That's where I found the Annie Sloan paint and I LOVE IT!!!
      I will show my oil lamp today or tomorrow especially for you!
      Love,
      Danette

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Thank you for taking time to chat with me ~
Your comments make me so Happy!
Have a lovely day.
Danette