Today I fell in love with a stunning 1920's lamp at our local vintage shop here in Wrightwood. I am going home to get some blankets to wrap it in, and will pick it up this afternoon. I don't have space right now on my mini ipad to take a photo. Once I delete some of the current ones, I will take a picture and post it here.
Antique lamps add so much art and beauty to a home. This one is hand painted with feminine pink flowers. It's large, and looks brand new. My mom used to have some gorgeous lamps like these in our home on Edinburgh Street. I felt like she was whispering in my ear to go stop inside the shop and see them. They are rare and spectacular!
I also bought an antique manual coffee grinder in case we lose power again, and replaced the smoke detector/carbon monoxide alarms. It's important to keep all of those things up to date. My old ones were chirping, and the batteries in storage didn't work when I replaced them. These will last for ten years. Fire safety is so critical.
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I can’t wait to see your new lamp! 😊 I love old style lamps.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous, Nil. I love them, too. They are just lovely.
DeleteI love the warmth of lamps, Stephanie. I can't wait to see a photo of your beautiful lamp.
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So do I, Meg. It changes the whole atmosphere of a home. Reminds me of my mom...she had several that were antiques.
DeleteI put off getting a carbon monoxide detector for ages yet, when I suddenly decided to buy one, I managed to order it online very easily, I didn't even need to leave my sofa. I test both this and my smoke detector on the first of each month to ensure they are working correctly. Someone I know had one in their home for around nine months before realising the battery had leaked and it was of no use. X
ReplyDeleteI'm going to test mine regularly, too, Jules. I love the combination ones that are for smoke and carbon monoxide.
DeleteIt sounds fantastic. I'm looking forward to seeing it.
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It is, Joy. I think you will love it. I do.
DeleteSounds like you found a great addition to your home! Looking forward to seeing a picture of the lamp. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Bless. Once I catch up on my other responsibilities, I'll get to it.
DeleteI'm looking forward to seeing the photos. You have such god taste
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cherie. My mom had a gorgeous home with antiques and vintage style decor. I always felt comfortable there. I feel like she helps me shop for these types of things...
DeleteYour new lamp sounds beautiful. Pictures please!! CO monitors are a must. I gladly purchased 3 new ones for my father's house for the new owners. It was not a requirement of the sale, but my dad only had one and when I took it down to test it I saw it had NO battery inside.
ReplyDeleteThat was kind of you, Anita. My dad disconnected his smoke alarm, too. It bothered him that it kept going off when he was cooking. At 88, I was thankful that he switched to using the microwave oven. Glad your dad didn't get hurt.
DeleteLooking forward to seeing the lamp. I think all of ours are oldies~ Nice find on the coffee grinder too. I've had my eye out for a few years to find an old one for a reasonable price that actually works.
ReplyDeleteYes, I need to test this one, LL. It looks fabulous in the kitchen at the cabin.
Delete1920s? Or 1020s? I look forward to the photo. I agree home safety is very important.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to bring my glasses with me to the library, Frugal. I think you know that was a typo.
DeleteI love antique lamps. Your new one sounds really lovely. I have scored a small vintage phone table - magazine rack from one of my daughters. Just what I wanted for my tiny hallway.
ReplyDeleteHow fabulous, ratnamurti. It's exciting to locate those special, stylish items for the home.
DeleteIt sounds wonderful, looking forward to been able to see it and admire it properly.
ReplyDeleteThanks mm. It's a busy time right now, but I will get to it.
DeleteI enjoy browsing the antique shops. I never buy anything, but I like to browse amd admire. There are so many pretty things!
ReplyDeleteOh, I thought of you the other night when our power went out for a night! It went out just as I was serving dinner. I only have one big candle, so we had to eat by that candle light. My son has a small flashlight which surprisingly gives really good light. It was nice doing nothing, and listening to the candle burn. But I was reminded to be prepared for this. I need a bigger flashlight, and a couple more candles. Also, we had to go to bed early cause it was too dark to do anything.
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