Thursday, July 14, 2011

Recycled Lighting Fixture

Last weekend I went to the Habitat for Humanity Restore with some fellow bloggers. Aside from the oven like temperatures inside we were able to find some cast off pieces with great potential.



One of the items I brought home with me was this standard lighting fixture.









It only took a little disassembling and a few moments of "where the heck do I put this part?"




Here is the end result, a brass rimmed cloche.




Add some fresh carnations. It was a very simple project with immediate gratification. I love that there was no painting, sanding, staining, hammering or sewing involved.

Once more, the before, an unglamorous lighting fixture.


And the after, a fancy cloche.





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16 comments:

  1. Ana JacksonJuly 14, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Ooh, I love this!

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  2. UnknownJuly 14, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    very cute . im always on the lookout for stuff like this.

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  3. UnknownJuly 14, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Great thinking! Love the pink flower inside. Come check me out. Www.alivedinhome.blogspot.com

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  4. PCJuly 15, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    This is such a simple but super WOW project! Love it and clever re-purposed! Thanks for drop by my blog!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    I L-O-V-E it!!! Simple project, AMAZING result!

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  6. the vintage lemonJuly 17, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    way cute! thanks for sharing!

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  7. Kim RosemaJuly 18, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Well aren't you brilliant! Awesome idea!

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  8. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeOctober 31, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Oh how creative is that. I am totally amazed. This is so cute. I love it. Thanks for joining the party. Hugs, Marty

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  9. PhyllisOctober 31, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Can you spell "CREATIVE"....giggle!!! Wow this is fantastic to say the least and who would have thought....only you!! LOVE it.

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  10. sweet violetsOctober 31, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Now, this I really like!!! Great idea!!!

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  11. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)October 31, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    What a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  12. Sonny GNovember 1, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Fabulous Idea and very inventive~!

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  13. BabsNovember 1, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    What a fabulous idea! You are so creative, and you know every home improvement center is going to 'have a run' on them because everyone is wanting one. I want one!
    Babs

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  14. Chubby ChiequeNovember 1, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Really impressive inspiration.

    Thanks for the good tip. Humanitaria Restore, is a perfect place (well, I must find some in Stockholm) though.

    Greetings from Stockholm,
    /chie

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  15. GenevaNovember 2, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    What a clever idea... I would never have thought of it myself. Your fixture made a beautiful cloche...thank you so much for sharing this fun idea!

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  16. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsNovember 2, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Great idea! I bet these would even make great terrariums! I think I'll be looking at light fixtures in a different way now.

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