Full of guilt, I went thrifting again, looking for the quilt that was no longer there, but still ended up with a whole cart full of stuff. One lady looked at my cart and said, "boy, did you score!" Yes I did, but little does she know that I always do and it is a sickness... Anyways, I couldn't pass up this little rooster chandelier that was only $5! Not the biggest fan of the rooster, but I think with some white paint and some bling, she will fit just nicely in the dinning room. 
Luckily I ran into Jacque again, and she gave me some tips on lighting. One of the plastic pieces that the light bulb screws into was broken (hence the $5), but she assured me it was totally replaceable and easy to fix. sigh...I love my bloggy friends...if only I could carry you all with me everywhere I go! I also found these lamp shades, exactly the amount I needed. 
I have been collecting lanterns for the backyard, and with a little paint, they are turning out fantastic!
I picked this up at a yard sale, with the Target tag still on! I am going to paint it white and hang it over the kitchen sink to hold fun kitchen tools. Plus it will display tea lights for some fun hanging ambiance.I am slowly working in more lighting to create a warm and welcoming mood. My projects will be on hold though as I am heading to Hawaii on Tuesday (I know, I am a lucky duck!). I have project jitters right now as I type away. I am going to try to get a few things done tonight but I probably will not be able to post about them until I get back from vacation. I will schedule a few posts for next week so that you won't miss me too much! ;)
I also wanted to share that my darling friend Whitney, over at the King and I, wrote a sweet little post about little ol' me...gotta love her.
Aloha bloggy friends! A Hawaiian tan is calling my name!
What kind of hanging ambiance do you use in your home?
