Frugal Friday~

Interesting how you can start out with one thing in mind and end up with something totally different once you get going. Inspiration works in funny ways.

Take this little lamp for example.

I saw her at the local thrift store, and thought she might be good for the Princess' room. Of course, the brass just didn't do it for me, and the pink roses with their green leaves made the whole thing just a little too "precious" for my taste. I thought of spraypainting the little lamp, but ended up putting her back instead.

Of course, it doesn't take a genious to figure out the rest of the story. I went back a couple of days later, and luckily, the little lamp was still there. This time I scooped her up and took her home.

After a few coats of spraypaint, this is how she looks. No precious pink roses, no yucky brass. Not only that, but the base looks a little more substantial now that the whole thing is the same color. (She wasn't actually dry yet when I took the photos...that's why she's still a little "shiny"...)

I planned on adding the lamp shade that is currently on the lamp in the Princess' room (pictured above), and thought it might be a nice contrast to the more formal lamp base. But as I was doing this post, and looking at the photo of the lamp in all of her cream-colored perfection, I had a flash of inspiration...

You'll have to wait until next week to see what I decided to do...(I know, I know, how could I make you wait? It'll be worth it, though!) And you know, the little lamp probably won't end up in the Princess' room after all...of course, I could redecorate...

Have a great Friday~

A little bit of patience~

The hubby had the day off of work yesterday, so I took advantage of the situation to go to an antique/junk shop that I've been trying to get to for weeks months years. I was not disappointed! This little shop was full to the brim with all kinds of wonderful things! I could have come home with a truckload of treasures. But, unfortunately, I am on a very tight budget (aren't we all) so I had to limit myself.

But then I saw it...a vintage Chatillon scale! I have been wanting one of these babies for.ev.er! And every time I have seen one, the price has been astronomical. Well, it didn't have a price marked. Not usually a good sign. So I grabbed it and made my way to the front of the store. I hesitantly asked the price...and...it...was...not bad. It was pretty good, even. $10. I didn't even try to negotiate. Even though it's face is crooked. I just paid and left. Quickly. Before the shop's owner noticed how excited I was, and changed her mind. I was right too! I came home and did a little search on-line...found an almost identical Chatillon vintage scale on ebay for $49.95. Yep! I'm so excited!

You see, I had a little bit of patience, which I never have, and it paid off in the end.

Now I'm off to find the perfect place for my treasure.

Linking to the I'm a Flea Marketeer party at Flea Market Style magazine.

Have a great Thursday~