Wednesday, May 11, 2011

~A Little Blue Toile~

I bought this adorable wall lamp a few weeks ago for $3.00 at Catholic Charities:



Locally at our resale shop found blue toile curtain/valances for $1.00 to use for pillows and other projects:



I decided not to paint the wrought iron on the lamp; but to leave it black~~the white milk~glass center piece looks pretty against it.

And used the toile fabric for the little shade; even the trim work from the edge of the valance works as a nice edging/finishing touch~~plus a little white braided trim to play off the milk~glass:


Now this vintage Frenchy lamp is ready for resale at my booth at the antique mall.  This was my little project last night~~I love toile; don't you?



I'm having my first GIVE-AWAY: May 31st~~hope you will join in the fun!




I'm linking up with these lovely blogs:
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2011/05/nifty-thrifty-tuesdays-no62.html

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21 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Great and very creative makeover, I lake it!
    Kisses.

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  2. Chris at Red Gate FarmMay 11, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    What a cute little lamp! I've never seen anything quite like it. I love the toile that you added to the shade.

    ~Chris

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  3. vignette designMay 11, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Such a darling pin-up lamp and I love the shade!

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  4. (eddas) May 11, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Niiiice...I love toile..I have it in red,blue and black:)
    hgshgs

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  5. CJ FossMay 11, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Adorable lamp. Great find and donation to charity at the same time. Thanks for stopping by my blog. It is always fun to read a comment. ~CJ

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  6. The French HutchMay 11, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    I love how you remade the little lamp. I love toile, but blue toile is special. Such a sweet fabric.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog, please come again.

    ~Emily

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  7. My Cozy CasitaMay 11, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Soooo cute, I love the toile fabric
    nic makeovere!!
    XO
    Isora

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  8. Joyce - Quilted NestMay 11, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I hope you saved some of that toile - it looked so pretty cascading of that basket.

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  9. Tammy@Beatrice BanksMay 11, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    The little lamp is so adorable! Love it. And I have always loved toile. To me, it's timeless. Bet you sell this little beauty in no time!

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  10. Icy BCMay 11, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    You found two wonderful things! I like the lamp very much..

    Thanks for stopping by and I'm following your right back.

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  11. SusanMay 12, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Gosh, great toile lampshade. You did a nice job! Susan

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  12. AnonymousMay 13, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Lovely to visit your blog. I do love toile and this blue with the white lamp is so pretty. My niece did her bedroom in ivory and eggplant (purple) toile and it is very nice and unique! Enjoy the weekend.

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  13. DruMay 14, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Wonderful blog - I have enjoyed looking at your makeovers - the little lamp is so pretty and I love the photos of your garden.Thank you for visiting today and saying hello. Have a happy week...

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  14. lila BragaMay 14, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    it loos so good!
    your blog is gorgeous my friend!

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  15. NancyMay 14, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Just the perfect touch of blue. I always love toile, too. Beautiful!

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  16. RhiannonMay 14, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Such a lovely little lamp, I'm attempting my first lamp re-cover tonight, if it doesn't go well you won't see a post on it! ;)

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  17. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMay 14, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Such a sweet little lamp and loving the toile touch! So pretty!! I host a decorating party at my blog on the weekends if you would like to join in sometime- this is a great project! :)

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  18. FABBY'S LIVINGMay 14, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I love your toile little lamp fixture! I wish I had something with toile, some material for cushions or somehting, I need to look for it, you just gave me the idea. Thanks for coming by and for the lovelie comments you left me. Keep coming by, I certainly will.
    Hugs
    FABBY

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  19. Slice of Pie Cookbooks and EntertainingMay 14, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Thanks for dropping by to visit my site ... your post is great! Love the lamp ... and the fabric on the shade is one of my favorites. Great job!

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  20. AnonymousMay 15, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    this is just lovely,, I'm your newest follower,,

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  21. AnonymousMay 15, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Wow! Love your blog. I am your newest follower.
    Our home is 102 this year. Like you, I love home, and nesting and my old home.

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