Monday, August 17, 2009

$1 Lamp Transformed

I showed y'all this lamp already that I got for $1 at a yard sale a few weeks ago. I painted it black, added a shade I had, and it now sits on top of my pie safe in my dining room. I had a smaller lamp up there and this one looks much better. I love turning this on at night so I can see in my dining room from my kitchen. Have a great Monday everybody!


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37 comments:

  1. Rechelle ~Walnuthaven Cottage~August 17, 2009 at 2:30 AM

    Very nice!

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  2. Manuela@A Cultivated NestAugust 17, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    That turned out so cute! Did you make that cute lampshade? Love that red plate up there too!

    Manuela

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  3. Ruby Red SlippersAugust 17, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    My mouth dropped-that is stunning!!! I never see potential is many things-I am so impressed!!! (Can I place an order for a $1 dollar lamp??!!)

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  4. The Tattered CottageAugust 17, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    How cute is that???? Love the transformation and the shade is too stinkin' cute!! Did you make the shade?
    Toni

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  5. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasAugust 17, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    I love this! love the lamp shade too!

    Lou Cinda :)

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  6. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEAugust 17, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Again another fantastic transformation from paint! It looks really pretty and I love the vignette on top of the armoire.

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  7. MichelleAugust 17, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    Love it...looks like the perfect spot up there!

    Have an awesome week!
    ~Michelle :)

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  8. LisaAugust 17, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    What a lovely transformation!

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  9. Diva KreszlAugust 17, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Beautiful !!! What a grteat vision you had for the lamp...thanks for sharing it with us!

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  10. pauletteAugust 17, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    WOW! Score for you!!! Check out my blog for my weekend GS finds! Got to love GSing!!
    Paulette

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  11. BecaAugust 17, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Wow that looks great! Beautiful ~

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  12. MaRiNAugust 17, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Awesome transformation! Very impressive.

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  13. BrittanyAugust 17, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    amazing! love the shade!

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  14. DawnAugust 17, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Very pretty! I love that shade!

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  15. DebiAugust 17, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    I love it!!! TFS.
    ~lIZZY

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  16. Jill@Barnes YardAugust 17, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    oooh cute, cute!

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  17. squawmamaAugust 17, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Good Morning Renee', What a difference a little attention made with that lamp. It is just beautiful... Thanks for showing it to us.

    Have Fun & Travel Safe
    Donna

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  18. MarieAugust 17, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    so cute!!! i love the shade too!

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  19. GwenAugust 17, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    so chic in black!

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  20. LanaAugust 17, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE fleur-di-lis' anything!!! Please tell - where you got the shade!!!

    Thanks!

    Blessings to you!

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  21. Lisa~A Cottage To MeAugust 17, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    It looks brand new! I love seeing all of the great ideas people so kindly share in their blogs. Thank you!

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  22. JbooAugust 17, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Beautiful!! Can you tell me exactly what kind of spray paint and color (black?) you used? Hubby just painted a hideous lamp black in an effort to make it look better. Now it's just a hideous black lamp! How did he mess that up?? :)

    Janet

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  23. Ribbonwood CottageAugust 17, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    My dear you have a wonderful way of putting things together. I love it. Love that lamp, love the green hutch and that red plate is incredible!
    Blessings,
    Debbie

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  24. StaceyAugust 17, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    That went from ugly to beautiful! Great job!! I also liked your post about driving around looking at houses. That is one of my favorite past times too!

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  25. marmieluAugust 17, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    That turned out great! I have several lamps that I need to spray paint. It looks nice up on your pie safe.
    Mary Lou

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  26. HeatherAugust 17, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    wow, that looks awesome!

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  27. Linda (Nina's Nest)August 17, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    That is a beautiful transformation - wow - double wow! Linda

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  28. MarcyAugust 17, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    You did a terrific job with your lamp - and I love where you put it!

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  29. AngelaAugust 18, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    Oh my goodness gracious girl..I LOVE IT!!

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  30. Kathleen GraceAugust 18, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    I love this, I seem to have such a hard time visualizing lamps made over. Everything else I can see the possibilities but I have a blind spot with lamps, and I need some new ones too! Maybe I can just get inspiration from your redo, it looks great!

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  31. Cathy CobblestoneAugust 18, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Beautiful - I love lamp "re-dos" myself. It looks wonderful in your beautiful home. Happy Creating!

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  32. SharonAugust 18, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    Your new lamp looks so nice, I love your blog, you come up with so many ideas for all of us to use. Now when I see an old lamp I will look twice. Thanks Sharon K

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  33. Pam @ This Humble HouseAugust 18, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    Wow! That lamp does look nice! I like your whole grouping above your cabinet!

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  34. Nancy RosalinaAugust 19, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    OH that turned out so adorable!!! Oh and I love the house pictures in the post below to!!! The last one is my fav!!! Nancy

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  35. AnonymousAugust 20, 2009 at 1:41 AM

    I'm TOTALLY trying this! LOVE the leopard animal print and no sew projects are the only ones I can manage! Thanks for the FAB idea!

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  36. KatieAugust 21, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    That is to cute. I love it all. I have the same lamp but Mine is white and has a floral shade. From Homegoods...Love it. I just bought my bird lamp the nester has at the JCPenny outlet for $20 it was returned from the online store. Works fine I saved about $40. I will blog about it soon.

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  37. Thrifty Decor ChickAugust 27, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    I can't even believe that's the same lamp!

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