How to Make a Classy Light Bright

Leave it to Martha Stewart to show us how to make a grown up light bright that not only looks amazing, but is simple and easy to make. Blueprint Magazine's recent feature on how to decorate your home for the holidays included this crafty trick to liven up our living rooms.

Check out the detailed instructions over at Blueprint Magazine.

Comments (6)

This reminds me of something my uncle made for my grandma in the seventies. He used pieces of broken green bottles (not the safest, but the final product was hung out of reach of small hands) to make a Christmas tree on a canvas. The tree was wired from the back with lights, like Martha's star bursts. He also used really gaudy earrings (think chunky gold ones with lots of fake jewels) as ornaments, and a star shaped brooch at the tree's top. The whole thing twinkled when it was plugged in. Not as nondenominational as the version above, perhaps, but appealing in a kitschy way. It also had a really wide gold frame, setting off the white background nicely.

i want that sideboard...anyone know of something similar?

This is a really cute idea. I think it would be fun to experiment with different background colors. I like the idea of using a something with a hint of grey instead of pink. It's not too expensive either.

I love the credenza; the source listing states that it is "DMI" -- anyone know what that is? I've never heard of the company. Thanks.

This is almost exactly like a project from Readymade: http://readymademag.com/printarchive/article?id=348

I think Martha's example is WAY nicer looking, though.