Saturday, August 24, 2013

Goodwill Lamp and Burlap Shade

That's my new lamp in the living room.
The lamp came from Goodwill for $4.99 and originally looked like this.
A little paint and sandpaper and I had the chippy painted lamp I had wanted all along.
I took the brass base off of it and added a wood plaque I bought at Michaels to the bottom which 
I painted to match. 
The shade was an old oval one I had sitting around for awhile.
I recovered it in burlap and added some trim.
It's tufted with a few buttons.
These buttons can easily be removed and I can decorate the shade in another manner
in minutes. 
I'll have a tutorial on that next week and show some other lamp embellishments.
Mom gave me the sweet little flower greenhouse for my birthday last month.
We got it at TJ Maxx. Love the TJ Maxx!

I'm joining up with the burlap party!
http://foxhollowcottage.com/2013/08/ten-terrific-diy-burlap-ideas-and-a-link-party-too.html
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31 comments:

  1. angieAugust 24, 2013 at 3:19 AM

    tolle dekoration, eine coole lampe!!! alles liebe von angie

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  2. StaceyAugust 24, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Nita, that looks amazing! I love the tufted shade.

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  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeAugust 24, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    Love them both, how fun. Great job on the shade especially, it looks fabulous. Hugs, Marty

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  4. Cindi MyersAugust 24, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Wow! Absolutely love it!
    :D

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  5. Amy ChalmersAugust 24, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    Wow that really came out nice Nita! Glad to see you sharing some of your crafting tips here. I love this lamp!! Did you take pics of how you made the shade? I would like to see how you did that.

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  6. UnknownAugust 24, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE that lamp. I must go find a goodwill lamp now and do the same thing, as I have been looking for something next to my hubbys side of the bed that looks good! Come over and link this and any other of your great posts at our linky party that is live through Sunday. Here is the link - thanks again for sharing this great project!
    http://wonderfulathome.blogspot.com/2013/08/wonderful-wednesdays-linky-party-week-2.html

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  7. AllisonAugust 24, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Your lamp is beautiful Nita! I love the burlap shade and the buttons are a nice touch. You did a great job!!

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  8. AnonymousAugust 24, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    The lamp is fantastic! I'm pinning it to my burlap beauty page on Pinterest...and I will be back for the tutorial. Great post!

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  9. Betsy BrockAugust 24, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    you did such a great job! Love it!

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  10. Brenda PruittAugust 24, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    I love it, Nita! And the painting behind it is perfect too. You did a fantastic job. That needs to be in a magazine.
    Brenda

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  11. Ricki TreleavenAugust 24, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    I love the painted treatment and shade! Too cute, Nita!

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  12. ScribblerAugust 24, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    The lamp is cool, and I love the image behind it. Is that Norma Talmadge? It looks like one of those movie stars from the 1920s or 20s. At any rate, I love the whole grouping. And what you you have it sitting on -- Have we seen that? Maybe I missed it.

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  13. ScribblerAugust 24, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    OK i just blew up the image --it is Clara Bow! At any rate, she's a really gorgeous woman.

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  14. http://decoratedchaos.blogspot.comAugust 24, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    Love the lamp! It looks great!

    Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos
    http://decoratedchaos.blogspot.com

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  15. Adam HazlettAugust 24, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Another wonderful creation by Nita.
    You did a great job, especially with the base.

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  16. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseAugust 25, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    I love how it looks painted white!

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  17. Patti WilleyAugust 25, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Love the shade with the button tufting! More in love with that Picture on the Wall! Love!

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  18. Debra@CommonGroundAugust 25, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Hi Nita, thanks so much for your sweet well wishes! I'm totally in love with your lamp shade. its just adorable! the tufted buttons add so much. Could you share how you did it in a post. I'd love to try doing this to a couple that I have stashed in the garage! xoxo

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  19. RealHouseWifeOfNOVAAugust 25, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    that is a dramatic difference. so pretty NOW. Great job.

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  21. DoreenAugust 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Your lamp re-do is absolutely delicious! Love the burlap shade and painted/distressed base.

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  22. Laurel StephensAugust 26, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    What a great idea to replace the base, and I love those removable buttons. You are so clever!

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  23. Simply SimplisticatedAugust 28, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    What a difference some paint,burlap and elbow grease can make!Love this wonderful transformation.

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  24. curiositaellyaAugust 29, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    So pretty. Love this burlap shade.
    Thank you.

    ellya

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  25. Jane B.August 30, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Thanks so much for linking up to Frugalicious Friday!! Have a great week-end :)

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  26. UnknownAugust 31, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    At first I thought you bought the lamp! Great idea to switch out the base too. It looks great. Pinned this.

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  27. UnknownAugust 31, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    I love how your shade turned out, great job!

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  28. KimSeptember 3, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    truly fabulous makeover! Love that shade!
    Kim@reposhture

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  29. Sharon Rexroad's Bringing Creativity 2 LifeSeptember 5, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    How did I miss this post? So glad Jen Rizzo featured you on Fabulously Creative Friday!

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  30. ReviSeptember 5, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Nita, I love your lamp and shade! Nice job. :)
    -Revi

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  31. LivingVintageSeptember 27, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    Wow! I never, ever would have thought an ugly lamp could be transformed into something so pretty! Great job!

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