The New Hanging Light

 I'm way too excited about this light to wait to show you .. 


Ok. Now that you've Ooohs and Awwwed, here's some context: this is the guestroom and it's the room I'm currently working on redecorating. I didn't install a ceiling light when I did the other bedrooms a few years ago and I very-much regret it to this day. But, it did allow me the opportunity to buy a fun wicker hanging light that I've been eyeing for a while.  (Link to this fixture on World Market.)

I'm so happy with its location and the peeks of bamboo. I'm using a 3M contact hook right now, but I'll install a real hook in the next day or two, now that I know the position is right. And once that curtain is back in place, it will hide the cord hanging down the wall. 

In other guestroom news, I ordered the new curtains. They are light-blocking, pretty creamy linen curtains I found on Amazon. And I painted the first coat of the white trim color. It's making me like the taupe color on the walls A LOT more. 

I have two more purchases for this room ... the paint (am I using the taupe that's already on the walls or painting the room??) and the shiplap for a built-in headboard project. Currently, my Home Depot is sold out of shiplap! Can you believe?! 

Oh! And I was going to build a loooong picture ledge for the long side-wall. I'll do it in pine this time, and paint it. ;) 

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  1. MOMOctober 28, 2020 at 10:36 PM

    I love the shadow this light throws on the ceiling and walls! Great pick!

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