We signed papers for the start of our Oxford house sale yesterday. Pray to the Lord above everything goes through this time...
Here is the lampshade I said would be a nuisance to cover in burlap. It was too. Some would say it looked best before the redo. It definitely shed a lot more light. Aren't I punny?
I cut strips of this very thick burlap I found at the thrift store, then glued it one by one round and round. I started at the top and made my way down, leaving the raw edges for a rustic bend on things.
It's rustic all right. Last thing was to paint a big fat H on the front. I had a stencil, which after using, discovered they were supposed to be spooky stencils for Halloween. I hate that day, so I just decided it would look less spooky if I painted the other side of the H with the tail up. Didn't get it done though. You get to see it in all its spookiness.
No deep thoughts today. Just trying to whip my mind into shape for the next lesson I get to learn.
Wisdom for today: Enjoy the rain you're having...
I like your deck! and white pumpkins too. My pumpkins are all over the yard. Snickers dear is trying my patience with her dragging up old squirrels and pumpkin and junk. Anyhow, I like all your pictures but what's that green dear thingy up on that shelf? Kinda goes with the spooky H maybe? :)
ReplyDeleteThat my dear, is my moss covered majestic elk. I love him dearly. I hope you didn't give him a complex. Next time I'll make sure he's positioned in such a way that even the likes o you will think he's cool.
DeleteWell, I think all of your decor simply lovely. And I'm so impressed that we get to see it here. Keep wowing us. I have the coolest sisters ever!
ReplyDeleteThanks Arla, I'm still smarting for the derogatory comment made about my mossy elk. I'm glad to know I'm still cool. :) My sisters are a riot!
DeleteThe h doesn't look spooky to me....rather very nice I'd say...
ReplyDeleteHey Geneva, you would know about stencils too. Thanks for saying it looks OK.
DeleteFunny. I didn't say anything about you....unless you're covered with moss and sitting on a shelf and you're green. I like that you're brave enough to like your mossy green dear thingy without my approval. I'm not very confident with my decoration skills but I'm pretty sure green mossy dear wouldn't give me any good vibes. I'm impressed with you. green moss and all!
ReplyDeleteIt's an elk you ninny, and I know we are having fun and its OK. I may even be covered in moss and be green and I def feel like I'm sitting on a shelf tonight. Anyhow, you DO decorate beautifully. I have pics of your house I might blog soon.
DeleteAh! yes. an elk! sorry. Arla blogged about my house once. it was rather unspectacular....and embarrassing..... I am just having fun... you are right, It keeps me from going completely intense and deep thinking. You've been kind. Thanks.
DeleteI'm loving that container your geranium is in.
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