Lamp Revamp Part 2

  You may remember the lamp I purchased Monday from my favorite thrift store.  I was in search of a lamp for my bedroom and I found this one at a great price.  It has a neat shape to it, which I love!

  I knew I would spray paint it, so I narrowed it down to two colors. Silver or White.

  After a few coats of Metallic spray paint, I wasn't in love with my first choice.

  So back to Home Depot I went to pick up a can in a different color.

  While I was out I stopped by TJ Maxx to search for a shade.  I was excited when I spotted this baby on clearance!  Woo-Hoo!

  The shade was fine as-is, but I can't seem to leave well enough alone  so I purchased some fabric on sale at Joann's and recovered the shade using Alissa's method.

  And I LOVE it. I love it so much that I decided to keep in downstairs in my dining room where I can stare at it all day!  I did test it out in my bedroom, but I think it looks way better downstairs.

The original lamp was missing finial, so I purchased one from Home Depot and just spray painted it white.  I really love the pattern in the fabric.  I bought 3 yards, so I could also use it to make pillows for my bedroom.

Evening view

    I was cracking up on the inside when my husband said to me, "I guess you'll just have to go back to the thrift store Monday and look for a lamp for our bedroom".  HaHa...but of course!!!!

Thrift Store Finds Part 3

  Mondays are my favorite day of the week to shop for a few reasons.  My favorite stores are usually less crowded on Monday versus shopping on the weekends.  My kids are back in school, which means I have all morning and most of the afternoon to shop in peace.  I can take my time and browse the aisles without my listening to my children whine about how long I'm taking.  But most of all, all items are 1/2 off at my favorite thrift store.  I have a hard time containing my excitement as I walk in the store. Oh the possibilities...

  This week I didn't come home with much, but I'm very pleased with my purchases.    

  I've been searching for a lamp for my bedroom.  I found this beauty for 1/2 off of $9.99!  It's really heavy.  I'm assuming that means it's of good quality!  I plan to spray paint it silver or white and add a lampshade in the future.

Don't Disturb This Groove

  In the past I've had a few people ask me how I came up with the title of my blog.  "Don't Disturb This Groove" was a popular song by the group, The System in the late 80's.  I chose this song title as a loving tribute to my mother and uncle.  My mom loved this song.  She would channel her inner diva whenever this song would come on the radio!  It was so much fun to see her sing, dance and act silly to her favorite song!  Sadly, my beautiful mother passed away September 6th, 1997.  It was a very difficult time for my family.  I think of my dear mother everyday. 

My mom and Me circa 1995

Me with my Uncle Shawn circa 2003

  My mom was 1 of 13 children.  She was very close to all of her sisters and brothers, but she shared a unique bond with my Uncle Shawn.  They were only a year apart and they both had a love for music.  In the 80's, my uncle recorded an album; my mom was so happy for her brother.  One day my mom and I were in the mall and as we walked past the gym we heard one of my uncle's songs playing over the speakers. My mom turned around and headed straight for the gym. She couldn't believe her ears, they were playing her brother's song!  She was so proud of him!  My dear Uncle Shawn passed away January 25th, 2009.

  The lead singer of The System reminds me a lot of my uncle.  I chose "Don't Disturb This Groove" as a title to remember them both.

Close your eyes and let the music put you in the groove... 

 

Snow Day

  We got about 7 inches of snow Sunday evening, which is pretty rare for Georgia.  Unfortunately a lot of the major highways are closed due to icy road conditions, leaving a lot of people stranded.  Schools are closed and my kids have been home since Monday.  They couldn't be happier and I love watching them enjoy the snow.

I baked s'mores in the oven using Nutella and marshmallow fluff for them to enjoy after they were done playing.

My dogs are really enjoying the snow too.  It's been fun watching them play!

What's the weather like in your neck of the woods?

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New Bedding

  After a long search I found and ordered new bedding for my room.  I'm really excited to see how everything will come together.  It was a little hard for my husband and I to agree on bedding.  He usually doesn't question my decisions when it comes to decorating our house.  So, I comprised and ordered something we both would enjoy. 

Picture Courtesy of Bedding Style

What do you think?  Is it too dark?  Who makes most of the design choices in your home?

Master Bedroom Crown Molding

My husband and I  recently paid to have crown molding installed in our bedroom.  The corner pieces were a little expensive, but I love the finished look.

 
I would love to show you the entire room, but I am searching for new bedding so the room is not complete.  We have a Cal King bed so my search for new bedding has been quite difficult. Stay tuned though, I hope to have the finished room pics posted soon!

Caramel Frappuccino

  I love Starbucks, but I don't enjoy their prices.  I'm addicted to their Frappucinos, but I'm spending way too much to satisfy my cravings.  So I found a way to make my own.  This recipe is delicious and easy!  The great thing about making a Frappuccino at home is that you can control the ingredients.  Tweak to your liking!

Ingredients

* 1/2 cup cold coffee

* 3 tablespoons sugar

* 1/2 cup vanilla almond milk (you can substitute this for whole milk or half and half)

* 2 cups ice

* 3 tablespoons caramel sundae syrup

* whipped cream

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients into electric blender.

2. Blend drink until ice is crushed and drink is smooth.

3. Serve with whipped cream and caramel syrup.