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Monday, October 22, 2012

Crazy Lamp Lady Explained


One could easily ask if I am becoming the crazy lamp lady? 
It would be a legitimate question. 
Do you recall last weeks lamp and shade?
 Keeping.


Just so you know Joe and I have a lamp clinic, of sorts, here.
 He can rewire them.
I rebuild parts missing with epoxy and then paint them.
Broken lamps are always a steal.
I never admit I can repair them.
 I rebuilt a rose, last month, on an oriental lamp.
 It sold quickly.
 I am not keeping this large, heavy urn shaped lamp. 
Please forgive me the wonky shade. 
The pineapple lamp is coming back to this spot. 
I seem to have a knack for finding lamps, with potential,
 at estate and garage sales.
Or do they find me?




Sometimes we find lamp parts at Habitat For Humanity Restore.
I keep harps and finials in a drawer and spare shades in an extra closet. 
I am forever switching shades with different lamps that I find. 
Restoring lamps and selling them has become a team project we both enjoy.


joy and peace
Olive


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33 comments:

  1. ℳartina @ Northern NestingOctober 22, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Olive not only do I love that beautiful lamp, I love the whole area!! Beautiful vignette!

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  2. DebbiedoosOctober 22, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    That's a beaut! I go in phases of lamp addiction. Right now, I am off so I can enjoy yours for now:)

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  3. Leslie Anne TarabellaOctober 22, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    I've always wanted to learn how to wire a lamp! What a "BRIGHT" idea!
    hahahahahaha!!!!

    Happy Monday!

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  4. Julie MarieOctober 22, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Hi Olive... I think the lamps find you, because they know you and Joe appreciate them and will restore them to their former beauty... so pretty!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  5. RosemaryOctober 22, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    What an industrious little team you and Joe are. Hope you are feeling much better now Olive.

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  6. Blondie's JournalOctober 22, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    If you enjoy what you are doing, then keep doing it! :)

    XO,
    Jane

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  7. Grandma Barb's This and ThatOctober 22, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    I think the lamps find you! Nice that you and Joe are a team and are restoring the lamps for others to enjoy.

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  8. Rosemary@villabarnesOctober 22, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    Lamps know they have a good home with you, Olive.

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  9. GailOctober 22, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    Well one would say that you have a wonderful skill for repairing lamps and that you and Joe are quite a team! Enjoy your day, Gail

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  10. Amy KinserOctober 22, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    I think it's cool that you have a talent for putting lamps and such together. It's neat that it's something you and your husband both enjoy.

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  11. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleOctober 22, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    That is great that you can repair broken lamps and resale them. My husband can wire things, too if I ever need him to.

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  12. ~Lavender Dreamer~October 22, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    I love this one and it's fun to find something special and make it even better! Sweet hugs!

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  13. UnknownOctober 22, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    I love lamps too! Trouble is, I keep all of them! :) Love the lamp you showed above. It's great you two can work on them together.

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  14. AnonymousOctober 22, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    Hi Olive! Oh, I love your pretty lamp and you've set up a lovely display too. So glad to know you and hubby can bring these little beauties back to life!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  15. craftylesOctober 22, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    That's a beauty. I wish I could fix broken lamp parts. Well done!

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  16. chateau chicOctober 22, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    You do a great job with your lamps, Olive. No wonder they sell so well for you.
    Mary Alice

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  17. SusieOctober 22, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    Olive, I like you fix them up and keep them going. They look great too. Smiles, Susie

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  18. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartOctober 22, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    Hi Olive! Fun stopping in to visit with you. I like the style of this lamp. Great that you can fix them up!

    Noticed a very cute pup on your sidebar :) My maiden name was Shelley.



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  19. Town and Country GalsOctober 22, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Olive,
    I have to say I'm somewhat addicted to lamps myself, as you said, you can find them so inexpensively at thrift stores and yard sales! My goal is to learn how to rewire them. The biggest problem I run into is the on and off switch not working. Between the 2 of you, you've got it down and your lamps are lovely!
    Interesting to know you live near Statesboro, I ejoy visiting down there and will be back Nov. 10th for the wedding in Savannah. Keeping my fingers crossed that we will have perfect weather!
    Rebecca

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  20. The Boston LadyOctober 22, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    I saw the best lamp today! And I'm not a lamp person per se. It was ridiculously priced at a thrift around here, but I suspect it was priced that way because it was so special. It was a rooster lamp and I'm not a rooster gal, but I would have snapped this one up because of the positioning of the shade, the type of shade and the quality of the rooster. Guess that's why it was 100$! I need to stay away from the upscale "thrifts", but they are fun to look through. Ann P.S. The fact that you and Joe can rewire and fix them up between you is golden! I need to learn...

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  21. Cranberry MorningOctober 22, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    That is a great lamp! I have two lamps in our basement that came from my grandpas. One is a three-way with a night light in the base - the other is an inlaid wood that my carpenter grandpa made. Both are waiting for me to get busy and rewire them! I know the parts are available. Maybe this post is the incentive I needed!

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  22. UnknownOctober 23, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    I love those itty bitty lamps! They always seem to come home with me from estate sales. Yours are wonderful. Show us more Olive!

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  23. MelanieOctober 23, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Hi Olive, I'm new to your blog. Found you through your link on Brenda's Tweak it Tuesday post. Just spent some time looking through your blog and love it! I'll be adding your blog to my side bar of "beautiful blogs". I also followed you on Pinterest. Hope that you'll visit me over at my blog and become a new follower. Looking forward to getting to "know" you!

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  24. MelanieOctober 23, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Hi Olive ~ I found your blog through your link on Brenda's blog for Tweak it Tuesday. Just spent some time looking through your blog and love it! I'll be adding your blog to my sidebar of "beautiful blogs". I also followed you on Pinterest. Hope that you'll visit me at my blog and become a new follower. Looking forward to getting to "know" you!

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  25. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageOctober 23, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    What a talent! I'm envious. I love vintagae lamps too, but hate fixing them up. What a team!

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  26. Brenda PruittOctober 23, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Maybe you are the "lamp whisperer..."
    Brenda

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  27. Pam KesslerOctober 23, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Love the dog under glass on the table. I was thinking you were keeping all these lamps. Thought maybe it was awfully dark down there in the South.

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    1. OliveOctober 24, 2012 at 9:41 AM

      I want to keep them all. Yes I do. I my inside photos it sure seems dark but it's quite sunny.

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  28. Wanda @ Just VintageOctober 23, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    First, I love the stack of bases. That's a neat idea!

    Yes, you do have the charm. I can find lamps and I can find shades and parts. Actually have quite a collection if all. But do you think I can ever match one with another? Nooooo. So I have lamps and I have shades and I have parts. Sigh.

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  29. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesOctober 23, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    I love playing with lamps, too! Yours is lovely! My hubby does the re-wiring, but I think I would like to learn how myself, too! I am working on an old popsicle stick lamp right now...I can just imagine someone building it years ago...

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  30. Vickie @ Ranger 911October 23, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    I love the big chunky lamp, and the dog under glass is a cute addition to the table.

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  31. LauraOctober 24, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    I love lamps too, and the vignette you created is wonderful!
    Have3 a great week!

    Laura
    White Spray Paint

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  32. lvroftiquesOctober 25, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    What a gorgeous vignette Olive! And I am another crazy lamp lady!...Chair lady...doll lady... bust lady...OK I'm just plum crazy lol! I need to take some fix it lessons from you because I find so many really beautiful lamps that are broken. What did you use to rebuild the broken rose? Was the lamp porcelain? Enquiring minds would love to know *winks* Vanna

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I adore your comments. They are like finding unexpected chocolates. olive

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