Sweet Ava Kate: Link Parties

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Monday, April 15, 2013

Flea Market Find... Pink Vintage Lamp

Hope everyone had a good weekend! Just a quick post to show off my cute find over Easter weekend! We went to my parents for the holiday and Mom and I were able to get away (just the two of us) for some shopping! I scored this adorable pink vintage lamp base with aged brass detail for $8.99! Yay!

It needed rewiring, which was intimidating at first, but resulted in an easy fix! After two weeks of looking for the perfect shade, I found this one at Target today! I'm in love with their Threshold collection. Many things I gravitate to (and have brought home) are from the vintage line.

Here it is... I'm in love with all the details!

Loving the aged brass detail of the faux switch and lattice design on the neck. The base has a beaded trim (as does the top) and soft rounded lines. The lady at the shop thought the rewiring would cause hesitation in my purchase. My mom convinced me that it was easy enough!
The lamp was worth the small bit of labor it took to get it working again! :)

Here's the detail of the lamp with the light on... I think the criss-crossing pleats give it a feminine touch.

Total cost:
lamp base - $8.99
rewiring kit - $7.99
lamp shade - $14.99
Just over $30 for this makeover! I'm a happy bargain shopper!
Have a great week!

Thursday, March 07, 2013

Vintage Piano

Hi everyone! Just a brief update to let you know I'm still here. I've had many requests from my friends and fellow bloggers to start blogging again. I appreciate the encouragement so much and have decided it's time I resume sharing what I LOVE to do... decorating and creating!

As many of you know, we relocated to Central Arkansas last summer. It's taken awhile to adjust to living here now, much as changed with living in a new place, new schools, etc. I'm excited to share my new home with you, the treasures I've found and the projects I've tackled since moving here in July 2012. Please bear with me as I start this journey once again. I may not post as often in the beginning, but I hope to gradually be as active as I once was! :) I'll leave you with my favorite treasure of all...

my 1917 Story & Clark Upright Grand Piano! Isn't she a beauty?

These were taken at the sellers home, the day we went to see it in person!

My sweet babies testing it out for the first time... in it's new home!

I'm in love with all the beautiful details! I'd say it's in pretty good shape,
considering it's closing in on 100 years!

The serial number (located in the inside) indicates the year in which the piano was made...

The keys were filthy! You can see the difference cleaning a few keys makes!

It's obvious by the wear on these keys that this piano was loved!

And here it sits (in November) dressed in it's Fall decor.

Hope this finds you all well!

I'm linking up to:

Miss Mustard Seed's Furniture Feature Friday
Feathered Nest Friday at The French Country Cottage
Fabulousy Creative Friday Linky Party @ Jennifer Rizzo

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Six Things I Love In Our Home Right Now...

1. Sunburst Mirror

I've admired so many sunbursts mirrors, but when I saw this one at Home Goods,

I knew it had to come home with me. It's perfect for our front entry.

2. Cloth Napkin Wall Art

The laundry room needed some color, it also makes doing laundry a little more enjoyable.

3. Two-Paned Window Turned Message Board

I found this window at a local antique store. The top is magnetic with a chalk board below.

4. Damask Rug

I just love the added color and design it brings to our guest bathroom. Thanks Target!

5. Sunroom Pillows

I've slowly been adding throw pillows to the settee and chair. I purchased these striped ones at Home Goods the other day, they flow nicely with the window treatments, which are getting a facelift this week!

6. Kids Bathroom Art