A Girly Lamp

Today, I am linking to "DIY Day" at "A Soft Place To Land"...







and to "The Shabby Chic Cottage" for "Transformation Thursday"...







And for the first time, I am linking to the "Before and After" party at "Thrifty Decor Chick". Sara's blog is so much fun.
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I have always had a thing for lamps. If the attraction is really strong and the price is right, I will purchase a lamp even when I don't need a lamp!!
I wonder if there is a name for this disease? Lamp-osis? Lamp-itis? Lamp-aholic???
Well, I have it whatever it's called!


Maybe this explains why most of my do-it-yourself projects, so far, have involved lamps and lampshades.

I don't want to disappoint anyone, so guess what this weeks DIY project is?
Yes sirree - it's ANOTHER lamp and lampshade make-over. But, I promise that it's adorable and real easy!!!
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Painting & distressing the vintage lamp
I used my free Glidden paint in Oyster Shell to paint about 90% coverage
After it dried, I used a wet rag to remove small areas
I used dark gray glaze to bring down the white paint in some areas
Denim Blue Lusterstone (Aqua Color product) was sparsely applied for a little touch of that verdigrised look
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Finished lamp base
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Details of the paint finish
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Making the body scrub lampshade

** For more information and lampshade views, you can visit Monday's post "Fall Fever, Thrifty Treasures, & A Sassy Lampshade Make-over".
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I added teardrop and round crystals that I already had
The clear/pale pink glass garland that I draped around the leaves is actually Christmas garland
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View of lamp with all others lights off
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It's pretty with all the lights on too!
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A little peek at a finished piece of furniture in the guest room!!!
I am finally doing a "girly" room! Hoo-ray!
Rhonda