DIY Birdhouse Chandelier

I had a metal chandelier that belonged to my Mom.  I didn't have a

good spot for it in the house, so I decided to hang it in the potting

shed.  It has seven arms and a spike in each one to hold a candle.

No way wax candles will stand up to the heat in the shed, so I thought

of an alternative.  I went to Hobby Lobby and purchased five small

unfinished bird houses and painted them in fun colors.

This is not an original idea, rather it's a take off from a MacKenzie-Childs

chandelier that is much more stylish, but also costs $595.00.

I had fun painting the houses while watching old movies.  The 

chandelier will have a better backdrop when I decide what I want

to do with the walls.

I have been thinking about putting up peel and stick wallpaper between

the studs, and painting the studs white.  Whether I decide to paint and

or apply wallpaper, that will have to wait until it gets a bit cooler.  Of

course, that may not happen until Fall, but I can always hope for a

stray cool day.   Whatever I decide to do, I will share the application

with y'all.

The other project that will be happening sooner, is to install windows.

I found just exactly what I need and am putting in an order now.

David has promised to install them and add the trim around the

windows too, so I am excited about that!

This little shed has been both a labor of love, and is giving new life

to odds and ends I don't have a place for.  These are things I love and

didn't want to give up, so this little shed is providing a new home for

them.  It's my shabby chic she shed.  A project full of old treasures

and happy memories.

Metamorphosis Monday

Big Texas Hugs,

Susan and Bentley