Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Lamp Makeover

A couple of weeks ago I found this lamp at a resale shop for $3. It did not have a shade and needed to be painted a lighter white. So I dragged it home and put two coats of flat antique white paint on it.
For the shade I used a wire Halloween pumpkin that I flipped over and draped a Shabby Chic style vintage linen over the top.
I am crazy about vintage linens and I love the look of them on lampshades!
 I need one of those deelish faux cakes I see floating around blog world to put on my cake plate. Maybe if I get a faux cake I will not want to eat the real thing.
I am trying to lay off the sweets since summer is right around the corner. However, I will admit I am addicted to brownies right now, the pre packaged kind that you buy super cheap at Wal-Mart.
Today is my helper day at my daughters pre-school. I am looking forward to it! Little people do the funnies things. 
I will be sharing this with 
Squishy Hugs,



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20 comments:

  1. Mikey FullerMarch 22, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    So pretty! Who'd of thunk there's a pumpkin under there! Hobby Lobby just had a sale on realistic fake fruit, bread, and cheese (I Stocked up!) I don't know if they had pastries--but there are some good deals to be had on Etsy or if you're feeling extra crafty, some plaster of pairs, foam, craft paint, food color and cake piping supplies can make a fake one. I have a fake cake that is a foam form covered in silk flower blooms--it always gets compliments when I set a faux tea table!

    ~Mikey @ Shabby French Cottage

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  2. ConnieMarch 22, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Girl, you simply amaze me with what you do! Beautiful.
    xoxo,
    COnnie

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  3. ScarlettMarch 22, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    What a great idea - they look beautiful! Your so clever Scarlett x

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  4. SusanMarch 22, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Olivia you sweetie, you done went and did it again! You made an awesome beautiful piece outta something not so pretty!

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  5. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~March 22, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Your new lamp is so very pretty and looks nice on your sideboard with your other pretties! Have fun with the kids today!

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  6. EileenMarch 22, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    How fabulous! I just love it.

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  7. Passionate for WhiteMarch 22, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Oh so very pretty!

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  8. MichelleMarch 22, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    I discovered your blog when searching shabby blogs and I must say it is beautiful....I will be adding you to my favourite blogs to visit thats for sure and hope when you have some time you will visit me. shabbyprimdelights.blogspot.com

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  9. The Polka Dot ClosetMarch 22, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    I love the light, I don't own any faux treats either, but I would like some!

    Carol

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  10. RebeccaMarch 23, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    This turned out beautifully-so soft and romantic!

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  11. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    You and I are on the same wave length, I think! For starters, I've got an old lamp and a stack of doilies that I'm planning on turning into a similarly styled lamp! Secondly, I've been kicking around buying some of those "fake cakes" too...but I'm afraid that looking at it all day long would actually cause me to crave cake so bad that I'd need to MAKE one!! :) Thirdly...I've been craving brownies too---as well as peanut butter bars!! AAHHH!!! Must be strong!!! :) Ha!

    Have a great day!

    Sarah

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  12. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMarch 23, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Olivia,
    Another great transformation my friend!! You are so creative!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  13. Stephanie Suzanne DesignsMarch 23, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Hi Olivia,

    First I must say that mirror needs to come live with me. ♥ Just so beautiful....the lamp transformation is so fun. I've draped doilies of all kinds on four lamps in my great room. I even used prissy vintage collars that just happened to fit around the top portion of the shade.

    Thanks so much for visiting with me today! You come by anytime.

    Hugs,
    Stephanie ♥

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  14. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMarch 23, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    You are soo creative!! Love how your lamp turned out- it is gorgeous!! Just a perfect touch!! Love those fun days with the little kiddos too- enjoy! :)

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  15. JanetMarch 24, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Your lamp is just adorable! Such a great idea to use a vintage linen for a shade.... and wire pumpkin! That's my style of decorating!
    Thanks for your visit and sweet comments. I'm having a lamp giveaway and would love for you to enter!
    Blessings,
    Janet

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  16. Teresa@magazineyourhomeMarch 24, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    So romantic and delicate looking. I love it!

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  17. lvroftiquesMarch 24, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    How pretty and romantic! That's a great way to use a beautiful doily. Vanna

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  18. TerryMarch 25, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    I found you through My Romantic Home and love your blog! I'm your newest follower and hope you'll check out my blog and join my weekly linky party that starts tomorrow!

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  19. Decor To AdoreMarch 25, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Oh I adore your lacy lampshade~ swoon!

    I am currently hosting an auction of vintage and antique linen treasures. Stop by and take a peek.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  20. Room LightingApril 13, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Hi Olivia, you are very talented! Those lampshades look like cakes I want to eat them, really pretty and chic. You should try creating more of these, many girls would surely love them!

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Hello Friend! Thank you so much for stopping by! I love to hear your thoughts! Hugs, Olivia