The Lonely Lamp

We are joining the AMAZING Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for our very first Metamorphosis Monday project. 

This is the tale of a very lonely lamp.

Are you feeling a little sideways, yet? It has been a long night so don't adjust your sitting position.

This is the tale of a very lonely lamp Erica rescued from a very dusty corner in Bradenton. This lamp had the ugliest black lace shade hiding the gorgeous Italian crystal base. The little lamp was perfect for Erica's office and would help keep her company during long writing sessions.

Ahh, that's better already. After a very expensive trip to the fancy lighting store (the shade was twice the cost of the lamp), the lonely lamp had a new, designer "hair do."

 The Roman column looking candle holders were not vintage but picked up at Steinmart for 75% -- so they qualify as "thrifted" in our book. The green polka dot vase and green art glass vase were both thrifted from an antique shop in Mount Dora. The green polka dot pottery vase was made in the 1960s by TOYO Next and designed by Jill Rosenwald (please pretend you don't see the random box of CD's that are hiding behind the chair and need to be shoved behind the chair).  

This little office nook was still missing something. Thank goodness someone has been donating TONS of incredible art books to the local Salvation Army. Erica's collection is growing out of control but she never says no to the Renaissance. Never, Ever.

 Ahhhh. much, much better. Surrounding yourself with art books is sure way to impress your friends and add instant warmth to any room. Best part of all, you can pick up plenty of art books at the upcoming Fancy Flea on May 1st and you too can overcrowd your office with priceless works of art. 

Someone please remind Erica to turn the stinking books on the small black table the right way before morning. Slight blonde moment, but you get the picture. For the record, these walls are not "pumpkin orange". We prefer to call them "spice." And, taking naps in this chair while procrastinating and not finishing your thesis is PRICELESS. 

Happy Metamorphosis Monday to all! Be sure to visit  Between Naps on the Porch for many other great transformations. 

The Fancy Flea will have plenty of great vintage lamps, art books and so much more. Have you marked your calendars yet?

Comments

[Elizabeth]

Now the lamp looks super bright and fun! I love the touch of books. My fav thing to put in a home to make it feel lived in :)

[Keith Smith]

Great Pictures! Love the Eames Chair