Prime example: This lamp + shade combo I bought for $1.50.
When I approached the piece with wide eyes, Mike looked at me like I was crazy! But I have an eye for recognizing the bones of a piece and I can see the potential in every worn out desk and beaten up frame.
So I handed over my buck-fifty and quickly packed pinky into my car. When it was time for the revamp, I stripped the ruffled fabric from the lamp shade and spray painted the base of the lamp a light blue. Then I covered the lamp shade with fabric using spray adhesive and a hot glue gun to keep the ribbon trim in place. Voila! A brand new lamp :)
Here she is sitting on my refreshed nightstand... more to come on that project later! Happy Thursday.
This is so cute. I have a Blog Hop, and I would love it if you would link this post. You can find it at
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It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
I hope to see you there. Have a great Day.
Debi Bolocofsky
Adorned From Above
www.adornedfromabove.com
So so SO cute!! Loving your creativity :) new follower!
ReplyDeleteCute it looks so good on the stand. I'm excited to be a follower and see more of your cute ideas. I would love if you stopped by to say hi and followed back
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Brilliant! Illuminating even! ;P
ReplyDeleteFantastic make over. Glad I found this through It's a Keeper's linky party. I linked in a salad using leftover roast lamb. Have a super week.
ReplyDeleteThe lamp is adorable!! I am your newest follower from a Glimpse Inside. :)
ReplyDeleteKathy @ http://lifeonlakeshoredrive.blogspot.com
cute lamp makeover, love the shade!
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference a little love makes. I think it turned out great. If you get a chance, come link up at my Pin Party.
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Your newly transformed lamp is adorable! Love the blue and the birdies on the lampshade. You definitely DO see the bones of the piece. I probably would have passed that one by in - it's original state. ;)
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o my! This is so cute. I wouldn't have seen the possibility in this piece - but so glad you did! Looks awesome and now I'll look at lamps differently :)
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