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Mid-Century Modern Lamp Makeover (A.K.A. I Dream of Jeannie Lamp)

April 23, 2015 By Jenna 22 Comments

I watched reruns of I Dream of Jeannie when I was a kid. It wasn’t one of my favorites, but I thought Barbara Eden was so pretty. And while Larry Hagman will always always always be J.R. Ewing in my mind, he was still pretty great in I Dream of Jeannie.

Well over a year ago, I found a lamp that screamed “I Dream of Jeannie” at a yard sale.

It was $2.

It came home with me.

And as most things do around here, it sat for a while until I had a great idea for it.

And finally I did.

If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen this image where I asked YOU to tell me what to do with the lamp…

How to Make a Lampshade & Finial (Giddy up, Cowgirl)

October 20, 2014 By Jenna 20 Comments

I’m usually really good at saying no to impulse buys.

Well, except for when something is on clearance. If its on clearance and I love it, but have absolutely no need for it, its definitely coming home with me.

I have a fabric hoarding problem as well.

Its all just so pretty and colorful and pattern-ful. (That’s totally a word.)

And so when I saw this cowgirl fabric this past spring, I had to have it.

I also had no use for it whatsoever.

Until I found this gold lamp on clearance at Target.

And I didn’t have a use for it either.

But I bought it anyway.

And then I needed a shade.

And then Kiri from i like that lamp* sent me a lampshade kit.

And then I thought of the cowgirl fabric.

And then a cowgirl lampshade was born.

And then all was right in the world.

Electrical Tape Lampshade

February 7, 2014 By Jenna 28 Comments

Sometimes…

Rarely…

But it happens every once in a while…

Totally out of the blue…

I have a stroke of genius…

Or genius for me anyway… I’m sure most of you guys are way above my level.

As I was working on my guest bedroom / office makeover, I decided I needed a lamp for one of the nightstands.

And if you’re gonna have a lamp, you’re gonna need a lampshade.

So, I made over a lamp and picked up a basic white lampshade at Target* for $8 on clearance.

We all knew that basic white lampshade wasn’t going to stay basic and white.

Easy to Make DIY Cowhide Lamp Shade for $15

January 9, 2014 By Jenna 50 Comments

If there was one thing that ever defined my Pap’s schedule the most, it was the cows. Cattle farmer’s lives run on when cows have to be fed. I vividly remember leaving my great uncle’s funeral in a hurry to go feed the cows with my Pap. We both rode on the tractor, him in…

Spray Painted Lamp Makeover

August 8, 2013 By Jenna 54 Comments

Remember that fabulous coral and green striped table I showed you the other day? This lamp was its mate. It was on top of the table at the yard sale. The lamp was actually overhauled before the table. I think when the table saw how fabulous the lamp was, it decided it should be just…

Simple and Cheap Kate Spade Inspired Lamp Makeover

May 14, 2013 By Jenna 44 Comments

I am so flippin’ excited to show you this lamp. I. Love. It. Even Grunt Labor loves it. First, I must thank Heather from Southern State of Mind for inviting me to co-host the Summer Soiree Style Series which made me start thinking Kate Spade, which made me think Kelly Green, which led to “Hmmm……a kelly…

How to Make a Lamp Out of a Bottle (Easier than you think!)

January 12, 2012 By Jenna 40 Comments

Seen a few bottle lamps around that you love, but not the price tag? Learn how to make a lamp out of a bottle yourself! It’s actually pretty easy! I’m sure you’ve seen many bottle lamps around. Aren’t they gorgeous? I just love them. However, they tend to have a high price tag. Luckily though,…