Monday, October 1, 2012

Thrifted Lamp



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A new trip to my favorite second hand store made me realize I'm a lamp hoarder. But how could I resist this plump beauty? She has such a round head and a happy yellow base! I brought her home and she immediately became the new star of the craft room. Until I update this little beauty, her colors are perfect for these warm September days.




I hope that the lamp will sit on my desk and light my way while I play with crayons and watercolors. Painting and drawing are so soothing - I really think it's great to be able to put on paper whatever goes on your mind. What better way to spend those upcoming loooong winter nights, than guiding your hand and creating little wonders?



To tell the whole truth, there is a small crack in the lamp base. I'm planning to repair that and perhaps to paint the whole thing in a different color. Speaking of color, please note the rusty shades from the Oxalis leaves. Purple, blue and yellow - a beautiful Autumn symphony :)



11 comments:

  1. Funny lamp!
    Liked the yellow color will be exciting to see what you do with it :)
    Wish I was good at drawing .. You're lucky to have that ability;)

    Janne

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    1. I've never had a "granny lamp" before, I don't know yet what to do with it... And I've only been drawing since March 2012 - but I love it and I practice a lot when I have the time and I get a little better every day :) You can do it, too (it's 100% practice)

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  2. A cutie! Can`t wait to see your REdo of it, but I like it this way too..

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    1. Well, I like it A LOT just the way it is and I honestly have no idea how to transform it! I must think about it... (in a quiet day:))))

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  3. What a fun find - sunny and warm! I'm visiting from Five Days 5 Ways.

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    1. I'm so glad you like it, Betsy, welcome to my little blog!

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  4. a beautiful lamp and is that a pot of wandering jew in gorgeous purple i spy ?

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    1. Thank you for visiting, Sandy! The plant is not the wandering jew, it is called oxalis triangularis and it looks like this all year long :)

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  5. I like your planter and lamp!

    Visiting from Mellow Yellow Monday.

    Here's a fun post for MYM
    SS Kenny

    As always, your comment will add delight to my day. Have a great week ahead!

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