Galvanized tub light

So, one of the things we did in the dining room to tie the decor with the kitchen was to make a galvanized tub light. It had a really dated chandelier that didn't work completely. And did I mention dated?

old light

I wanted to match the barn pendant lights over the bar as much as possible. Here they are:

barn pendant lights

So, I started with a clamp light:

It wasn't big enough however. So, I went to a feed and hardware store and bought a galvanized tub the size I wanted. Then my husband drilled a hole in the tub and inserted the cord from the clamp light:

Here's what it looked like inside:

Next I needed to paint it. I used the High Heat in black to prime it ( I wasn't sure how hot the light would make it and didn't want the rust color to peel ), let it dry, then sprayed on the Espresso over that.

Here's what it look like after painting:

pretty good color match

Then we hung it. Unfortunately, we had to leave it in the original spot so we swagged it over to the right spot. We also had to remove the handle from the top and the drill holes on the sides close to the bottom to reattach the handle for the chain to attach to. We didn't know if the cord could hold the weight of the tub by itself. Figured it was better safe than sorry.

Here it is finished:

I like how it shines down on the table without glare. It also ties in well with our pendants and for about $20 we got a rustic and custom light.

The hallway and doors are next. Then I think I can just concentrate on decorating. (My favorite part!)
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Weekend progress

This weekend was busy, busy, busy. The best thing though, we accomplished so much. Bruce finished the cabinet removal and hung pendant lights. The kitchen is now ready for paint. Oh boy! That's going to be a fun hard job. Just in case you missed it, here's a before picture:

before

I wish I'd taken a before picture of the cabinet at a different angle. The cabinet came all the way to where the shelves are now with this little funky door for access at the bottom. There are no backs on these cabinets. You can see the wallboard behind so the shelves were the best option for the end here. oh yes, I'll be painting the insides for sure.

shelf - end of cabinet

Bruce did a great job. He even cut ends for the cabinet to cap off the shelves on the inside.

opened up for wiring and
cabinet capped off on inside.

He had to build a frame to put up in the soffit so he could add the wiring for the lights. And of course, added the sheetrock to the  bottom.

wired for lights

We found these barn lights at a building store. Perfect touch:

barn light pendants

Unfortunately, we couldn't find a larger version for above the table...I think I will have to improvise and make something. hmmm...maybe a galvanized tub painted to match?
Bruce made this bench for the table. I painted it green then white and distressed it. I need to do more I think.

bench Bruce made

 More pictures of the dining room with chairs and art added:
 Oh, I only painted one of the chairs. B talked me into leaving the others as is. The oak chair isn't pictured. It needs a spindle replaced so it's in the workshop.

chairs and bench

I got a lot of the art from a cafe that was going out of business. Sad for them, good for me. They really add to the "EAT" sign and the coffee art sign.

dining room art

The coffee art sign I made:

coffee art

Here's a close up. I love how it's all crackled.

close up of coffee art

Then I added art to the living room. Remember the hayfork I found in Canton? It's on the wall!

view of the fireplace. yikes, it needs work!

shelf with plate and tealight holders

close up- I love how the candle holders spell "HOME"

Would you believe I forgot my miniature gate? sigh

I still need an entry table of some kind. I found this picnic basket and added the wildflowers. I like it!

picnic basket on hearth filled with wildflowers

I also finally took pictures of the bathroom art

dog spa product art

and the wind chime made from spoons, etc. (another Canton find)

wind chime from spoons, etc.

It has a very pleasing sound. That's a glass bowl turned upside down. It's really cute.

Lastly, Bruce got the riding mower running. Hurray! No more hauling the lawn mower back and forth! (He's going to love that I posted this picture. haha)

it works!

It was a very busy, successful weekend. My twin sis has decided it's time to part with my mom's bedroom furniture and I am the lucky recipient. It will be my guest room furniture. But that's for another time. Thanks for dropping in!

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