DIY Industrial {style} Expandable Light

One day while browsing Etsy I cam across this super sweet vintage light- only problem...it sold for 1200$.  Yup. One thousand, two hundred dollars. Now remember- it is authentically old and stuff, so that maybe counts for something.{I purposely did not provide a link to this sale- cause I don't want to screw up someone's business/livelihood- so I didn't want to link my "fab" DIY to their sale--comprende?} OK- back to the light- the second I saw it, I knew two things.{1} I wanted it as a sconce for my spare bedroom.{2} I knew I could make my own! What You Need: Tin Funnel {from Harbor freight- 5 bucks}Frack Mirror {from Ikea- 5 bucks} Light Kit  or salvage old one- {dismantled old light- zero dollars}Vintage looking or "cool" light bulb {depends on which you buy} This project was so super easy- once you have the right supplies. You read the supplies right- the Frack is a mirror from Ikea. It's in the bathroom supply section of the store and comes with a sweet expandable arm. 

Instead of buying a light kit I used the innards of an old light. I glued the base of that light {that metal pole} to the base of the funnel. Then glued the pole at the end of the light to the screwable portion of the Frack mirror.

 

I used clear automotive glue to adhere all the pieces together. It's supposed to be good for high temps- but I haven't given the lamp a good trial run...so I guess we'll see! {I'll keep ya posted! ;-)  } There's probably a zillion ways to put these items all together- but it was one of those things where this wasthe stuff on hand and went for it.

 I super love how the light can be expanded over your head for easy reading- or not. The arm swings- so the light can stay against the wall- or the window. It really makes for a great bedside reading lamp- something unique and vintage-y looking. I know some folks dig the original- and wouldn't think twice about the 1200 price tag...but my heart goes pitter-patter for a good deal and a great DIY.

 Here's a few bonus shots- from the post with new map art I just made.

You can see how the expandable piece moves in and out. It also swings side to side, so it can be moved out over the bed- or against the wall, out of the way.
What do you guys think- original or knock off?

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✥ Reader Feature: Beach Cottage Dining Room ✥

 I hope you guys had a great weekend! This week's feature is from Mary Ann over at Classic Casual Home. She's is a professional decorator, something you would have figured out on your own when you see her lovely spaces. 
 I could realistically share each and every room in her home for a feature- they are all that beautiful- and I second and third guessed my decision which one to pick for today!! I'll just have to invite her back for another round! ;-)

Maybe you remember her freaking ridiculously awesome kitchen she shared with us awhile back? Today she's going to share her dining room transformation.

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This is an "after" photo of our recently remodeled 1950's beach cottage dining room.

Here's what it looked like before, right after we bought the house.  

I wanted the window removed to have a feature wall.

 Plus, we live so close to each other on Lido Isle, you looked right into the neighbor's front door.

 The low opening to the dining room was slightly arched to raise it.  The door to the kitchen on the left was removed so that we could have a walk-in pantry (see here) on the other side.

Where the door used to be we created a small alcove.

 The alcove now houses a Napoleon III marble topped bookcase and an 

oil painting that we bought in Paris. 

Also, displayed is a painting that I love done by my cousin, 

Janice of the apartment where we lived in Paris.

The Louis Philippe commode above (behind the loveseat)
is in our current living room featured here.

My mother gave us the antique sconces that I had refurbished.  

They are sentimental as I remember them from my childhood hanging over the 

living room mantel and later in the dining room.

We moved the peak of the ceiling to center it more in the middle of the room and added a tongue and groove wood treatment.  The iron chandelier is from Circa Lighting by Suzanne Kasler. 

 I hand applied some gold to the quatrefoil design and added candle wax covers.

The original watercolor and ink shell engravings are from the antique book

"Conchology, the Natural History of Shells" by George Perry, London, 1811.

We have dinner here most nights.  I shouldn't admit this but you can eat here

 and also watch the television in the living room.  Anyone else watch television during dinner?

 Have a seat and join us for dinner!  I'll turn off the television.

Best Wishes,

Mary Ann

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What a great home- I love how Mary Ann saw the potential to bring the space to the next level, combined with her talent you get such a beautiful home! Her table dressed for spring knocks my socks off!!
Next, stop in and see Mary Ann's living room- all ready for summer. While you're there don't forget to ohh and ahh over her new wood and iron chandy! It's just perfect with those awesome vaulted ceilings!



Here's another glimpse into her home- it's her daughter's {and sometimes guest} room. I love how Mary Ann embraces color- her beach cottage is so cheery!!

Thanks, Mary Ann- for coming to visit today!
What do you guys think? Do you love that home as much as I do? Isn't Mary Ann a sweetheart?

[PS] I feature YOU GUYS  {my readers} every Monday! Do you have a room makeover- or maybe have a home tour you'd like to share? 

Drop me a email or shoot me a link. Let's see if we can work it out!!  xoxo