Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Seeing the Light at a Garage Sale



I found these two very nice and heavy brass lamps at a garage sale last weekend.  I grabbed them quickly when I saw they were $5 for the pair.



My husband took them apart and painted them.  These picture makes it look like they are silver, but they are black.




He then reassembled them.  (sorry, my elementary photo skills make these look silver too!)



We didn't have shades that I was thrilled with and didn't love the ones that were on them when I bought them, so it was off to Target this morning. I got the shades for $15 each.  I'm so happy with the way they turned out and love that they only cost $17.50 per lamp.



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Pam

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15 comments:

  1. DebbiedoosOctober 11, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Cute vignette Pam! Love the crate too with the candy filled glass jars. Great find on the lamps!

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  2. ℳartina @ Northern NestingOctober 11, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Hi Pam, I just nominated you for an award ck my blog:) Martina

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  3. shannon i olsonOctober 11, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    very nice find, I wanted to paint a brass lamp I got at a sale.....my husband shrieked...it is still brass. yours look great, I should show him this....pointing out how your husband painted them (hehehe)

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  4. DawnOctober 11, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Wow, the lamps turned out great. Isn't it something how a little spray paint can change the whole look of a piece? I think it was a great bargain, and looks great in your space.

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  5. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]October 11, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    They look fantastic now - so much better. I really like the transformation.

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  6. ℳartina @ Northern NestingOctober 11, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Great makeover Pam and I love all your vintage pieces! Martina

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  7. AnnOctober 12, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Great transformation, isn't it the greatest feeling to bring old and well made things back to life! I really like how you used your coke case too!
    Ann

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  8. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)October 12, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Yippee!!! Love the new lamps and shades... gotta love a bargain darling.. I have such a "weakness" for lamps. hugs ~lynne~

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  9. BECKYOctober 12, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Hi Pam! Love these lamps, and especially love the little frame redo in the previous post! It sure looks great! What a fun accent piece!!

    Hope you're having a great week!! Mine has been good so far, and not quite as busy as usual...kind of nice!!

    Hugs to you!!
    Becky

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  10. Bargain Decorating with LaurieOctober 12, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Is that an old Victrola in the background? Wow! Love the way the lamps turned out. So smart of you to grab them at that price and turn them into such wonderful accessories. laurie

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  11. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereOctober 12, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Hi Pam, Great job on the lamps and I love the victrola and the crates. Thanks for sharing your new project at the Open House party.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  12. AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Amazing how many things paint can bring new life to, and I love an update at a bargain price. Enjoy your "new" lamps!

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  13. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeOctober 13, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I have a few old lamps that I need to re-wire...your pictures inspire me to get busy! Love your lamps, great redo!

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  14. A Vintage VineOctober 13, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    I want to go garage sale hunting with you! How did I miss this post....They look great!

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  15. carports brisbaneNovember 9, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Buying stuff at a garage sale is great! You can actually find must haves and save dollars compared to buying at Wallmart.

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