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August 28, 2013

Etched Glass Snowflake Lamp! Let it Snow!

Why on earth am I showing you an etched glass snowflake lamp in August? Why would I want to dig through my Christmas bins in a 90 degrees attic and clunk my head on the rafters over and over again? Why would I risk my family looking at me like I had lost my mind working with fake snow and snowflake stencils?

Why?

Hometalk and Lamps Plus Design Challenge

I’ll tell you why!

I was issued a challenge by the folks at Hometalk and Lamps Plus. Take this plain lamp and transform it for the holidays. And when I’m issued a challenge, well, you better believe I’m going to accept it! 

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I was really wanting to find a way to “fill” the lamp while still celebrating the simple beauty of the glass. I’ve always wanted to try using glass etching cream and this seemed like the perfect opportunity. So, with my 40% off coupon in hand, I picked some up at the craft store and began my glass etching adventures.

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I scattered them randomly around the glass base and I may or may not have been jumping up and down with excitement as I wiped off the cream (after waiting 15 minutes per instructions) and saw the little snowflakes etched into the glass! I mean, is this stuff cool or what? I’m going to become a glass etching machine after this project!

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The base of the lamp slips off easily for filling and after dumping in a bag of faux snow I picked up the entire base and swirled it around so that some of the flakes would stick to the sides.

Ahhhhh the power of static!

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A large snowflake stencil (which was simply printed out from a template I found online) was used to carry the theme onto the shade and tracing each flake with a silver leafing pen adds some sparkle. I finished it off with a silver ribbon detail on the top and bottom of the shade.

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I know it’s August. I know that I had hydrangeas from my yard sitting on the coffee table in the same room as this lamp. I know that it’s going to be in the 80’s all week and we are still wearing flip-flops.

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But, I’m not gonna lie…

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I was humming “Let it Snow” the whole time I was working on this project! Of course, that wasn’t helping me in the family-thinking-I’m-crazy department. 😉

Thank you so much to Lamps Plus and Hometalk for allowing me to participate in such a fun holiday challenge!

Three winners will be chosen and I’m definitely hoping to be one of them!

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  1. Poppy says

    August 28, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    How elegant it looks and so perfect for the holidays! Very pretty and it compliments your room beautifully:) Thanks for sharing! hugs, Poppy

    Reply
  2. Shannon - AKA Design says

    August 28, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    SO pretty for the whole winter!!! Can I tell you a secret? I’ve been itching to watch Christmas movies…My family thinks I’m a little nuts too. 🙂
    xo,
    Shannon

    Reply
  3. Marty Walden says

    August 28, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    Vanessa, this looks amazing! I’m so glad I didn’t get this project because I’ve been so amazed by the ones I’ve seen so far! Y’all are intimidating!

    Reply
  4. Shannon @Fox Hollow Cottage says

    August 28, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    So cute Vanessa… it looks like a little snow flurry. I love it!

    Reply
  5. Sandy says

    August 28, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Vanessa, you have my vote! This lamp is awesome and I do believe one or more companies will copy your inspiration and these lamps will be on floor shelves come November.

    Reply
  6. Judith - Texas says

    August 28, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    You are definitely NOT crazy; I get the Christmas Spirit every year in July. Pull out my old Christmas magazines/cookbooks and plan for the Season. I’ve never etched on glass but I plan on taking my 40% off coupon and buy some cream. Hope you win!!!

    Reply
  7. Karen says

    August 28, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Oh your lamp is so pretty. The snow inside and the etched snowflakes are so beautiful.

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      August 28, 2013 at 4:51 PM

      Thank you Karen!

      Reply
  8. kristin says

    August 28, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    The lamp is adorable Vanessa 🙂

    Reply
  9. Judy says

    August 28, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    I love the lamp. You did such a great job. I hope you win!!

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      August 28, 2013 at 4:50 PM

      Thanks sweet friend!

      Reply
  10. Ashley @ 3littlegreenwoods says

    August 28, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    That is just brilliant! Love how it sparkles and I bet it looks awesome at night!

    Thanks for the inspiration!
    Ashley @3littlegreenwoods

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      August 28, 2013 at 4:50 PM

      It does look awesome at night Ashley! Although I was only able to keep it out for a bit because it didn’t quite coordinate with my summer decor. LOL!

      Reply
  11. Kim says

    August 28, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    It is fabulous! Aren’t you so smart.

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      August 28, 2013 at 4:49 PM

      Thanks Kim! I have my moments! 😉

      Reply
  12. Calgary Snow Removal says

    August 28, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    the lamp is really beautiful, I would love one in my home

    Reply
  13. Cindy says

    August 28, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Oooo, so many things you could do with this lamp! Love your choice, it is so very pretty!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

    Reply
  14. Ashley says

    August 28, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    This turned out fabulous ladies! I have a secret affair with glass lamps : )

    Reply
  15. Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says

    August 28, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    This is so pretty! I’ve seen a few of these lamp projects now and I think this is my favorite so far!! Good luck, hope yours gets chosen! XO

    Reply
  16. Debbie refresh restyle says

    August 29, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    I love it! What a great idea 🙂
    Debbie

    Reply
  17. April says

    August 29, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Okay, now I have to go find a plain glass lamp so I can create this too. It’s gorgeous, I love it! I love the subtle sparkle, it’s so pretty and elegant!! Genius 🙂
    ~April (visiting from StoneGable)

    Reply
  18. vicky says

    September 26, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Makes me want to decorate for Christmas and it isn’t even October. Loveliest lamp I have ever seen.

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      September 30, 2013 at 8:25 PM

      Oh goodness! Thank you so much for such a sweet compliment Vicky!

      Reply

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I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consumin I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consuming seasonal decorating. When I think back on the years where I would feel all of the pressure to come up with something fresh and creative I’m seriously embarrassed. Truly. Because it was such a waste. A waste of my time, my energy, my resources. Something clicked with me a few years ago. I was just done. I needed to simplify. I needed to not spend an obscene amount of time looking at fireplace mantels on Pinterest and trying to figure out how to make mine look amazing. I needed to put it all in the proper place in my heart and my mind. Which meant, it had to go waaaaayyyy down on the priority list. So far down it almost wasn’t on it. And I needed to confess to the Lord that I had allowed it to become an idol. 

Yes, I want to have a home that I enjoy. Yes, I love pretty things. But something really amazing happened when I finally released it all. When I decided to not give into the pressure and panic I would feel when I would scroll through my Instagram feed. When I just laid it all down and said…enough. There was this incredible irony in it. Because, the less time I took to decorate my home for each season, the more I found myself loving the results. I think that all along I had just been getting in my own way. It’s really taken a lot of time and prayer for me to finally be at a place where even though I still struggle with insecurities and I still have doubts from time to time, I’m becoming increasingly more confident in who God created me to be. And, just like my home, I’m finding that as I relax into myself, letting go of the comparisons and the pressure, the more I can actually lean into the calling He has placed on my life. 🍂

Leave a comment if you can relate! 

#wearethehomemakers #homemaking
“As the alluring song of September begins to whi “As the alluring song of September begins to whisper in my ear, my passionate spirit yearns for the splendor of its promise.” (Peggy Toney Horton)

Happy September dear friends! While I’m not quite ready to let go of summer and I plan to make the most out of the lingering, warm days, I’ll admit to starting to think about my fall decor this year. And one way to get inspired is to take a look back at previous years. Here’s just a glimpse at some of the ways I’ve welcomed Autumn to my home! 🍂

#september #falldecorating #falldecor #falldecoratingideas #wearethehomemakers
Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning the corner and getting closer to fall but I’m not quite ready to let summer go. So I’ll just be over here continuing to whip up some super simple summer meals for my family that frankly can be enjoyed in any season. These shrimp rolls I made the other night were definitely a hit and would be great for any of your upcoming holiday weekend gatherings!

Shrimp Rolls 🍤

Ingredients
1-2 lbs of shrimp that is peeled, deveined and tail off (If using frozen make sure it’s thawed completely)
1/3 cup mayonnaise 
1/2 of a lemon
2 Tbsps chopped scallions
1 Tbsp chopped dill
1 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
1 Tsp of Old Bay seasoning (more if you like!)
pinch of sea salt and pinch of black pepper
Hoagie Rolls
Softened butter

Directions: Gently pat the shrimp with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Roughly chop the shrimp and place in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, squeeze half of lemon and stir to combine before adding in the scallions, dill and parsley. Stir to combine and then add the additional seasonings. Spread butter on hoagie rolls and toast in the oven until lightly browned. Pile on the shrimp mixture and enjoy! 

#shrimproll #foodie #weeknightdinner #easydinner #seafoodlover
Today has been a very Monday-ish kind of Monday. W Today has been a very Monday-ish kind of Monday. We woke up to the sound of chainsaws and rushed downstairs to find that our backyard neighbors were having two of the huge trees that line our shared fence removed. These trees have been here longer than the neighborhood and no, they weren't dead or causing damage to roofs, foundations, etc. They were beautiful and gave us wonderful privacy. We had no notice of this happening so this came as quite a shock. Because we were given no notice, we didn't have the chance to cover our outdoor furniture or plants and everything is now coated in a thick layer of sawdust including the fresh bark we recently put in the garden beds. And now our lovely privacy is gone, replaced by a direct view of an above ground pool and RV. I know, I know, it's totally a first world, privileged kind of problem to have. But, now we have to spend thousands of dollars on plants to try and recapture some semblance of privacy. Now we have days worth of clean up to do after we had JUST done a massive freshening up of our backyard. My overarching feeling has just been weariness at the way our world is today.

I think about how often we try to do right by people, to be respectful and courteous. To be thoughtful and considerate. And it’s not reciprocated. How its starting to seem more and more like people have just given up on those seemingly small niceties. And my soul just feels heavy. Because I feel like so much of what used to be common courtesy is not so common anymore. Drivers on the roads are angrier and more reckless than ever before. Red lights being run are an everyday occurrence around town. On our recent family vacation, I heard more people using the F word out in public than ever before even while around children. Where are manners? Where is kindness? I'm finding myself being surprised when someone is thoughtful because it seems like a rarity. And that's just all on a micro, local level. Don't even get me started on the insanity in our world/culture. After I returned from grocery shopping (which can also be soul crushing), I found myself desperate for a reminder of the truth. 

*Part 2 continued in the comments.*
How often is it in our lives that we don’t fully How often is it in our lives that we don’t fully grasp our strengths or our weaknesses until we are put to the test? Little did I know how much I would love my role as a wife, mother and homemaker until I became one. And that in my endeavor to do those roles to the best of my ability, it would bring to the forefront gifts and talents and blessings that I use outside of these walls.

As I water others, I’m watered too because it brings such joy to care for those around me. But it can also make me see more clearly the areas in which I’m lacking and be a very humbling reminder of how much I still need to grow and learn.

Proverbs 11:25 says, “Whoever brings blessing will be enriched and one who waters will himself be watered.”

Have you done any ‘watering’ of others this week? How has it blessed and ‘watered’ you in return?
“Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you “Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you make.” Statements like this from my kids fill me with so much joy and such a sense of assurance that my role as the maker of this home is one that makes an impact on them in both big and small ways. It’s not just sheet pan shrimp boil. 

It’s nourishment
It’s time together around the table
It’s laughing as we try to get the butter sauce out of the pan
It’s a memory
It’s an imprint on their lives 

The ordinary act of making a meal becomes EXTRAordinary. And I try to keep that in mind as I do this task day in and day out, year after year. 

***

Ingredients: 
1 pound baby red or yellow potatoes
Green beans or corn (4 ears cut in half) whichever you prefer
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp coarse sea salt and pinch of black pepper 
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (12.8-ounce) package smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
Crusty bread for dipping 

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until just tender, about 10 minutes. Put potatoes, shrimp, sausage and green beans or corn on baking sheet. Pour butter over top. Sprinkle with old bay seasoning and salt and pepper. Mix well to combine. Bake for about 12 minutes or until shrimp is pink. 

#shrimpboil #sheetpandinner #sheetpanmeals #homemaking
Temperatures in the 100’s call for fresh and lig Temperatures in the 100’s call for fresh and light cocktails! My husband is my own built in bartender and he put this together the other night. 

2 jiggers of gin (you could also use vodka) 
*you should do a jig when using a jigger 😉*
Crushed ice 
Grapefruit tonic 
Squirt of lime 
Sprig of mint 

Easy and so refreshing!! ☀️

#cocktails #summercocktails
There is something magical about the late summer e There is something magical about the late summer evenings. Maybe it’s because we have a greater sense of the fact that these long days are slowly shortening and we want to savor them as much as we can. I know I intend to do just that. 

I hope you’re having a wonderful August so far dear friends!
Variations of this recipe are on repeat at our hou Variations of this recipe are on repeat at our house all summer long. We’re big on the ‘build your own’ method of making dinner especially on very hot days. Simplicity for the win! 
#recipes #easydinner #easydinnerideas #homemaking
In music, rhythm is a regular repetition or a grou In music, rhythm is a regular repetition or a grouping of beats. No matter what else a piece of music has in terms of its pitch or tone, the rhythm never changes. Its the stabilizing force and brings order to a composition that would be completely chaotic without it.

The same can be said of rhythms in our lives and in our homes. When everything else feels out of control, rhythms and patterns provide us with stability and something that we can rely upon to give us a sense of security in a very insecure world. But, too often, we associate the rhythmic things we do in our lives as merely tasks to be gotten through rather than gifts which provide much-needed balance.

Whether it’s making the coffee every night before we go to bed or doing my devotional in the morning before the rest of the house wakes up or watering my garden, these simple tasks provide a rhythm to my day that is truly grounding. 

What’s something that you do that you would classify as a rhythm or pattern in your week?
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