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Coolest Sconce Ever?
I happened on an absolutely huge garage sale from years of accumulation and living. In fact, it was more like a flea market! I found three of these in varying degrees of disrepair...
This was the only one that was completely there with the face plate and all the crystals. At first, I did not intend to keep any of these sconces but part them out in use for other lighting that I make. That is until I came home and got the mail. My Oct. 2012 issue of Traditional Home magazine had come in the mail and what was on the front cover, I took as a sign that I was meant to keep at least one sconce. See the cover below? See the almost matching sconce on the middle right? I couldn't believe my eyes!!!
So, I walked around my home trying to figure out a place for this special piece. Then I looked at this...
I knew that this is where the sconce would go. I took the mirror off the wall and had two holes drilled into the center of the mirror. One hole for the screw that holds on the sconce and one for the plug-in wiring that I needed to make it work. I then decided to paint the cover plate and the candle covers in a black and white check inspired by MacKenzie-Childs beautiful pieces.
Here is the first try at a MacKenzie-Childs look...
I didn't like it with the shades that I had made when the lights were on, so I switched them out for black ones...
Much more dramatic I think. I just love walking by this sconce...it makes me smile.
Here is one more look without the shades...the plug-in wire is behind the mirror then behind the faux fireplace and on a timer. Perfect!
I deliriously adore this piece now!
These parties I love to link up to or check out my Blog Parties tab
Monday
Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple
Make it Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House
Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage
Creative Blogger's Party @ Homemaker On A Dime
Making The World Cuter @ Making The World Cuter
Mop It Up Monday @ I Should Be Mopping The Floor
Market Yourself Monday @ Sumo's Sweet Stuff
Make It Yourself Monday @ An Original Belle
Summer Bucket List Party @ Day2Day Super Mom
Tuesday
Cowgirl Up Link Party @ The Farmhouse Porch
Show Me What You Got @ Our Delightful Home
Knick of Time Tuesday @ Knick of Time
The Inspiration Board Link Party @ Homework
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Time to Shine Tuesday @ A Diamond in the Stuff
Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
From Dream to Reality @ The DIY Dreamer
Tweak It Tuesday @ Cozy Little House
Creative Tuesday @ The Rustic Pig
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life
Tuesdays at Our Home @ Our Home Away From Home
Wednesday
Be Inspired Party @ Elizabeth & Co.
Power Of Paint @ Domestically Speaking
Swing Into Spring Wednesday @ DIY by Design
Wildly Original Wednesday @ I Gotta Create!
What We Accomplished Wednesday @ Green Willow Pond
Adorned From Above Party @ Adorned From Above
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Piece of Work Wednesday @ Primitive & Proper
What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants
Centerpiece Wednesday @ The Style Sisters
Wow Me Wednesday @ Ginger Snap Crafts
Thursday
Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch To Yours
The Humble Brag Link Party @ One Project Closer/The Better Half
Show & Share @ Southern Lovely
Show Me Extraordinary Thursday Party @ The 36th Avenue
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage
100 Ideas Under $100 @ Beyond The Picket Fence
Blog Stalking Thursday @ The Crafty Blog Stalker
The Weekly Creative Saturday Party @ The Girl Creative and Reasons To Skip The Housework
Friday
Fabulously Creative Linky Party @ Jennifer Rizzo
Show And Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home
Frugalicious Friday @ Finding Fabulous
TGIF Linky Party @ A Peek Into My Paradise
Saturday
Any Link Goes Party @ Bacon Time With The Hungry Hungry Hypo
Weekend WrapUp Party @ Tatertots and Jello
Serenity Saturday @ Serenity You
Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Show and Tell Saturday @ Be Different, Act Normal
What To Do Weekends @ Crafts A La Mode
Sunday
Get Schooled Saturday @ Too Much Time On My Hands
Overflowing with Creativity @ It's Overflowing
Sunday Showcase Party @ By Stephanie Lynn
Sundae Scoop Weekend Wrap Up Party @ I love Nap Time
That DIY Party @ DIY Show Off
So Darn Crafty Party @ Sew Many Ways
Think Pink Party @ Flamingo Toes
Let's Get Social Sunday @ My Turn for us
Sunday Show Off Linky Party @ Twigg Studios
DIY Sunday Showcase Linky Party @ VMG206
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