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When I started Simplicity In The South 3 1/2 short months ago, I tried out both WordPress and Blogger. Given my limited knowledge of blogging, I found Blogger easier to use, so I chose to stay with that platform. Now that I know that I really enjoy blogging and have a better understanding of how everything works (although I still have <u>tons</u> to learn), I've decided to move the blog over to a self-hosted WordPress site while Simplicity In The South is still young. It will be much easier to make the move now rather than waiting till there is a lot more content to move over. The plugins that are available will help keep the blog more organized for my readers and will help me with time management. I use my Iphone constantly for edits and responding to comments. The app for WordPress is <b>very</b> user-friendly. <br />
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10336933228205815903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068283610762017420.post-18765328465571796972012-11-21T05:30:00.000-05:002012-11-23T05:31:24.278-05:00Natural Boxwood Wreath {A Tutorial}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8bzZltD-0Y8/UKxIbtz0fxI/AAAAAAAACuw/7K4STuJQ_lk/s1600/+natural+boxwreath+tutorial.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to make a boxwood wreath. " border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8bzZltD-0Y8/UKxIbtz0fxI/AAAAAAAACuw/7K4STuJQ_lk/s640/+natural+boxwreath+tutorial.jpg" title="" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This year will set a record in this house for how soon I got started decorating for Christmas. I'm writing this one down in the calendar. I can't wait to show you what other projects I've been up to, but I thought I'd squeeze this one in since it was so easy!<br />
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We have a boxwood topiary in our backyard that needed shaping up, so this seemed like the perfect timing for me to use this evergreen for my wreath. </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">What you'll need to grab:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">1. A bag full of cuttings from a boxwood that are 4-6 inches in length. </div><div style="text-align: left;">2. 12 inch wire wreath frame. I bought mine from Hobby Lobby for $2.50.</div><div style="text-align: left;">3. Floral wire. This usually runs about $3.00.</div><div style="text-align: left;">4. Wire cutters</div><div style="text-align: left;">5. Ribbon </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The two things that I learned from this project are:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"> #1. A few creepy crawlies may be in the clippings. Work on a white surface so you can see them then promptly kill them as they run for their lives. I found two baby spiders. Eek! </div><div style="text-align: left;">#2. Cut the floral wire ahead of time and bend into the shape of a letter "U". This makes it easier to push the wire between the branches. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Start on the outside of the frame and attach the clippings to the wire frame with the floral wire.<br />
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<b>This is how the back of the wreath looks with the branches attached with the floral wire. </b><br />
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Overlap the next branch and repeat all the way around. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can then fill in any bare spots and trim any clippings that are sticking out.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hang and admire, knowing you only spent 30 minutes of your day and less than $6.00 to make a beautiful wreath that even Martha Stewart would applaud. I might be exaggerating...a little.<br />
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I hung my wreath from a burlap ribbon in front of the knock-off Pottery Barn Eagan mirror I made last Spring. I had made the mirror to go above the TV that you see in the reflection of the next photo, but I like it much better here. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">{Would you have guessed that I keep all of our tools in these two chests?}<br />
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<b>Have you ever made a boxwood wreath? I'd love to know how long I can expect it to last. I'm hoping it will at least stay green for the next month till Christmas!</b><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>I'm linking this up to some of my favorite blog parties such as:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="http://homestoriesatoz.com/tutorials/tutorials-tips-link-party-86.html">Home Stories A to Z</a><br />
<a href="http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2012/11/show-me-what-ya-got-100.html">Not Just A Housewife</a><br />
<a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/tuesdays-treasures-112/">My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia</a><br />
<a href="http://simplydesigning.blogspot.com/2012/11/silhouette-black-friday-deals-winter.html?m=1">Simply Designing</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10336933228205815903noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068283610762017420.post-61957745698714076202012-11-15T13:34:00.002-05:002012-11-23T05:11:52.659-05:00How A Little DIY Turned My So-So Nightstands Into So Spectacular<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I present to you Extreme Makeover, The Hand-Me-Down-Furniture Edition. Back in the day, I once wished for a brand new, modern bedroom furniture set...like the ones you see in the Sunday paper ads. Our bedroom set consists of a set of nightstands and a dresser that was given to us by two different relatives but from the same era, the 1950's. I'm so glad I came to my senses and realized what a little gem I had. Little did I know that I would fall in love with all things vintage.<br />
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This is the dresser from my <a href="http://simplicityinthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-master-bedroom-work-in-progress.html" target="_blank">master bedroom in progress</a> post.<br />
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Back in 2006, I painstakingly painted the set black and added new hardware. I made the mistake of not protecting my paint with a coat of polyurethane, so after years of setting glasses of water on the nightstands, the veneer underneath had gotten warped. Instead of trying to repair the damaged veneer, I decided to cover it with mirror. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">1. 1/2" trim molding</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Liquid Nails</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Wood Filler</div><div style="text-align: center;">4. 5/8" Wire Brad Nails </div><div style="text-align: center;">6. 1/8" mirror (you won't know these dimensions until the trim is added) </div> 7. Other: sandpaper, hammer, miter saw box, primer, paint, nail countersinker<br />
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In retrospect, I wish I had used flat trim instead of the fluted trim. It would have been easier to fill the nail holes and it would have collected less dust. Live and learn (from my mistakes). <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cut the trim at 45 degree angles to frame out the top your nightstand with the miter box or chop saw. I pre-primed the underside of the trim before nailing it down just in case any water spills happen later on. Adhere the trim with a small amount of Liquid Nails (or wood glue) and the brad nails. Countersink the nails and fill with wood filler. Once the filler dries, sand, prime and paint the trim. Now that the trim is adhered, you have the dimensions for your mirror to be cut at either a local glass shop or home improvement store. You can also find mirror at places like Habitat for Humanity or Craigslist that can be cut down for you. Make sure the glass cutter sands down the sharp edges and supplies you with clear plastic furniture protectors to keep the mirror from sticking to your furniture. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've also painted the nightstands white, changed out the knobs to bin pulls and added <a href="http://www.kennedyhardware.com/rubber-wheel-antique-brass-caster.html" target="_blank">caster wheels</a>. The caster wheels were $3.25 each, but added a much needed two inches in height so they are more in proportion to the height of the bed. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The bin pulls were once on our kitchen drawers but I stripped the white paint off and repainted them with hammered dark bronze spray paint to match the dresser's knobs. The left over (unpainted) bin pulls found a home at the bottom of my jewelry holder. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Please bear with me as I find my blogging groove. My original plan when I began Simplicity In The South was to have two posts a week. I have found that {for now} one a week is more manageable so that I can keep my family happy, find time to do projects/tutorials, work a full-time job, and keep my sanity at the same time. I absolutely LOVE doing this blog gig on the side and want to express my appreciation to all of those that are following along! Believe me, behind the scenes, there is a whole lotta' work going on to keep this show on the road!<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> My mantra has been this...</span></div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7068283610762017420" name="more"></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">To keep costs down, and to eliminate the mountain of scrap wood that has found a home on our family room floor {a.k.a. The Workshop}, I used two left over wooden v-groove planks from our <a href="http://simplicityinthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/08/planked-walls-for-closet-in-officea.html" target="_blank">teenage son's office-in-a-closet planked walls</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">These planks come in 8 foot lengths and each one is 3.5 inches wide. I cut two of the planks in half, so the total size of the sign is 48" x 14". This sign could also be easily done on a piece of plywood instead. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Once I had the planks together, I flipped the sign over and added strips of lattice wood to the back to keep it together. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The sign was painted with one coat of Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint in Provence blue and then given a coat of white latex two hours later. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">To age the finish, I found a <a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2010/10/how-i-make-old-signs.html" target="_blank">great tip from Funky Junk Interiors</a>. She uses masking tape to pull some of the paint off to give the finish a chippy appearance. This needs to be done before the paint has a chance to cure. I waited about an hour after I painted the latex on to use the tape. Since I didn't have any masking tape, I used Duct Tape, the 8th Wonder of the World. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> This allows the Provence blue paint to show through. I followed that with some light sanding. </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had our oldest son make a Photoshop image of the lettering that was inspired by this photograph.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> The fonts I used are Retro Lined, Brush Script and Franchise. If you would like a copy of the sign image in Photoshop (PSD) format that can be printed out to 48" x 15", just drop me an email and I will email it to you. The office supply store charged $3.50 to print the image out as an engineer's print. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">To transfer the image to the wood, rub a piece of colored chalk on sheet of paper. Lay this face down on the sign and place the image that you want to trace on top. After you trace the lettering with a ball point pen, the chalk lines can be drawn with a Sharpie marker. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I did not outline my shadow with the marker since it would be painted blue instead of black. If you use the Retro Lined Font, the shadowing is done for you.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Once you have the lettering outlined, fill in with black craft paint. After the black paint dries, fill in your shadowing effect with a contrasting color. I used the same Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Provence. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Allow your paint to dry for about 24 hours, then lightly sand to distress the lettering. Follow with a light whitewash.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">For the whitewash, I diluted one tablespoon of white latex paint to 1/8 cup of water. I brushed it on and then wiped it off with a dry rag. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have to admit. I love my sign almost as much as the city, itself. Fine southern shopping and hospitality at its' best. We will be spending our next summer vacation near there so I'd love to know which antique stores I need to scope out!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="http://diyshowoff.com/2012/10/31/happy-halloween-diy-fall-festival-linky-party-and-halloween-highlights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=happy-halloween-diy-fall-festival-linky-party-and-halloween-highlights">DIY Show Off</a><br />
<a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2012/10/wow-us-wednesdays-90.html?m=1">Savvy Southern Style</a><br />
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<a href="http://youaretalkingtoomuch.com/2012/11/meet-me-monday-linky-party-19/" target="_blank">You Are Talking Too Much</a><br />
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I still have a few details and one BIG project in our master bedroom that I need to complete, but it is pretty close to the finish line. If I had waited until I felt like it was <u>completely</u> <u>done</u>, you'd never get to see it! Rooms in this home change faster than Katy Perry's hair color.</div>
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This is how our bedroom looked back in 2006.</div>
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In 2008, I went though a I-must-paint-all-my-walls-chocolate-brown phase. This was Cup Of Cocoa from Behr and it looked delicious for about 3 years. </div>
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1. Change the headboard. I'd love to find an old door to make a headboard, but I'm not having any luck on Craigslist or at the Habitat For Humanity store. I may just recover it to a wheat colored linen that would go better with the shades and rug. </div>
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2. Since I like the wainscoting that I put up in our living room, kitchen and hall bath, I'm planning on putting up board and batten on the wall behind our bed. It would lighten the room up even more and add character.</div>
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3. I still need to put the matching pulls on the nightstand on the left. I had to strip and spray paint some vintage pulls that I found on Ebay. </div>
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We added new windows throughout the house and had the installers enlarge the window that you see on the left. From this window, you can see our garden, our fire pit, and our eleven year old Japanese Maple that is a beautiful shade of red right now. Beyond that, our property backs up to a 7,000 acre state park. Although it's not our land, we get to enjoy the benefits of the privacy and the view.</div>
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My favorite change has been repainting the room a light grayish-blue, Gray Cashmere from Benjamin Moore (BM 2138-60). It's a close second to changing our bedroom set paint color from black to white. This set is from the 1950's and the veneer on the tops of the nightstands was damaged beyond repair, so I added trim and mirrors to cover it up. I also added caster wheels to make the nightstands 2 inches higher so they are more proportionate to the height of the bed. </div>
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The only place that we can put the bed is in front of the window. It is what it is. To make the window behind the bed appear to be the same size as the other window, I hung the curtains close to the ceiling and beyond each side of the bed. </div>
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On the other side of the room, is the dresser. It was also once painted black. The mirror frame was a freebie that I found in my Dad's old barn. </div>
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Although it took 3 days to paint all the furniture, I'm glad that I did it and got it over with!<br />
<b>{</b>If you would like to see how I made the framed burlap necklace holder, <b><a href="http://simplicityinthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/08/tutorial-for-burlap-and-crystal-jewelry.html" target="_blank">click here</a></b>.}<br />
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As with all my other projects in our home, a little bit gets done at a time. The plan is to tackle the wainscoting project later this fall.<br />
If you would like to know the link to where I purchased anything, please feel free to ask me in the comments or an email. <br />
Later this week, I'll have another painting project and a fall display to show you, so I hope you stop back by!</div>
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<a href="http://diyshowoff.com/2012/10/28/diy-project-parade-and-fl-vacation-pictures/" target="_blank">The DIY Showoff-DIY Project Parade</a><br />
<a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/tuesdays-treasures-109/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a><br />
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This has been an absolutely amazing week! The <a href="http://simplicityinthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/10/faux-aged-steel-ikea-cabinet-inspired.html" target="_blank">aged steel Ikea cabinet</a> that I painted for Parker and Mason's room was featured<b> three</b> times: <a href="http://www.ikeahackers.net/2012/10/give-your-ikea-ps-cabinet-gunmetal.html" target="_blank">Ikea Hackers</a>, <a href="http://knockoffdecor.com/aged-steel-cabinet/" target="_blank">Knock Off Decor</a>, and <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/before-and-after-faux-aged-steel-ikea-cabinetsimplicity-in-the-south-178834" target="_blank">Apartment Therapy</a>. Never in a million years would I have thought that my spur-of-the-moment paint project would generate so much interest. I knew that people would either love it or hate it. But I kept reminding myself that what <b>really</b> matters when doing something that harnesses your creativity in your home is doing what you love and going with your gut feeling.<br />
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I have to be honest. I'm writing this post partly because of convenience. Since I am sharing all of my favorite vintage inspired sign tutorials in one spot, I no longer have to scroll through 341 pins in my <a href="http://pinterest.com/simplicitysouth/vintage-signs-vintage-inspired-signs/" target="_blank">Vintage Signs</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/simplicitysouth/d-i-y-a-s-a-p-as-soon-as-i-pinterest/" target="_blank">DIY A.S.A.P. (As-Soon-As-I-Pinterest)</a> boards to find what I'm looking for. My lucky readers get to reap the rewards of my <strike>laziness</strike> resourcefulness. I've been wanting a sign to fill an empty spot our living room that you see when you first walk in our home. It'll be up on the wall tomorrow and I'll be sharing it with you soon! My sign project allowed me to get my DIY <b>and </b>vintage sign fix on at one time.<br />
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I love the way that <a href="http://www.lilblueboo.com/2012/09/how-to-make-a-diy-rustic-palette-sign.html" target="_blank">Ashley from Lil Blue Boo</a> made her pallet sign with a reversed paint effect to allow the rustic wood to show through. </div>
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Another favorite sign tutorial of mine is also from<a href="http://www.lilblueboo.com/2010/06/vintage-sign-using-canvas-tutorial.html" target="_blank"> Ashley from Lil Blue Boo</a>. On this sign, she uses a special technique on canvas to simulate the effect of peeling paint. I can't wait to try this out! </div>
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<a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2010/10/how-i-make-old-signs.html" target="_blank">Donna from Funky Junk Interiors</a> has a wonderful way of distressing her signs and then junking-it-up with things she has found. </div>
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This helpful tutorial by <a href="http://missmustardseed.com/2012/09/shadowing-veggie-burgers-surrendering-to-curls/" target="_blank">Marian, aka Miss Mustard Seed</a> teaches how to add shadowing to lettering. I love the fact that Marian does the lettering by hand instead of using a stencil. </div>
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Here's another beautiful sign from <a href="http://missmustardseed.com/2012/07/antique-sign-tutorial/" target="_blank">Miss Mustard Seed. </a> </div>
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I'm smitten over this beach sign made by <a href="http://www.thistlewoodfarms.com/random-thoughts-from-a-wooden-sign-painter" target="_blank">KariAnne from Thistlewood Farms.</a></div>
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Not only do I love her sign, the gray lettering, the reference to the coast, but I always enjoy reading the stories she tells. She's a hoot!</div>
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<a href="http://www.athomeonthebay.com/2012/06/diy-vintage-sign.html" target="_blank">Mary of At Home On The Bay</a>'s tutorial also shows how to transfer lettering to your sign without using a stencil. I like the shadowing technique that she uses. The fact that she used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint just put it over the top for me!</div>
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I just stumbled upon <a href="http://alittlesomethinginthemeantime.blogspot.com/2012/10/how-to-make-new-old-sign.html" target="_blank">Claire from A Little Something I Made In The Meantime</a>.</div>
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She had me at, "<span style="font-family: Century Gothic; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I enjoy making something new look old.</span></span>" and "<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">painted signs</span></span>". Right then, I knew I had to follow her blog right away. Check out the distressing!</div>
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Is there anyone else that is vintage sign smitten? If I'm missing any other great sign tutorials, I would love for you to leave me the link in the comments section. Thanks!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jlSr6r9IeSE/UHeUMO8B_PI/AAAAAAAABqs/G-UFd56TF6s/s1600/verdigris+magnetic+instagram+gallery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tutorial on how to make a faux verdigris framed magnetic chalkboard and Instagram gallery." border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jlSr6r9IeSE/UHeUMO8B_PI/AAAAAAAABqs/G-UFd56TF6s/s400/verdigris+magnetic+instagram+gallery.jpg" title="" width="281" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">*Fair warning. There will be lots of pictures, but this<b> <i>is</i></b></span> two tutorials packed into one bite-sized post.*<br />
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I lead a sheltered life, so it was just recently that I jumped on the thrift store bandwagon. I just have to be careful which days I go because of one frequent shopper that I've nicknamed The Shopping Cart Lady. <u>Note to self</u>: Shopping carts in the Goodwill are not for items that the employees are getting ready to stock. They are for <u>power shoppers</u>. Do not touch these items or you may get yelled at in the middle of the store. I almost cried.<br />
A few months ago, I found a white picture frame that was <i>just tha</i>t...a frame. It was glass-less and picture-less. But, <br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7068283610762017420" name="more"></a>it was the perfect size for the space below the shelves where we have our drop station in the kitchen. Shortly after that, I found a Pinterest image that was linked to a <a href="http://myhomesweethomeonline.net/2011/06/how-to-create-your-own-instagallery/" target="_blank">Instagallery that Dawn from Home Sweet Home</a> had made.<br />
Chalkboard? Magnetic? An Instagram gallery that you can change out on a whim? I'm in.<br />
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I needed some color in that spot of the kitchen so I decided to use the <a href="http://gingersnapcreations.blogspot.com/2011/02/shelly-hickox-faux-copper-verdigris.html" target="_blank">tutorial on how to do a faux copper verdigris finish by Shelly from Gingersnap Creations </a>for the frame.<br />
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This a ceiling tile that I tried her technique on that I have not gotten around to framing. <br />
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Here's how I made the magnetic chalkboard and applied the same faux verdigris method to the picture frame that I found for $1.00 in the Goodwill store.<br />
I cut the sheet metal with a pair of Pampered Chef's Professional Shears. Make sure you wear gloves because the metal is sharp.<br />
First I had to spray paint the piece of sheet metal and the frame.<br />
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To turn the sheet metal into chalkboard, I used Krylon's Dual Paint and Primer in Flat Black. Before painting it, I lightly sanded and cleaned the surface. I gave it 3 light coats of the black paint.<br />
For the frame, I primed it with gray primer and then gave it two light coats of Krylon's Fusion Hammered Finish in Copper. I let this dry for 30 minutes.<br />
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To give the frame a verdigris finish, I used similar paint colors to what Shelly used in her tutorial.<br />
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I randomly dabbed on the green and blue. <br />
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**Update: If you don't have Instagram, I found <a href="http://ourcrazyboys.com/how-to-make-an-instagram-ish-picture-with-picmonkey/" target="_blank">this tutorial on how to make Instagram-ish pictures by editing with Picmonkey by Becca from Our Crazy Boys. </a> ***<br />
Upload them to <a href="http://www.picmonkey.com/#" target="_blank">Picmonkey</a> and make a collage. I had to print out my photos on plain paper first so I could make sure the size of the photos were correct. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GUiVWRYn6so/UHglOLIQ5UI/AAAAAAAABwU/8fSvmXpmOSw/s1600/screen+shot+picmonkey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tutorial on how to make a faux verdigris framed magnetic chalkboard and Instagram gallery." border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GUiVWRYn6so/UHglOLIQ5UI/AAAAAAAABwU/8fSvmXpmOSw/s400/screen+shot+picmonkey.jpg" title="" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> If anyone needs more detail on how to print out your own Instagram photos from Picmonkey, leave me a comment and I will give you more details.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today marks Simplicity In The South's two month old birthday! Much thanks goes out to all of my new followers and those that have been here from the beginning! You help me stay accountable and keep the momentum going.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I also want to thank Power of Paint for sharing my Mercury Pendant Light with her readers yesterday. </div><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks <span style="font-size: large;">to all the <span style="font-size: large;">people who voted! I was one of the four selected to win the the prize package from Kry<span style="font-size: large;">lon Paints! </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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This is my most favorite spray paint project so far:<br />
<a href="http://simplicityinthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/08/faux-easy-mercury-pendant-light.html" target="_blank"><img alt="Faux easy mercury pendant light using Kryon's Looking Glass Spray Paint" border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HRstK-tzZOo/UG5MPvEpHmI/AAAAAAAABfQ/98uJsLIKc6E/s200/mercurypendant.JPG" title="" width="150" /></a> <br />
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As promised, I'm giving you a quick how-to on the faux rivets I used for the industrial cabinet that I painted in the boys' room. I've also been working on a special project for <a href="http://www.thistlewoodfarms.com/" target="_blank">Thistlewood Farm's</a> Fall For Spray Paint Party. It's two tutorials in one so I hope you come back tomorrow to see what I linked up. It was well worth ruining my manicure.<br />
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I think they finish off the cabinet nicely and give it a more industrial look.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gone are the sounds of crickets...hello to the sounds of college football and a crackling fire in the background. Sigh...I'm a happy girl!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The fall weather is officially arriving this week! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now that the heat and humidity have finally ended,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I'm making shutters for our home this fall and I can't wait to see how much of a difference they'll make. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite things that my husband cooks this time of year is his Chicken Stew recipe. This is how the Wikipedia defines Southern Chicken Stew.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My definition: comfort in a bowl. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It's even better the next day, but it doesn't last very long in our house.</span></div>
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Restoration Hardware...oh, how I adore thee. You are so rugged, yet refined. </div>
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You showed up on my door step again the other day. As I gazed into the pages of your catalog and admired your industrial awesomeness, I was once again reminded that you're so out of my league. I am but a poor girl from the wrong side of the tracks. I couldn't help but be saddened by the fact that you could never be mine. But, then I remembered the words of Barney Stinson...</div>
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I do love when the Restoration Hardware catalogs show up on my door step. Well, actually,<br />
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My inspiration came from the Vintage Industrial Steel Cabinet from Restoration Hardware.</div>
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They describe their vintage steel cabinet as having an, "iron patina finish (that) replicates the look of age". I decided to replicate the finish along with the rivet details with supplies I already had. </div>
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This project was done on a gray cabinet. If the piece of furniture that you are working on is not gray, you will need to paint it first. A gray primer spray paint is very similar to color of this cabinet. </div>
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Pictured: Chalkboard paint, silver craft paint in "Gunmetal", Annie Sloan Soft Dark Wax, Mineral Spirits, paint sponge, 2 paint brushes.</div>
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Not pictured: 220 grit sand paper, rags and "Better Than Cheesecloth" Buffing towels. </div>
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In order to keep this post from being too long winded, I will do a separate post on how I made the faux rivet detail.<br />
Update: The tutorial for the faux rivets is<a href="http://simplicityinthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/10/rivets-for-restoration-hardware.html" target="_blank"> here.</a><br />
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Sand your piece of furniture with the 220 grit sandpaper till it's no longer shiny, even when you wipe off the dust.<br />
Wipe it down with vinegar. These two steps will prep your furniture for the paint and give your paint something to grab onto. <br />
Lightly dip your brush into the chalkboard paint and dab most of it off onto a paper plate.<br />
"Dry brush" the paint lightly on your surface. <br />
As soon as you finish your first section, wipe off the paint with a dry rag. <br />
The sanded surface will catch most of the chalkboard paint.<br />
Ignore the faux rivets in this picture. I was trying to decide if I liked them.<br />
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It looks messy, but it gets better. The good thing about this paint project is that it doesn't have to look perfect. </div>
After you have done this with the entire cabinet, you want to apply the silver craft paint.<br />
Put a couple of tablespoons of the Gunmetal silver craft paint onto a paper plate and add about a half teaspoon of water to thin it out.<br />
Take your paint sponge and dip it into the silver paint and dab most of it off onto your paper plate. This is also a "dry brushing" technique.<br />
Lightly streak this paint onto the surface in one direction. If you get too much on, just wipe it off in one direction. <br />
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I let this dry for about 2 hours.<br />
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Take a scoop of the dark wax and put it on a paper plate. Blend in a small amount of mineral spirits, just enough to thin it out. <br />
Take one of your paint brushes and dip just the tip of the bristles into the wax and dab most of it off onto the paper plate.<br />
Lightly drag the brush in one direction over your surface. This will prevent you from getting too much wax on at one time.<br />
Now, take your clean paint brush and buff in the wax in a circular motion. Don't let your wax dry too long before you get to the buffing step. <br />
Let this dry for 5 minutes.<br />
Take your "Better Than Cheesecloth" Buffing towel (I bought mine at the same store that I bought my Annie Sloan Dark Soft Wax) and start buffing out the wax so the surface has a nice, thin layer.<br />
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Even the key got a makeover with a little bit of copper spray paint. </div>
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To see the rest of the boys' bedroom, <a href="http://simplicityinthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/10/room-reveal-our-two-youngest-boys_1.html" target="_blank">click here</a>. </div>
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I could really kick myself for not taking pictures of our home when I first moved in here after my husband and I got married in 1999. Brad had bought this house a month before we met on a blind date. The bedroom that I am showing you used to be Brad's room mate's room. It was painted dark navy and then sponge painted with gold craft paint. </div>
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It's come a long way, Baby! It's gone from being Taylor's room (who is now 17), then it became Taylor and Parker's shared bedroom. Now Parker and Mason (ages 11 and 6, respectively) share this bedroom. Even though Taylor will be going to college next fall, I think that the younger boys will still share this room. Our middle son, Parker, has high-functioning Autism,<br />
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I got the inspiration for the red-wagon-turned-toy-box from <a href="http://justsomethingimade.com/2010/08/funky-junk-friday-fix-up-red-wagon-tray/" target="_blank">Cathe of Just Something I Made.</a> </div>
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The cabinet between their beds is an <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80100190/#/40100192" target="_blank">Ikea PS cabinet</a>. This is what it looked like before I gave it an aged steel finish inspired by a piece of furniture that I found in a Restoration Hardware catalog.</div>
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Click <a href="http://simplicityinthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/10/faux-aged-steel-ikea-cabinet-inspired.html">here for the tutorial</a> on how I gave the locker cabinet the vintage industrialized makeover. <br />
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I made the upholstered headboards and added nail head trim. The striped pillows were made from <a href="http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=2aa49622-447a-405a-902c-4281b000ac76&CategoryID=f777847e-b01c-458e-9741-acda323dc342" target="_blank">this fabric.</a> The off-white <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003RWTMPW/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003RWTMPW&linkCode=as2&tag=siminthesou-20" target="_blank">quilts</a> are from Amazon.com. The boys have used them for six months now and they have held up well. The <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&client=firefox-a&sa=N&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&authuser=0&biw=1280&bih=643&tbm=isch&tbnid=YG5DsI2sz2NgEM:&imgrefurl=http://www.polyvore.com/circo_boy_color_block_quilt/thing%3Fid%3D8793762&docid=CY0wx79szmdJQM&imgurl=http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing%253F.out%253Djpg%2526size%253Dl%2526tid%253D8793762&w=300&h=300&ei=yUxqUITdG6bm0gG4vICgCw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=390&vpy=306&dur=61&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=115&ty=230&sig=117453638253648188074&page=1&tbnh=164&tbnw=192&start=0&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:0,i:102" target="_blank">navy quilts</a> at the end of the bed were purchased from Target a while back, but they are sold out. I just have it folded to the solid side. I also gave the plain white roman shades a makeover with 2 1/4" wide navy grosgrain ribbon from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GriffithGardens?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Griffith Gardens.</a></div>
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I debated for months on what I needed to put on the large wall above Mason's bed. I finally found <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0792294548/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0792294548&linkCode=as2&tag=siminthesou-20" target="_blank">this large laminated map.</a> It adds just enough color and it gave me a direction to go for the rest of the room. You know I've been a little <a href="http://simplicityinthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/09/eleven-diy-able-ideas-for-using-maps.html" target="_blank">map crazy</a> these days. The blue trays are painted with Krylon's Peekaboo Blue. </div>
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I think the <a href="http://www.123rf.com/photo_2726797_no-wake-sign.html" target="_blank">"No Wake" photograph</a> between their beds is quite appropriate. I used Taylor's Photoshopping skilz and had him change the color to orange instead of red to match the headboards.<br />
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I made their initials above their beds with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/99475797/riley-blake-all-star-circles-in-orange" target="_blank">fabric</a>, a letter from the craft store, Luan board, 1x1's, and, you guessed it, Mod Podge. </div>
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Across the room from the boys' beds is a chalkboard wall, the <a href="http://simplicityinthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/09/more-mod-podge-maps-and-moodboard.html" target="_blank">map clock that I made</a> , and a <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60075295/" target="_blank">place to hang their artwork. </a></div>
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I rescued their bookcase from the storage building. I had Brad add the crown molding to the top of it. He also cut out the beadboard for the back of the book shelf. I painted the beadboard back with Annie Sloan's Chalk Board paint in Provence. On the bottom shelf is the <a href="http://simplicityinthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/09/decoupaged-map-crate-mod-podge-madness.html" target="_blank">map crate that I made. </a></div>
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I'm starting them a globe collection. Or maybe it's for me. :)<br />
The large globe was purchased from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/106882106/replogle-world-scholar-series-9-inch?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">Vintage Rhino on Etsy. </a><br />
They are offering my readers 15% off their purchase! Just go to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheVintageRhino" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheVintageRhino</a> and give them the coupon code 'SIMPLICITY' when you checkout.<br />
The tutorial for the polka dot galvanized pail that you see on the bookcase is <a href="http://simplicityinthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/09/tutorial-how-to-decoupage-galvanized.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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In the midst of this room re-do, Mason, who is six, asked me, "Why are you making my room pretty? Are you doing it for the blob?"</div>
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Here's the design board for Parker and Mason's blue and orange shared bedroom. The links for the design board will be in tomorrow's post. I will also be revealing the complete room to you tomorrow. So excited! And I'm <u>so
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Once upon a time, there was a cute little blue crate. It sat on the floor in two cute little boys' bedroom. It had wheels, well, just because <i>someone</i> thought that would make it look even cuter. And it held stuffed animals. <u>A lot</u> of stuffed animals.<br />
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So that's how the new unlame crate came to be. Along with it came a little reshuffling of furniture and accessories, which I'll be showing you later this week when I reveal our two youngest sons' shared bedroom.<br />
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<li><b>Map</b>: Maps are generally thin. The thicker the map, the less wrinkles that will show. </li>
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Montreal...my ode to my dear friend, Hannah that lives there. And also because a trip to Canada is on my bucket list.<br />
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The crate now holds books on the boys' new/old bookcase that I brought out of our storage building.<br />
I can't wait to show you how I overhauled their bookcase with a little Annie Sloan Chalk Paint!<br />
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If you like this, then you may also like <a href="http://simplicityinthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/09/tutorial-how-to-decoupage-galvanized.html" target="_blank">this post how to decoupage a galvanized pail. </a><br />
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It feels good to be be back to the blog! This past week and a half have been quite eventful. Our oldest son got a new-old car, I got a new blog-worthy camera, and my husband and I attended my 20 year high school reunion. </div>
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This was my hot date for the night. There's nothing like a good strong man that can carry you piggy back to the car after a party. Not because you've had too much to drink, but because you can't walk another step in your five-inch-peep-toe-never-meant-for-dancing-shoes. Quite a sight to behold. </div>
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Maybe it's my love for typography or it could be my love of the color blue, but I've really been inspired by all the map themed boy's rooms that I've seen on the internet. I already have a large, 69x48" <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0792294548/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0792294548&linkCode=as2&tag=siminthesou-20" target="_blank">laminated world map</a> on the wall above Mason's bed.<br />
I've been wanting to experiment with decoupage and maps. Later this week, I'll show you a couple of projects that I did for the boys' room. So without giving too much away, I wanted to share with you some fabulous diy-able ideas for using Mod Podge and maps. Here are a few that I'm coveting from Etsy.<br />
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And if you just so happen to have a couple dozen vintage maps lying around, why not wallpaper your bathroom? Uh...wow!<br />
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Here is a round up of some blogger's maps and Mod Podge projects to get you inspired. <br />
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So which map + Mod Podge projects did I choose to do for the boy's bedroom? I'll give you a hint...it's none of the above. :) <br />
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Let me start off by saying that this is not my original recipe, but it is too darn good not to share with everyone. I stumbled upon the recipe for <a href="http://theperfectchocolatechipcookie.com/instruct.php">The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie</a> about three years ago and this has become the only recipe I've used <u>since</u> then and the <u>only one</u> I'll use for the rest of my cookie-making life. I've been making chocolate chip cookies ever since 10th grade when my<br />
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Woo hoo! Tomorrow marks Simplicity In The South's one month old birthday! Today, I'm bringing you part two of the Small Home/ Big Ideas Series. I'm sharing budget friendly ideas to make your small home more functional while adding character in the process. Back in the day, before <a href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> and <a href="http://www.houzz.com/" target="_blank">Houzz</a>, <br />
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Some might ask, "Why go through the trouble?" Well, after countless hip bruises from bumping the laundry basket into the door and a couple of pinched toddler fingers, we needed to nix the doors, or change them up. I chose the latter. That was back in 2009. So, despite our youngest two <strike>active</strike> hyperactive boys running in the laundry room to hide and slamming the doors behind them, the doors have held up well. And no pinched fingers...thus far. But nothing changes the fact that I'm a klutz and may run into doorways at any given moment, but at least I have an extra half foot of clearance! </div>
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At the top of the door, magnet latches help hold the doors shut. You can find these in the knob and hinge section of the home improvement stores.</div>
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This has worked out so well that we decided to do the same for our master bathroom.</div>
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We took down the hollow core door and replaced it with a pair of bi-fold door panels that I found at the Habitat For Humanity. The old hollow core door opened <u>into</u> the bathroom, taking up what little space we have. It also covered up the mirror that you see on the right side. I use this mirror all the time to see the back of my head when I'm fixing my hair. <br />
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Can you believe that the stores are already stocking Halloween decorations? I usually procrastinate on decorating for the holidays, but this week, I figured, "Heck, why not?". I pulled out my Halloween decorations along with the decoupaged galvanized pail I made a while back. <br />
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I would love to have this chevron one to use as a beverage tub.</div>
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If you saw my <a href="http://simplicityinthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/08/laundry-room-reveal.html" target="_blank">laundry room reveal last week</a>, then you may have seen the burlap laundry bin.</div>
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Here's the one I made this week for my friend's baby shower gift. She is naming him Charlie. Sweet! </div>
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Since there are so many different fabrics to choose from, the possibilities are endless. These would make creative gift baskets for teachers, Easter baskets, or toy storage in a playroom. </div>
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Since it is still difficult to find a tutorial on how to decoupage a galvanized pail, I'll share with you how to do it.</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">A galvanized pail. I found this 5.5 quart pail at Tractor supply, but I've seen them in the paint section of the home improvement stores. There is also an online store, <a href="http://www.galvanizedpail.com/" target="_blank">Galvanizedpail.com.</a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Fabric of your choice. This project used 1/4 yard of burlap. I HIGHLY recommend using a thinner fabric for your first project, such as quilting fabric. Burlap is difficult to cut and soaks up a lot of the Mod Podge. As you get used to making these, you can move on to thicker fabrics. (You will need to iron the wrinkles out of the thinner fabric.) Learn from my mistake and do not try to use outdoor fabric. Even after washing it, it still does not want to stick very well. **Update: I found that if I wash the burlap in the washing machine first, it softens it up and makes it easier to work with.**</li>
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Trace half of your pail's shape as you roll it over the paper. Yes, I'm a lefty. And it's true...lefties are creative. :)</div>
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You will end up with a slightly curved rectangle.</div>
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Trace this shape onto your fabric, slightly larger than your template so you'll have room for error. You'll do this twice since you are cutting out both halves of the pail.</div>
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Coat one half of your pail with a thick coat of the Mod Podge. </div>
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Lay one of your fabric pieces on top. Start coating the fabric with more Mod Podge. The paint brush will help smooth any wrinkles out. Also use your brush to help push the fabric into the horizontal grooves of the pail.</div>
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Once you get the first half on, trim up any excess that doesn't line up with the vertical seams on the sides of the pail. Repeat for the other side.</div>
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Let this dry overnight. I've also been know to use a hair dryer. Did I mention that I was impatient? The Mod Podge will be clear once it dries. You can then use your razor to trim the excess. Tip: It helps to first run the edge of a spoon along the top and bottom edges of the pail before you cut the fabric. It will help guide your razor when you make your cuts. </div>
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If I had a Cricut, it would be a lot easier to monogram the pails. Since I don't, I have to print out the font I want to use, transfer it to the pail with tracing paper, and then fill it in with craft paint or permanent marker. If you have a Cricut, I envy you. Please feel free to ask me any questions in case I've left anything out! </div>
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When you live in a home that is considered small according to US standards, you have to get creative with your storage and organization. One way to do that is to use baskets and bins wherever possible. And of course, you'll need to label these baskets or you'll drive yourself crazy trying to figure out where in the world you put something. Today, I'll show you how to make simple chalkboard tags that were inspired by <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/191614159116664025/" target="_blank">this pin</a>. I'm all about a simple and inexpensive DIY project that helps make my life easier. These are the same chalkboard tags that I have on my baskets in the laundry room. Did you get to see the reveal? If not, here's <a href="http://simplicityinthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/08/laundry-room-reveal.html" target="_blank">the link.</a> The first time that I made chalkboard tags,<br />
<a name='more'></a>I used pieces of wood that I had to cut, drill holes in, sand, prime, and then paint with chalkboard paint. They were <i>way </i>too time consuming for my taste. This was before I realized that they sold chalkboard Contact Paper. Woo hoo! It comes in 6 foot lengths so there will be plenty left over to chalkboard more stuff to your hearts content...doors, sheet metal for memo boards, etc. </div>
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Wouldn't these make adorable centerpieces for a reception? </div>
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Chalkboard labels are so versatile because when you need to change out the writing, just erase it and start over. A chalkboard pen is a must have! I put a link below. </div>
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Here are the baskets that we keep in our master bathroom.</div>
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I've made a list of the supplies that you will need along with links if you can't find the items in the craft store:</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KKMO90/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000KKMO90&linkCode=as2&tag=siminthesou-20" target="_blank">Chalkboard Contact Paper </a></li>
<li>A file folder or cardstock paper (I just recycled an old file folder)</li>
<li>A plastic card (That explains the Bruster's card.) </li>
<li><a href="http://rubberstamping.about.com/od/templates/ss/six-gift-tag-templates.htm" target="_blank">The template for tracing your tag's shape </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0038F1A0S/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0038F1A0S&linkCode=as2&tag=siminthesou-20" target="_blank">A paper trimmer</a> OR scissors (a paper trimmer = quicker + neater cuts)</li>
<li>A hole puncher</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CT7L2G/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003CT7L2G&linkCode=as2&tag=siminthesou-20" target="_blank">Hole reinforcement stickers</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002MARSJM/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002MARSJM&linkCode=as2&tag=siminthesou-20" target="_blank">A white chalk pen</a> (These last soooo much longer than real chalk)</li>
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<li>Number stencils (optional)</li>
<li>Jute twine or whatever you want to use to tie your tags to your baskets</li>
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Cut your file folder to the size of a piece of paper<br />
Cut your contact paper's length slightly longer than the length of your file folder so you'll have a little room for error.<br />
Remove the backing to the contact paper, place your folder to one side
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Smooth out the wrinkles with a plastic card.<br />
Cut out your tag template and trace your shape onto the chalkboard
paper with a pencil. You can barely see the markings of where I traced out eight tags below. Don't forget to mark your hole placement. I had to
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Rub the tags with real chalk and then wipe it off to "prime" your tags. If you forget to do this, you will have "ghosting" of your chalk pen or real chalk.<br />
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I think they turned out pretty cute! I am going to use one as a gift tag for the burlap-covered galvanized bin that I am making tomorrow. Come back later this week to see the tutorial!</div>
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Every now and then, I'll be adding little snippets of my life that are totally unrelated to decorating. Some may choose to skip over these posts and I'm o.k. with that. But from my own personal experience following many, many blogs over the years, I actually like to know that the person behind the keyboard is a <u>real</u> person. Someone who doesn't have impeccable grammar, a spotless house and children that are always perfect little angels. I'd have a hard time relating to that person because Lord knows, I'm <i>far</i> from perfect. Take for instance, <br />
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So, on a personal note, I would like to say thanks to all of you, from the bottom of my heart, that are following my blog. When I started blogging three weeks ago, I thought my only follower would be my mom. I love you Mom, my biggest fan! The first time I saw that my little ol' nothing-but-a-mere-blip-in-the-blogosphere-blog was <a href="http://simplicityinthesouth.blogspot.com/p/featured-in.html" target="_blank">featured on Handmade home</a>, I seriously felt chill bumps! I admit, I got teary-eyed. This must be what it feels like when a musician hears their song on the radio for the first time. Moments like that motivate me to keep bringing you the good stuff! My grammar may be lacking and I still have a lot of technical bloggy terms to learn, but I am passionate about what I do! This is what I do for fun. I told you I was a nerd.</div>
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Totally unrelated, our youngest son, Mason had his first little league football game today. It was an unorganized mess at first. But, how organized can a group of five-year-old boys and a brand new coach be? Quite comical, I tell you. But, I was so proud of our little Masonator for being such a tough little guy no matter how many times he got plummeted by the biggest boy on the other team. Show me your game face, buddy!<br />
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Don't you love looking into other peoples' homes to see how they live? Of course you do, or you wouldn't be here. You'll hear me say it a million times. Our house is small. We have five humans (three adult-size and two fun-size) crammed into 1644 square feet. But, <br />
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In my dream home, I would have a laundry room like this. </div>
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Dream on, sister. In reality, our laundry room is 9.5' x 3' wide.</div>
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Since the room is small, I have to utilize every square inch possible for storage. This means taking advantage of vertical space. I bet you're trying to read what is on the chalkboard labels. I<i> </i>would be, too. Stop squinting and let me tell you what they say. </div>
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The top row: cake pans and party supplies (these aren't utilized nearly as much as I'd like them to be). Middle row: light bulbs, air fresheners and lonely socks. Bottom row: play dough/paint, miscellaneous stuff , cleaning rags, and tape & twine. In the galvanized bins are dryer sheets, pet food, and trash bags. I got the idea for the hanging bins from <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/191614159115275421/" target="_blank">this pin</a> that links back to <a href="http://www.beneathmyheart.net/" target="_blank">Beneath My Heart.</a> (**Edit on 10-4-12: As soon as I get the correct link for the original inspiration, I'll post it here.) Here is the <a href="http://simplicityinthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/09/make-your-own-chalkboard-tags.html" target="_blank">link for the chalkboard labels</a> that I made for the baskets.<br />
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A few people have wanted to know how the metal bins are hung on the wall. I used a regular drill bit to make the holes for the screws. <br />
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On the left side of the laundry room, I keep all of my paint hidden behind a curtain on a tension rod. Here she is, curtainless. I hoard paint, I do confess.</div>
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I seriously think I pulled a muscle trying to get pictures of the room. Behind the curtain on the right side of the room, we store the laundry supplies, the crock pot, the pressure cooker, and more (rarely used) party supplies.</div>
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Want to see behind that curtain? Never mind. It is a mess. I have to leave <i>something</i> to the imagination. Here's a closer look, instead. I covered the laundry bin and the floral bin with fabric. If you want me to do a tutorial on how to do a fabric-covered galvanized bin, email me or leave a comment. They make great gift baskets!</div>
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My favorite thing in here is the idea/bulletin board that I made. It was inspired by <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/madison-corkboard/41978" target="_blank">the one that Ballard Designs sells for $149.00.</a> It's just a salvaged frame with cork board tiles glued to a piece of plywood. With three boys and a husband who is a landscaper, I spend a lot of time in here. It's nice to have something pretty to look at and it hides the fuse box.<br />
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See how I changed our bi-fold doors to french style doors<a href="http://simplicityinthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/09/small-home-big-ideas-turn-bifold-door.html"> in this post!</a></div>
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I hope you enjoyed peeking inside our laundry room and that you were able to gather some inspiration for your laundry room! While you're here, leave a comment and tell me how you've organized a small space. I love to get new ideas!<br />
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Oh, by the way, we have lived here since 1998, so the changes we've made in here have been done a little bit at a time. I couldn't have done all of this in week or <i>even</i> in a month, believe me!<br />
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I've linked this up to <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2012/08/home-sweet-home-budget-laundry-mud-room-linkup/" target="_blank">Remodelaholic's Home Sweet Home on a Budget Laundry Rooms,</a><br />
<a href="http://simplydesigning.blogspot.com/2012/08/simply-link-party_30.html" target="_blank">Simply Designing Simply Link Party </a><br />
<a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2012/08/sns-150-poofy-craft-room-for-picture.html" target="_blank">Funky Junk Interiors Saturday Night Special </a><br />
<a href="http://cherishedtreasures-terry.blogspot.com/2012/08/sunday-blog-love-linky-party_31.html" target="_blank">Cherished Treasures Sunday Blog Love Linky Party </a><br />
<a href="http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/09/simple-anti-aging-moisturizer-and.html" target="_blank">Wednesday's Adorned From Above Linky Party </a><br />
<a href="http://delightfulorder.blogspot.com/2012/09/delightfully-inspiring-thursday-party_26.html" target="_blank">Delightful Order- Delightfully Inspiring Thursday Party</a><br />
<a href="http://abowlfulloflemons.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Bowl Full Of Lemons </a><br />
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The second thing on my to-do list is to get started on painting my
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I'm a bit smitten by the color turquoise. When I found out that our small town had just opened an antique furniture store that sells <a href="http://www.anniesloan.com/index.html" target="_blank">Annie Sloan Chalk paint</a>, I had to go see what the color Provence Blue looked like in person. Love at first sight! It's similar to the color above, but umpteen times better. I could have talked to the owner, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Terris-Treasures/199598946820102" target="_blank">Terri Simandl of Terri's Treasures</a> all day about Annie Sloan paint, no kidding. I was fascinated! I can't wait to get started on my kitchen table so I can see what all the fuss is about. In the meantime, here is a picture of a nightstand that she did using Empire Silk red and Provence blue.</div>
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Red and turquoise together...a girl after my own heart!<br />
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I wish I had a dollar every time someone at the home improvement store asks me, "What are planning to do with all that stuff?". What I <i>really</i> wish is that a had a camera the day the cashier asked me the same thing about all the plumbing parts in my cart. When I told her I was making curtain rods, all she could utter is, "oh". By the look on her face, it was not an interested "oh", but an utterly <u>confused</u> "oh". </div>
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I'm definitely not the first to make these, and after this tutorial, I'm hoping there will be some of you who will also tackle this DIY project.</div>
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<li>Curtain ring clips (you'll thank me later when you have to take the curtains down to wash them) </li>
<li>A handsome man (sorry, not pictured) in Home Depot or Lowes to cut the conduit. These are in <i>very </i>short supply ;)</li>
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First and foremost, don't have a heart attack when you see the prices of the floor flanges at the home improvement stores. They are <i>so much cheaper</i> through Amazon.com! I saved $5/flange this way. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000L8BCOY?ie=UTF8&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links" target="_blank">Here is the link.</a> You might be able to find the parts cheaper at a plumbing supply store, but I didn't check.</div>
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First, you will need to order your 1/2" galvanized flanges from Amazon since it takes about a week for them to be shipped. Here's another money saver. Use metal conduit from the electrical section instead of galvanized plumbing pipe. The length of metal conduit should be the distance between the elbows plus a 1/2" on each side so your conduit will fit inside the elbows. </div>
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To make things easier, pre-drill your holes for the flanges and install one side of the assembled rod holders. I chose to install my flanges into the studs. Have the other rod holder assembled and slip the pipe on both sides. Have a 2nd person hold things up while you screw in the other side. This is where is helps to have a 6'1" son. Learn from my mistake...put your curtain ring clips on the pipe <i>before</i> you proceed to hang it! *hits palm to forehead*</div>
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For the closet rods, you can hang them this way.</div>
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For our back porch, I used the real plumbing pipe in black that had to be threaded. They can do this for you in the store, also. Here is a close up of how it is put together. </div>
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I had to hang the rods this way because of the string lights. If you would like the link to the string lights, just leave a comment. I adore them! </div>
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This picture gives you a better idea of what I had to work around.</div>
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The galvanized flanges, elbows and nipples on the porch had to be primed and spray painted with Rust-oleum's Hammered Metal in black to match the black pipe. This also has kept it from rusting. By the way, the curtains are drop cloths and have really held up well during this summer's humidity. I've had to wash them once, so far. </div>
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<br />Check out the curtain rods that <a href="http://www.mapleleavessycamoretrees.com/2012/10/diy-industrial-curtain-rods.html" target="_blank">Maple Leaves and Sycamore Trees</a> shared with me! <br />
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Some call it cheap, but frugal sounds so much more complimentary. I am quite stubborn when it comes to parting with my money. I also like the challenge of finding something that I really like and then figuring out how to do it myself. Sometimes it causes more undue stress in my life than necessary, but most times it is well worth the effort. When I needed to find something to replace the bare bulb ceiling light in my son's <a href="http://simplicityinthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/08/planked-walls-for-closet-in-officea.html" target="_blank">office/closet,</a> I wanted something that was a little vintage-esque. </div>
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I was inspired by Restoration Hardware's <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod690939&cm_ps=modal_add_to_cart-_-none-_-other_items_you_may_like&categoryId=cat1701013" target="_blank">Cage Filament Pendant light in aged steel for $129 </a></div>
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<li><a href="http://www.1000bulbs.com/category/plated-nickel-light-sockets/" target="_blank">Socket </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.1000bulbs.com/product/65496/IN-02043.html" target="_blank">Edison Bulb</a> (Lowes and Home Depot also sell these now)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.1000bulbs.com/product/65766/ELEC-D8301-8FT.html" target="_blank">Antique twisted wire</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_35419-1811-843L_0__?productId=3653792&Ntt=ceiling+canopy&pl=1&currentURL=&facetInfo=" target="_blank">Ceiling canopy</a> if you are going to have it hardwired but you could make this a plug-in lamp with <a href="http://www.1000bulbs.com/product/66004/ELEC-D374.html" target="_blank">this antique style plug-in</a>.</li>
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Supplies should end up being around $35-40, depending on shipping cost. I ended up spending a little more because I bent the nickle socket and had to buy a <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/Lighting-Fans-Indoor-Lighting-Indoor-Lighting-Accessories-Lamp-Parts-Accessories/h_d1/N-bvmpZ5yc1v/R-100351479/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051#.UDTpmUS8Kco" target="_blank">porcelain keyless socket adaptor at Home Depot.</a> I ended up liking the porcelain socket better because it has a metal ring on the top. I was able to loop the wire around the ring, therefore the wiring is less likely to come apart.</div>
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I don't claim to be an expert electrician so I won't go into the nitty gritty details on wiring and installation. But I <i>can </i>give you these links on how to <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2012/06/diy-vintage-canning-jar-pendant-lights/" target="_blank">put it together </a>and <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_7696446_wire-electrical-light-fixture.html" target="_blank">how to install it.</a> </div>
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The wire cage from comes in black, but it looks a lot more like the inspiration photo once it is primed and spray painted. I chose Rust-oleum's Hammered Metal spray paint in dark bronze. </div>
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So much better than a standard bare bulb ceiling light! </div>
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