Lampshade Love

What a difference a lampshade makes!  I got this little lamp for a corner of my kitchen countertop at Target about a year ago.  I didn’t really care for the burgundy shade that came with it, so I used pliers to cut it off {apparently, they weld these things to the base and a hammer only bends the metal} and used this white shade with gold trim that I had found at Tuesday Morning. 

I figured this would work for the time being.  Until I found something I really liked or felt like splurging on.  I had also covered the candlestick part with scrapbook paper, to go with my scrapbook covered books.

The other day, for some reason, I went on eBay.  I don’t go on there too much anymore.  It is much safer for our bank account that way.  However, this day, I saw this lampshade.  Angels sang, the heavens opened up and light beamed down upon my laptop screen.

Toile and a black & white check, with black trim and black beaded fringe. Heaven.  Perfect size, perfect price.  I did the “buy it now” and it was in my hot little hands in a matter of days. 

I took the above pictures at night with my new Sony camera.   

Isn’t she beautiful?  I am thrilled with it and am now happy with my little lamp.  This has got to be the simplest decorating change I’ve ever made!   

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Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps On The Porch

Kathy