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Office Lamp Prettified

May 24, 2010 by Chris

I’ve been on the hunt for just the right lamp for my “in the works” craft room/office.  Luckily, Salvation Army had just the one I was looking for.  Unluckily, it was pretty uhhh…tall.

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I knew I was madly in love with the base, so I threw the $8.00 at the lady (thinking I was paying too much), and ran out of the store.  I, of course, forgot to take a picture of the shade I bought, but it’s this one from Target.  It was #14.99.

41DlILtFimL__AA260_ After buying the perfect hot pink/purple fabric for the shade and covering the base with approximately 12.3 coats of paint and spray gloss, here she be.

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I made the rosettes out of strips of the same fabric and applied them with hot glue.  The same hot glue that I believe gave me 2nd degree burns on my finger.  I got the idea and tutorial from several different sites.  I simply typed in “fabric rosettes”, and the information came pouring at me.

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I purchased a bundle of these flowers for $5.00 at Hobby Lobby and stuck them in a small bowl with some iridescent rocks I already had.  Since this is essentially my room, I’m taking advantage of making it a little more girly.  I’m LOVING it.IMG_1215

It’s certainly not a finished room, but it’s getting there.  Until then, I’ll just stare at my new lamp.  And the 3cm blister on my finger.

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Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...
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About Chris

Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...

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  1. Kerry says

    May 24, 2010 at 4:45 am

    Very cool, or is that hot pink, job! Love it.

  2. Kenzie says

    May 24, 2010 at 4:49 am

    This is so pretty! I love the colors and am swooning over the roses!

  3. decorchick! says

    May 24, 2010 at 4:52 am

    That's beautiful! I need to redo some of our lamps. Love it!

  4. Maggie says

    May 24, 2010 at 4:53 am

    lovely! i want to do this for my daughter's room.

    try hand sewing the flowers. for me, it's less painful (unless you stick yourself), faster and doesn't leave hot glue strings.
    http://www.cluckclucksew.com/2010/05/tutorial-scrappy-strip-rose.html

  5. Nancy says

    May 24, 2010 at 4:53 am

    Wow, that is one of the most amazing transformations I've seen! That shade and those rosettes are awesome. Good job!

    Nancy

  6. Melissa says

    May 24, 2010 at 5:03 am

    LOVE! I mean, really really LOVE!! Too funny that you posted this today – I have been on Etsy much of the weekend devising my own plans for all of the wonderful fabric flower items I keep coming across. Have you seen this seller's stuff? http://www.etsy.com/shop/Frippelous I have big plans for the wreath and the ligthed flower strand in my daughter's "big girl" room. And now she just might have to have a lamp to match. Thank you – you are amazing!

  7. Bananas and Damask Interiors says

    May 24, 2010 at 5:06 am

    AMAZING LAMP!!! So beautiful and perfect for the space.

    After you said I won the Modern Bird giveaway…I emailed you. I just wanted to make sure you got the email so I could be in contact with them about my picture!!

    Thanks so much
    anna kintigh
    annakintigh@yahoo.com

  8. Kendra@My Insanity says

    May 24, 2010 at 5:08 am

    LOVE the rosettes on the shade!!! I might have to copy for my daughters' room!

  9. Rhyah - says

    May 24, 2010 at 5:13 am

    Absolutely beautiful! Wishing there was an appropriate place for something like that in my house!

  10. Sandra says

    May 24, 2010 at 5:50 am

    So cute! Sorry to hear about the burnage but I say it was worth it. It turned out adorable.

  11. Diane at Perfectly Imperfect Life says

    May 24, 2010 at 5:52 am

    I LOVE that lamp and I want one for my very own.

  12. jen says

    May 24, 2010 at 6:04 am

    WOW.
    I wish I wasn't creatively tapped out. Maybe it's all these kids running around, monopolizing all my free time and all my energy.
    I'll try a project again in, oh 5 years?

  13. Sparrow's Nest says

    May 24, 2010 at 6:37 am

    SO diggin' it! Especially the rosettes. Got to watch that hot glue though…it'll getcha every time!

  14. Jen M says

    May 24, 2010 at 9:21 am

    When I started reading your post I thought it would be another typical lamp makeover – spray paint the base and put a linen shade on it or something. When I scrolled down and saw the finished lamp I gasped in delight – it's absolutely beautiful! I love the colour, proportions, fabric and the roses. Sweet perefection!

  15. Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish says

    May 24, 2010 at 10:29 am

    Love it! I am looking to do over a lamp for my guest room/craft room and this is perfect!

  16. Suzanne says

    May 24, 2010 at 10:37 am

    I love it! It's beautiful!

  17. KJ says

    May 24, 2010 at 10:40 am

    This is really great. Love the pink fabric.

  18. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    May 24, 2010 at 11:06 am

    Your lamp turned out beautiful, Chris! I love the fabric color you chose for the shade and the rosettes look great on it!

  19. Linda@ Lime in the Coconut says

    May 24, 2010 at 11:06 am

    That is Dynomite! Love it…looks tres chic. It's beauty makes up for the finger…no?

  20. julie says

    May 24, 2010 at 11:46 am

    Absolutely love this lamp and shade! One of my favorite makeovers!

  21. Lisa@Pickles and Cheese says

    May 24, 2010 at 11:48 am

    That is absolutely gorgeous!
    Thanks for the inspiration!!

  22. Margie says

    May 24, 2010 at 11:52 am

    Beautiful!!!

  23. livingindomesticity says

    May 24, 2010 at 11:55 am

    Thank you for the inspiration. I've been trying to find just the right lamp in a certain shade of blue for my living room. Now I'm just going to buy whatever I like and make it right! Love your blog!

  24. pk @ Room Remix says

    May 24, 2010 at 11:57 am

    SO cute! I love that lampshade…

  25. willoughbywhimsy says

    May 24, 2010 at 11:59 am

    Now this lovely lady has a stunning hat! Yes, I think we all deserve a spot we can be as girly as we want to be.

  26. One Life Many Journeys says

    May 24, 2010 at 12:11 pm

    That lamp shade ROCKS! That takes it to a hole nother level!

  27. Karen@StrictlySimpleStyle says

    May 24, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    That is so pretty!

  28. Nikki says

    May 24, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    It's so pretty and girly!

  29. Stephanie says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    You did a great job! I love it.

  30. Angie says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:17 pm

    Wow! An amazing job on the flowers! Soak your blister in cold water!

  31. ♥ Calamity Anne ♥ says

    May 24, 2010 at 2:08 pm

    How absolutely adorable!!!

  32. Jessica says

    May 24, 2010 at 3:07 pm

    SO TOTALLY IN LOVE!

  33. Nancy says

    May 24, 2010 at 3:32 pm

    I LOVE your lampshade! I think I have just the lamp to do that to.

  34. Barb says

    May 24, 2010 at 3:41 pm

    Holy Crap! What a beautiful transformation. Just when I think how much I love your blog and your talents, I LOVE IT MORE….Do you realize how many women you have encouraged to get their fingers burned? HE HE HE. Never saw such a change in a lamp. The roses and colors are perfect. You rock Chris.

  35. Momma to Bug n' Bear says

    May 24, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    It's so beautiful! I love it! I got a lamp at SA for $1.00 that I need to redo. You are very inspiring. I'll post soon 🙂
    -Desiree

  36. Adventures of a CrAzY LaDy! says

    May 24, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    This is ABSOLUTELY adorable! You did a great job!!!

  37. Kelly says

    May 24, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    So pretty! I love it!

  38. Leave a Trail... says

    May 24, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    FANTASTIC!

  39. Beverly @ FlamingoToes.com says

    May 24, 2010 at 5:30 pm

    Wow, this turned out amazing! I love the pink and the roses. You'd never know it was the same lamp!

  40. amanda says

    May 24, 2010 at 5:37 pm

    Beautiful! You are very talented.

  41. Richella says

    May 24, 2010 at 6:09 pm

    Wow, Chris! This is so pretty! Thank you for the inspiration to use a lamp like that. What a transformation!

    Can't wait to see your finished room. Take good care of your finger!

  42. Poofy says

    May 24, 2010 at 6:16 pm

    Beautiful. So inspirational! I just moved into a new house and am looking for hidden treasures like that one.

  43. MaryRC says

    May 24, 2010 at 6:48 pm

    lovely job, ill give you $30 for it… Just Kidding..

  44. Pretty Little Things for Home & Life says

    May 24, 2010 at 7:19 pm

    The lamp looks great! The shade with those flowers turned out perfect! Looks more like something you would have paid a fair bit for! Good job!

  45. PeaceLoveApplesauce says

    May 24, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    Oh, it looks fabulous!

  46. Kristen says

    May 24, 2010 at 8:05 pm

    Ohhhh…this is one of my favorites I think! Love the shade, the color and ok, the whole thing! Sorry about the burn! 🙁

  47. Sandi says

    May 24, 2010 at 8:31 pm

    This has to be one of the best before and after project I've seen.

    Great job.

    Sandi

  48. Stacy@{share and remember} says

    May 24, 2010 at 8:39 pm

    So pretty! I love that color of pink & the rosettes. I have a couple of lamps I can't wait to work on!

  49. Kimmy says

    May 24, 2010 at 10:13 pm

    Oh that is SOOOO cute!! How adorable! I love the hot pink & rosettes!

  50. circlelinestudio says

    May 24, 2010 at 11:10 pm

    Absolutely LOVE it! How fabulous is that….what you do with a few dollars and some fabric never ceases to amaze me.

  51. Melanie says

    May 24, 2010 at 11:29 pm

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE the lampshade!

  52. Melissa says

    May 24, 2010 at 11:33 pm

    Gorgeous!!

  53. Jamie says

    May 25, 2010 at 12:28 am

    oooh! fabulous! you are amazing that you could see the potential in that lamp! my hero! 🙂

  54. glamourpuss says

    May 25, 2010 at 1:24 am

    super fab job on the shade!!

  55. Traci@ Beneath My Heart says

    May 25, 2010 at 2:15 am

    Chris,
    That lamp is gorgeous! I love the rosettes. Definitely worth the burnt finger! 🙂 Easy for me to say, right?
    Can't wait to see the rest of the room.
    Blessings!

  56. Nicole says

    May 25, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    Beautiful!

  57. Heather says

    May 25, 2010 at 5:00 pm

    What a wonderful way to add a shot of color and creativity! Absolutely love the lamp!!!

  58. Christy says

    May 25, 2010 at 7:58 pm

    I LOVE this lamp! I want about six of them in my house. :O)

  59. allthingsjuice says

    May 25, 2010 at 8:01 pm

    That looks AMAZING!!!!!

  60. Andrea says

    May 25, 2010 at 9:21 pm

    Great vision. I don't think I would have seen it. I love how you totally transformed it.

  61. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com says

    May 25, 2010 at 9:38 pm

    I love it. So pretty! Those flowers are the perfect finishing touch!

    XOXO
    Jen

  62. Amy says

    May 25, 2010 at 10:41 pm

    So pretty and girly! I love it!

  63. erinjoy says

    May 26, 2010 at 2:25 am

    I ♥♥♥♥♥ the lamp! Super cute!

  64. twolittletots says

    May 26, 2010 at 3:26 am

    I {heart} that lamp…great job!

  65. Becky says

    May 26, 2010 at 5:47 am

    I LOVE IT!!! I love that you saw the potential under that horrible shade. Great job 🙂

  66. Juggling Thoughts says

    May 26, 2010 at 12:45 pm

    That lamp is absolutely adorable! Great work 🙂 I'm thoroughly impressed!

  67. Style Sisters says

    May 26, 2010 at 8:42 pm

    Gorgeous re-do!! I love how it turned out. I will look at lamps differently at the thrift stores now! I am hosting a new link up party on my blog Centerpiece Wednesdays and would love to have you participate. Come on over and check out my Memorial Day Table decor…very unique fun things.

    Karin 🙂

  68. Cat@BudgetBlonde says

    May 26, 2010 at 11:26 pm

    so pretty! I just blogged about a lamp I made pink too @ http://www.budgetblonde.com!!!

  69. Willow Decor says

    May 26, 2010 at 11:39 pm

    Chris,
    Great job!! No idea how you find the time, especially with school winding down and so many year end activites!! You amaze and inspire me!
    xx-Gina

  70. Beth@The Stories of A to Z says

    May 27, 2010 at 2:13 am

    I so love this lamp! It's gorgeous! Just as soon as a know a bed bug won't make his home into one of those rosettes, I'll have to make myself one. (Sorry…Im obsessed and can't seem to type one thought without it including the words bed and bug in the sentence.) I love the girly yet sophisticated feel!

  71. abby @ tales and trials says

    May 27, 2010 at 5:47 pm

    Your lamp turned out so pretty! I want one. I am always amazed at the power of spraypaint. 🙂

  72. BLJ Graves Studio says

    May 27, 2010 at 8:51 pm

    I love your lamp. The pink is so pretty.

  73. Leigha says

    May 28, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    Oh my amazing!!! I cannot wait to explore your blog.
    P.S. Thank you for your sweet comment on my guest post at The Shiny Pebble. I am gushing!

  74. Ashley @ Little Miss Momma says

    June 1, 2010 at 5:45 am

    This lamp is AMAZING! I want it! In fact, I want one in every color!

  75. pam says

    June 7, 2010 at 10:25 pm

    Your lamp looks wonderful, very talented lady.

  76. Sarah says

    June 17, 2010 at 6:06 am

    I love this idea. It would be perfect in my daughter's room.

  77. Jeannette says

    June 18, 2010 at 5:45 pm

    I love it! I was just scrolling through and then had to re-read it twice to realize that was your project and not your inspiration. It looks amazing!

  78. zoe says

    January 4, 2011 at 8:29 pm

    i love this lampshade! it's gorgeous – i might give it a try in green.

  79. Puanani503 says

    February 26, 2011 at 8:59 am

    I love what you did with the lamp shade! It's lovely:)

  80. Emily S. says

    October 20, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    I love the lamp, but I also noticed the framed peg board material in the background. That would be GREAT for a crafting area or even as a jewelry/accessory holder. Did you just repurpose a frame and nail peg board material to the back? That might even be a fun way to hang belts in a closet…

  81. Becca says

    January 29, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    You did a fantastic job on that shade! Can I ask you what type of fabric you used? I picked up a couple of lamps on clearance recently. I love the height of the base and the shape of the shade, but the fabric is awful! I found this post on Pinterest when I searched “recover lamp shade.” I’ve never redone a lampshade before, so any pointers you could share would be appreciated!

  82. katie@tulsadetails says

    August 12, 2012 at 7:00 pm

    I saw this on Pinterest and I love this idea! I am going to try to do the same thing in my baby’s room. Do you happen to know what kind of paint you used for the lampshade?

    Thank you!! Katie

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