hanging pendants

Retro Camp Decor

Happy Wednesday to all my Decor Peeps! I am still tired and dragging after a stint at camp with a small drove of elementary kids from my church. While I was there, my friend Michelle G. couldn’t wait to show me the decor in the “hospitality suite” on campus. It’s a little trailer of sorts with a living room, kitchen, and 2 bedrooms. Anywho, couldn’t resist taking a few pics to share this little time capsule, circa 1974. Let’s start with the faux wood paneling and console television. Yes, I remember having both in my childhood home!

Faux Wood Paneling is a Decor Faux Pas

You know I love owls! But this one’s kinda creepy. I think it’s made of pinecones or something.

Natural but Creepy Owl Art

These dated wood cabinets would look great with a few good coats of creamy white paint. This look reminds me of an old ship interior for some reason . . .

photo by Kristie Barnett

Little has changed in this little love nest since 1974.

Some lovely shell art – this is why I’m not really into crafting . . .

Shell Art, I Suppose

This is the bathroom. I really don’t know what to say about this . . .

1970′s Bathroom

Now the lighting definitely had some potential! Hanging drum shades are totally hot right now, so you could just remove that velvet trim.

Cool Hanging Pendant

And I also like this one – I actually have a similar sconce in one of my daughter’s rooms with that same hobnail glass.

Hobnail Hanging Light Fixture

Ok, now THIS I love!!! What a cool wood light switch cover – if only it wasn’t placed on top of wood paneling. At least the light switch cover appears to be real wood.

Wood Light Switch Cover

Wow, it just occurred to me that this is totally James Rockford’s beach trailer!!!! Now I’m not going to be able to get that theme song out of my head all day. Anywho, here I am with my bevy of 5th grade campers and my brave co-counselor.

Camp Sonrise Cuties

We made it without any ticks or broken bones, but not without a lot of drama and waayyyy more information about Justin Beiber than I ever wanted to know. If your home looks like the one featured in today’s post, contact The Decorologist immediately!

How to Hang a Drum Shade

Hanging pendants and drum shades are everywhere. They’re stylish and usually a quite inexpensive way to introduce a little pop into your lighting. Hanging drum shades is a great way to cast a warm glow in any space. The resulting light is warmer and less harsh than your typical overhead lighting. But sometimes it’s difficult to know how/where exactly to hang the buggers.

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IKEA and a New Prize Give-a-Way!

Last week I got to do a little shopping at the IKEA in Cincinatti. I bought some gifts for the ole gift closet and some staging props for my business. And a little something for one lucky reader. But we’ll talk about that later. First I want to share some of my favorite things I saw at IKEA. Like these cool bookcases. They are decorated with freestyle writing and doodling, and they come in 3 colors ($199 each). My daughter, Audrey was trying to talk me into getting them for her room.