If you're anything like me, then chasing simple and affordable lighting solutions is probably something you spend way too much time doing (I think some of my past lighting posts can attest to that). But I'm not just talking about inexpensive DIY plug-in fixtures...
I realise this basic project is far from rocket-science, however a few of you expressed interest in learning more about it after I shared a brief overview in the bungalow bedroom reveal post from last week. So, I thought it would be nice to put together a little...
When I first saw this basket in a Spotlight store I knew it was supposed to be a light fitting. And making that happen was surprisingly quick and easy! The first thing I did was remove the heavy timber base. It was just attached with four screws so that was pretty...
One of the elements I was struggling to decide on for the living-dining room makeover at my parent's house was the lamp. I know it seems like a simple enough item, though everything appropriate I came across was just soooo expensive. I think the main problem was my...
A few months back my mum mentioned she was looking for a new bedside lamp to grace the guest room at her beach house. Well, actually, that's not entirely accurate. When I say "looking for" I really mean "dreaming up", and when I say "new" I really mean "not new at...
I've coveted adjustable arm wall lights from the first moment I saw one. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |Â 6 To me there's just something so desirable about their sculptural form and subtle industrial edge. That said, I never really envisioned actually using one in my own home. You...
At the moment I'm helping Mum organise and re-design the little nook (parent's retreat) off her and Dad's master bedroom. Whilst the complete room reveal is still a whiles away I wanted to share the finished upgrade of the wall sconces. If you've read this blog more...
Don't get me wrong, I love the fact I get to call Australia home, though a word of warning to anyone thinking of moving here (particularly if you're a home DIY-aholic accustomed to a seemingly endless array of affordable and easily attainable supplies). Sure, we might...
I know repurposed light shades aren't exactly a new idea though I did kinda just make this one up as I went along. I really wanted a hanging pendant in the nursery though the ceiling is just too low so I instead opted to transform a standard batten fix (flush mount)...
Question: What do you get when you take.... one kinda very ugly old light fixture, a can of black spray paint, some blingy old necklaces you wore once to a wedding three years ago, and an el-cheapo drum shade from Target? Answer: A pretty awesome 'new'...