Sunday, September 16, 2012

Postcards

 
Vintage paper parasol
 
solved ugly ceiling  light fixture

to my satisfaction.

 
There is task lighting in this room so I didn't really use the overhead light much.
However the fixture itself bugged me. 
It was really ugly.
I tried a new fixture ....blecch....
other solution
draped a scarf over it
..blecch..blecch..
 
Finally I found some vintage Asian parasols at a thrift store.
Cut the bamboo handle down on one of them
then wired it to the ceiling fixture.
viola
It creates the softness I want in there.
 
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recuerda mi corazon
Postcards from Paradise
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7 comments:

  1. rebeccaSeptember 16, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    oh gemma....i love this soft memory of summer rains in japan every time you look up!
    perfect
    ingenious
    solution.

    (it's always about the light!)

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  2. JanetSeptember 16, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Great solution! I'm sure the light is soft and romantic...much better than something harsh and ugly.

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  3. CherylSeptember 16, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    You're amazing and so creative! I shouldn't be surprised. This makes for a much more sensuous light in the room I'm sure.

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  4. carol l mckennaSeptember 16, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Very creative and such a warm ambiance it must create ~ (A Creative Harbor)

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  5. foxysueSeptember 17, 2012 at 12:14 AM


    Your improvisation is astonishing, a woman after my own heart!
    Enjoy! x

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  6. Annie JeffriesSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    I love this solution, Gemma. I've wondered from time to time how to mount them. You make it sound so easy. I think I will look for a tutorial.

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  7. Lisa Oceandreamer SwifkaSeptember 17, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    A beautiful "light bulb moment" solution. ;) I love the look! XOXO

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