Another trip to my local habitat store
and I found yet ANOTHER lamp I apparently needed.
This one is HUGE and HEAVY…and I have no clue what to do with it… sigh.
My first thought was to use it outside in our covered area by the pool
But in bringing it home, the shade was ruined…it was fugly anyway…but now another shadeless lamp is at our casa.
What would you wise and savvy folks do
hmmmm?
It does need a taller harp for sure
Half gallon of milk to give you an idea of size….
Ooooh….and do you love the Swiss Army blanket I picked up too???
I do!
So give a girl a hand…suggestions…ideas….ever seen a lampapalooza like this?
Lets skip down memory lane together and take a peek at the other Habitat lamp *finds* I have dragged home
shall we?
The above water bottle lamp was transformed last year…remember it here
…This not so little brass guy was rescued from Habitat
The guy above…hiding behind the paperwhites…just needed a new shade and some love. 5 bucks.
…Then there is this little lady.
Dayum…I have lit up the casa with some Habitat Lighting…
who Knew?
Support your local Habitat for Humanity
…go buy a light for Heaven’s sakes.
22 comments:
I love lamps too, and rarely, if ever buy them new, it's a sickness really! I found one very similar to yours in shape and size, though mine doesn't have the woven detail. I haven't found a shade for it yet, but I'm thinking modern drum shade. I also thought about taking the lamp parts off and just having an earthy jug too...
Yes Michelle...I thought of the pot thing too. But God knows I have far too many of THEM!
I tried a drum shade (I had a large 18 inch) and it was waaay to small...
I wanna see your lamp!
Great find. I have a lamp fetish myself. I know this sounds crazy, but I think a tall shade covered in a burlap material would look cool. It would be a huge contrast in shapes, but a neat combo just the same. Have a wonderful weekend.
Amazing finds, particularly the brass and the lady...great eye! Janell
Hahaha, you're so funny, Linda...every time I'm inspired by you to go over to Habitat for a lamp look, I see nothing. Nada. Wanna come with me next time?
You have such a great eye!
Love your new lamp.
I agree with Becky... we need you to come with!
xo
Brooke
I was going to suggest taking it apart and just using it as a big old jug. Maybe some bamboo poles in it to collect. But someone beat me to it.
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Al...I am going to look for something like that!
Becky...often they are hidden, or so ugly you wouldn't think about them...this last one, I looked at walked away...looked at again, saw it had just come in the day before...grabbed the price off and headed to the counter to pay. Spied another lady looking at it looking for the price. THAT was luck. sorta...cause I have no clue what in tarnation I'm a gonna do with it!
Brooke...and Becky...I would come with either of you in a skinny minute!!!
Al...I am going to look for something like that!
Becky...often they are hidden, or so ugly you wouldn't think about them...this last one, I looked at walked away...looked at again, saw it had just come in the day before...grabbed the price off and headed to the counter to pay. Spied another lady looking at it looking for the price. THAT was luck. sorta...cause I have no clue what in tarnation I'm a gonna do with it!
Brooke...and Becky...I would come with either of you in a skinny minute!!!
You do have a knack for thrifting. Great lamp base. It would make a great jug too. I think I'd hit up a shade shop and try a bunch on for size. I vote for large drum with a slight taper. It's so tapered at the base of the lamp.
Such a timely post!! I have actually started hitting up my local HFH every time it works into Lachlan's nap schedule. Each and every time I go first to the lighting department but so far have found nothing that comes even close to your awesome treasures. But the other day I did come home with a nice little chair for $4. Just needs to be refinished and some new upholstery. :D
And I see in your comments here that you said the lamp had just recently come in. I have noticed that the last few times I have gone, the cool things I have picked up have been put out that day. If only I lived close enough to go every day!
You have found some wonderful pieces. I absolutely love the brass swing arm lamp you bought!!
I love lamps too. I can't think of a shade except maybe a white one that you can decorate with some Ikat fabric. Didn't you cover a chair in Ikat?
I love lamps! My husband says I am a lampaholic! I have some in my closets waiting for what "I don't know what" as I have no place to put them but I just can't get rid of them. I found a HUGE vintage circa 1950's white ceramic table lamp at an estate sale for $45.00 a few years ago. At the Midcentury shop here a lamp like it is around $300.00! I have a thing for lampshades too. I have so many stored! At the same estate sale I found two huge vintage drum seagrass shapes for $1.50 in the garage!!!! My heart was beating fast for days after that!
Love your lamps, in fact the lady one is the post that got me hooked on reading your blog.
You find the best stuff at your Habitat. I need to go more often here in Austin.
anon susan
i must be on the same wavelength as Donna because my first thought was ikat too. Mind you I have been thinking my own place needs a little redecorating, and ikat features prominently, so maybe I'm just obsessed. Unlike a lamp which you can always find a spot for, I have just come home with a yellow dining table base that was left out for a curbside pickup. I think I may have been a little rash!
I think the lamp is FABULOUS!! What did you decide to do?!!
xojoan
love the pillows on the couch!
xoxo navy & orange
Lamps are like earrings.....if you see a cool pair just get them...eventually you will find an outfit that can accompany them. Get a lamp shade for that bad boy and display proudly. Meanwhile you have inspired me to head to the Restore today.
I always have trouble finding lighting fixtures and lamps that are interesting and creative ... but you!!!!
You are a magnet for creative fabulousness in the light department! I think the new one would look great with a natural linen shade ... or the Ikat idea would be fabulous!
OMG!!!When I was growing up my Mom bought these lamps brand new.Little did I know how in style they would stay.I would love to find them again.
I love the arrangement with the paperwhites. Paul
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