Especially if they're decorating rules that are old and stupid, right?
How do I define old and stupid, you ask? Well...
If it's a rule I used to like, and now I don't, then it's OLD and STUPID. I love it when I make perfect sense.
Anyway, I used to like brass lamps. And brass candlesticks. And brass light fixtures.
Now, I don't. So even though painting over real brass is probably a sin, I did it anyway. I'm crazy like that.
See this lamp? I don't like it anymore. I usedta love it. (Is "usedta" a word?)
(That is not dirt on the baseboard, it just needs painted. Not sure which is worse...)
This is the shade that came with it. I usedta like pleats. Now I don't. Do you see where I'm going here?
Tadaaa!
"REAL" brass looks lovely painted Heirloom White, doesn't it? The burlap covered shade is AWESOME, I looooove the contrast in textures.
So, here's my new rule:
If you're not enjoying something because you don't like how it LOOKS, change it. Within reason, of course.
Link up those projects ladies! I apologize for the late party today. Life happens. I'm linking up to DIY Day at A Soft Place to Land.
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The lamp looks great!
ReplyDelete"breakin rules" is a good thing.
ReplyDeleteLike the word "usedta", had a friend that always said, "usedtacould"
I don't like brass either, so good job with the paint! I especially like the shade.
ReplyDeleteUsedta is definitely a word, in my opinion!
I have a brass floor lamp that I must paint.. not sure if it will be heirloom white, but paint it I must!
ReplyDeletegail
Love the new rule. I just painted some brass myself ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm sooo gonna paint me some brass. I like breakin' rules too.
ReplyDeletei wish that lamp was in my den. love it! thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI am loving the heirloom white with the burlap shade!! Nobody will miss the brass, that's for sure!
ReplyDeleteThe lamp looks super. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeletewhat rules? Is it like the one about no white after Labor Day? Forget about it!
ReplyDeleteOh, it looks fantastic! I love spray paint. Do you think it will hold up awhile?
ReplyDeleteThat's the best rule ever!
ReplyDeleteIt looks soooo much better now! Like you said, the contrast between the shade and the lamp is very neat. Was it hard covering the shade in burlap? Any tips?
ReplyDeleteNancy
I am in the process of painting all of my brass treasures too!!
ReplyDeleteNice...I have several brass lamps..and I think the light bulb just went off! lol...
ReplyDeletePam
Kimm, I love the new look! :) I think your new philosophy is great!!!
ReplyDeleteThe lamp looks GREAT! Loving the burlap shade. I entered the linky party, somehow when I was entering it, my info jumped to the last party...weird. So I'm linked in both places, sorry!
ReplyDeletewonderful job on that lamp!!!! I joined your party and am wondering if there is a button I should put up on my blog link - Probably staring me in the face but I couldn't see one.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the fun party!! My posts doesn't have a big trash to treasure theme but I figured I received alot of treasures so wanted to share them!
blessings
mary
Kimm! I love your lamp, and love your rules :)
ReplyDeleteLooks great. I have a habit of breaking some rules also.
ReplyDeleteI need me some burlap. I need me some burlap. I need me some burlap.
ReplyDeleteAm I the only one out here that has never done a burlap project yet?!? sulk...
Very cute lamp! And I whole heartedly agree, spray the brass.
Donna
Definitely better! Love the "new" lamp now. :) They'll probably come out with a "brass" spray paint soon anyways, in case you ever want to change it back!
ReplyDeleteI just love transformations like that!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Gail
Your lamp looks sooo much better now. Brass seems kind of dated to me lately. I just spray painted my brass bedroom lamps heirloom white a couple of months ago and love them so much more now. I have a brass chandy hanging in my dining room that I would love to get my spray paint on right now, but, the hubby is digging it. So, it will have to wait. Sigh...
ReplyDeleteFor reals!
ReplyDeleteAnd really...doesn't everything look fab painted heirloom white?
Breaking the rules! I need to get the courage and try more often. I need lamps, my house NEEDS lamps and all the lamps at Goodwill are brass... gotta fester up the courage :)
ReplyDeleteNow I've seen mention Heirloom White all over the place. Could you please share the brand, and is it a spray paint? Thanks so much!
Love the lamp.
ReplyDeleteSpray paint has to be one of the best inventions ever. And the burlap is the perfect texture contrast.
Thanks for leaving a comment at Heaven In The Home and for all your sweet compliments about my artwork. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'll be having new designs coming out for fall and for Christmas so please check back often!
I love your Lamp Revamp. I posted one too and linked up to your party. I signed up as a follower and would love it if you did the same!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that I forgot to link back to you. I did that to another blogger too. I corrected it! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove the spray. Really love the shade. You inspire me ! I am going to redo some lampshades tomorrow. Thanks so much !
ReplyDeleteKate
PS Have I told you lately that I love your blog layout? Gorgeous girl.
You are so right! We (and I include myself in this) box ourselves in with the conventional and often fail to look objectively at something to see what else could be done with it. Kudos to you!
ReplyDeleteLove the lamp! I just nominated you for the Kreativ blogger award go check it out here!
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I love the title in your blog header ;)
ReplyDeleteEwww brass! Loooove the new color! It's so amazing what a coat of paint can do.
ReplyDeleteKimm,
ReplyDeleteSorry about forgetting to link. It's done, now. Thanks for the reminder and thanks for hosting this blog party!
You're absolutley right!! Rules are made to broken if it means something prettier comes out of it!! I painted a mini brass birdcage in Aqua Blue and Love It!!
ReplyDeleteFound your blog via another that I follow and love it!
In the process of transforming a giant birdcage and atand at the moment so will pop back soon!!
Annie x
Looks great! I think you have it right. Enjoy what you have--use it--paint it, whatever it takes to enjoy it. I've been thinking about this lately. Great reminder!
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