favoite things

once upon a time...

i was simply walking around looking for things to match my 

cute "grown up" pillows and i saw these...

and i immediately fell in love

however, my budget did not like the price 

(that happens every single time i walk into and around Pier 1)

SO... i went to Hobby Lobby and found a lantern that was 50% off

i then headed to find some glass paint so i could paint the glass

only to find that glass paint is $5 a color, way to much for this budget

SO...i got some clear tacky glue instead (approx. $3) and headed home

i colored my tacky glue with food coloring and panted the glass panels in my lantern

all my hard work paid off and this was my FINAL PRODUCT...

i love my lantern... 

i put Christmas lights in my lantern instead of a candle and use it as a lamp. :)  

i also made my glass six different colors that matched my one "fun" pillow. 

so easy. so pretty. 

you should go make one.