Yeah, yeah, I know. It's been, what?, almost two days since I've posted. I'm sorry if I worried anybody. I've been what my late husband used to call "flying under the radar," haven't I? Many thanks to those of you who checked one me. I'm not sick or anything. In fact, I'm feeling better then I have since the hot weather set in. I've just been busy.
Ramey and I went to the thrift store Wednesday evening. I got a whole bunch of white dinnerware to use for my lamp. Didn't find a white teapot. But my friend Marla told me about a place near hear that might have one. They did. And not expensive.
So I now have everything for my lamp except a shade and the electrical components. I'm thinking I'll have my lamp for less than $100. I've spent less than $30 so far. I have to research about the method for drilling holes in dinnerware to see if I think I can do it. If not, I have a friend who I think can do it.
I'm pretty sure I won't be using all the white pieces in my lamp. Especially the sugar bowl above. It look a little like a white fire hydrant, doesn't it?
Two of my blogless friends, Barbara and Marla, sent me pictures of their pretty teapot lamps. I thought I'd share them with you. First Marla's beautiful pounded (beaten?) copper one. Don't miss her sweet little birdie finial. (Click to enlarge.)
Now take a gander at Barbara's gorgeous and colorful lamp. See it's tiny little teapot finial. These lamps are wonderful, ladies. Thank you so much for sharing them with me.
Some other treasures that my sister and I found at the thrift store. First these little napkin holder guys. Aren't they cute. Actually Ramey found them and insisted that I need them. So I put them in my basket. You can't disagree with you baby sister. Well, you can, but you pay.
Sandy suggested, and Lainee agreed, earlier that my thrift store chicken would serve well as a holder for fan folded napkins. I'm not sure how to fan fold a napkin, but I did something, and here it is. Does look pretty, doesn't it?
One last treasure from the thrift store to show you. I don't often buy clothes at the thrift store, simply because I don't have the patience to go through all the racks like my sister does. But this pretty thing was hanging right at the front of the rack and I grabbed it up. I know it's awfully fancy, but I think it will be gorgeous with a pair of jeans or a plain skirt.
So I'm almost finished with my straightening up and putting away downstairs. I still haven't hung all my pictures, and I have to wait till my new dining room furniture arrives to put away my good dishes, but otherwise, it's about done. Now I do so dread working upstairs because of the dreaded sewing room. I'm promising myself that I'm going to get rid of lots of sewing room stuff. So watch out; there are sure to be some more drawings.
And speaking of drawings, I have now mailed everything that I owe anybody (unless there's someone I've forgotten). Anna, Thelma, Barbara, Cait, and Amy can all be on the lookout for mail that I sent out yesterday.
OK. Gotta go. Sophie's having a fit to go out in the heat. It's 7:16 in the evening and still hot as blazes. So here I go to sweat city. Hope you all have a great evening.
This post was migrated from the old blog. To see the comments on the original post, CLICK HERE. To add a new comment, click "Post a Comment", below.
On 06/18/2010, Barbara Anne said ...
Hi there! Welcome back and once again I wanna go shopping with you! What wonderful treasures you found for your lamp and to just use when it suits you!! Love the ducklings and colorful blouse, too!
Love the red fan-folded napkins in your charming hen and table settings in the photo.
Marla's lamp is wonderful and looks like it would have a great story to tell.
I'm glad you like my girly-girl lamp! I do, too, and having raised two sons,I had no reason to do cute and sweet years ago. This lamp called to me and it's the most girly thing in the house.
Cheers that you're feeling so good!!
Hugs, as always!
On 06/18/2010, KAI said ...
Those lamps are so inspiring! Yours will be a beauty, I KNOW! And Ramey was right! You needed those darling duckies! Your table looks very inviting & I love the red napkins Ms. Hen is holding! As for the craft area, SLOOOOOW & EASY, lil' Susan! I KNOW what I'm saying! Remember - I just re-did mine less than a month ago & my body is still hurting from it! Finally the shirt: BEAUTIFUL! You HAVE to show us how pretty you look wearing it! LOVE YOU! (You too, Sweet Sophie-Dog!)
On 06/18/2010, Trudy Neill of Windemere Farm said ...
Hi there, it is ok to "fly under the radar " for a time, as long as you don't crash! I was concerned about you and mentioned that to Barbara earlier today. Glad you are having fun thrifting...I love to do that as well. Take good care...
On 06/18/2010, Jen in NY said ...
Susan, I love that top you found at the thrift store. Great find! Your lamp is going to be wonderful. You might just have to get a special drill bit. Hope the weather's cooled off some!
On 06/19/2010, sandy said ...
Oh my gosh those lamps are too adorable. How do they make them into lamps please tell me.
My DD#2's nursery is teacups/teapots. I have the perfect teapot but don't have a glue how to make it into a lamp. Oh I'd love to make it for her.
On 06/19/2010, Sharon said ...
Susan - You've just given me an idea for my own teapot lamp (and I didn't even know I wanted one, until I saw all the pictures on your blog!) I am de-cluttering, downsizing, and finally put a few of my mother's collection of pitchers into the box destined for the church rummage sale later this summer. One item was a teapot! Very pretty, but it was her collection, her interests, and not mine. But - - - it would make a beautiful little lamp, so I rescued it from the box. Now to do something with it! You are quite an inspiration to me!
On 06/19/2010, Ruth said ...
You've had a good few days. looking forward to seeing the finished lamp, its going to be really nice. I love your top , I'm like you do not have the patience to go through all those racks.
Have a great weekend Susan.
Ruth
On 06/19/2010, Donna said ...
I can't wait to see you lamp ... I know it will be adorabe! I love teacups and teapots. The other ladies lamps are adorable and very inspiring!
Donna
On 06/19/2010, MandMStudio said ...
I miss the first post about the lamps....they are so cute. I might have to make one.
On 06/19/2010, AnnieO said ...
Sweet white dishware you found--what a great start on a lovely lamp! I like the sugar hydrant, LOL!
My most recent thrift store foray yielded two skirts, a jacket and a linen tank--all for $12 as everything was an extra 25% off that day. All look brand new and fit perfect. But I agree, you have to be willing to stand there and look for the good stuff. That takes a proper mood!
Glad you're feeling better. Hope some cool breezes blow your way soon.
On 06/20/2010, Joanne Cage said ...
If I had that shirt and your gorgeous bedroom, I'd make a throw-pillow for the bed, using the yellow embroidered part. Love all your TS finds! - Una
-----
No comments:
Post a Comment