I've had this lamp in the garage for the longest time, just waiting for it's makeover. I've put myself on a thrifting/spending hold until I can finish all the projects in the garage. That will be quite the feat but all the "stuff" in there is driving me and my husband nuts.
Anyway, onto the lamp! It started out pretty worn and old looking. I love the hobnail milk glass and wanted the whole thing to have a cohesive look. I thought it would be cool to paint the wooden parts white to give the appearance that the whole thing is milk glass.
so I taped it off and sprayed it white...I also added a drum shade to make it feel more updated. I think it would be the perfect addition to any room. It's in the booth now just waiting for a new home!
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wow, that is gorgeous! i was looking at lamps yesterday and they are beyond pricey... this is for sure the way to go!
What a lovely makeover! Fresh.
P.S. I've promised not to buy anything as well, but it's been difficult when I see so much cool stuff :)
Love it, thanks for sharing! Sue
this turned out great!!
I love it! the shade really freshens is up too! Im sure it will sell fast!
LOVE!!!!!!
adorable! I love it!
How simple was that and SO much better. I wouldn't have thought to paint it. Genius.
Pam
Love it! So adorable!
Love, love, love, love, love!!!
If only your booth were close to me!
Always amazes me what a can of spray paint can do!!
Looks awesome!
Tiffany {Living Savvy}
Savvydesignwest.com
I'm so incredibly thankful that you found my blog! I'm loving the look that you put together for my bedroom! You are so talented! Thank you so much!
xoxo,
Lindsey @ be pretty
http://www.lindseyreganthorne.com/
I made one very similar to this... I couldn't pass up the lamp at a salvation army store because I LOVE milk glass, and even though it's in my bedroom, I thought it would make a nice addition to the milk glass collection.
I spray painted the wood piece in the middle turquoise and kept the bottom white. I love the pop of color it brings, but i love yours too - it looks so elegant and classic!
These are great! I just found your post while looking for makeover possibilities for some milk glass lamps I just bought. I'm debating whether to paint the wood parts of mine. (I posted about the dilemma over on my blog if you'd like to take a look! Having done it yourself, I'd love your opinion! http://richerfullerbe.blogspot.com/2012/12/vintage-milk-glass-lamps.html)
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