Monday, April 4, 2011

My $20 floor lamp

Here is my new $20 floor lamp!


I had been wanting a floor lamp to go next to 'my spot' on the lounge for a while. And I knew the look I was after. So I searched on ebay and found this one...

'Fantastic Retro Vintage Teak Mid Century Floor Lamp' but I forgot to bid and it ended and I was disappointed. It went for $49.95 + postage so I knew the rough price I'd be needing to pay for the base.


Anyway, literally the next day I was driving down the road taking Will to little school and what did I see lying on the grass out the front of a house... two floor lamp bases!

So on the way back I pulled over and checked them out and what do you know one of them was almost exactly like the ebay one I wanted. It wasn't broken or scratched or dirty or anything so I grabbed it and put it into the back of my car (I love my Outback station wagon for getting all my neighbourhood finds).

I put a bulb in and carefully check that it worked and it did!!! (I shielded my eyes so that if there were sparks and bangs I'd be 'protected') hehehehe.

Then I went to Target and bought an off white suede look lamp shade for $20. And here it is!


It's so cosy sitting in the lamp light.

Have you had any bargain finds lately????

Have a great Monday,
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18 comments:

  1. FelicityApril 4, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    That's the best example of 'everything happens for a reason' and of being in the right place at the right time.

    Happy reading beneath the glow of your new lamp.

    Felicity x

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  2. lisa maeApril 4, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    i loved reading this post.....and im loving your find TOO COOL 4 SCHOOL
    i have found some treasures i'm doing up at the moment, will share photos soonish big smooch and hope will is well xx

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  3. April @ Composed by AprilApril 4, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    That is an awesome find.

    I once bided on an item on ebay only to have it sell for much more than I bided. A few days later I was contacted by ebay to say it had been relisted. I won it for much less than my initial bid!

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  4. KerryApril 4, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    What a great score. Well done you! And very happy lamplight sitting too :)

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  5. petals and vintageApril 4, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I love floor lamps. Yours was certainly a fabulous find! Looks amazing.
    Pam x

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  6. TinaApril 4, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous and more gorgeous :) Meant to be, I would say!! ~ xx

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  7. Mon Alisa DesignApril 4, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Got to love that! It looks perfect hon x

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  8. JaneApril 4, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Ah, that really was fated, Janette. Good for you, eagle eyes! J x

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  9. Anna WhiteApril 4, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    What a great find honey...it looks awesome...love it in that little nook of the room youve placed it in..well done! :)

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  10. Sarah BApril 4, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    How about that!! How fantastic Janette. A great find!! x

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  11. Tessa WhiteApril 4, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Looks fab, simple and elegant.. I found a fab vintage cot on the last council clean up, thought it was wicker but turned out to be woven plastic which was perfect as was able to scrub it clean and it is now sans base and a big toy basket on my daughters bedroom x

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  12. Beautiful HouseApril 4, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    I love the floor lamps, what a great find. Enjoy your week.x

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  13. GeorgyApril 4, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    I love lamp light have one on right now. What a great find you have, the lamp goes so well with your sofa and cushions. Gx

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  14. The MoerksApril 4, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Great find, good pick up on the shade as well.

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  15. design elementsApril 5, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    loved reading this post!

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  16. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    What a great find...just goes to show if it's meant to be it will happen :)
    xx

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  17. Kellie CollisApril 5, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    What a lovely lamp! Your angels are not only guarding you. Have a delightful day, Kellie xx

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  18. Life in the Country LaneApril 6, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    A perfect find! Arent you glad you didnt end up bidding, it was meant to be. Looks great in the chosen spot too.
    Rebecca x

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Thanks! I love reading your comments! Jxx

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