Andy and I had lunch at Cracker Barrel on Saturday, and afterwards, of course, we had to do a little shopping in their country store. And just look what I found!
Some of you long-time readers of my blog might remember a while back when I saw a lamp much like the one in the photo above on Anthropologie maybe, or someplace online, and I wanted it so badly. But it was very pricey, so I decided I'd make my own. I bought a white teapot (that's it in the picture) and a couple of other white dishes, but that's as far as it got. I was pretty much bumfuzzled as to how to go about making a lamp. That's one thing I've never made. I knew it required some drilling; and drilling is a word that makes me nervous.
When I saw this lamp at Cracker Barrel, I think I squealed. I know I found Andy and made her come and look. She insisted that I buy it immediately. So since Andy insisted, and the lamp was marked down 25%, I did just that. At home I did a little reorganizing in my dining room to make a spot for the lamp.
So now my little teapot lamp shares a corner with Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy, the basket that Andy gave me for my birthday, a pink doily that my mama made, and some other goodies.
My red metal tray, which came from Home Goods I believe, is just right for holding my little lamp.
The Love heart was a thrift store find a while back.
A sweet little tea cup finial holds the shade on.
I found this bee pot hanger at Cracker Barrel too, and hung it from a red bowl in my china hutch.
I rearranged this table too.
I'm linking up with Cleo's "Show Off Your Cottage Monday" at her House in the Roses blog. If you aren't familiar with this blog, I strongly recommend a visit. It's one of the most beautiful blogs on the internet. Today, in addition to links to lots of other cottage blogs, she has photos of some ModPodge projects that she did--and they are simply and amazingly lovely.
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On 03/26/2012, Courtney Short-Prudhomme said ...
miss susan that is SO pretty.. now i need to head to my local cracker barrel to find one!!!!!!!!
On 03/26/2012, Sandra Hutchins said ...
What a cute corner you have created! The lamp is, oh, so charming!!!! Have a beautiful day. You make me want to go shopping.
On 03/26/2012, Barbara Anne said ...
Score!!! Love your stacked china lamp and it looks so charming with the other lovely things you've grouped together in the dining room corner. Sweet!
Have I ever shown you the teapot lamp that's in my sewing room?
I visit The House in the Roses almost every Monday and I often sew with the music keeping me company. It's a delight!
Hugs!
On 03/26/2012, sillysally said ...
That is an adorable teapot/teacup lamp! Such a great addition to your yellow house.
That blog The House in the Roses had such beautiful music in the background! I can imagine Barbara Anne sewing with it as her background music.
sillysally aka choc chip addict
On 03/26/2012, Nicole said ...
Oh my, is that ever adorable! I love how you have it displayed too. Exactly what you had wanted and on sale as well? Of course this was meant to be!
On 03/26/2012, Julie in WA said ...
Great find! It fits your decor perfectly!
On 03/26/2012, Jan said ...
Darling lamp and the tea cup finial really makes it! The red tray is a perfect display place for your pretty things! Good job!
On 03/26/2012, Donna said ...
Don't you just love CB? I have a lamp from CB last year and it is all colors of teapots. I have it in my dining room. It has a red shade also. Love all your finds!
Hugs,
Donna
On 03/26/2012, Kai said ...
I LOOOOVE that!!!! It's so cheerful & INVITING! However, I'm so aggravated because I just went to the UPS site and see that your package has been 'out for delivery' since 7 this morning but they STILL haven't DELIVERED it! Grrrrrr! I HOPE they do because it's supposed to be delivered TODAY!
On 03/26/2012, Deb said ...
Susan ~ I like it! Love the RED! And I love your corner display. Great purchase!
On 03/28/2012, Suffia said ...
I simply love your pretty teapot lamp. And the red tray, they are just perfect at your lovely corner.
On 03/29/2012, Denise Cheke said ...
I live such an isolated life up here in the north...I've never even heard of Cracker Barrel (except as a kind of cheese) but I want to go there to get a lamp just like yours! It is beautiful and your display shows it off magnificently!
On 03/29/2012, Kris of dandelion quilts said ...
Cute lamp...love it
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