I have been in a Lampshade Dry Spell for months.
That does not mean that Western North Carolina is slap outa lampshades. Nobody panic.
It means that I can’t find matching pairs, and here’s the goocher, in MY price range. And I am here to tell you that HAS to be under $10 each.
It’s a challenge.
The lamp bases I choose to paint have to cost even less than that. So when I walked in to my absolute favorite Honey Hole for shades about six different times and walked out empty handed . . .
I was beginning to panic.
Truly.
Lamps are a staple in my shop.
They fly outa there. Plus, they really look good on my larger furniture pieces. I have actually lost count of how many I’ve painted.
So long story short, things are looking up:)
These lampshades are gray and white herringbone tweed and I just love them! They are made of what looks like men’s suiting fabric.
I painted the lamp bases in a nice charcoal gray chalk paint from Americana Decor. The color is called Relic and I use it alot. There are about three colors in this particular chalk paint line that I love, use quite frequently, and keep readily available. Relic is one of them. It’s a perfect staple in a chalk paint arsenal. The others are Primitive (a putty gray), Treasure (teal) and Everlasting (white). I recently bought a sample of their Vintage (pale Robin’s Egg) and I’m considering adding it to the list. I’ve learned over the past couple of years that I can mix some really cool custom colors with these few paints. They are less than $10 at Michaels plus there is always a 40% off coupon somewhere.
Here’s what the lamps looked like when I brought them home from Goodwill.
These were a little more work than most of the Thriftstore lamps I drag home. I actually had to wipe the dust off.
Two coats of chalk paint and a GOOD coat of clear wax later,
Pretty sweet!
Paige
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Paige, I have found that Ross (stores) always have a good supply of lamp shades at really decent prices. Most UNDER $10, all sizes, all shapes, all colors and designs. If there is one close to you, it is well worth checking them out. Oh! and they usually have at least 2 of each kind! I say this because I visit and shop at the 2 Ross stores in my area (New Jersey) often. Love the herringbone shades by the way! Great job on the lamps!
That's my Honey Hole!
Love the lamp shades, and the lamps look fantastic. You wouldn't know they are the same lamps.