Here's a pic from earlier in the year; and you can see they're really beige and boring.
Today, I finally found a new lamp that I like, at a really reasonable price, so I used it with two thrift pieces for a new look on one of the end tables in the family room.
The lamp is a definite update from the old ones, but it was a tad shorter than I wanted, so I set it on a wooden box to give it a bit more height.
It's actually Wilton Armetale.
Since there isn't a glass top on this little table, I decided the metal tray could serve as a place to set a glass or cup...as well as hold the candle.
Oh, and I changed the tablecloth to a more neutral khaki color.
The big red apple looks like wood, but is actually some sort of pottery and very heavy. It also has a neat metal leaf and stem.
It seems like I have a metal thing going, as the lamp looks like it's metal too.
I was too lazy to move the phone, and now that I look at it, there's that metallic look again.
I decided not to put a table lamp on the other end table, but use a floor lamp by the wing chair... I'll show you that another time. That side of the room was a big mess.
You know how it is.
Well, it isn't a big change. But, it'll do...for now.
Let's go join these great parties...
Marty@ A Stroll Thru Life for Table Top Tuesday.
Kim@ Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays.
29 comments:
Love the new look for the end table, Babs! The lamp is so pretty! Fun to see you yesterday! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie
Great new lamp Babs and pretty vignette! Martina
Your lamp looks great. Your whole vignette is gorgeous!
Babs, that is a pretty new lamp. Love the cut out of it. That is one big honking apple.
I Like the new look, warmer and more Fall-like.
Love the lamp !
~Jo
Love your new lamp (I love the old ones too); your room is gorgeous!
Love your new lamp! And yes, I know how it is when you can't show the whole room!
Wish I was your neighbor,I could learn so much from you.Love the new lamp.JoAnn
Great update with the lamp. The metal tree with the huge apple next looks great. You mean you messed up your house while making it pretty? lol Never done that. : )
New lamps can really change the look. Yours look great. The new tablecloth is nice too.
I really like how you arranged your side table. I love pewter too. That looks real enough to me! Your new lamp is very pretty. Don't you love getting new things for your home before the holidays arrive? It was so nice meeting you last weekend! I posted about our day and Sue left me a comment that she will have the group picture posted on her blog very soon. We'll have to keep our eyes open for it. Wish I had gotten someone to use my camera for it. I'm hoping she will list some of the names of people that came too. I would love to look at their blogs and see their pics too. Sue said she was Italian, so that explains all the wonderful food!
Little changes sometimes have the biggest impact. Love the new lamp, & adore that big apple.
CAS
I like your changes, Babs! There's more "movement" and texture now which is always nice in the Fall and Winter.
Have you started your Sally List? http://myplacetoyours.blogspot.com/2011/11/sally-list.html
Hi Babs, love the vignette with the new lamp. I think the old ones look great, but we all like to change things up. I like your tip on sitting the lamp on a wooden box to add height. It really is an awesome lamp, love the base. I love Pewter, but not the price tag. I've had my eye out for used pieces.
Hope your having a great week.
~Emily
The French Hutch
Babs,
I like your new lamp, too!!!
Something about a new decor item that truly lifts one's Spirits! Visiting you always lifts mine!
Fondly,
Pat
love that new lamp...and your table arrangement. you did great~~
blessings,
rebecca
I love the new lamp. Such a great idea to use he box. I have used books for this purpose. I love the entire tabletop. The apple is the greatest. Thanks for sharing. Blessings, Ginger
I think it was a great update. lamps are hard to pick out..been looking for a new one for my living room for a couple of years
Those lamps are a WONDERFUL change!! They really do give the room a lift! Lamps are not an easy thing for me to choose. Most of mine I have had for...oh..forever I think! :)
Great choice!!
Wow ! What a lovely find... Love the lamp and the vignettes... Very beautiful... !!
I think the new look for the end table is terrific. I'm also in the process of changing out some lamps. I found three at our recent thrift sale that I really loved.
I am now just having some time to look up everyone I met at Sue's Party on Sunday thanks to Kelly. Any way it was wonderful meeting you.
sandie
Your new lamps are divine and 1000 times better than the old. You did good. Richard from My Old Historic House.
Oh lala! Very classy lamp Babs! Great improvement, I agree!
Donna
Loving your new table vignette Babs..the colors are beautiful..and pewter...love it! thanks for becoming a follower of my blog....enjoy your evening...Mona
Your new lamp looks great, but I have to say I LOVE the tray. Looks so very nice and simple and clean... lends a casual elegance. I like that! blessings ~ tanna
I really like your house and so does my son Zeke and my daughter Zoi. They said they would like to go see you sometime. Thanks for comming by our blog.
Zeke's
www.mychritian-life.blogspot.com
Zoi's
www.ladybugswithzoi.blogspot.com
Very pretty! I'm still looking!!
I'm dreadfully behind on your posts...I totally missed this one. Love this lamp but what I love even more is the lamp shade. It's all perfect. Now I'm going to read the post AFTER this one to see what you did with the floor lamp!
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