DIY Vintage Lamp:

LAMPS! the lamps were given to me by my Dad and his wife because they realized we just got a new home and wanted to give us a few things. However, they didn't look like they do now! I regrettably don't have a before picture, but they were typical lamp shade with a brushed black and gold bottom.

Where Old became New!

This lamp was free as I mentioned before and I "ripped" off the old lamp shade fabric, spray painted the bottom (Rustoleum of coarse) and LOVED what was underneath, so I put a "vintage style" light bulb in it and it seemed a little too scary, so I wrapped it in rope you get from Joanns and its amazing! It gives  the room a romantic lighting feature that is great for moving watching or just reading your ipad or kindle! (Its sitting on a custom pallet wood end-table, but not one of my favorite projects..)

First of all my professional background is Architecture, I love architecture and the opportunities it can create for communities and individuals. I graduated in May with a Bachelors of Architecture and currently work for a small firm. Since, I'm not spending every waking moment at school, I need a hobby. Since May, my boyfriend bought a new home and I've been designing the interior and its been incredible! I work on so many different projects a day, I quickly loose track of time! I love the DIY blogs on Pinterest, but then again who doesn't?!

This is a simple stool makeover from a couple of garage sale stools and who doesn't love garage sale finds, right! The biggest discovery here, is to use a small, very nice brush and sand sand sand. The paint is pretty thick, and they key is let it dry at least 6 hours before the second coat because red pigments can have streaks if its not completely dry before you put the second coat on.

Before

 I used Painters Touch Rustoleum. I really like this product because its smooth and fast drying. If its not the perfect red, the Home Depot Paint department can change that.

After