At The Picket Fence with Vanessa Hunt

Where Ideas for your Home Meet Inspiration for your Heart

Rattan Lamps and French Script Shades

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It was time for some changing and rearranging in our breakfast area, no 2 ways about it!
When we first moved in I plunked this tapestry from our old house on the wall and called it a day.
The black buffet I purchased soon after and although I love it there I felt like what was above it wasn’t doing it justice. So I set out to spruce it up!



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I think the Capri Sun and other miscellaneous items really help with the
 “Before”-ness of this picture don’t you?
I fell in love with these canvas botanical paintings which I discovered hanging high up on the wall at my favorite local Farmer’s Market. I waited and waited until they went on sale and then snatched them up.
But, as much as I love them, they still weren’t quite right on this wall.
So, they found the perfect new home in another room.
You will just have to wait to see where they ended up though!
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When I saw these rattan lamps in the Clearance aisle at Wal-Mart, I knew they would be the catalyst to creating a fresh new look for the buffet.
I have always loved rattan lamps but they are usually super expensive.
These were only $13 each!!
 I wasn’t too crazy about the orange-y tone they had though!
And is it just me, or do they look like they are actually 2 different colors?

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I saw their potential though and after a quick coat of paint in a dark espresso color
they began to take on a new life.
Their crowning touch are these gorgeous French Script shades that I found, once again on Clearance, at Hancock Fabrics for $13!!!
$13! Can you believe that? There are some similar to them at Ballards that run up to $80 each.

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Not bad for a total of $26 each, don’t you think?
Of course, I couldn’t stop there, now could I?
I moved this mirror in from another room and with the addition of some blue and white transferware plates, this entire wall took on a much brighter and more cheerful look.
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                             Before                                                                               After 
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 So much better now!      
I added my favorite cupbard-door-turned-tray and a grouping of glass decanters for some sparkle.

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And do you notice something new over the door to the right?

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I found this piece at a consignment store and knew instantly that it would be the perfect addition over the door. I love how it gives the effect of a transom window.
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I have big plans for this door as well but that will have to wait for another day!
This is how it looked the other evening as the sun began to set.
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3rd time was the charm, wouldn’t you agree?
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Thanks so much for joining me today at the Fence,
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  5. Vanessa, I love the transformation of your wall…beautiful! The lamps and shades are gorgeous and the blue and white transferware really lightens everything up. Thanks for linking to the Open House party this week.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  6. Beautiful pictures! I especially love those lamp shades and those botanical paintings. I am curious to know where they ended up in.

    xoxo
    Myric

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  8. Your new lamps are GORGEOUS, Vanessa !! You chose the perfect shades, too. They truly complete the new look for your table … beautiful vignette and LOVE the plates and new mirror, too. You are on a roll, friend !!

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  11. WOW! That is a really great transformation. It looks so much brighter and it has a “richer” look to it, don’t you think?

    Love your transom above your door, too. Nice job all the way around…okay…and so what did you do with the tapestry?

    xo Diana

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  13. The mirror was a great way to go, Vanessa! It really does bring more light in and I like the reflection in that last picture. I just picked up a script lampshade myself this morning! : ) Walmart ~ $7.67. Nice size, too. I’m so glad these can be found at an affordable price! I also like how you followed the curve of the mirror with the plates.

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  16. Where do I begin? I just love the lamps…especially in their new espresso color. Those lampshades absolutely look like something from Ballard. I love the “transom window”. I have something just like that, but it’s a mirror. It’s in a closet just waiting for some inspiration on where to use it…and I think I just found my inspiration. Love the new look. It’s really gorgeous and amazing how a few changes can make such a huge difference.

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  32. What great finds and I love the transformation my friend. You are a decorating/transforming queen! I love the lamps at Walmart, I almost picked up some the other day. 🙂
    Can’t wait to see what you have planned for the door. 🙂
    xoxo

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  34. Wow, love those lamps! They look beautiful! Great finds and it looks so nice with the mirror and the plates! Can’t wait to see what you do with the door!

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  43. Fabulous job at a beautiful transformation. I love the lamps and shades and all, but think that the pretty blue plates take away from it. Like it is too much. Just my 2 cents. :o)

    All the best,

    ♥charlotte

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  46. Wonderful changes! I love the mirror and the lamps. You have a nice decanter collection too. Thank you for linking it up with Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  47. Love the changes! The plates are great (from a plate lover) and the touch of blue adds a lot. The mirror will look great at Christmas draped with garland…hint, hint! Love your blog and love the new Sally List idea. Blessings…..

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