My Pretty Little Lamp

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So I've been on a thrifting kick and have come across some really good deals.  I've wanted a new lamp so I knew going to a thrift store would give me some budget friendly options.

On this day I went to a store I happened to find on an internet search.  I pulled up to the building kind of skeptical because it was smaller, but I went inside anyway.  I had a very good first impression.  I searched through some furniture pieces before heading to lighting.

When I found THE lamp it was too good to be true.


Lovely isn't it!!  NOT.  It was a whopping $2.99!!!!  I had ask an associate to make sure I read the tag right.  It even came with a shade that looked like it was new.  I knew it was coming home with me.

I knew the spot I wanted to put it so I had to find the right color to paint it.  After some searching I came across the color online: Valspar Mediterranean.  It would match perfectly.  I hopped over to Lowe's to get it and couldn't wait to start painting.


 After some cleaning and several coats of spray paint, here it is!!!



Isn't it beautiful.!!!!  Not sure if I want to keep the shade white or cover it with some fabric but for right now, I'm loving it.

Wanna know where it's going in my home??  Guess you have to stay tuned to find out.

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Comments

  1. Life's JourneyJuly 7, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    Wow! What a huge difference! It looks amazing! By the way, I'm loving your blog. I also like to work on some small projects when I have time.

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  2. THE.PAINTED.STUDIOJuly 12, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    what a great change. I like it. I would add something to the lamp shade...there are so many ideas out in blog land.

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  3. Good Girl Gone GreenJuly 23, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    How cute! Sometimes it doesn't take much to spruce up something to make it look new again!

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  4. AshleyAugust 11, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    that is really pretty! i love that color

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  5. Dear LillieAugust 26, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Love the color!

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  6. Karah @ thespacebetweenblogAugust 2, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Your pretty little light is right!! Perfect pop of color. Thank you so much for linking up. :)

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  7. Linda @ it all started with paintAugust 4, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    I just love it now ... and I too recently spray painted some lamp bases ... I've been dying to do that for months now!

    Thank you so much for sharing at our Crazy for Color link party!

    :)

    Linda
    www.itallstartedwithpaint.com

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  8. Eclectically VintageAugust 6, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    There's nothing like a thrift store makeover - love that color! I'm actually searching for a pair of lamps I can do the same thing too - still on the hunt!

    So glad you joined our Color party!
    Kelly

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