Tuesday, January 6, 2015

My first paint project of 2015 and a new find!

 Hi there friends...
I worked on my first paint project for the year...I also scored on my first trip to my favorite antique store! 
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I always loved the look of a French Bouillotte candlestick lamp so when I spotted this one sitting way back in a corner in the antique store my heart started to race!! 
The owner told me he just got it from a recent auction he went to.
The shade needs to be replaced...I already ordered a new one on ebay ;-) other then that this lamp is in perfect condition.  
The base is quite heavy.

I have it in our front sitting room on the newly redone table that belonged to my grandparents.
I moved my husbands recliner in here when I bought the sectional for our family room.
This is the room my husband and son like to sit in to watch sports...so I decorated it with things he's collected over the years...more to come on that later.

This was how the table looked when I had it in our living room before I replaced it with the antique pie table...
I decided to paint it black to go with another chest that I have in here. 
I tried out the chalk paint from Home Depot called Americana in Carbon. I was very happy with the way it went on and would definitely use it again.
 I love seeing all the different layers come through.



One last shot at dusk...
I love the cozy feel this room has!

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I can't wait to show you what else I came home with that day...here's a peek ;-)
Have a great week!

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36 comments:

  1. Laura @ duke manor farmJanuary 6, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    I have been wanting to try that paint from HD. Love that black that u used on it.have a good week.

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  2. StaceyJanuary 6, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    You have been on such a roll in the last few months! That lamp is perfect for that spot and the size is right too. Way to go!

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  3. http://thankfullga447January 6, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    I love the lamp and I need to look out for one, I have a desk it would be perfect for.

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  4. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJanuary 6, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    Nice lamp and I love the black on the table.

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  5. Linda@Coastal CharmJanuary 6, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    Martina,
    Great looking lamp and your little table makeover looks great too. I have also used this paint and did you know that you can buy it at Michaels? I buy it there so I can use a 40% coupon.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  6. DD's CottageJanuary 6, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    Great lamp Martina and I want to try the paint form HD too-your table looks very nice!

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  7. DeseraeJanuary 6, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Oh it's so pretty.....what a great find!!! It looks perfect on the table too :o)
    ~Des

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  8. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 6, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    Love that lamp, it is stunning. Great find and the table is fabulous in black.

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  9. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJanuary 6, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Very cozy looking, indeed, Martina! I love that table in black. I will have to look for that paint at Home Depot. I like to have colors like black and white in chalk paint on hand for spur of the moment projects.

    Great find on the lamp. It looks great on the table, too!

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  10. chateau chicJanuary 6, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    Beautiful lamp, Martina, and it looks lovely on the black table. Love the other colors showing through on the painted table. Definitely a cozy room!
    Mary Alice

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  11. The Charm of HomeJanuary 6, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    That is a classic little lamp! Great find! Hope your 2015 is off to a great start!
    Sherry

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  12. DawnJanuary 6, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Great new score, and brass is in for 2015. Good to know about HD Calk Paint :) Your room looks great Martina.

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  13. Something Nice and PrettyJanuary 6, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    I use that paint Martina, I have the blue and black and I'm using the black right now on a project that is taking longer to paint because of the cold. It's 19 here and I woke up to a couple inches of snow:)
    Love your new lamp and I think that peek looks like a new mirror! Have a great day!

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  14. MicheleJanuary 6, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Very cool, love the table and the fact that you did a room for the men in your life. Very loving!

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  15. Jane@Bluebird1959January 6, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    Such a pretty lamp with a beautifully classic look...perfect in your lovely room. I just bought a little pot of that paint, too. Looking forward to testing it out. Also curious about your sneak peek! Jane

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  16. RonJanuary 6, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    I adore that style of lamp.

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  17. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsJanuary 6, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    Martina, I love the color you painted your table, and I didn't know that Home Depot carried a line of chalk paint. The lamp is the perfect accent on your table, and I love that comfy looking throw on your ottoman!

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  18. Brenda PruittJanuary 6, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    I just love the coziness of a home at dusk. That's a gorgeous lamp!
    Brenda

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  19. Linda January 6, 2015 at 7:03 PM

    Thanks for tip on the paint at HD. I hope they carry it here in Canada. Oh that lap is too cute and such a beautiful table.

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  20. UnknownJanuary 6, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    Love your lamp Martina. Thanks for the review of the HD paint. It always helps to know if someone else has tried things...
    Cindy

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  21. ANNEJanuary 6, 2015 at 7:37 PM

    I love flat black! It looks fantastic!!

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  22. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJanuary 6, 2015 at 7:45 PM

    What a wonderful lamp! I didn't know you could get Chalk paint at Home Depot! It is less expensive than Annie Sloan? The table turned out great.

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  23. 20 North OraJanuary 6, 2015 at 10:01 PM

    Love your new lamp and really love the table painted black. What a warm and cozy room.

    Judy

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  24. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeJanuary 7, 2015 at 2:14 AM

    Such a cozy room Martina!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  25. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizJanuary 7, 2015 at 6:20 AM

    Double touch down! The lamp was a terrific find and once again you've done a wonderful job with your painting! The table looks really great- love how you accented it.

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  26. SuzanneJanuary 7, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    Love that new lamp, Martina, and the black chalk paint is very pretty.

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  27. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsJanuary 7, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    Great lamp Martina!....and it looks wonderful on your first painted project of the year!....and what a great treasure that is belonged to your grandparents...I always wondered about that Americana paint ... glad you loved working with it...

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  28. Shannon FoxJanuary 7, 2015 at 1:12 PM

    Love the black on the table and the distressing is perfect :) Happy New Year!!

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  29. Leslie @ Segreto SecretsJanuary 7, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    Great find on your beautiful new lamp!! Love it when a plan comes together!!
    xo. Leslie
    Segreto Finishes

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  30. Carolyn@Sweet Chaos HomeJanuary 7, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    Great lamp! And, I really like the table with the black finish. Happy New Year!!

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  31. Celestina MarieJanuary 7, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    Hi Martina, what a great lamp and it looks awesome with your gorgeous table redo. Such a cozy room,
    Hugs

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  32. PamelaJanuary 7, 2015 at 8:33 PM

    Love love love your lamp Martina and I can not wait to see what you are working on next. Happy New Year my friend. Hope you are staying warm. Thank you for sharing at THT.

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  33. Laurel StephensJanuary 8, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    So cozy! I love the new lamp.

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  34. Kim January 8, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    Great lamp, great table, great space for a chilly day!! :)

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  35. Debra@CommonGroundJanuary 11, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    oh wow, Martina, I LOVE that table in black. It was meant to be that color! I'll have to check out the new HD chalk paint. thanks for letting us know!

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  36. Katie MansfieldJanuary 12, 2015 at 12:46 AM

    What a cozy sitting area. I love the throw. The table looks amazing.

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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina