Star Sconces

It's Friday! I can't remember the last time I slept in a little and I think tomorrow is going to be the day. I am welcoming this slower-paced weekend with open arms!

Grace has a birthday party on Saturday and then Sunday we'll get together with some friends to watch the Super bowl and let our kids play. I think we ladies will try to squeeze in a little craft project in between the commercials. :)

I do have a house project on my to do list though. I bought these wall lamps last week and they just arrived in the mail. They look so great in real life! I especially love the star detail on the base.


The shades remind me of these amazing custom shades that I've always been obsessed with:

Thibaut

The wall lamps will hopefully be hung this weekend. I'm going to have them flank this mirror that I bought at an antique store for $40.


The mirror and lamps will go above this tall vintage bookshelf (it's about 50"), which is getting painted and trimmed out this weekend.


I bought a couple of pieces of this funky moulding at Michaels for about $2 each and they're just right for the bookshelf I think.



Do you have any fun projects planned for the weekend? Are you throwing a Superbowl party?

PS If you liked the silhouettes in my last post, check out Groupon for an AMAZING deal (today only)
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36 comments:

  1. lauraFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Love everything about this post -- the sconces are great. I found myself wondering (for my own personal use!) if it would be possible to dye the shades to a linen-y color. I've never tried before, but I love the shape of them!

    I'm curious to see how the molding turns out - I've seen it at the craft store before, but always think about tweaks for furniture at the hardware store, not the craft store!

    Thanks for the Groupon reference!! I've been procrastinating getting silhouettes for my babes, and now I'm getting it done! Thank you!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    I found you just now, in the new on-line mag. Congratulations on that.

    I can't believe this post. I just went this morning into our local hardware store, to find just this kind of moulding for a similar project - I just hadn't decided what I wanted to put it on yet. They only had the basic kind you used on skirting with horizontal grooves along the length.

    How I wish we had Michaels in Australia. When I do manage to track down something more decorative, I'm pretty sure it wont be that cheap.

    Your bookshelf is going to look great. Love your blog.

    Cheers,
    Lisa x

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  3. ElizabethFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Great find! I ca't wait to see the finished result!

    Check out my ideas for a Super Bowl Chic party: http://covetdujour.blogspot.com/

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  4. SHERRY HARTFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Busy weekend! Looking forward to the reveal :)

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  5. gypsy soul interiorsFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Ooohhhh! I can't wait to see what you do! These are my favorite posts of yours for sure:) I have a feeling you may be one if the only other people to appreciate this, but my craft project for the weekend entails recovering my breakfast room chairs with waterproof fabric. The kicker is that the waterproof fabric is actually 2 shower curtains from Homegoods!

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  6. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    I am so excited to see how it all turns out...we don't have molding at out michele's :(

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  7. AshleyFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I'm going to be working on transforming a pair of vintage marble lamps from Ebay ($25) in a pair that resembles a style from Thomas O'Brien for Visual Comfort (for waaaay less)!

    I'm in love with your light fixtures, and am very excited to see how the molding jazzes up your bookcase. Happy Friday, Jenny!

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  8. Pam @ bibbidi-bobbidi-beautifulFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    The wall lamps are beautiful- thanks for sharing! I've been looking for something similar to flank our flat screen- I'm thinking about adding some wallpaper or fabric trimmed out in moulding behind the tv like you suggested in Amy's "lofty living room"- love that idea. Hopefully I'll be painting our new (to me!) kitchen table and chairs this weekend... Can't wait to see your projects- who knew Michael's had such cool mouldings?!

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  9. Danielle Oakey InteriorsFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    those wall lamps are great!

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    coveting the bookshelf. we get to go look at our house today (for the second time ever-it is the inspection). I am going to take my measuring tape and a note book to list all the things that need to be done! I'm also on the hunt for a bookshelf. Do you have any white mountain places you have found things. craigslist is not so great here. i should hit up all the antique shops i guess.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    We are FINALLY painting our living room. When we moved in, all the walls and ceilings were painted a sickening shade of yellow. Other than the guest bedroom, which we left yellow because it works in small doses, this is the LAST ROOM and ceiling we have to paint.

    I've been testing shades of gray and found the one that works for us. Can't wait to see it all done!
    Here's our testing process:
    http://thenestinggame.wordpress.com/2011/02/02/paint-it-gray/

    Your sconces are adorable and that bookcase is a great shape/size. Can't get over your mirror score, either! Lucky Gal.

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  12. Amber WeinbergFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I'll be adding white chair rail to finally finish up our dining room..here's a picL

    http://instagr.am/p/BYNDu/?ref=nf

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  13. HeatherFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I can't believe you're doing all that this weekend with three kids! You're amazing!

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  14. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}February 4, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Oooo, fab weekend projects, I can't wait to see the results!! Usually I'm not a sconces kind of gal, but those ones are beautiful! I think it's the star detail that really does it for me...happy weekend!

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  15. Liz @ It's Great To Be HomeFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    LOVE the star lamps, and I can't wait to see the results of your project!

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  16. AngieFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Looks like your relaxing weekend will be busy!
    Can't wait to see the results
    (and maybe hear about the "Ladies Craft"?)
    Have a great weekend!

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  17. The Imperfect PieFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    I love the wall lamps and I can't wait to see the dresser when you're done with it; isn't Craig's list wonderful? LOVE your blog.

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    oh, I ADORE those sconces..

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  19. KellieFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    I love the sconces and I love those yellow lampshades! I can't wait to see how your project turns out. I didn't have a project planned for this weekend but now I think I'm going to work on something, you have me inspired!

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  20. elizabethFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    I'm working on a little diy re-vamp of a pin board to hold my jewelry. my first diy in a looong time, though I'm always inspired by your blog! Check it out next week:
    http://sophisticatedpie.blogspot.com

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  21. lisaroyFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    I love the lamps and can't wait to see them in place. The Michaels I've been to in Canada doesn't sell moulding - it's a lumber store thing - but I love the one you've chosen. Sounds like a pretty busy weekend :)

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  22. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    That studded moulding could not be cooler! I can't wait to see how it all turns out. Enjoy your weekend!

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  23. casey at loft and cottageFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Brilliant. How did I not know that Michael's sold trim like that? Another reason I love your blog so much--I learn something new every day.

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  24. pve designFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    When and how do you do all these super projects...at night when your little ones are sleeping or when they are locked in the closet? (with toys)
    Love to know how you do it?
    Can you share on a blog post?
    pve

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  25. Carol@6WilsonBlog.comFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I'm coveting that mirror! I've been on the thrift hunt for something fabulous like that. The sconces are fantastic, too, I'm looking forward to seeing what you do. Thanks for such constant, great inspiration.

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  26. Amanda @ willful/joyfulFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    My jaw dropped when I saw that mirror! I've had that exact same one since I was a girl -- my parents picked it up at a garage sale for a song. I've been thinking about selling or painting it, but after seeing a photo of it looking so awesome I'm keeping it for when we finally redo our powder room. Thank you!!!

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  27. JoiFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    I can't wait to see this project come to fruition! I love all the aspects of it!

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  28. JillianFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Love the lamps! You gave me great inspiration for my latest design school project. I never thought to look at Michael's for moulding, but I will now!

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  29. Shoppy ShopsFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Can't wait to see your "afters"!!

    PS - Thank you for posting the Groupon link. LOVE Carter Kustera...and I can't wait to have my own silhouette. Now I just need to come up with the perfect caption.

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  30. KorenFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    I have those exact lamps in my bedroom and I LOVE them! They look much more expensive than they cost and make quite a statement! Great minds and all that... ;)

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  31. Vicky @ Pearl DistrictFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    Hello Jenny!!! Your posts are ALWAYS so fun and inspirational!! I LOVE the bookshelf! Can't wait to see the transformation!!! I was wondering how much did you get if for? I'm sorry for asking...it's so inappropriate, but it would be so helpful for me in my search for one of these. So i know I'm getting a good deal. Does that make sense? Sorry...

    Thank you again for your amazing talent.

    Hope you have a great weekend, it looks like it'll be very busy! Happy birthday to Grace! (very beautiful name!!!)

    Blessings!

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  32. KristinFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Can't wait to see the results! Those wall lamps are awesome! We are working on a master bed and bath redo this weekend. We are painting, adding a frame to our bathroom mirror, and other little additions!
    www.charminglykristin.wordpress.com

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  33. Sherman UnkeferFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    I love your photos especially that zebra wallpaper!

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  34. Brandi@ Flights of WhimsyFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I would love to see this new bookshelf when it's done. Those sconces are amazing. Going to check them out for myself now!

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  35. Aico furnitureFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    How good desingings you have posted hare in blog.I really like those .:)

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  36. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    For some reason, your lovely wall lights remind me of something similar: Fontana contemporary 3-Lamp fixture from Sonneman. It's like these lamps are the black swan of wall lights.

    I love your blog, by the way. You really give the lighting industry a down to earth perspective. Thanks for all the tips!

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