Let there be light {bhg lamps}

I seem to be on a roll lately with Better homes and gardens brand.  

I see a lot of gals like to have little lights on the counter.

I have never really done that, however, I do think it looks pretty cute.

So I scored this little one for I believe $5.97 and thought I would come up with something cute.

I could not leave it black though.

I painted it with some smidge of Annie sloan chalk paint provence blue that I have left.

ahh...yes much better!

If you have never used these flickering light bulbs, I would suggest you do.

My Mom turned us on to them years ago.

they give off a nice ambiance.

I decided not to put a shade on this little gal and leave her as is.

At night it looks cute too.

And there you have a very quick, cheap project.

I like having a light on the counter too.

Info on the flicker light bulb 
HERE
and yes, the bulb was almost as much as the lamp.
However, they last a long time and look super.


One more thing before you go...today I am guest posting over at Mary's of HOPE filled living.
If you would like to read about my Holiday tradition..hop on over and check it out.
HERE
P.S.
I have not been compensated for the praise of these bulbs...you can thank my Mom!

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Better homes and Gardens {bhg} decorating and home ideas

Hello Better homes and Gardens,{bhg} can you hear me? I love your decorating and homes ideas.

In fact,

 I should either be your spokes gal or have my picture on your magazine, curtains, comforters, lampshades, candles and more!

just sayin' in case your lookin!

If you are a long time reader you know,

I am a seasonal decorating kind of gal.

Do you remember last year, how smitten I was with these Better homes and gardens curtain purchase?

I adored these checked curtains for an entire year.
Still love them, but again time for a change.

First, how could I resist roosters and fleur de lis?
Hard, to keep on walking by.
So...with a little imagination over here at this window,
I came up with this.

this is my problem window.
Very tall windows and high ceilings, which make for too short and skimpy valances.
So...

First thing I had my husband do for me is hang a new rod.
All this time I have been using cafe rods..
it was time to upgrade.

I kept the cafe rods here, as I really do not have space in between for more of a decorative type.

I bought two packages of curtains.
One pack was tiers, and the other pack was a swag.
I put the tiers in the middle and put a small fold on top to shorten them..., and have them appear a little more full.
Then I put the swags on each side.
PERFECTO, and at 16.00 total, who can beat it?
I really like the light feeling, and of course the roosters are adorable too.

I still have to remove the old hardware...UGH, I hate patching walls.
ha, I just noticed I have one end the wrong way...thanks pictures, you always point out my mistakes,
better go down and fix that.

I will take better photos on another day.  I have cropped some pics, because I have other things I do not want you to see yet.  I am sneaky like that.
Have a great day!
Oh, and the corner over there with the roo lamp, does not look the same either.
HUH? How can you ladies and gents even keep up with me?
I can't keep up with myself!~ For the record, I drink a LOT of coffee.

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This is it!

Well this is the last of the 2010 home decor! I bet your glad. Not sure what 2011 will bring in terms of blogging, and I will take it as I go.  

I changed out the comforter, to this brown coverlet  I had from last year, swapped some pillows out from my guest room.

Bought a package of 5 of these candles from Walmart, I know there are Wally haters out there, but hey I get some cute stuff there sometimes. The plate as well...Walmart along with the pillow...

Added a little jazz to the french poster

Added this to our candle chande we have by the window.

 
Thanks so much for stopping by and all your nice comments. I tell my boys and husband all the kind thing you all say. They even know some of you on a first name basis by now.  These pictures were taken with my old camera.  I am anxious to start learning some new tricks with my new one. I have some studying to do.
I will be joining Kim's Boring to Better party.

Christmas mantel

Took me here and there of every day for a week to finish my Christmas Mantel.  I decided after featuring some inspiration pictures, and seeing some mantels out here in blogland, I really wanted to do some fresh greens. Remember I could not move the clock. So this is what I came up with, Mike like's it, I like it, kids don't care and we are all happy!

If you are wondering what I am using to enhance my pictures, I am using PICNIK, so much fun!

My first two pieces of mercury glass, very pretty!

As you can see my Pottery Barn knock off tags are here and there as well. I also wrapped my books in Christmas paper.

Fresh cut greenery from my own back yard. I sprayed a little snow on it as well. You also notice I used some scrabble words.

I also brought in some fresh wood and added it to my copper tub.

Last year has nothing on this year. Of course, I learned a lot this past year from so many inspiring women, YES that means you!
HEY you better get on in the CSN GIVEWAY $60.00 
I will be joining a few partays today.
Layla from the Lettered cottage
Kim's Boring to Better party
DIY  
Allison from A Glimpse inside
My romantic home  
Remodelholic 
BNOTP