Lamp Redesign

 

I wish I had the “before” picture of this lamp to share with you.  It started out life in our home, years ago, as a copper lamp with fake grape vines in the vase (I guess I was in a “wine country phase”) and was topped with a hunter green, oval lampshade.  I thought it looked good then:)…anyway that was my take on it for the 1980’s-early 90’s….but now, well…..I think it’s fabulous!(and yes, I know, a bit over-the-top.)

This redesign all began because I just couldn’t seem to part with this lamp.  It was located in the dining room of the home our children grew up….the “Hub of the house,” so to speak.  Where backpacks got dropped, homework was done, and meals were shared.  I am just sentimental that way….so, it had to stay!

Here is a close-up of the base.  I used a……..

crackle medium with an overlay of off-white flat paint and a brown glaze finish.  The graphics were courtesy of The Graphics Fairy…..love her blog!  I traced it onto the lamp vase, and then used a permanent black, fine-tipped marker to apply it.  The hydrangeas are dried from our garden.

Here is a close-up of the lampshade…..

The shade was a $3.00 thrift shop find.  The interior lining of it was in good shape, but the outside was torn.  I recovered the outside of the shade with white linen that I coffee stained.  The linen was an old tablecloth that I purchased at the same time that I found the lampshade.  I used lace trim to cover the seams, and then wrapped it up with a beautiful vintage lace remnant and vintage shoe buckle.  I love my “Over-the-top” lamp redesign:)!

I am joining the following parties:

-White Wednesdays at Faded Charm Cottage

-Feather Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

-Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground

-Potpourri Friday at Honey 2805

-Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Have a great day, everyone!