Remember that fabulous coral and green striped table I showed you the other day?
This lamp was its mate.
It was on top of the table at the yard sale.
The lamp was actually overhauled before the table. I think when the table saw how fabulous the lamp was, it decided it should be just as fabulous, if not more.
Have any of you called the asylum yet to come pick up the crazy lady who says her furniture has thoughts and feelings?
One of you should probably get on that. I’ll start packing.
Anywho, when I first brought the lamp home, I initially thought I would give it a coat of Rub ‘N Buff.
Yea, that wasn’t working out too well.
Plan B: Enter aqua spray paint.
Yep, I like that. I gave the lamp two coats of the aqua spray paint and a couple top coats of Rust-Oleum’s Gloss Topcoat to shine it up.
I was stressing over what what kind of shade to put on it. I didn’t want to spend a ton of money on a shade for a lamp that I had purchased at a yard sale and planned to re-sell. As I was scouring my craft room, I came across a shade with birds on it that had once been in my living room. I thought, “That will never work, but I’ll try it anyway.” And much to my surprise, it looked great on the lamp.
What do you think about the combination?
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Like what you see?
Heather says
I think it’s adorable! It’s extremely unexpected, but I think it works well together…
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Heather! It is so unexpected! Maybe that’s why it works well together!
Kasey says
I love this! You are the lamp make over queen! I have never made over a lamp, its the one thing I am scared to try.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Oooo….the lamp makeover queen! I like it! You can do it too! So easy!
[email protected] Life Atop a Cake Stand says
I love the fabric you chose for the lamp! It’s so cool! And the base colour is great too!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Kathryn! I still can’t believe how well they both worked together!
Sarah @ An Inviting Home says
Jenna,
Hello…gorgeous lamp! 🙂 I would totally buy this in a second if I saw it in the store! Thanks for linking up at the Inspiration Gallery.
~Sarah
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Sarah!
Lauren @ Mom Home Guide says
Your lamp is just too cute! If I could, I’d take it home with me! (It matches a bird wall decal mural that I have in my home’s master bedroom.) I love the aqua color and the adorable bird motif. Perfect!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Lauren! I can’t believe how well the shade and lamp worked together!
debra says
the lamp is beautiful however I think if you painted the base coral or yellow or even white it would look gorgeous
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
You could be right, Debra! That’s a great idea!
Crystal @My Blissful Space says
Two things I love in decor – aqua and birds! Very cute! And I think the color combo’s great, too! Had you chosen red or yellow it would have felt so “autumn”…but the aqua gave it life! 🙂
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I am still shocked at just how well it did work together, Crystal! I would have never thought it would turn out so great! Thanks!
Ruth @ Living Well Spending Less says
I love this before and after!! The lamp is stunning, you did an amazing job!! Thank you for linking up to Thrifty Thursday!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks so much, Ruth!
natashalh says
I love spray paint! It’s amazing how well it can revamp almost anything. The shade is great on this lamp, too!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I couldn’t agree more! Spray paint can make anything look better!
Jamie says
So unexpected! Love that Rustoleum gloss paint!
Hugs,
Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I know – totally didn’t think the shade and lamp would work together!! And I love that Rust-Oleum too!! Best spray paint ever!
Dicksi says
Lovin’ the lamp makeover! I’ve got a brass lamp…got some spray paint…goin’ to do a makeover, too! (Don’t have a cutesy shade, though!) Thanks for the idea!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
You are welcome! So happy to give you an idea!!! You can always recover an old shade with some fun fabric!
Kathy Penney @ Sparkles And A Stove says
What a great find! And you did a beautiful job! Shared on my FB page and a lot of other people thought so too. 🙂 Pinning. Thanks for sharing at All Things Pretty!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I thought it turned out great as well!!! Thank you so much for sharing on Facebook!!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks! I will head over to link up!
Jess says
This is VERY pretty! I’ll take 5! 🙂
Thanks again for joining the Link Up this week!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I wish I had five to give away! So glad you like it!
Beth @ Incomplete Guide to Living says
Love it, Jenna! The orange and yellow really compliment the aqua! Unexpected combinations of awesomeness are my fav! 🙂
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks! It is so unexpected! Can’t believe it worked so well together!
veronica says
Very nice!! I love the shade/lamp color combo!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Veronica! I can’t believe they both worked so well together!
[email protected] Stroll Thru Life says
Love the lamp and the shade is fabulous too. Hugs, Marty
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks so much, Marty!
Mindie says
Featuring at this Friday’s linky party!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
That is awesome news, Mindie!! Thanks so much!
Becca says
Love that color and your shade is adorable. Thanks again for stopping by Friday’s Five Features and Fun Festivities!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks so much, Becca!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Tammy! I will head over to link up!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks! I will head over to link up!
T'onna says
I love this lamp! I love the blueness and the birds on the shade. You did a wonderful job with this makeover. I’m pinning it!
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Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, T’onna! I love that blue color too!
Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken Chick says
Wow, what a colorful transformation- love it! Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week!
Cheers,
Kathy Shea Mormino
The Chicken Chick
http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Kathy and thank you for hosting!
Leslie @ House on the Way says
Loving it! Thank you so much for sharing it at my party! Stop by House on the Way tomorrow to see it featured!!
Leslie
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you for hosting and featuring it, Leslie! Yay!
Helen says
Jenna, it shocked me how well the lamp and shade fit together, but I do love it! I am lamp crazy and was so proud when I learned how to re-wire them. One question for you, can you see the switch if you are across the room? I like for the mechanical (?) parts to be hidden by the shade. There’s always a hot glue gun around for some reason!:)
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I know, Helen! It shocked me as well! I couldn’t believe that the combination actually worked. I actually sold this lamp, so I’m not sure about seeing the switch – I can’t remember!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Gracie! I love making my own lamps! I will head over to link up!
chris aka monkey says
i want that lamp and shade good gosh almighty i love it
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Chris! I love how it turned out! Can’t believe they worked so well together!
Misti @ Practical Happyness says
Amazing job! Love the combination! Love your humor even more! I feel I’m always revising the things I’m working on, with the same sarcasm running through my head. I’m a new follower- came across you on the Get Your DIY On link up. So glad you shared!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Misti! I still can’t believe the shade and lamp color worked so well together! Its great having you follow along!
polly plum says
I’m a newbie who would like to do more DIY decorating, because I think its fun/satisfying, and I don’t have the money to buy everything new. So here’s my first question: Do you spraypaint on newspaper or an old sheet? or what? And do you recommend spray paint right from the can, or renting a sprayer?
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I typically spray paint on an old Rubbermaid tote lid. I would not recommend newspaper because the paint will make it stick to whatever you are painting. I think an old sheet may work ok. I have a paint sprayer that I love, but I also use spray paint.