tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post1586576749005664014..comments2024-02-11T02:27:42.622-05:00Comments on Little Green Notebook: Updating Light Fixtures with PaintJenny at LGNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02425576060240501896noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-34644209806552886512013-09-03T09:54:44.660-04:002013-09-03T09:54:44.660-04:00I bought the same schoolhouse fixture when I was d...I bought the same schoolhouse fixture when I was doing an on-the-cheap makeover in my powder room recently. I never would have thought to make them more special by adding a stripe with nail polish. Jenny, you always slay me!Hollie @ I'm Busy Procrastinatinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15186733812673111574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-27120250965714779682013-08-13T17:06:13.355-04:002013-08-13T17:06:13.355-04:00Is there any chance you could post a how-to on pai...Is there any chance you could post a how-to on painting a ceiling fan? I would love to do it but I'm honestly worried that I'll paint something such that it won't work anymore - ack!! Thanks and it looks great!Steph Piontkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07460387571131606478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-65770282610507943742013-08-13T01:37:02.347-04:002013-08-13T01:37:02.347-04:00Have you been to Water Heater Depot in Phoenix yet...Have you been to Water Heater Depot in Phoenix yet? They have some great deals on light fixtures that come from local hardware stores, including Home Depot. It's small and you have to dig, but they are the nicest people and you can score some great stuff. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08523131958407566472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-51221445935516396132013-08-11T21:35:19.060-04:002013-08-11T21:35:19.060-04:00When you spray paint a ceiling fan, what do you ha...When you spray paint a ceiling fan, what do you have to do to prevent the paint from gunking up the motor? Tape off, disassemble, or nothing?MelissaGwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00479642510685266899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-27954416472879949002013-08-06T16:31:02.055-04:002013-08-06T16:31:02.055-04:00I love the green stripe so much! Would those shad...I love the green stripe so much! Would those shades work on a ceiling fan light kit?<br />Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255367887161006766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-42065451170514205942013-08-06T14:12:31.119-04:002013-08-06T14:12:31.119-04:00WOW & you are so smart with the nail polish! I...WOW & you are so smart with the nail polish! I'm going to remember that one. {www.thepinkzipper.blogspot.ca}Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759176135420498510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-6176387304048373162013-08-06T10:42:04.969-04:002013-08-06T10:42:04.969-04:00brilliant. for me that's the biggest bummer ab...brilliant. for me that's the biggest bummer about living in az, that ceiling fans are basically necessary. I'm replacing the one in our living room with a big urchin chandi anyway. Husband thinks we'll all die of heatstroke, but I figure we'll just get one of those sleek dyson air multiplier fans.<br />anyways, loving the house updates.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13783716690752648100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-24387555354574298862013-08-06T09:13:09.646-04:002013-08-06T09:13:09.646-04:00I am always amazed at how resourceful you are. I h...I am always amazed at how resourceful you are. I hate ceiling fans, but they are a must have in our house, and Im not spending $500. to get a fancier one that still looks like a ceiling fan. Great job..gotta hear more about this spray gun!<br />xo NancyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04880451168189671638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-45852729614327871132013-08-06T08:56:39.119-04:002013-08-06T08:56:39.119-04:00Amazing what a little paint can do. Love it.Amazing what a little paint can do. Love it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-5146062931901826672013-08-06T07:49:09.235-04:002013-08-06T07:49:09.235-04:00I did the same thing a couple of years ago with OR...I did the same thing a couple of years ago with ORB paint for our front porch fan. It worked great and doesn't scrape off when I clean it, which is all the time!Jennifer Ramsey Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05589058737152470402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-77627547961301831162013-08-06T02:32:53.464-04:002013-08-06T02:32:53.464-04:00So fresh and so clean and sooooo much better!So fresh and so clean and sooooo much better!Julia@Cuckoo4Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333851162958222595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-62791452400981265312013-08-06T00:36:46.536-04:002013-08-06T00:36:46.536-04:00I really love your creativity. I don't know wh...I really love your creativity. I don't know where I'd be in our current renovations without your voice in my ear! Well done again!<br /><br />www.wherearemymaryjanes.blogspot.comThe Imperfect Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17898789616690365841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-31536132216080746012013-08-06T00:27:29.360-04:002013-08-06T00:27:29.360-04:00love the painted fan look, so so chic, and good fo...love the painted fan look, so so chic, and good for you for reusing what you already had in the house. And that line of nail polish? GENIUS.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03751521347284223458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-74752686199572591482013-08-05T21:48:25.479-04:002013-08-05T21:48:25.479-04:00You probably took so long to buy one because you h...You probably took so long to buy one because you haven't had this kind of reno or this kind of storage for it before. :) Love the touch to the new light fixture!Gwen, The Makeristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15190034624015945227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-68902384445382853942013-08-05T20:34:39.311-04:002013-08-05T20:34:39.311-04:00I've been considering buying a spray gun for a...I've been considering buying a spray gun for ages and you've just convinced me to do it! And that stripe is brilliant!!Simply Modern Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09555117235644633715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-50563333709372046792013-08-05T19:54:04.000-04:002013-08-05T19:54:04.000-04:00Air compressor is on the top of my tool wishlist. ...Air compressor is on the top of my tool wishlist. I think it's on my Dad's too, given how often I borrow his. Like the other commenters, I'd love to hear details about your spray gun. We have a bunch of doors to paint, and I'm thinking that spray gun is the way to go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-91058928336172336312013-08-05T17:38:47.967-04:002013-08-05T17:38:47.967-04:00Does using nail polish so close to a heat source p...Does using nail polish so close to a heat source pose a flammable problem at all? Like combustion? RDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08755952728633369080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-58524179805770044092013-08-05T16:32:22.892-04:002013-08-05T16:32:22.892-04:00Would also love to hear what brand/type of sprayer...Would also love to hear what brand/type of sprayer that you bought. Love how your laundry room came out. So fun! ALMOST makes me want to do laundry.Emily Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01874318389823858106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-56838912633474764132013-08-05T15:39:54.447-04:002013-08-05T15:39:54.447-04:00you are so crafty!!! what a great idea. love it!
...you are so crafty!!! what a great idea. love it!<br /><br /><a href="http://thecasualclassic.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Casual Classic</a>Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929455389754051623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-38237449105896847372013-08-05T14:48:33.553-04:002013-08-05T14:48:33.553-04:00I love your little updates on hardware store finds...I love your little updates on hardware store finds. So inspiring!<br /><br />http://www.fullbellywornsoles.comMichelle Pantinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17935474027334761966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-39582362918248925862013-08-05T13:14:25.823-04:002013-08-05T13:14:25.823-04:00This made such a difference! Thanks for giving all...This made such a difference! Thanks for giving all the little details that are needed to do this project successfully!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16419951482881313224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-44515687571068839072013-08-05T13:06:48.465-04:002013-08-05T13:06:48.465-04:00I would love more information about the spray gun....I would love more information about the spray gun. I may need one too.FiberGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035913778659083002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-8563949769854283492013-08-05T12:52:18.258-04:002013-08-05T12:52:18.258-04:00I love the risks you take, they always pay off! Ha...I love the risks you take, they always pay off! Have fun with your new sprayer, you will love painting furniture with it too.Sixty-Fifth Avenuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10741086163384325244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-64167321538502769692013-08-05T12:29:48.731-04:002013-08-05T12:29:48.731-04:00Nail polish on lights!? You are seriously a genius...Nail polish on lights!? You are seriously a genius!! Once again you amaze me! Looks adorable!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228438615439967907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-60647881494320388712013-08-05T11:34:05.352-04:002013-08-05T11:34:05.352-04:00Your comment about being less wasteful really reso...Your comment about being less wasteful really resonated with me. I think there is a lot of wisdom and confidence that goes into that train of thought. I agree with you about the fans being painted and disappearing--they really are a necessary evil. No reason to highlight them or invest more just for the sake of change. Love the bulbs!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121889452701901620noreply@blogger.com