Lamp Dilemma

Got this from resale for $6.99 last week (it was brand new).

Thinking of spray painting to look something like this.

After this, mess...rethinking spray ever painting again.

Today's Resale Finds - Questions

Bought:

Found these...will use to do my own interpretation of Mantle inspiration and this.
$2.99 for large and .99 & 1.99 for straight ones. Jackpot!

Saw, but didn't buy:

I think the candle holders will cute spray painted and used for Christmas decorations...you know, like little horns? No?

I even like the little duck salt and pepper shakers.





Lamp: $8.99 - I love that is nice and tall. With a new shade, a tassel and spray paint, may be nice add to table next to my bed.






Questions: What do you think? Potential? Should I go back and
get?

(Not My)Pleasure Principle

What about this Craig's title was not clear?
Black TV stand - Great condition - $35

When a lady (an older lady, mind you) came to pick it up, she handed me $30 and looked me square in the face. Of course, I punked out. Looked down at money, looked up at her -- looking at ME like I'm Willy Foo-Foo -- then let it go. Had she been my age or younger, I would like to think I would have politely reminded her that it was listed in the post for $35.

I made that mistake once (when I met Shine and bought her chairs), but called from the car as soon as I realized and turned around and gave the difference.

Next time, I will remind of the price when they arrive. It was just $5, but it's the principle of the matter...right?

Question: What do you do when someone DELIBERATELY gives you less than you are asking?

Mantle inspiration...

I LOVE this mantle...is my new inspiration area. Hitting resale today to get hurricane vases I saw yesterday and candle holders. Check out post here...http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2009/09/creating-warm-fall-glow.html

Laundry Room Makeover - I hate to wash!

I got inspired by a laundry room DIY makeover on somebody's blog . I really should have remembered so I could put a link her...next time, right? Anyway, I hate washing (and folding) so thought I'd give it a try to see if it would entice me to WANT to do laundry.

UPDATE (9/15): Found it! Thanks, Blog Sis

http://2browneyedbeauties.blogspot.com/2009/09/laundry-room-reveal.html

Here we go...

Before (I'm so embarrassed):

After (with unused items from other rooms/closets):

$1 mirror from garage sale; baskets used to hold diapers when Symone was a baby; red rose topiaries from Bombay from 4 yrs ago just because; a half-*ssed wedding gift from 4 yrs ago(painting); Marble top end table given to me by my Aunt Bonnie; red christmas candle with snow man turned in; gold plated vase given to me in India; bottle of my grandmother's perfume

NOW -- I want to wash , but have no detergent *sigh* I can find ANY excuse!

Guess I'll have to hide the basket until I get some.

Pretty Pumpkins

With all the rain, I had to find EXTRA craft projects for Symone this week. Bought small pumpkins for her to paint.

I got the "stop taking my picture look."

Used trash bags to protect table...When they dry, used again to take out trash, but I accidentally deleted pics.

Finished products:

My little bohemian.

Mantle Mess (Dilemma)

I'm linking up to Amanda's Dilemma Party to get help on my mantle. Not sure what to do...think not using enough shapes or wall is not right color...not sure WHAT to do. Suggestions?