tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post3835088047115367090..comments2023-10-28T09:28:12.591-05:00Comments on Norah'S: A Garden Palace Lamp projectSharon Tomlinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07502692144363548970noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-40159775241336115202014-06-20T11:30:10.850-05:002014-06-20T11:30:10.850-05:00Thank you! The lamp turned out not to be so diffic...Thank you! The lamp turned out not to be so difficult since I used the bulb instead of the LED strip. And yes there is a lot of excitement centered around the Garden Palace. I thought my passion was gone but all I have to do is show up and I feel the surge of passion and excitement. Sharon Tomlinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07502692144363548970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-38138947007834164832014-06-20T11:27:49.525-05:002014-06-20T11:27:49.525-05:00It is a really neat idea. I actually didn't en...It is a really neat idea. I actually didn't end up soldering anything. On the connection to the battery I just twisted the wires together and then used electrical tape. And since I used the RV bulb, I didn't have to solder at the top. Sharon Tomlinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07502692144363548970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-14151846277114686612014-06-20T10:05:29.677-05:002014-06-20T10:05:29.677-05:00Reading about the Garden Palace is always exciting...Reading about the Garden Palace is always exciting. I really must try this lamp idea - or I should say have DH try it. I'm not much good with electrical wiring and never have soldered anything. I have the perfect lamp though. Thanks for the link to instructions.<br /><br />DarlaDarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729017606957829830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-49557938135582158702014-06-20T06:09:06.931-05:002014-06-20T06:09:06.931-05:00There is so much excitement centered around your G...There is so much excitement centered around your Garden Palace. I can't wait to see each and every new item you add. The cordless lamp is ingenious. I looked up the tutorial and it seems a bit difficult but definitely doable. Your beautiful, soft looking paintings do go with the muted, soft shade of aqua. I've also never heard of Annie Sloan paints but will try them. I was just thinking of what fun it would be to have a girlfriend party in your palace. You'd feel like a kid again-one who has found a secret getaway. Thanks for posting!Healing Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13654497453272680145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-27753734100983401722014-06-19T22:39:04.406-05:002014-06-19T22:39:04.406-05:00thanks, sharon... i did go to the annie sloan ...thanks, sharon... i did go to the annie sloan site and also searched for info about toxicity, but couldn't find much. if it says 'harmful' on the container, i guess it has some kind of petroleum based solvent/s in it.<br /><br />my understanding is that you can put pretty much any wax on watercolors, the question is whether they 'dim' the watercolors down or not. the waxes i've tried so far suck the life right out of them, but i remain hopeful. : )lynne hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682812765012431260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-21705673929674283552014-06-19T16:19:37.112-05:002014-06-19T16:19:37.112-05:00Get going on your projects. I love to inspire! And...Get going on your projects. I love to inspire! And thanksSharon Tomlinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07502692144363548970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-11779892555802745972014-06-19T16:12:48.745-05:002014-06-19T16:12:48.745-05:00Sharon, Gorgeous! Gorgeous lamp and your painting...Sharon, Gorgeous! Gorgeous lamp and your painting is so lovely!!! Aqua is my all time favorite color also. (I used to wear Lacy Aqua eyeshadow by Yardley...remember that?) I have been looking at Annie Sloan paint recently in order to cover an old dresser, and you just gave me the push I needed to get started. Love the napkins on the base of the lamp. I just found some lovely napkins at the dollar store. Maybe they will end up on the base of a old lamp that I need to do something with. Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration!!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07288595641838282476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-54449540777149748242014-06-19T15:52:13.281-05:002014-06-19T15:52:13.281-05:00Lynne, I'll have to experiment on the watercol...Lynne, I'll have to experiment on the watercolor question. The wax does have an odor but not too much. I guess you might say it is toxic as there is a pretty standard "HARMFUL" health notice on it.<br /><br />You might find more infor on there web site. http://www.anniesloan.com/index.htmlSharon Tomlinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07502692144363548970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-17880964182660292212014-06-19T13:01:19.710-05:002014-06-19T13:01:19.710-05:00beautiful, sharon! soooo gorgeous with your pai...beautiful, sharon! soooo gorgeous with your paintings! <br /><br />i've never heard of annie sloan's wax before and now i'm wondering how it would be to protect watercolors. my main 'thing' is toxicity and odor. is it toxic and (in your opinion) does it have a strong odor?<br /><br />thank you. : )<br /><br />xoxolynne hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682812765012431260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-24191030231210392672014-06-19T11:02:32.580-05:002014-06-19T11:02:32.580-05:00I did buy the strip lights and then when I went ba...I did buy the strip lights and then when I went back to look again they had added a little edit about the RV 12 Volt lights. Amazon has them and so I got 4. I'm thinking I will rig the led strip lights someway on the rafters in the attic. Maybe.Gotta figure out how to add a switch. I know it is doable. Sharon Tomlinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07502692144363548970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-68946089518418300452014-06-19T11:00:24.038-05:002014-06-19T11:00:24.038-05:00Yes I want to "redo" a shade. I don'...Yes I want to "redo" a shade. I don't seem to have time to go thrifting for one. Or should I just buy a new one to redo. Not sure what I want to do to it but I'll just wait for it to speak to me.Sharon Tomlinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07502692144363548970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-85723756676478069562014-06-19T10:59:11.722-05:002014-06-19T10:59:11.722-05:00Thanks dear Marian, I'm all about turquoise an...Thanks dear Marian, I'm all about turquoise and aqua and every thing in between. Love to wear it too. Sharon Tomlinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07502692144363548970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-79898297820170342772014-06-19T10:58:18.255-05:002014-06-19T10:58:18.255-05:00and thank you for looking!and thank you for looking!Sharon Tomlinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07502692144363548970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-69728782912251752012014-06-19T09:47:57.817-05:002014-06-19T09:47:57.817-05:00I just realized I had seen the tutorial before but...I just realized I had seen the tutorial before but they used strip lights......how did you create yours with the bulb? Lisa Oceandreamer Swifkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10447207923190618328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-74756290669445637482014-06-19T09:42:31.980-05:002014-06-19T09:42:31.980-05:00I love this....as someone who uses chalk paint, lo...I love this....as someone who uses chalk paint, loves redoing items and uses aqua all the time....it speaks to me on every level. I can't wait to see what you choose for a shade. Shades are fab to redo/repaint/cover!! XOLisa Oceandreamer Swifkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10447207923190618328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-80932875169904699152014-06-19T09:30:18.610-05:002014-06-19T09:30:18.610-05:00I love it! I think it's gorgeous and I love th...I love it! I think it's gorgeous and I love the color. I'm a turquoise girl, so aqua is good for me! You did such a great job.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01901552723585566347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27497634.post-7699843989201030952014-06-19T09:17:43.978-05:002014-06-19T09:17:43.978-05:00Love the lamp, the napkin, the process, the story ...Love the lamp, the napkin, the process, the story - thanks for sharingmgrtisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311050430858299969noreply@blogger.com