Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Wire Whisk...Bright Idea

Whisking up a bright idea.
  
This is a large wire whisk that would have been used in a restaurant. I bought it at an Estate Sale for $1.00. Wish I had bought all three of them. 

 Not only for cooking ... I made a light out of it. I wired it to hang and it looked pretty cute in my kitchen. So easy and quick ... just drilled a hole through the handle, and ran the lamp cord pipe up through and attached a ring finial on top to hang it. Whisk wires are very flexible to work through or change the bulb. The Edison bulb is perfect for it.  

 Then I thought it would also be nice as a table lamp and all I needed was a base ...

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... so, I remembered this small Christmas tree stand and it was perfect.  
 
I just clamped it in. If I decide to leave it as a table lamp, I will change the wiring to run through the bottom of the stand.


What do you think ... table lamp or hanging lamp. 

{nifty button}So happy to have my " Bright Idea" featured on Nifty Thrifty Sunday. 
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Audrey Z.
 
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23 comments:

  1. Patricia @ 9th and DenverTuesday, April 23, 2013

    oH What a really great idea. A true
    'lightbulb moment'!!!

    Hope you're doing well. Praying for your neighbors in West.
    We were out and about Sunday and saw people down here near us, collecting and taking donations for that town.

    take care, counting my blessings, Pat

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  2. Patty Sue 2Tuesday, April 23, 2013

    I am off to our local antique stores and see if I can't find one of these. this is fabulous! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. A Little CreationWednesday, April 24, 2013

    This is great Audrey! I like it hanging. Too bad you didn't get the other two, they would have looked cute hanging in a row.
    Chris =]

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  4. Angie @ Knick of TimeWednesday, April 24, 2013

    LOVE it, Audrey!!! Where did you buy the parts to turn it into a lamp? I keep wanting to do something like this, but don't know what parts to look for.

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  5. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresWednesday, April 24, 2013

    I love this idea! Both ways are so much fun, but I'm really liking it as a table lamp. The little Christmas tree stand is perfect.

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  6. StephanieWednesday, April 24, 2013

    Oh Audrey, I love this! What a unique and clever idea :) Thanks for sharing with us. Your header looks lovely.

    Hugs to you!

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  7. Gramma 2 ManyWednesday, April 24, 2013

    New to your blog. Can't resist saying I like it hanging. Have to go read more now. :)

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  8. Cozy Thyme CottageWednesday, April 24, 2013

    Aren't you the clever one!!! I think either is very cute! Nancy

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  9. Pitter and GlinkWednesday, April 24, 2013

    Too cute! I love it!

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  10. Carlene @ Organized ClutterThursday, April 25, 2013

    Very very clever, Audrey! I think I like it as a table lamp in the tree stand best.

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  11. Joy@aVintageGreenFriday, April 26, 2013

    I suspect that you are the first person to match a christmas tree holder, a wisk and an electric light together to make a lamp. LOVE it.
    Joy

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  12. bjSaturday, April 27, 2013

    GOOD HEAVENS, WOMAN...this is genius.
    Just the CUTEST thing...now, I am partial to the hanging version but I actually like it either way.
    That creative mind of yours is working overtime. :))
    hugs, bj

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  13. Christina at I Gotta Create!Saturday, April 27, 2013

    Oh My Goodness!! I'm in love with your whisk light! I especially love it hanging. If you could find a base that would allow it to hang, I bet that would achieve a similar vibe. FANTASTIC!!!

    Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create!
    <3 Christina

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  14. BlissSaturday, April 27, 2013

    Audrey I love it! Pinning.
    Bliss

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  15. Sharon @ mrshinesclassTuesday, April 30, 2013

    I love this project. I like the lamp hanging and as a table lamp...I don't think you could go wrong with this one.

    Hope all is well! I think about you all of the time.

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  16. LindaWednesday, May 01, 2013

    Such a bright idea! (no pun intended). :)

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  17. ANNEThursday, May 02, 2013

    What an interesting idea!! Love it hanging the best. It looks so cool! You are brilliant!!

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  18. Donna WilkesThursday, May 02, 2013

    Yes, you should have bought all three - these look so great hanging or standing. My favorite would the one in the Christmas tree stand - such a clever, clever girl!

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  19. UnknownTuesday, May 07, 2013

    Awesome! I really like the table lamp version. So smart!!

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  20. Melissa@daisymaebelle.comThursday, May 09, 2013

    EIther way, I totally LOVE it! I am pinning this! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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  21. UnknownFriday, May 17, 2013

    I think you need to find another one, so you can have both a hanging and a table lamp! I love them both, you are so great at putting things together!
    Lorrie

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  22. Eclectically VintageMonday, May 20, 2013

    Either way this really stirs me! Would look great with 3 over and island (now you need to find 2 more)! Pinning this - it's up cycling perfection!
    Kelly

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  23. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasThursday, May 23, 2013

    OMG!!! I love this idea!!
    Audrey, Thanks so much for stopping by!! I just love the Dollar store!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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