Lamp makeover

Hi!

I am going to show you something I did several weeks ago... I did not feel like sharing it until now though, hehe.

Remember how my entrance sideboard used to look? Well, I had been planning on buying a new table lamp/a new pair of lamps for that place. Nevertheless, I cannot (still) afford their price... Just yet. Lamps are something I like to "splurge" at, I love them and I think they can actually do a lot in a room.

So, I decided to give a new opportunity to the one I have at the moment via a new coat of paint.

This is how the lamp used to look before the makeover.

I remember I loved it when we purchased it. I really liked its classic and traditional look. It has turned a little bit old-fashioned since then, in my opinion. So, what about a new color for the lamp base and a new shade?

This is the golden bottom of the lamp base. The previous "gold color" looked more like copper-colored, and I was tired of it.

The top of the lamp base is also gold, and I chose a black satin-glossy finish paint for the main body. For the shade, I thought of a black cotton exterior and a gold satin/silky interior, which creates a warm atmosphere and light and a contemporary look.

And finally, this is the result! What do you think, do you like it? I hope so! I can really feel the change in the room. It is not a new lamp but it actually works there... At least for now, hehe.

Thanks for visiting!

New lighting!

I do not remember if I had already told you I was going to install recessed lighting in the entrance of my apartment. Anyway (Finally!) I got it done, and I love how it looks. The room feels much more cozy right now and it creates a modern/contemporary look that I like a lot.

We have also planned to install this kind of lighting in the hallway and in the living room as a help to the decorative ceiling fixtures in both rooms.

The recessed light type is Kardan, so they may be turned 360º and positioned to anywhere.

So, what do you think about recessed lighting fixtures? Do you like them/have them?

Happy Mother's Day!

My blog seemed to be quite abandoned, right? Well, believe it or not, actually it isn't. It's just I'm always too busy to write something on it. When I have the time to post (usually at night), I prefer to relax visiting other websites than writing a post that no one is going to read... Anyway, I am writing this little post today to wish you a Happy Mother's Day (Or, at least, I hope you have had a nice Mother's Day, hehe). I did: I went out for lunch with my family in one of my favorite restaurants, Habemus, to celebrate Mother's Day and my uncle's Birthday.

Vinoteca Habemus is a nice restaurant decorated with fine pieces like stone, wood, stained glass windows and antiques where you can choose among more than a hundred different wines and eat delicious home made meals.

They also serve one of my favorite desserts called Tarta de la Abuela (Grandmother's cake), which is a typical Spanish Cake made of Tea biscuits and several layers of chocolate. It is one of the simplest and easiest-to-made cakes ever, but one of the best ones for me as well!

Sorry I don't have any more pictures of the place, but it is really beautiful. Love the old fashioned looking wallpapers, the golden moldings, the heavy curtains and the crystal lamps it has, even in the restrooms. Their food is also delicious.

We later gave mothers' and my uncle gifts and went for a walk by the seaside, so I got home late and was not able to work on anything decor-related. Anyway, I do have plans for tomorrow!

Future Entry

Ok, I have been almost one week trying to post this before falling asleep on the computer, but, apparently, have not been able to get it. I hope I will do it today, lol.

I said I would tell you how I would like to redecorate my entrance hall, right? So, here it is:

First of all, I think my hallway needs to look bigger, so I thought of removing the painting and the sideboard and put a big mirror instead.

That is the photo that inspired me for what I said. The next thing is the stool; I would like it to be a little different than in the picture above.

Yes, something like those ones... Don't know the color yet, though. I love the tufted one, it looks elegant and comfortable.

Finally, a beautiful crystal lamp would be perfect, although it should be a floor one (There is not enough space in the ceiling, because of the entry door). The main option is...

... This one, on its floor version. Gorgeous, isn't it?

Sunday tomorrow, Yay! =D I have so many things to do at home and I am looking forward to doing them!

Picture credits: Decorpad, Maisons du Monde, Nuevo Estilo, SCV