Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Lamp Redo

Hello Ladies....I found this sitting in a yard for $5.00.  SOLD!  I just had to show you!
I could not wait to get it to the car and home as I could see it all white and with a pretty shade....it did not have this shade on it, it had this one....
which I love....It is silk, but sadly was very dirty and had a rip.....I love the simple style of it. The elegant little way they trimmed the edges.
I have never tried making a lamp shade, ( That will be a future project ) so I brought out one I had stored....it is a pretty taupe with faded cream and pink roses.... 
And here it is all white and Cottage perfect....
I am, with a friend, opening up a booth next week, at a new antique and craft mall in downtown Port Huron....this lamp will not be for sale, but will add a soft light to our booth....When I find another lamp to redo, this one is coming home to mama!!!
Oh and the bonus....the lamp worked perfectly.  That was the first thing hubby checked and I never even thought of!  So good that I have this man!

Have a wonderful and happy day!  Hope you are creating away!
♥ Jil


12 comments:

Brenda ~ The Heminger Farmhouse said...

Wow Jil!! What a fabulous lamp you found ~ love it all painted up white, and that shade you now have on it is perfect!!

Connie Eyberg Originals said...

Cute lamp! I like the shade you have on it but really, really like the first one. It looks like it belongs to the base. I'm sure you can recover it with the talent and skills you have.

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Love the redo on the lamp and it's going to look lovely in your booth.
Everyone is going to want it so be prepared to keep saying, "it's not for sale!"

hugs
Sissie

Unknown said...

Wonderful find Jil, love it!! Hugs Marilou

Dreaming of Vintage said...

How beautiful! It turned out great!

Penny @ Penny's Vintage Home said...

I would keep that beauty too! Thank you so much for the sweet comment you left on my blog! Hugs, Penny

bedroom said...

hey
Say It With Roses
Fabulous information, I am very glad to look at your post. For the love of God, keep writing these articles

The Painted Cottage Studio said...

Hello Jil, I just wanted to stop by and say thank you for visiting my blog today! And I'm so glad you did so I could find YOUR blog, it's adorable!

Michelle

Gabriela Delworth - Instructional Designer said...

Hello,

This lamp looks so pretty with tne new shade! I changed the shade in of mine and now I am wondering what to do with it...
It is not damaged, just old...
Next project!

Gabriela

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Wow. The lamp turned out beautifully. It looks like brand new. Job well done.

Unknown said...

Hi Jil. Thank you for the invitation on Etsy Cottage Style. Nice to see your blog. I love the transformation of your hunted piece of furniture. I look for a similar piece myself.
Warm wishes.
Selena

Sweet Melanie said...

hreeantI'm so glad you stopped by my blog...now I can follow you! I love lamps and this one is a gem for sure! What a pretty one she is and love it painted white of course. The lampshade you added is perfect. I make and slipcover lampshades so never throw away the frame. They can always be recovered....I am so enjoying your blog and hope to get back soon. Thanks for sharing and I too have sad days when my girls return to school...the house is so silent and dead when they aren't here with me. I look forward to having grandchildren, but am not rushing it at all, lol!