Thrift Store Makeover - Gorgeous Faux Mercury Glass Lamp

Today's post is about a thrift store makeover and I was very impressed with this one and had to share.  This lamp was purchased from a thrift store for a few dollars..

Before

Here's the finished product!

After

It turned out AMAZING!  It is a faux mercury glass lamp and I must say, it looks like the real thing.  She did a great job!!  Check out Lisa's Creative Designs to see how she did it!

revealed: 2012 Oscar Green Room by designer Waldo Fernandez

It's a L O V E for me!

Warm wood floors, gray walls, luxurious Schumacher sofas,  pleasing lighting variety, lots of leather, beautiful rugs...

My favorite touch: the custom black and white Old Hollywood photographic book jackets. 

The cocktail table below is one of only 5 made in 1928. 

 This is the first year that champagne will be served to the stars in this camera-free room, just steps from the stage.

and the outdoor terrace...

source: Architectural Digest

Free Printable Art for St. Patrick's Day!

Do you have an an extra 8x10 and 5x7 frame? I have made some St. Patrick's Day art. All you have to do is print it out and frame it!

This cute button shamrock is the 8x10 printable.  This inspired me to make this button shamrock.

Click HERE to download

This sequin shamrock is the 5x7. You will see the small border when you print it out. Of course, it could be an 8x10 if you wanted.

Click HERE to download

Enjoy and Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!



These free printables were made using resources from Obsidian Dawn, Scrappin Cop and Ruthenia Alba via Deviant Art






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artist reed anderson

"hot hive" by local brooklyn artist

Guest Post - Dining Under Beautiful Lights

Hello, everyone, I’m Mari, a writer from Arcadian Lighting, a terrific online source for all things lighting. One of the things I love most about my work is doing guest posts because I get to visit (and learn so much from) great blogs like Frugal Home Design. Jamie's post about refurbished chandeliers was extremely interesting. It actually inspired today's topic, Dining Under Beautiful Lights. No matter your style, there is an amazing array of light fixtures available to hang above the dining table. We hope you'll be inspired by the lovely lights I brought to share with you today. Please enjoy!

Here's another creative chandelier to add to Jamie's collection--recycled green wine bottles hung from a metal circle. This is one of my favorite dining rooms—one can only dream of enough shelves to hold and beautifully display china and serving dishes.

An unexpectedly large hanging lantern works well even when hung over a small round table in this light and airy dining room because the eye is not stopped as we are able to see through the clear glass panels.

Hanging globe pendant lights like this one are not only beautiful but can budget-friendly as well. This white paper version is lovely in dining room with an Asian influence, but would work well with many other styles.

It takes a certain fearless personality to hang two ornate chandeliers in contrasting colors above a modern dining table and colorful chairs. We admire the sense of personal style.

Lovely little glass pendants are simply perfect for this slightly feminine dining space. Lights like these can range from the inexpensive to pricey custom designs.

This rattan and bamboo bell pendant light would work beautifully in a dining area that begs for something unexpected over the table.

A grouping of small pendants can have big visual impact when hung at varying levels over a large circular or oval table.

Another way to hang multiple lights is place them in a row down the center of a long dining table. These clear glass beauties highlight chunky vases of gorgeous orange tulips. Images 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

 

Dine in style with beautiful light fixtures and pendant lights at Arcadian Lighting!

Decorating for St. Patrick's Day

 

graphics by Obsidian Dawn

I realize many people do not decorate for St. Patrick's Day but for those of you who do, I have a nice round-up of crafts and home decor tutorials to share plus some very cute ones for the kids, too.  I  hope you enjoy..

St. Patrick's Day Craft and Home Decor Round-Up

Wall Decor Ideas - Mirror Walls

Many people display collections on their walls.  Some of these are framed photos, crosses, plates, artwork and the list goes on and on.   A wall collection can change a room that is drab into one that is dramatic and beautiful-especially a mirror collection.  The best thing about mirrors is you can find them very inexpensive at places like Goodwill, local thrift stores, garage sales, resale shops, flea markets etc. You can find all shapes and sizes and if you keep your eye out for them, you can have a stunning collection for your wall in no time.  Have a look at some of these beautiful mirror walls....

mirror wall @ My Romantic Home

What I love about this collection is that the mirrors are all framed in white and that there are different sizes and shapes. This is a truly beautiful collection with all of the different type mirrors, especially the ornate and very detailed frames.. love them!  I found this one at My Romantic Home. There's even more photos at the link.

mirror wall @ Alkemie

These mirrors are gorgeous.. I love ones that are hung by chains!  It looks like mainly hanging mirrors and a few regular ones and only one with a frame and it's a green stained glass frame.. so beautiful!  This one I found at Alkemie. Be sure to check out all the other stuff at the link too!

mirror collection @ Cupcakes and Cashmere

I like how this one is neatly grouped into a rectangle... the different shades of browns in the frames all go very well together and I like the variety of different shapes of the mirrors and designs of the frames.  They look great on the colored wall, too!  This pretty wall I found at Cupcakes and Cashmere.


Hope you have enjoyed seeing all the mirrors! I am currently working on my own mirror collection. Maybe I'll be able to post a photo soon :0)

adele on the cover of vogue march 2012

looking good

christian siriano fall 2012

soft with an edge

What About Lecture in the UPR Video?

Video: Lecture WAI in the UPR

San Juan, Puerto Rico

January 25, 2012

WAI Architecture Think Tank founders Nathalie Frankowski and Cruz Garcia were in the University of Puerto Rico for the opening of the solo exhibition “What About It?: WAI Architecture Think Tank en la UPR”.

As part of the event, Cruz presented to a full auditorium a lecture about the origins of WAI, its theoretical concerns, and its on-going projects and publications.

The Lecture that was the first that WAI presents outside of China was presented to a Spanish speaking audience.

Lecture:

Cruz Garcia

Presentation:

Nathalie Frankowski

Cruz Garcia

Introduction: Francisco Javier Rodriguez

Dean School of Architecture

What About Archizines in Milan Video?

Video: ArchiZines Exhibition in Milan

Curated by Elias Redstone, the Archizines Exhibition that features What About It? Part 1 amongst a selection of 60 worldwide architectural publications is going to be on display in Spazio FMG per l’Architettura in Milan, Italy.

The exhibition will be open to the public from January 27, until February 23.

Here a video of the exhibition.

Old Framed Painting to Fabulous Chalkboard

I happened upon this fabulous framed chalkboard today and wanted to share......

old picture makeover @ Positively Splendid

Can you believe this used to be an old picture painting. Visit Positively Splended to see the
before photo and how she took an old painting and made it into this pretty chalkboard for her kitchen!  I've gone ahead and tagged this thrift store makeover because even though she already had the painting, you can find all kinds of framed art at thrift stores!  This would be a perfect thrift store makeover :0)

More clever chalkboard paint projects, ideas and tutorials !!!

Thank  you..... hope you enjoy :0)

Lightbox- Curb Find

Last summer I was driving down the road one day and noticed a lot of misc. "garbage" sitting on the curb waiting for the trash man to come.  I was a bit intrigued because it looked like there were a set of candles in bucket and some other misc. stuff.  I just couldn't help but pull over and check out to see what these people were throwing away.. Among all the stuff piled up I found this light box along with some wierd x-ray films.. I wasn't interested in the films but the light box did interest me.  I figured it must have been not working but didn't know for sure and thought it would be a shame if it actually worked and was thrown out.  I took it along with the candles :0)   I got home, plugged it in and to my amazement... it worked GREAT!  Here it is:

 

Light boxes are great for lots of different things from arts and crafts to photography... I really have found this light box to be very useful for me..  I normally don't go looking for trash but if I see something sitting at the curb with the garbage, I don't mind pulling over to have a look.  The saying really is true..... One person's trash can be another person's treasure.

Two Tiered Apothecary Jars for Valentine's Day

How cute are these!!!

two tiered apothecary jars @ Fake-It Frugal

I love these two tier apothecary jars at Fake-It Frugal.  These were actually made from Dollar Store glass vases and were inspired by some hurricane vases at Potter Barn.  I think they have turned out amazing!  Go have a look and see how she made them  :0)

Pretty DIY Decorated Candles

Potter Barn Knockoff Candle @ Iron Violet Designs

Iron Violet Designs tells how to make this gorgeous candle which is very similar to the ones sold at Pottery Barn.. pretty cool! 

glitter candles @ Momtastic

These pretty glitter candles I found at Momtastic along with instructions on how to make them.....aren't they fabulous! 

washi tape candles @ Sarah Hearts

Sarah Hearts shared these pretty washi tape candles.. This is a quick and easy way to give candles a whole different look.. Washi tape comes in all kinds of colors and patterns.  So pretty.. and easy, too!

bead and bean covered candles @ My little cottage in the making

Look what I found at  My little cottage in the making!  I love how the candles just have a strip around the  middle with beans, seeds, etc..  I love the idea of using seed beads to decorate candles like this! The beans look great too along with the covered pumpkins.. what a pretty fall grouping.

rubber stamped candles @ Craft Gossip

Craft Gossip has posted a very nice PDF file explaining how to decorate candles using rubber stamps! With the selection of rubber stamps out there, the possibilities are endless.



Happy Candle Making!

modern moroccan

branch of morocco bank

Sophisticated Light Fixtures Design by Lzf Lamps – Commercial Interior Design News

Lzf lamps started as a small company making creative lights practically in their garage. The company was founded at the end of 1994 and ever since it has grown to a well known brand.

All lights are handmade exclusively out of wood veneer right from the start.

The unusual material for lamps creates spectacular lighting effects!

The lights can be hung outdoor and are perfect for large parties in your yard.

Take a look at this magical back yard picnic setting. What a great way to spend an evening!