2.25.2011

Lamp Doctor

 I found this HIDEOUS lamp at a local thrift store for $2.00. Poor thing, it can't help it that its maker made it SO UGLY! But luckily, I saw the potential for it and thought,"What a wonderful lamp this would be for my buffet!" So it came home with me, along with a few other awesome items I just had to pick up.

 So today, i'm going to share with you its makeover, hopefully you'll think it went from hideous to HOT like I do!

In its ugly glory, ready for primer...

Looking better already!

LOVE THIS COLOR! It's Aqua by Rustoleum.

Getting a coat of Ralph Lauren Faux Technique Glaze!

FINISHED! 
(Weird buff on the wall, musta scraped it getting the buffet in!)

There it is, sitting on my UNtouched buffet.

My heart melts.

Don't you just LOVE IT?! I'm just swooning over how cute it is now.

New FAV color? Rustoleum Aqua.
Well, and Rustoleum Brushed Nickel. They tie.



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26 comments:

  1. This is adorable! The color adds such a lovely pop to your gorgeous buffet...isn't it amazing what a couple of coats of spray paint can do? Came on by from the WhipperBerry link up, and from www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com

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  2. love the lamp. it turned out great i saw a similiar lamp in marshalls for 40 dollars.

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  3. I DO love it! :-) You did a fantastic job and now it can be very proud of itself...no more shame for the lamp! You should be proud of yourself too because you are doing some awesome projects. Thanks for linking this up to the party!
    Vanessa

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  4. Gorgeous lamp! Isn't it wonderful to see beauty in the not-quite-yet-beautiful pieces?

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  5. Love the lamp and the buffet. I stopped over from Donnas SNS. I'd love it if you came by for a visit. I'm a new follower.

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  6. Love the lamp and the dresser!
    www.dashing-home.blogspot.com

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  7. Love the color you used on on your lamp. Sooo cute!!!
    -emily
    www.nestnestingnested.blogspot.com

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  8. Looks amazing! I can never resist a great lamp make-over!

    Stop by the Beach Bungalow sometime for a visit!

    Sue
    xo

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  9. Much better! What a great tutorial too. Thanks for linking up!

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  10. Great deal on a lamp and look at cute it is now! Enjoy! You made me want to go paint something! :)

    http://thoughtsandsnipits.blogspot.com/

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  11. This lamp looks great! Isn't it fun to take something hideous and make it into a thing of beauty? I saw your post over at The Shabby Nest's Frugal Friday & I'm now following your blog! :-)

    http://educatorssoliloquy.blogspot.com/2011/02/oooo-what-little-spray-paint-can-do.html

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  12. Good job. Painting the whole thing including the base was key.
    Its beautiful.
    Kathy

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  13. Really cute! I just spray painted a lamp too and I'm love it!

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  14. Wow, the color really did wonders for your lamp. It's adorable!

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  15. Very cute!! That color is beautiful!!! I might have to pick that one up and add it to my stash!

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  16. I LOVE IT!! Gives me some inspiration for a lamp that I have....hmm.... ;o) Thanks!!
    ~Terry
    http://mossandclover.blogspot.com/

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  17. Cute lamp. It looks fabulous with it's makeover. Can't wait to see what you do with the buffet.

    Ruth

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  18. Love it too. Over from Better After. Where did ya get your lamp shade? Looking for one just like and it and can't seem to find one...

    http://thepowers-thatbe.blogspot.com

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  19. I must say I too love Rustoleum Aqua... My heart is swooning :)

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  20. I love the color too! Great job with this project! thanks for visiting my blog! :)

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  21. Very nice! I have yet to try my hands at lamp refurbishing, and I hate my lamps!
    I'm a new follower!
    Jo-Anna

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  22. It's always amazing what a little spray paint will do.

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  23. What an unbelievable change. This new lamp has such a sophistication about it.

    Thanks for linking up to "Meet Me On Monday".

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  24. Not only do I super love your lamp redo...and I am going to copy the idea myself...
    But, I was super surprised to see the font I made on your heading...pea noodles girlfriends! Love it--glad to share it around blogland!
    Thanks!

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  25. I am loving the aqua as well - Looks great on this lamp! It is crazy how spray paint and glaze can give something a new life!

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