Tip of the Day: You may think you are getting a real steal of a deal on that set of thrift-store lamps, but beware! After buying a replacement harp or two, materials to make them over, and a set of lampshades (which are so ridiculously pricey it’s ridiculous), you may end up paying more than if you had bought a set of brand new lamps. Don’t let that happen to you.
Jennifer was well aware of this, so she patiently waited until half-price day at the thrift-store, (positive that no one else would purchase this uggo pair of lamps in the meantime) and brought them home for about $6 apiece. Then she awesome-ified them with green and gold paint, and I love them so, so much. So much.
See more on her blog Dimples & Tangles.
9 Comments
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles
April 11, 2013 at 6:20 PMThanks Lindsey! I always enjoy reading your intro’s as much as I enjoy looking at the makeovers!
livingsimplyfree
April 12, 2013 at 4:18 AMI would have left them behind in the store as others did. What a shame because the after is gorgeous.
pam {simple details}
April 12, 2013 at 1:06 AMLOVE Jennifer’s makeover, the lively new look is perfect for a pretty spring vignette!
Linda @ it all started with paint
April 12, 2013 at 5:32 AMI keep scouring my thrift store for an awesome deal on an ugly lamp that I can awesome-fy. No luck yet. I’ll keep scouring …
🙂 Linda
Lia Martins
April 12, 2013 at 1:16 PMlovely!!=)
http://thevintagedecor.wix.com/vintage-decor
sweetouch!
April 13, 2013 at 9:07 PMThis is awesome. Great job I’d buy those suckers right now
Kristin
April 23, 2013 at 2:44 AMYou are so right on extra expenses that add up from needing to buy replacement parts for a thrift store lamp! I fell prey to that once
Kristin
April 23, 2013 at 2:44 AMYou are so right on extra expenses that add up from needing to buy replacement parts for a thrift store lamp! I fell prey to that once
Topper
December 4, 2020 at 12:25 AMI, like Jennifer, waited for 1/2 price day and I scored two pairs of lamps for $6. They are all pretty uggo, too, so I have been looking for inspiration and I have found it. Thanks 🙂