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Master Bath, Old light fixture, is now "New"

During the "Fathers Day Weekend"  I spent a bit of time on the "Master Bath Reno"

 I noticed the original light fixture above the sink... although I did not like the color, the fixture it's self, was not too bad, but it needed up dating.


It was Gold and the glass covers were printed with flowers and so yellow with age!
"Why take it down" I thought?  I'm one to go to a thrift store,, hey, "I have an old light fixture"
"RE-Do-IT-DUMMIE!"
I went to Walmart and bought 4 new glass globes, and some pewter spray paint..
First I went about taping news paper all around the ceiling and down the mirror... Then I washed the fixture the best I could...Then started 'shaking the spray paint' while I said a prayer! 
"Lord please don't let me paint everything around the bathroom"
I was sure to turn off the ceiling fan and put old towels on the counter top below.


I even thought of putting tape over the electrical hole (where we put the light bulbs) 
It was much easier than I first thought. The spray paint went on very even and smooth.
Know what?  I did it!



I carefully removed the news paper and tape, and I could not believe my eyes! It really looked good!
Then I put on the new "Glass covers", and I think I just saved myself more than a few dollars by not buying a new light fixture.
The best part, I did not have to go to the trouble of "Turning off the electric, or taking down the fixture"


I really need  a new camera!  Think someone who loves me would get me one?
Oh well,,, you all get the idea.. this light fixture turned out really great!
It even "Looks New"!

A special Thanks to "Michelle @ Faith, Trust & a little Pixie Dust
She Featured my "Transformation from Old to New" 

I'm linking up to these fun Parties.
Thanks ladies for hosting! 







Power of Paint 

Show and Tell 

Spotlight Yourself Wednesday

Show us what your working with 

Boardwalk Bragfest 
 
Room to Inspire 

Todays Creative Blog Friday 

Finding Fabulous 

The Shabby Nest 

Follow Me Fridays 

Flaunt it Fridays 

Remodelaholic Friday 

I'm Ticked Pink @ 504 Main 

Frugal & Fablous Design 





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32 comments:

  1. Linda @ A La CarteJune 20, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    What a big change! Spray paint is awesome!!

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  2. Nancy's NotesJune 20, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    What a great job, love the change!You sure had a busy weekend and what a feeling of accomplishment you must have!

    Nancy

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  3. Something Nice and PrettyJune 20, 2010 at 9:04 PM

    I love it, looks brand spankin new!
    What a great job you did on it! Don't you just love spray paint? LOL!

    Rondell

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  4. LourieJune 20, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    WOW! You did a fabulous job.

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  5. shannonJune 21, 2010 at 12:50 AM

    looks fabulous. amazing what a can of paint can do! You are brave painting it indoors too. Great job!

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  6. DebbieJune 21, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    Yay!! That looks perfect, and now I know that I can do the same. I have wanted to paint several here, but I had been putting it off because of the steps involved in taking it down and putting it up.

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  7. Rory from Tools Are For Women Too!June 21, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    Sometimes the smallest change in a room can make the biggest difference! Good for you! Thanks for showing it to us on Modern Craftswoman Monday! Rory

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  8. the cape on the cornerJune 21, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    sigh, that looks so flippin good now! i need a new light fixture in my bathroom so bad! there is no fixing mine, tho, but great job on yours!!

    what ever happened to your post about the russian guy? what do we think of him?

    oh, and in my first pic the cat was peeking out of the mail bin.

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  9. dollygkJune 21, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    This turned out very NICE!!

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  10. Ann @ makethebestofthingsJune 21, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    Painting it in place! That is so like something I would do! You really updated this fixture and saved yourself some money, too. Win win! It looks great.

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  11. JillJune 21, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    That's incredible. It really looks like you DID buy a new one!

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  12. Life in RehabJune 21, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    That came out amazing, period, and that's not only thrifty, but one last thing in the landfill.

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  13. UnknownJune 21, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    Wow! What a difference that made. I looks like a brand new fixture. Keep lookin' for that little area in your home to put a studio. Thanks so much for dropping by my blog.
    Denise

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  14. DoneneJune 21, 2010 at 10:22 PM

    What a great transformation! It looks fantastic!

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  15. VanessaJune 22, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    It looks great! I have been wanting to refresh my dining room chandelier - I think I will spray paint it and get some globes of some kind. Can't wait to try it.

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  16. Suzanne@Meridian RoadJune 23, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    Wow~totally updated!

    I have the same light fixture, only in oil rubbed bronze. I'm pretty sure I'll be painting it in a few years. I'll have to remember this! Not taking it down had to be easier in the long run.

    Well done!

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  17. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJune 23, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    This looks so great! I never think of painting a fixture like this~ it looks wonderful!

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  18. AnonymousJune 23, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    Aren't you proud of yourself for "recreating" this light fixture? It looks wonderful. Great job!

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  19. Honey I'm Home BlogJune 24, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    I love this project. I talked about something similar on my blog. Do you mind if I add a link to your post at the end of mine? I'd like my readers to see your creativity! Here's the post I'm referring to:

    http://michellelunt.blogspot.com/2010/06/design-tip-updating-metal-finishes.html

    Warmly, Michelle

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  20. AmyJune 24, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! To answer your question...No, we didn't stretch it on top of canvas. We just built a wooden frame out of scrap wood, stretched the fabric over the edges, and stapled it onto the back. Your light fixture turned out great by the way!

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  21. UnknownJune 24, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    Great makeover! I am visiting from Domestically Speaking.

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  22. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageJune 24, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    Another wonderful transformation, Sandy.

    This one would be great to link to Time Travel Thursday, too.

    Hope you link in each week to any, or all, of my parties.

    Have a great weekend!

    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  23. Jessica @ This Blessed LifeJune 25, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    Great re-do! So easy! (Here from FF.:)

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  24. VanessaJune 25, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    I love what a difference changing the glass can be on light fixtures!

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  25. bethJune 25, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    great job.

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  26. UnknownJune 25, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    Where did you find pewter srpay paint! I've been looking for it for-ever!!! Looks great!

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  27. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingJune 25, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    What a difference! Love it dressed up in pewter. Thanks for linkin' up to the PoPP.

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  28. Its So Very CheriJune 26, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    Good job that looks amazing--what a transformation.

    Cheri

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  29. Country MouseJune 26, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    You did a great job!!! I've been wanting to try this for my "gold" light fixture! I wanna paint it black. thanks for the inspiration!

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  30. RobinJune 27, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    That looks like a completely new fixture! Fantastic!


    Robin :o)

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  31. Holly LefevreJune 28, 2010 at 12:22 AM

    That is fabulous. I love your ingenuity. I look at things and see the beauty in what they could be and it is so much more satisfying to create somehting new out of something old than just go buy the new. LOVE it.
    Holly

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  32. Red HeadJuly 1, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    Great re-do! I've been seeing so many great "refabs" with spray paint, gotta start giving it a try!

    Thanks for the inspiration!

    www.thatredheadedstepchild.com

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