Another lamp update

I know I've said it before, but I have a sad lamp obsession. Truly, I seldom see a lamp that I hate because I know most flaws can be resolved with a good coat of paint. My favorites are crystal lamps but really, it doesn't matter. I found these two lamps at a thrift store and fell in love with the the gray glass and the shape of the wooden body. They are in sad shape but at $8 it's worth taking a stab at repairing and updating. 

Over the next couple of months I will take on that project but for now I'll update a pair I already own. These two buffet lamps are just dull and dark to me. I really want to lighten them up. 

I found a can of Krylon metallic paint in Caramel Latte on clearance and thought it would go pretty well with the lampshades I already owned. I didn't have the shade with me so had to guess at the color. I guessed well because the color is bang on. 

This project was really fairly easy. As always I sprayed the lamps with a coat of primer, let them dry for an hour and then applied two coats of paint allowing the coats to dry completely in between. The next day I followed up with a coat of sealer and let them dry for a couple of days before touching them to avoid finger prints. 

I reattached the lampshade and in just a few short hours on the weekend I've got a set of updated buffet lamps that look better than new. 

If you have a lamp you've updated please send me a picture. I'd love to see them.

Barbara

New Lamps for My Boudoir

Every time I shop at a HomeGoods or TJ Maxx store I never leave empty handed. Their prices are great so I guess that’s not a bad thing. I’ve mentioned before I have an ever growing collection of crystal lamps in my bedroom but the one thing I don’t like is that I don’t have two of anything. I appreciate the uniqueness of one of a kind pieces, but I realize you need repetition in order to have balance and calm. To help me achieve this balancing act I’ve kept my eye out for a set of cute, sparkly affordable lamps for my dresser. 

I found these on clearance at TJ Maxx for $20 bucks each and thought they were almost perfect. I love the size and shape of the silver base. It will add sparkle to my dresser and will complement the crystal lamps very nicely. 

My only criticism is that I am not crazy about the lamp shade. They're silky with a nice shape and go perfect with my wall color, but I wish they were a little taller. I am considering replacing them with a taller drum shade which would better compliment the height of the mirror. For now they will do.

Here are my little lamps looking lovely on my dresser.