Good Morning!
Today I am sharing my latest thrifty find and how I made it work in our home.
My friend, Anneke, has a great blog called This, That, & Life. She is always finding things on Craigslist and making them awesome. I’ve done the Craigslist thing to sell a few things and buy a few things but don’t go on there often. Anneke influenced me to look on it after I read yet another one of her Craigslist praises.
I am happy to report I have solved another lighting issue in our home and my love affair with gold continues.
These wall lamps were listed for FREE. I immediately saw the potential and jumped on THAT. Obviously they needed some tweaking though.
I had just ordered this chandy and these shades for my living room. (both purchased from overstock.com)
So, since these spaces are adjoining I decided to go the same route with the wall lamps. I found gold-lined black shades in-store at the Home Depot and they are a good match to my chandy shades.
I love a good inexpensive home project and this one only cost me the price of the shades and the napkin rings. Two wall lamps with cord covers for under $20–$18 dollars to be exact!
I love how they turned out. The napkin rings were clearanced at Target after the holidays for $.88 each. Just by adding a little detail and new shades they work in this space.
I played around with the decor. I don’t know if it is Downton Abbey that influenced this look or our anniversary trip and the beautiful cottage we stayed in, but I am really feeling English inspired decor right now!
I slip-covered the bench cushions in an old tartan I picked up at a flea market. The colors are perfect.
It’s a little Equestrian, a little masculine, and a little whimsical and I am diggin’ it!
Are you feeling the Downton Abbey vibe in home decor lately? This makes me wish I had a horse and grounds to go riding on. Oh, to be Lady Mary!
Happy Monday!!!
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The DIY turned out great! And yes… we too are feeling the Downton Abbey pull.
Kenley
Yay! I love that they get to film at Highclere Castle. I am not really into the opulence and over indulgence of that era in high society, but I do like aspects of it. xo Kristin
You’re to sweet Kristin! LOVE that you got those lights for free!!! I was feeling outnumbered on twitter last night as everyone DIY home decor blogger I knew was raving about Downton Abbey! Haha, I was watching the Biggest Loser.
BUT, the bench looks awesome!
Shoot…*too*. oops!
Thanks, Anneke! Every once in a while I like a little plaid in my decor. It usually pops up during the colder months and I pack it away for spring.Excited to see you at Haven
Kristin
LOVE! What a great Craigslist find. I love how the lamps look with their black shades.
Sarah
Thanks, Sarah! xo Kristin
I absolutely love this idea! Napkin rings – genius! You’ve inspired me to finally get moving on the sconces for my dining room. The whole vignette looks fabulous!
Thanks Tiina! I was going to make my own bling to add to them and then I stumbled upon those napkin rings! Can’t wait to see what you come up with! xo Kristin
Just found your blog and loving it! Happy to be your newest follower via email and look forward to some awesome b&a. Diane
Hi, Diane! Thank you so much! I happy to hear you are enjoying my blog
I will have to come visit yours when I get some time today 
xo Kristin
take your pretty boots and call Sarah…she has two BEAUTIFUL horses who LOVE to trot! Looks good Pink…Love it!
Thanks, Tinkie! I will have to try that when it gets warmer here
Kristin
Aren’t you the clever one! I don’t know that my decor will be inspired by Downton Abbey, but I would sure love to wear Mary’s clothes.
Oh, yes! She always has the best clothes
I go through stages with my personal decor. I like to take away from different periods but in a modern way. xo Kristin
These wall lamps turned out great!
love the gold too 
& of course I love the old-tartan slip cover, great look and nice boots too 
Thank you! I think it’s fun for the fall and winter months. xo Kristin
Great job! Love a free find! Is it terrible if I say that I have yet to even watch an Abbey episode…am I missing out?
Oh, Jesse, it is good! You should Netflix the past 2 seasons. Dave even watches it with me. We are both hooked! xo Kristin
It’s lovely! your lights work great in that space and it’s so awesome that they were so inexpensive
Thanks, Jill! I get excited when I see potential in something. I am pretty happy with how they turned out
Kristin
Wow! Many amazing changes since my last visit to your blog. Another great find and great napkin ring idea.
Hi, J! So nice to see you back in the blogosphere! I hope you are adjusting to life back in the states. How long are you back for? xo K
Thanks! That’s a tough question to answer right now, It’s not how long but where.
but for now, I’m feeling better each day….
Very nice and truly inspiring!
Were the sconces plug-in or did you have to buy a converter kit? Lighting is still completely new to me and anything you don’t plug into a wall intimidates me.
They were already plug-in. I was thinking about just hard-wiring them, but I liked the look of the cord covers so I went with it. We have plaster walls and an old house, but I got lucky because Dave used to be an electrician. It’s handy having your own personal sparky on had
xo Kristin
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