We have had this lamp base for some time now...
Vintage, white metal, great detail...but even though a lot of people liked it, it never sold.
We must admit that the lack of lampshade didn't help.Since this week is all about finishing old projects, we decided to tackle this lovely piece and hopefully get it sold in just a few, simple steps!
First step: we looked for a lampshade in the garage...we focused in the shape and the size, no the print or the color!
Second step: We got rid of the old fabric and constructed a new shade using white cotton...
Third step: We added a strip of jute and finished it with vintage white buttons...
Our Fourth and last step will be price it, display it and hope that someone will like it now as much as we do!
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23 comments:
I like this! I've got a couple that I need to recover myself.
Sounds JUST like me! I have about 6 vintage lamps...beautiful, but have the HARDEST time finding shades that fit just right...I also have about 15 shades that I could probably do something with. You have inspired me to do so : ) Thanks!
GREAT IDEA! I NED TO TACKLE MY LAMPSHADES...YOU DID A GREAT JOB!
What a pretty lamp, I love the base and the new shade is so cute!
Don't you just love it when a project is complete and you are happy with it as you should be!
oh you girls! everytime we are over here we are blown away with all of these ideas you two have! cool lamp re-do...just perfect!
Smart thinkin', it's just too cute, I adore the lampshade! The jute and buttons are darling! Now watch it sell, and then be mad.
LOL.
Debra
that shade is the cutest thing...i love the addition of the buttons!!!
Great use of materials ... creativity at it's best!!
xo
Jill
Just lovely...I adore the table and the piece with all the drawers (its name has left my memory at this moment). I think the dymentia is setting in. Your end result is gorgeous! Beautiful vignette.
I love what you did with it! Really super neat; if someone doesn't buy it they are missin out!
Nancy
Siiiii amores nos encontramos en todos lados jajajaj lo que pasa es que me parezco a ustedes entonces de tal palo, tal la astilla jajajaja
Las quiero mucho Chany
just too fun... LOVE the buttons and the jute trim! This won't last long! Thanks, Deborah
I love the white shade much better. So elegant!
Love,
LuLu~*xoxo
All gussied up, buttoned up and ready to step out! Looks great!
Cute, the button detail really makes it. I have a similar lamp, but the base is more of a bronze...
I bet it will sell now! Sometimes ya just gotta shake things up a little. Adorable.
Rhonda
I'll never look at a lampshade the same way again - what a great idea...thanks for sharing with us xo Julie
Oh, she is soooo cute...loooove the shade! Hope you have a FUN weekend!
Blessings,
Linda
Looks like you ARE burlap fans! Love the lamp and shade. Thanks so much for your nice comment on our basket liners; do come see me again. xo
cute....
thanks for your sweet words.
chas
That is just SO pretty!
Lisa
I'm too chicken to tackle a lampshade, but y'all are inspiring me to give it a try. Yours looks too cute, I'd buy it!
Anne
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