Another lamp update

I know I've said it before, but I have a sad lamp obsession. Truly, I seldom see a lamp that I hate because I know most flaws can be resolved with a good coat of paint. My favorites are crystal lamps but really, it doesn't matter. I found these two lamps at a thrift store and fell in love with the the gray glass and the shape of the wooden body. They are in sad shape but at $8 it's worth taking a stab at repairing and updating. 

Over the next couple of months I will take on that project but for now I'll update a pair I already own. These two buffet lamps are just dull and dark to me. I really want to lighten them up. 

I found a can of Krylon metallic paint in Caramel Latte on clearance and thought it would go pretty well with the lampshades I already owned. I didn't have the shade with me so had to guess at the color. I guessed well because the color is bang on. 

This project was really fairly easy. As always I sprayed the lamps with a coat of primer, let them dry for an hour and then applied two coats of paint allowing the coats to dry completely in between. The next day I followed up with a coat of sealer and let them dry for a couple of days before touching them to avoid finger prints. 

I reattached the lampshade and in just a few short hours on the weekend I've got a set of updated buffet lamps that look better than new. 

If you have a lamp you've updated please send me a picture. I'd love to see them.

Barbara

Valentines Gifts for Guys

Is Valentines Day for ladies only? Of course it's not. At least it shouldn't be. Men need to know they are loved and appreciated as much as women do. If you want to get your man something special this year, here are a few thoughtful gifts he is sure to love.

1.Zazzle iPhone case  2.Michael Kors watch  3.Beats by Dr. Dre  4.Fitbit Activity band  5.SensoGlove Golf Glove.      6.HiM by Hanae Mori   7.Pebble Steel watch  8.iPad Foosball table

It's Valentines day once again. Time to tell the one you love or the one you're with how much you appreciate them. I myself have been without a "love" for more many years but if I did have a special someone I would tell him so everyday. As you can see I get a little melancholy on Valentines day. I think that's only natural so I hope you dont mind that I wallowed just a bit. If you can't quite figure out what to get the woman in your life, here are a few ideas that might bring a smile to her face. Of course a dozen roses and a box of pixies are nice but women always like something shiny.

Remember friends, you shouldn't wait until you see pink greeting cards and heart shaped boxes of candy on the store shelves to tell your man or woman how much you love them. Tell her everyday. Tell him everyday. Take it from one who knows, there is no greater gift you can give than to say I love you. 

1. Amazon.com. 2. Z Gallerie 3. Sen7 atomizer 4.Oscar delaRenta 5.Amazon.com  6. P.S. I Love You More Boutique 7. Zazzle 8. Z Gallerie