Lamp Makeover

I received this lamp from a family friend in a “give-away” box of stuff.  The glass lamp was even filled with old potpourri! I thought it had potential though…..once you got past the 1980’s lampshade!  And, I am a sucker for anything glass....vases, lamps, jars, candlesticks, et cetera.Notice the rosettes and ribbon? That’s classic 80’s country style, right?
After taking the fabric off, I found that the wire frame for the lampshade was intact.  So, I started looking online at DIY options for making a new lampshade.  Unfortunately, some of the hardware was missing, so I was going to have to get a little creative.  After several attempts and shopping trips, I just couldn’t quite find a way to use the current lampshade on the lamp (without a total re-do of the wiring).  But, while I was looking for lampshade options, I found an awesome tutorial from Four Corners Design for a silverware lampshade.  I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS!  I immediately pinned it to one of my Pinterest boards and started planning my silverware shopping trip.
I found an old lampshade for $1.99.  I took it apart and used the top ring for my lamp makeover.
I also found boxes of mismatched flatware at a local Goodwill Store for $0.19/each!  I picked out a bunch and brought it home to start to work.  I followed Four Corner’s tutorial and drilled holes in each piece of flatware.

Then I strung them with some wire I had in my craft pile. After playing with the arrangement, I twisted the wires in place around the lampshade ring.
I spray painted all of the brass hardware with aluminum spray paint. 

When it was dry, I put it all together and then wrapped the ring with a thin ribbon. 

I thought it would be a perfect light for my new buffet:

A fun flatware lampshade…why not?!?!?!








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SuperBowl Sunday 2012!

It's SuperBowl Sunday! 
My son (9 years old) invited my Dad (Papa Joe) over for a "SuperBowl Party" and planned the menu for the big game!  I was in charge of the actual execution of said menu, but he picked it out.  We are having: Chips & Bean Dip, Chips & Salsa, Homemade Buffalo Wings, Chalupas, Beef Fajitas, Breaded Mozzarella Sticks, Cheetos Cheese Puffs, Sweet Peach Tea, and Orange Sherbert!  A little ecclectic, but they are some of his favorites and that's all that matters, right?

I did try to make some of the recipes a little healthier by using one of my favorite websites:  http://www.skinnytaste.com!  I used Gina's recipe for Skinny Baked Mozzarella Sticks and Skinny Buffalo Wings.  (I modified the cheesesticks a bit by using whole wheat breadcrumbs.)  Gina includes Weight Watchers points for every recipe and lots of photos too! 

Everything looks and smells great...can't wait to try them!

I have to admit that I don't care about either team this year (I'm still a Dallas Cowboys fan at heart!), so the game itself holds no real interest for me.  I do, however, like to see the commercials!  We've had some good ones over the years.  I was telling my son about some of the famous ones that I remember from growing-up.  Do you have a favorite SuperBowl commerical?

Are you ready for some football??!!??