Lamp ReDo

Amazing what a little spray paint and a new shade can do for a lamp.

I have been wanting to get rid of this lamp for some time now. I read recently on several blogs how spray paint could be used to change the appearance of lamps. (These same blogs have been spray paintng plates and platters, too. Just may have to try that on another day.) It looked easy and I thought I would have nothing to lose. So after purchasing a new shade and some spray paint,

then taping the area I did not want to paint,


this is the result:





What do you think? Not bad! Looks pretty good and definitely different. Just may have to try this idea on a few other old lamps laying around this house.

Blueberry Lime Jam

When there is a plethora of blueberries hanging from the bushes, they can't be ignored. So guess what I did today....














This recipe was adapted from a recipe found on Recipezaar. Just might have to make several more batches. These would make nice little Christmas gifts. Can't wait to have some toast in the morning.

Road Trip - Day five and six

Valley Forge and Center City in Philadelphia














Attended the Phillies/Orioles baseball game (Phillies lost)




Visited the Art Gallery






After doing so many things and having a grand time, the main reason we traveled this distance was to see this guy - our son!

I sure do miss him and wished he lived closer. Now it is time to get back home and back to my bed.

Road Trip - Day three and four

Spent yesterday at the Smithsonian:






Drove through Lancaster County, PA on the way to Philly:










Could not leave this part of Pennsylvania without visiting a quilting store - The Old Country Store.

Yes I bought some fabric:)

Road Trip - Day three

Washington, DC















Tomorrow....the American History and Art Museum.

Road Trip - Day two

Luray, Virginia










Drove on the Shenandoah Skyline Drive to Luray, Va. Beeeeeautiful!!!