Lovely details.
Lamps. Lamps. Lamps. I have always been challenged to find mass produced lamps that satisfy my cottage sensibilities. So I am always on the hunt at flea markets, antique stores and antique shows for architectural elements that I can turn into lamps. .
Here are two that I have found, both for under $20 each. Some inexpensive hardware and two Pottery Barn lamp shades and the net result are some wonderful pieces that have loads of character and charm.
I hope you like them.
Love Always,
Cindy
Lovely architectural element painted in crisp white.
Everything looks so much crisper against a white backdrop.
Vintage glass knobs for lamp feet.
Lamp made from re-claimed baluster section
Loads of character and cottage charm.
Lovely first hydrangea blooms of the year.
Cindy, I LOVE it! Is that first one a newel post, too? Either way, another great idea for getting exactly what you want (without settling for something that *almost* fits the bill) at a likely cheaper cost and all with the added benefit of the satisfaction that YOU did it! Keep the ideas coming, O Clever, Creative One!
That is a good question. The first one is solid wood, very heavy and already had a hole drilled through it…so that leads me to believe it was one element of some sort of post. I loved it the minute I saw it and had it for a while before I finally decided what to do with it. Still not sure the lamp shade is proportioned right…but everything is always a work in progress around my house. Thanks for the feedback…really appreciate it:)