Lamp Addiction

In addition to my bag problem, I also have a lamp addiction. I have no idea why, but I love them. I went through a vintage Asian phase. Now, I think I'm probably at capacity for Asian-themed stuff (although this won't stop me from getting more if I find something that I heart). I blame it on our house being so dark, but Tim just thinks I have a problem. He may just break up with me if I bring another lamp home. Here are my latest finds:




It's magic! This lamp is not only a lamp, but also an alarm clock! I found this one and the white one below at this crazy guy's place in Davis. It's the same place I found a pretty awesome fold-down desk that he wouldn't sell me or even tell me the price.

This was exactly what I was looking for to place on top of the piece of furniture I'm refinishing (see previous posts). I think the crisp white will look awesome against the light wood. It will also bring out the super cool white branch-like hardware I got. (Ignore the dirty laundry pile in the background.) I need to find a lampshade because the one that was on it was u-g-l-y and I gave it back to the guy to keep.

Some previous purchases include the following:


The above orange and yellow lucite are a work in progress. I have no idea where I am going to put them, but they were $7.00 on ebay. Shortly after this purchase, I had my nightmare experience with ebay and lamps that is still not put to rest. It involves me finding the most awesomest lamp ever and having it come in pieces and the seller being an idiot. Don't buy lamps on ebay.


I love this old TV lamp. There's a light bulb behind the shade.

Productive weekend, I think.

Forthcoming

I should be headed to Wyoming by way of Billings, MT soon. Also, Tim and I are going to Portland May 15th for my birthday. After that, there's a trip to Chicago in June that's in the works, with a possible side trip to Puerto Rico to visit a friend from my U of C days and because it's different but not too far away... End of June is a hike in Yosemite with some friends. More blogging and pictures to come. Until then, I've just posted a couple of random photos I took from my driveway in Davis one morning. Which do you like better?

Almost done!

Progress has been slow, but I'm almost there. Here's a look:



Those will be the knobs (from Anthropologie).

Just have to finish the stain and then varnish. Soon, Tim's music crap will have a home...just in time for moving in August.