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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

The Granny Lamp



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Hello, my darling granny lamp! You are the joy of my life! I've been obsessed with you for quite some time... I used to see you in the pages of beautiful home magazines, in eclectic interiors, in vintage revival coffee shops and in contemporary boho abodes... I traveled my home city back and fourth looking for you! I never missed an update from the local vintage shop and I made sure to hit all the antique fairs in the past year and a half. And from the first time I laid my eyes on you in my favorite shop, I knew we were meant to be together!




I will always cherish the fact that you cost only a fraction of the [outrageous] prices of the other granny lamps I've met along the way. You are the perfect size for my living room! You could use a little more color, but that's just one DIY project away. And my friends say you're too drab for my style, but only I know how long I've been dreaming about you! Come join me for a warm cup of rooibos tea and be my charming friend in the long nights ahead of us :)




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  1. oh, yeah, she seems to be a real good friend

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    1. A quiet and reliable friend from another time :)

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  2. Really nice photos, the lamp is very house-warming :). Hope you're well, good night :)

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    1. Thank you, Dana! I must admit that in the evenings the home seems cozier because of the granny lamp :)

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  3. you have a fantastic eye. that lamp does look amazing with the rug !

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    1. Ha ha, I'm so glad you've noticed the rug, Sandy! Also the teapot is made of traditional ceramics from the county of Harghita and I think it's perfect with the granny lamp.

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  4. I'm in love with the granny lamp and it goes so well with everything!

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    1. Thanks a million - my friends say I must be a little granny myself :))))

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  5. I'm in love with the granny lamp and your photography

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  6. Oh, I feel your happiness through the video!

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    1. Ciao, Laura! Indeed, I am not ashamed to confess that an old lamp brings a smile on my face :)

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  7. Your home is so so lovely! Laurean and I love your blog! (It's about time we told you). I may or may not be the one that hyperventilates about home decor and DIY, but he gets pretty excited about nice stuff too.. BTW, the teapot is adorable. and now I want tea.

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    1. Multumesc din suflet! Sunteti invitati oricand la un ceai :) Si ceainicul e cumparat de la targul de oale, daca tin eu bine minte e facut de niste mesteri din Harghita.

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  8. Congrats on finding the lamp you love for cheap! Look forward to seeing how you dress it up!

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    1. Thanks, Patty, I've already chosen pink and orange felt for the granny lamp's new look...

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  9. Absolutely charming! And I agree, you were meant to be together :) Hugs to you!

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    1. Thank you, Stephanie, it's been a long wait but I finally got this lamp after my own taste :)

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  10. You rock the granny lamp well my dear! Not everyone can do that ;)

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    1. Elisa, thanks a million! My heart runs an eclectic battle between old lamps, ethnic rug and pot and modern furniture and art :D

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  11. i adore the shape of your granny lamp! the way you shop for vintage treasures is the way i like to too! hunting down the perfect piece and being sure to snatch it up to take it home!

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    1. The interesting part is that prior to discover my beautiful lamp, I almost gave up hunting and I was saving money to pay ten times the price! Talk about divine intervention :)

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  12. There's true love between you and your old new lamp!

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  13. Your granny lamp is lovely! Gorgeous pictures! :) All the things put together, you are so clever!! :D

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  14. Cute lamp! Thanks for sharing at Submarine Sunday!

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  15. Hey you have great taste! It goes great with your decor!!! I like your Granny lamp too!
    I would love if you link this posts to my Monday party tomorrow! XO
    http://lechateaudesfleurs.blogspot.com/

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  16. She's not just a good friend. She is so sweet too.

    Happy Tuesday.

    Greetings from Stockholm,
    /CC girl

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    1. I think she is the sweetest and most delicate lamp, too!

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  17. What a beautiful lamp! I have a weekly link party which is live now and I would love if you stop by and link up this wonderful post! Hope to see you there! http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/ Hugs, Maria

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  18. I love your style! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  19. Love love love how you make this work in your home!! Thanks for linking up to Tickled Pink Times Two!

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  20. who knew a granny lamp could look so good?!? i guess you did! lol. featuring you tonight on the blog and thanks so much for linking up!

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  21. Granny lamp! Ha ha! It is really cute! Thanks for linking up with Take It On Tuesday. :)

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  22. That is sweet :) If you have a minute, stop by and share at my new link party, Everyday Vintage. Your style is the perfect fit. Would love to see you there!

    http://heleneslegacy.blogspot.com/2013/11/everyday-vintage-link-party.html

    Lisa @ Helene's Legacy

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  23. I love it too! Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic project on The Inspiration Board at homework. I featured you today! Have a great weekend.

    carolyn
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  24. Stunning decor & lamp. I would of melted for it too! Visiting from @DearCreatives Theresa

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    1. Theresa, thank you so much for the lovely words! Please feel free to pop in any time for more peaks into my little Romanian home :)

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  25. She's a beauty! Great find. I think it goes great with your decor.

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    1. Thank you so much for viziting, Kathryn! Please pop in any time for more peaks in my little Romanian home!

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