Tuesday, May 31, 2011

A Fun And Colorful Combination!!

Sometimes I come up with an idea that  I really love!!Recently while doing the playroom I had such an idea.
I love light!! Natural light and ambient light!! Even in the playroom I wanted some ambient light. It had to be fun and colorful, after all it is a playroom.
So I took this…………
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Ikea’s ledberg-light strip, sold in a package of three for $14.99

I added it to the top of two of these………………..
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Ikea’s Billy bookcase $59.99 each
So far not too exciting until I found these……….

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Superfin vase for $2.99 each. I purchased six of these fun and colorful vases in the cobalt, turquoise and lime green. I then placed them on top of the bookcase in front of the strip light and created this………

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The above picture was taken during the day.

I love them the most at nighttime!!playroom progress 012 (800x600) (2)
Come by tomorrow and I will be showing the rest of the playroom!!!

“Enjoy the Process” Of:

Adding a fun element to create some ambiance!!

Kathysue

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24 comments:

  1. Home LightingMay 31, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Cool! Thumbs up to the vases. They enhanced the beauty of the ambient lights. I will definitely visit again tomorrow to see the rest of the playroom :)Thanks for sharing Madam!

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  2. Andrea RehMay 31, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    Oooh agreed, love them at night! Such a great idea.

    Just found your blog, would love it if you popped by mine sometime.

    Andrea x
    andreareh.blogspot.com

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  3. Blooming Rose MusingsMay 31, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    What a great idea. The light strips and bottles look wonderful and add such a colorful touch. I noticed the blue and white striped pillow on the floor...looking forward to seeing more of what you have created in the playroom. So far it's fabulous.
    Hope you had a great weekend.

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  4. Confessions of a Plate AddictMay 31, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    I love this idea, Kathysue! It adds such a festive touch to your already perfct playroom! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie

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  5. Susie @ Maddie G DesignsMay 31, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    What a great idea. And by the way when I was working on my post about our playroom yesterday I kept thinking of the great fabrics you are using in yours.....lots of inspiration there!

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  6. Karen May 31, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    I can't wait to see the finished space. I was already excited when I saw the blue and white cushion peeking out at the bottom of the image.

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  7. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    fabulous idea to add a little extra lighting...fun and functional...

    maureen

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  8. Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid SassMay 31, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    What a great idea. I am getting these strips today!
    I love the look here, Kathysue. And the bottles, what a find for that price.
    Can't wait to see the rest.
    Have a great day.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  9. Sally@DivineDistractionsMay 31, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Just goes to show that creativity is more important than having a large budget. The bookcases look great....like they're ready for some little ones!

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  10. ToteMay 31, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    I can't wait to see the finished product! I love the lighting idea!

    Susan

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  11. KathysueMay 31, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    This was sent to me by a reader who is having trouble posting comments to my blog,Sorry Cheryl!!

    Posted or tried to post this a few seconds ago:

    oh, this is lovely. Your grandchildren are so lucky! I tried to post yesterday and I may have the same problem today. We'll see . . . .

    The main reason I’m a regular reader is that you do post your process and I learn so much from you. It’s not about posting eye-candy and leaving it at that or just saying enough so we’ll hire you as a designer. You are a teacher and you just can’t help it! Love that.

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  12. The Buzz BlogMay 31, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    You are a genius! Love using the lights on top of a bookcase and drawing attention up to something colorful rather than to the mess on the shelves - will have to do the same (though your shelves are very neat!)
    xxoo

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  13. quintessenceMay 31, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    So clever you are!! What a simple ingenious touch!!

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  14. StitchforkMay 31, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Love the lights combined with the colorful bottles!
    Cathy

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  15. vignette designMay 31, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    This looks amazing Kathysue! Love how the lights are illuminating the bottles! Great idea. You are so creative my friend! ~Delores

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  16. KarenaMay 31, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Kathysue it looks just beautiful! I love light shining thru glass.

    Come and enter my new Giveaway from Tracy Porter!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  17. Linda in AZ *May 31, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    * THANKS, girlfriend! ~ greaaat info to have!

    (I just spent WADS of $$$ having some small, similar lights like that installed... I could KICK MYSELF!!! (And I "KNEW" the cost was ridiculously high, but stupidly ASSUMED that it was "just the way the cookie crumbles"!!!! Aaaaargh!

    Warmest,
    Linda in AZ *
    bellesmom1234@comcast.net

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  18. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMay 31, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Look at all that bright cheery color. I bet your grands love this room.

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  19. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMay 31, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Love the lights and the bottles. They look fabulous. I know the children love it. Hugs, Marty

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  20. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMay 31, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Thanks for joining the party, Kathysue.

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  21. Mary Ann PickettMay 31, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Really charming. Love it...so cheerful and fresh.

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  22. annie@mostlovelythingsJune 1, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Looks great! Love the colors....the lighting through the colored glass bottles...wonderful!

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  23. Stacy CUrranJune 1, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    OMG you have to link this to as many parties as possible -- it's AMAZING! The bright green is my absolute favorite color. I adore the striped nook cushion...everything is perfect!!
    Stacy

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  24. pve designJune 3, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Wow. LOVE this room and the lights, can you tell me where you found them? A plus to you!!!
    pve

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I would love to hear from you, Kathysue