{"id":8046,"date":"2012-03-12T19:03:21","date_gmt":"2012-03-13T00:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=8046"},"modified":"2012-03-14T11:14:12","modified_gmt":"2012-03-14T16:14:12","slug":"relighting-my-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=8046","title":{"rendered":"Relighting My Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>\u00a0After we moved into our house last year, \u00a0we found out why the previous owner used a light with real candles over the dining room table&#8230;..There wasn&#8217;t any electrical wiring in the ceiling.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0(Before)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2012\/03\/12\/relighting-my-life\/light-old-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8055\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8055\" title=\"Old light\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Light-old1-1019x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"611\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Light-old1-1019x1024.jpg 1019w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Light-old1-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Light-old1-321x323.jpg 321w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Light-old1-75x75.jpg 75w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Light-old1-110x110.jpg 110w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0We cleaned up the light he was using, painted it and changed out the candle color, but it was always too small for the room. \u00a0It did, however, set a romantic mood for Mr. Spring and me when we wanted a special dinner.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2012\/03\/12\/relighting-my-life\/light-befor\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8050\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8050\" title=\"Light before\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Light-befor-1024x823.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Light-befor-1024x823.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Light-befor-401x323.jpg 401w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">When my mom was here, we decided to take a trip to the local ReStore to see if they had any lights that we could rehab for our room. \u00a0We wanted a style that would hold candles, but it needed to be larger than our existing light. \u00a0We found this baby. \u00a0It had seen a better day but would be perfect after we showed it some love.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2012\/03\/12\/relighting-my-life\/light-bulb-in\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8049\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8049\" title=\"Light bulb in\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Light-bulb-in-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Light-bulb-in-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Light-bulb-in-430x286.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">We removed about 20 years worth of dust&#8230;..<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2012\/03\/12\/relighting-my-life\/light-wires-out\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8047\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8047\" title=\"Wires out\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Light-wires-out-1024x723.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Light-wires-out-1024x723.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Light-wires-out-430x303.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">and removed all \u00a0of the wiring. Then we headed to Pinterest and used inspiration from there to come up with our bold paint choice.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2012\/03\/12\/relighting-my-life\/light-after-1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8052\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8052\" title=\"Light after \" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Light-after-1-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Light-after-1-1024x708.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Light-after-1-430x297.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">We selected a soft yellow that is not as bright as a bus but brighter than lemon juice. \u00a0If you want to do this, here&#8217;s a tip: \u00a0We \u00a0did not buy Rustoleum paint, and that was a mistake. \u00a0The paint ran and gave poor coverage. \u00a0Two cans of the generic store paint did not complete the job. \u00a0Then I bought a can of Rustoleum, and what they say is true: \u00a0No drops, no runs. \u00a0It covered perfectly and gave a much better finish.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2012\/03\/12\/relighting-my-life\/light-after\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8051\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8051\" title=\"Light after\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Light-after-1024x670.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Light-after-1024x670.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Light-after-430x281.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Right now I am using up my remaining green candles, but it&#8217;s nice to know I can change the look and mood of the room by just changing the candles. \u00a0Also, if I ever get tired of the yellow, I know a new look is just one can of Rustoleum away.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/The-2-Seasons\/233957543322072\">Click here to like The 2 Seasons on Facebook.<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"pin-it-button\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fthe2seasons.com%2F2012%2F03%2F12%2Frelighting-my-life%2F&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fthe2seasons.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F02%2FLight-after-1024x670.jpg\">Pin It<\/a><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"><\/script>Cheers!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Pinterest Challenge \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.younghouselove.com\/\">Young House Love<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/i142.photobucket.com\/albums\/r87\/mmoo1978\/LindaBtn.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/i166.photobucket.com\/albums\/u87\/auntdoi\/TuesdaysTreasuresbutton.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0After we moved into our house last year, \u00a0we found out why the previous owner used a light with real candles over the dining room table&#8230;..There wasn&#8217;t any electrical wiring in the ceiling. &nbsp; 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