I totally love my new lamp, but finding the right shade was really important and finding the right place for him was the next thing. I finally have both, plus a little repair makes him perfect.
Remember my bronze man and how dapper he is? My latest $15 goodwill find.
When I brought him home I placed him on an end table by the sofa and borrowed the shade off the lamp that was there. Way too big for him, but I just had to play and see how he was going to look. He’s a little too tall and skinny for this table, but he is absolutely gorgeous.
I decided I would rather have him on my desk. I tried quite a few different shades that I had when he was moved over, but none of them were right.
This rectangular one from my bedroom lamp would work as far as shape is concerned.
However, I would have to really watch the size and I would need a shorter harp so the shade isn’t too high above his head.
This is one I had in the storage closet, I am trying everything just to see what works and what doesn’t.
The style of this shade is all wrong, but the size is perfect, so now I know what to look for. This shade is 12″ tall and 14″ across the bottom. This is a good size.
I always check at Ross for lampshades. Sometimes they have just the perfect thing. TA-DA, burlap and the perfect size and shape. How lucky is that and only $7.99. Quite the bargain. A burlap drum shade that is 12″ tall and 14″ across the bottom. Couldn’t be better.
Now for the repair – You can see he is holding a ball in one hand and a stick in the other, but I couldn’t figure out the stick. Like some of you, I finally decided that he was dressed for golf and part of his golf club was missing. I guess it broke off and maybe that’s why he wound up in goodwill.
So I thought I could fix that. I went to the party supply store and found some plastic golf club favors.
After a little carving, gluing and paint, you’d never know it had been broken off.
He’s a great size for my desk area and adds tons of character, plus now he has his club.
The right shade and a little repair definitely made him perfect.
Have you found any new treasures lately ? How do you shop for shades? I usually take a lamp with me so I can try the shades, however this time just trying the ones I had at home let me find the right size.
Be sure and mark your calendars, 24 bloggers are opening their doors to show you their kitchens on the 22nd and 23rd. They are going to show you all the details and ins and outs of their fabulous kitchens and I get to be part of the group. You can tour my kitchen on the 22nd. So put a big red X on both days, you really don’t want to miss any of the tours, plus there is a fabulous giveaway too.
Here is a list of all the participants, quite the line up. You don’t want to miss any of them.
Thursday, August 22
Friday, August 23
I am linking to the following parties:
Tammy @ Share It One More Time
Linsey @ The Farmhouse Porch for Tuesday The Scoop
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style for WOW WednesdayDeborah @ Green Willow Pond for What We Accomplished WednesdayIvy @ Ivy and Elephants for What’s It WednesdayJudy @ DIY by Design for Sizzle Into Summer WednesdayKristen @ We Are That Family for Works For Me WednesdayThe Everyday Home for Homework Wednesday
Style Sisters for Centerpiece Wednesday
Rose Chintz Cottage for HomeLindsay @ Southern Lovely for Show and ShareLucy @ Craftberry Bush for Inspiration Gallery ThursdayYvonne @ Stonegable for Tutorials – Tips and Tidbits ThursdayGina @ The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation ThursdaySherry @ No Minimalist Here for Open House Party on Thursdays
Posed Perfection for All Things Thursday HopKatherine @ Katherines Corner for Favorite Things Thursday HopNiki @ The Vintage Farmhouse for Creative Things ThursdayKathy @ A Delightsome Life for Home and Garden ThursdayRichella @ Imparting Grace for Grace at HomeSusan @ Between Naps On The Porch for Tablescape ThursdayPamela @ From My Front Porch To Yours for Treasure Hunt ThursdayDesirie @ The 36th Avenue for 36th Avenue Party Thursday
Fox Hollow for Before & After
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