The reason we rent space in an antiques mall is to sell our wares, right?
Then, why is it when the mall calls to say "You sold all 3 of your lamps today, " I go "...Oh, NO"
Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled to have sales! I just didn't have any lamps ready to bring in today and having a dark booth isn't good for sales
Here's what I dug out: Two perfectly boring lamps in need of a very quick make over
I covered the shades of this lamp with a sweet rose fabric...
...and added a little hanging bling from the center
The second lamp I layered lace over the shade...
...using spray adhesive and Fabri-Tac
Two simple and fast make overs
I brought them both into my booth at Orange Tree. The double lamp I priced at $32 and the lace covered one at $28
Let there be light!
Especially for my dear friends in the path of Sandy...Stay safe!
Happy Creating
Carol
Love both of them, Carol, but I think the double arm lamp is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteThey are both really cute!
ReplyDeleteI feel with you. I'm happy to sell too (really happy!) but sometimes you just are getting behind.
Although thumbs up for selling fast and easy ;)
I love popping into your blog to get a dose of Victoria-style beauty. As much as I love MCM, your lovely romantic presentations makes me happy in a little-girl-and-with-her-tea-party way :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always Carol.. Love them, I love making lampshades. Yours are spectacular... Hugs, Cindy
ReplyDeleteHi Carol, Your lamps turned out gorgeous. Love this project. I use both these products and they work so well. Have a great week creating.
ReplyDeleteXO CM
Buaetiful!
ReplyDeleteHi Carol, I am back from my blogging break and am so happy to see your sweet lamps here this morning. I LOVE LOVE that double one. (two loves for the double!;>) You did a great job on making them over...they are perfect- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteI am thinking you might be needing more lamps as these should sell quickly with your lovely touch! Creative Bliss...
ReplyDeleteHi Carol, everything you touch turns from rust to pure gold. These are beautiful. I also noticed a pretty little pink hat on the dresser top. Was take one of your projects, too?
ReplyDeleteIt is always a pleasure to visiting and see what you are up to.
Have a marvelous week . . .
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
Gorgeous! I see the hat you bought from me in the background! (still love that hat!)That IS always how it goes..either your lighting sells and your booth becomes a dark cave or the furniture piece under everything sells. When I went in my booth last Monday she had just sold a cabinet that I had stacked 3-4 crates on top of and the crates and all that was inside was all (semi neatly) in a pile on the floor! That cabinet was there for 3 weeks with nothing on top of it and as soon as I loaded it up..bam! At least you are selling!
ReplyDeleteHow nice that you can just go and pull out a couple Lamps! LOL Fast and quick turned out feminine and beautiful!! Get ready though for another phone call though. I am sure those two will not be there to long either!!
ReplyDeleteLet their be Sales!!
Huggs, Nancy
BTW have you heard when they will be shutting off the wind?? I am ready to rent a Super Saw and do some harm to a huge Oak Tree!
ReplyDeleteHuggs, Nancy
oh my gosh, they are beautiful!! I love them both!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love these..I think I could do that. I'm going to do this, yes, yes, I am. I had 2 beautiful yellow rose lamps I recently found in am antique store just waiting for some shades. You know how rare it is to find a set. Sadly, I broke one the other day, before I even got to use it. Just heartbroken..Maybe I'll fix the shade like this to make myself fell better. Why am I telling you all of this? IDK..you seemed like someone who could feel my pain. lol
ReplyDeleteI LOVE what you made here! This is absolutely lovely! Im dont know which I prefer, the rose one or the lace... :D Theyre both just so dear!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
You are one creative lady with lace!!!! lol. They are both so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThey are both beautiful and pretty at the same time. Great job, and quick thinking. Blessings Paula
ReplyDeleteOne of the (many) things i like about your blog is that you share your products with us...that is so critical when I live in a rural area of Canada..even if I can't find it here, I can send for it if I know what it is...thanks to you, I do..
ReplyDeleteVery pretty lampshades, very partial to the 'lace" one and so easy!
TOTES.
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Lamps,
OH MY!!!
How are you finding time to get so many goodies transformed for your booth with the wedding coming up?!
LOVE them all!
About lamps:!!! They don't sell for me...maybe they need a new look!
Warmly,
deb
Hi Carol,
ReplyDeleteThe lamps are so pretty and the prices are great. I don't think they will last long!
hugs
Sissie
I know! Kathy and I have the same reaction. But we are done for now, closing the booth tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteIt's time for us.
Anyway, I like the lacy shade and boy that looked easy!
One month until your sons wedding!! Hard to believe it's here.
We need to do lunch soon...
Hi Carol, Thanks for the lovely comment on my aprons. I think that we are both excited and interested in any new idea of re-purposing old items into new treasures. You are the Queen and I am just starting to see the possibilities. It is fun to go thrifting with a mindset on re-purposing. I love this new adventure :)
ReplyDeleteYour blogging sister, Connie
They are so pretty...they'll probably sell right away, too!
ReplyDeleteThey are too lovely, of course. I have a hunch you'll be without light in the booth again all too soon.
ReplyDeleteI have some shades that need a makeover. I have it in my head to do something, but I keep procrastinating.
Pathetic, aren't I?
Is your son in DC this week? As of last night, the daughter still had power. With all the rain, I'm grateful for that high ground called "the Hill"!
Those are so, so pretty! No wonder they sold. But I understand not wanting to part with them.
ReplyDeleteOh my, those are beautiful! I do not think they will be there very long!
ReplyDeleteThe lamp with the roses is, of course, my favorite. I love soft old roses and I love the bling you added. Beautiful, Carol.
ReplyDeleteQuick and clever thinking Carol. I'm sure these two will sell right away also. I think you need to hunt down some more lamps:-)
ReplyDeleteThank goodness you had some lamps stashed away and quick thinking on how to decorate! I've got some floral fabric almost, if not, exactly like what you used. I need to find me a lamp base ;)
ReplyDeleteI have a funny feeling those lamps will sell right away and you'll be back to saying, "Oh, no"! Sandy passed by here with just a few branches down. Yay! ~ Maureen
ReplyDeleteI loved both of those lamps Carol and then your transformation made them even more special. Hope son is fine. We are fine....even my son in N.J. is fine...except for so much damage. Not sure we will be able to make our trip up there this week. :(
ReplyDeletejust beautiful, as always!!!
ReplyDeleteCarol, Only you could whip up something so adorable! Love all the lamps, exactly why they went sooooo fast! xo Pam
ReplyDeleteSo VERY pretty! Better look for some more...because I bet will sell fast too :)
ReplyDeleteDear Carol, you up-scaled so quickly and they are just beautiful!!! Maybe you should get some clip-on lights to keep your booth lighted as your pretty lamps sell so fast. Bet these two will also go in a hurry as well.
ReplyDeleteNow DON'T pretty up the clip-on. With your magic touch they would move to a new home just as quickly as the others!!!lol Thanks for always sharing with us, Maki
Maki
Hi carol
ReplyDeleteHave not been at home for awhile but once again I am really impressed with your work. I personally like the lace one but they are both just great. Thanks for sharing. Is this not the month of the big day? I have in my memory 23 nov. how are the nerves?
You are very creative Carol! I like them, they looked really nice. Thanks for sharing.
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Carol - these are beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteI had the same situation recently where all of my lamps SOLD and my booth was dark like a cave...LOL!!!
Thank you for the inspiration! I am going to cover plain lamp shades too...
-PaMeLa ;)
I am thrilled to have found your blog! I thought I was busy...you definitely inspire me to strive to try more!
ReplyDeleteThey are both darling! Now the problem is these are both going to sell in about 5 minutes also *winks* Vanna
ReplyDeleteOh, Carol, your lamps are gorgeous! I adore them both... they're very different in style, but each is just lovely in its own way.♥
ReplyDeleteBet they're gone by now...: P
xoxo