Let There Be Light

The master bedroom has been pretty sad with two mini touch lamps gracing our night stands.  Definitely not book-reading-in-the-bed material.  I've been searching for a pair of lamps for a few weeks now and have FINALLY hit the jackpot.

Not much to look at at first.  I paid $2 each for them at a yard sale out in Amelia.  My thoughts... white, lovely white would perfect.

I set them up on the deck and got the Krylon Spray Paint in Gloss White.  I decided not to use my primer thinking it wouldn't be too tough to coat the lamps.  Bad idea.  It took about 5 coats, almost my whole can of paint.  *Word to the wise, prime if you've got it.

 I had already bought two white Ikea Lamp Shades wishing hoping to find some lamps I could revamp.  So after painting, all I had to do was add those and voila!

I love how tall they are since our headboard is so short. I will probably add fabric to the shades to spice them up a bit. Or maybe even stencil them. Either way, I'm sure they won't stay like this for long. 

$2 for each lamp, $10 for each shade, and $4 for the can of spray paint = $14 each lamp.

Yard sales can be pretty hit and miss.  More times than less, I don't find anything at all.  But if you're passing one, just stop by.  You never know what you'll find!