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Mary Ann Dimand's avatar

That looks mighty attractive. And should repel ghosts.

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Susan Campbell's avatar

Right? And that's important, in this creaky old house.

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Thomas Dombroski's avatar

Your project reminds me of the time my aunt and uncle bought a lamp making kit for my cousin Dave

The kit had everything needed to make 2 lamps including a glass drill and my uncle owned a bar in Naugatuck so they had plenty of bottles

After my cousin made the first lamp he lost interest but his 6 year old brother found it fascinating and made the second lamp but he didn’t stop there

He proceeded to dismantle all of his mothers matching lamps and turned them into a hodgepodge of Old Grand Dad Seagrams 7 and Jose Cuervo lamps

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Susan Campbell's avatar

That's really kind of awesome.

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Paul Ashton's avatar

I would recommend corked bottles only. You know, keep it classy. Screw tops are fine for drinking but for aesthetics, not so much.

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Susan Campbell's avatar

I think you're right on that. The wine bottles are downright elegant.

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Karen Caffrey's avatar

You’re sharing your joy. ❤️

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Susan Campbell's avatar

When I am old, I won't wear purple and a red hat that doesn't go and doesn't suit me. I'll be puttering in the yard.

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Karen Caffrey's avatar

YASSSS!!!

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Sharon Foster (CT)'s avatar

I lived with ugly kitchen wallpaper for 20 years because the previous owner had "just put it in." It's your home. Do what makes you happy!

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Susan Campbell's avatar

Amen. I will.

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Karen Caffrey's avatar

Such a cool project! Love it. ❤️

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Susan Campbell's avatar

Thank you. I've had so much fun planning it and dragging people into it who didn't want to get involved. (JK but I AM glad I have an artsy friend in Elizabeth, who has already bought the diamond drill bits and is preparing to give the first bottle a go.)

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Paul Ashton's avatar

And speaking of Jesus, I imagine he takes a look at the shape the world’s in and thinks “Holy me! Five o’clock can’t come soon enough”.

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Carol M Robinson's avatar

Hallelujah and Amen!

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Rich Colbert's avatar

I know Gary, he makes a great rose, and he is truly one of the good guys....looking forward to seeing your work of art....and know this every home sells regardless of the artwork hillbilly or otherwise:))

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Susan Campbell's avatar

When I first bought this house, I kept in mind (to quell my weirder design instincts) that the NEW owners (the ones after me) might not like whatever the hell I was planning. I am still aware of the stewardship nature of home ownership but yeah. I let ‘er rip. And Gary is one awesome guy.

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Susan Campbell's avatar

And you survived. Yep. I bought this house because of the wood floors and unpainted wood trim and finished attic. I noticed nothing else, except maybe the funky yard that looked loaded with possibilities.

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