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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Posted by Janet at 1:13 PM
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26 comments:

  1. Hannah @HannahHandmadeFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Aw! Its supper cute!

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  2. BodenFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    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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  3. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:52 PM

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

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  4. At The Picket FenceFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    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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  5. gertie @ The Old Block HouseFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:30 PM

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

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  6. KarenFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    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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  7. shannonFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:45 PM

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

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  8. EmilyFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:35 AM

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

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  9. A Whole Lotta MagicFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    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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  10. Emily CarterFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:13 PM

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

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  11. Amy February 26, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    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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  12. Marie C.February 26, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    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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  13. concretenprimrosesFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:07 AM

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

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  14. Elle UyFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:13 PM

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

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  15. The DIY SpotFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:37 PM

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

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  16. Jess @ Frugal with a FlourishFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:30 PM

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

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  17. UnknownMarch 1, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    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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  18. RuthMarch 2, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    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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  19. Driscoll FamilyMarch 3, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    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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  20. April and HollyMarch 7, 2011 at 1:22 PM

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

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  21. JanelleMarch 15, 2011 at 8:26 PM

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

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  22. Jo-Anna@APrettyLifeMarch 26, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    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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  23. Gloria FoxMarch 29, 2011 at 10:34 AM

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

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  24. Serendipity Chic DesignMay 16, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    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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  25. DoodlecraftMay 17, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    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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  26. oops!April 1, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    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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