Don't you just love those Aha moments when something comes together perfectly. I had one of those just last night. But let me back up a minute...
The other day I was at the thrift store and I kept eyeing this strange child's lamp that is definitely not my style, but I knew it was begging for help. So I asked the lady how much it was and she said $2! Can't beat that, so I grabbed it and it was all mine...for what reason I didn't know.
Coming back to last night, a friend called and said I was invited to a babyshower for a girl I barely know but who LOVES horses. That's when the AHA Moment struck.
I really liked it and thought it was classier than before but my husband said it looks like a poodle. Completely ruined my enthusiasm... oh well. What do you think?If you are still with me after the poodle/horse experience then I hope you will love these milkglass lamps as much as I do! I found them for 5 dollars each at the thrift store.
Notice the tacky brass and wood!
Ahh so much better. I just used Hammered metal Bronze spraypaint from Wal-Mart.
Here they are in my bedroom. Please excuse the poor lighting. Total these ran me around $50 after the spray paint and lampshades. But I found a comparable lamp on ebay for $80 and that was for ONE! Gotta love the thrift store!
Thanks for looking!!
Check this out
http://asoftplacetoland-kimba.blogspot.com/2009/08/diy-day.html
LOVE your lamps!! I found a milk glass one the other day at a flea market that I am painting, I like yours better though. I think I may switch to the paint you used!
ReplyDeleteLove how the horse lamp turned out and I totally think it looks like a horse! That will make such a cute gift and so perfect since she likes horses!
Oh how I love a good spray paint makeover. Your lamps look awesome!
ReplyDeletewow....what a transformation!!!
ReplyDeleteI adore milk glass. And these are terrific. They turned out so cute. Well done!
ReplyDelete