DIY Sunburst Light ~ Inspiration to Installation in 24 hours…

It all started with a Facebook post from Janell at House of Fifty featuring a fabulous DIY from Pam at Simple Details…

I love this flush mount light fixture!

 

 

I instantly wanted to re-create Pam’s fabulous idea…and knew exactly where to start. My striped hallway has 2 plain, boring, white globe ceiling lights that I have been wanting to replace for a long time…

 

 

 

 

I was already taking one apart when I snapped the photo above…as I was walking out the door to Home Depot. Luckily they had 2 Martha Stewart Wales Circle Mirrors…the last 2 on the shelf!

 

 

 

 

Following Pam’s simple directions…see her step by step here…I was done in just a couple of hours!

 

 

 

 

Simple, inexpensive, and fabulous looking….I love them!

 

 

 

 

From Before to After…in about 24 hours. That has to be a record around here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank You to Pam over at Simple Details for coming up with this gorgeous DIY! And thanks to Janell for featuring it on her House of Fifty Facebook page!

 

 

 

 

I love my happy hallway!

 

 

 

 

 

My Fiddle Leaf Fig…Part II

Well, count me in as one of the many (sad) people who have eagerly bought a fiddle leaf fig tree…excitedly brought it home and placed in what I thought was the perfect spot…only to watch it wither and die before my eyes!

Here it is that magical day 6 months ago…

 

 

 

I seriously love this tree! I placed it in my striped hallway, just under a skylight, so I knew it would be happy with all the natural light. I researched and read everything I could find on how to care for these beautiful plants. I was absolutely sure it would thrive and grow…and wind up looking like these gorgeous specimens from my inspiration photos…

 

 

 

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Well…drumroll please…..here is what my fiddle leaf fig tree looks like today…

 

 

 

 

What Happened?

 

 

I know this can be a very temperamental plant. I know that I should not over water it. I know that it likes lots of natural light. I even put it in a cool vintage olive bucket. Yet…disaster, and a slow, leaf by leaf, death.

 

Pardon me while I mourn…and drive to Lowes to try and find another one. Wish me luck!

 

 

 

Sherwin Williams Paint now at Pottery Barn…

Did you know that you can now select quality Sherwin Williams paint in a specially curated palette for Pottery Barn?

 

 

Yes, Pottery Barn has now partnered with Sherwin Williams to offer a paint palette featuring colors that will compliment your home furnishings and décor.  The Sherwin Williams Emerald paint and primer in one, offers exceptional coverage, washability, and a beautiful finish.

 

 

 

 

 

The Pottery Barn website even offers helpful tips on selecting the perfect shade of paint for different areas in your home like the entryway, living room, dining room, bedroom, and more. Visit their website design studio here for photos and details. 

 

 

 

 

 

This is not a paid for or sponsored post…I just happen to love Pottery Barn and Sherwin Williams paint! Not only have I used the Emerald paint in my own home…and can attest to its quality…I do have another reason to love me some SW paint. This year my husband celebrates his 30yr anniversary as a Sherwin Williams employee! I am happy to be loyal to such a great company offering so many quality products!

 

Congratulations to Sherwin Williams and Pottery Barn! (and my husband ;) When two quality companies come together like this…the results are sure to be beautiful!