So I had this fantabulous entry light fixture, circa 1982:
I also had this Ballard Design catalogue with a couple pictures that gave me deja vu:
and
I also had a can of ORB spray paint. Or three.
And a hubby who removes icky glass from 80's light fixtures.
And a hubby who removes icky glass from 80's light fixtures.
And I gave myself a knock-off Ballard lantern:
I know. Cuteness.
I also finished touching up the trim in this entry, the trim and walls in my cra(p)ft room, and burned a grilled turkey and cheese sandwich.
It was a rather good day considering.
Room reveals coming soon.
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cindy,
ReplyDeletethis is what i love about blogland. creative genius and spray paint in one fell swoop! your entry light doesn't even look like a distant cousin to the circa 1982 (btw the year i got married). i am in awe of the makeover.
Looks great - and very close to the ballard designs one! Well done. liz
ReplyDeleteYes..sirree spray paint is da bomb! I am frantically trying to prep things for the "no spray painting season". Cold weather is not a friend to spray paint.
ReplyDeleteLove it- It looks pretty darned close to the Ballard one! Amazing how everything that goes around comes around again in one form or another, isn't it? Nice to see you posting and I'll look forward to seeing what you have been up to! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!! I love it! I have seen some great fixtures like this at ReStore and need to just make the leap and try it! Fantastic.
ReplyDeleteLooks great, Cindy. One of those would look great in our entry.
ReplyDeleteAMAZING transformation... can't believe that all happened with just spray paint. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great transformation! Isn't paint amazing?!!
ReplyDeleteGenius! love it!!
ReplyDeleteCindy - WELCOME back!!! I missed your blog and humor and inspiration. I hope you and your Mom are both well. I started my own blog after much thought. Onenoplacelikehome.blogspot.com Come over for a visit.
ReplyDeleteI'm a little amazed at how much more current it looks now. I have one~I should just take out the glass and paint it!
ReplyDeleteCool, Cindy!
It's amazing what a can of spray paint can do. I did not see that cute light fixture coming. I thought you were showing it and then replacing it and about to show us your new one. It looks just as great as the ones in Ballards!
ReplyDeleteYour right...love spray paint. Also love the light fixture. That is so cool looking.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! It just proves every thing old is new again.
ReplyDeleteTraci
I look through those catalogs and find many ideas to use things I already have. Love your light fixture update, it DOES look just like Ballards! Great idea to update what you had already. Looking forward to your reveals!
ReplyDeleteExcellent! Well done, my friend.
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Claudia
I love the way your's turned out and for so much better cost! Great job!
ReplyDeleteOohhh, I just saw a light like yours on Craigslist...and thought to myself. That is so outdated. And, then I see yours and it is stunning. Looks just like Ballards! I love getting inspired!
ReplyDeletethat is just too good!
ReplyDelete:)Heidi
Hi Cindy, REALLY wonderful! I love these lanterns, gosh, who would ever know it was from the 80's. Good Save!! thanks for linking up to VIF!! xo Debra
ReplyDeleteOh, my. I about jumped out of my chair to see my ugly entryway light on your blog! It's just genius to take the glass out and paint it ORB! I'll be doing that this weekend. Thanks!!!
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