Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Goodwill - an ode to thee!

I am in love with the Goodwill just down the street from me.

A few weeks ago, I arrived at 7:45, armed with a travel mug of coffee to stand in line with many others for the doors to open at 8:00.
Everything in the store was on sale for 50% off!
This was welcome news as I had just moved in and needed a few lamps.

Here are the before and after photos of my lamp makeovers




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The ugly lamps ready to be transformed.



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One coat of paint does a world of good!!






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Plain shade that could use a few frills





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All you need to make these ruffles are ribbon and a straight stitch down the middle. Then gather, gather, gather til you have all the ruffles you can stand!!






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Plain Jane shade




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Not quite sure if you can see, but all along the bottom are sheer ribbon rosettes. Still deciding if I like how it turned out. Definitely better than the before...





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Just needs a simple touch

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Just a touch of sweetness. Better!

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