TGIF friends!
This little DIY is one that I've been meaning to post for awhile now but I lost the before picture and have been digging around for it to no avail :( I hate when that happens, don't you?
I found this Eiffel Tower lamp base at Goodwill a few months ago. It was black and extremely dirty but when I saw it I knew I could transform it into the perfect Christmas gift for a certain special girl.
This is a pretty good idea of what the base looked like before and it looks like they sell it at Walmart so you can make one too!
I spray painted the base with my favorite gold spray paint which completely changed its look. I actually found the brand new white shade from a different Goodwill on a separate trip!
I had the aqua pom pom trim on hand and thought it would be a perfect addition to the lamp. I simply hot glued the trim around the top and bottom of the shade.
I love the details of the lamp base and I couldn't believe I found it in near perfect condition!
I think it's such a cool representation of the Eiffel Tower and it looks perfect in a tween girl bedroom.
I submitted this project for the Michael's Springtime In Paris contest so cross your fingers that I win this fabulous trip!
This is totally a DIY you can tackle so pick your favorite Paris coveting friend or family member and make them an extra special gift!
Cheers and have a great weekend!
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Amanda
I just picked up this lamp at a yard sale and want to transform it for my daughter's room. Did you spray paint the cord too? My cord is black.
Lisa M
This is so lovely, Summer! Changing the color did wonders for that lamp base. I am visiting the blogs of others who entered the contest today. One more day and we'll find out! I wish you all the best of luck!
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Thanks so much Lisa! I really appreciate it. Best of luck to you as well!
Kari
Looks so cool!
Kari
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Thanks so much Kari!
Bethany @ Dwellings By DeVore
So cute! My friend's daughter's name is Paris. She would love this!
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Aww that's awesome Bethany!
Jessica
This is ADORABLE! I can't believe you can get the base at Walmart too. Crossing my fingers you will the Michael's contest!
Best,
Jessica
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Thanks Jessica! I was also surprised to find it at Walmart :)
lisa @ Shine Your Light
Summer I love the gold on this - it just seems so perfect with the delicate look of the lamp. The shade is so cute too. I can't believe you find things like that at your Goodwill! I hope that good luck continues and you win the trip :)
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Thank you so much Lisa! It was a lucky score!
cassie
it looks awesome in gold!
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Thanks Cassie!!
Heidi Rew
Love this Summer! I have that exact lamp in my closet that I was saving to paint gold. So glad I can see how beautiful it turned out. Great job! <3 Heidi
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Ha! Great minds Heidi :) Thanks so much!
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What a cute idea! Hope you win
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Thanks Julia :) me too!