Vintage lighting - A definite MUST!

I am a HUGE FAN of vintage lighting. I think its such a better way to go. It may take a little more effort - but the results are unreal!! The quality is insane and so much more special. You may need to re-wire and do a bit of cleaning - But, so worth it.

Ebay... Etsy... Craigslist have so many great options - its crazy!!

Here are a few things from my home, as well as a few things I've found along the way.

Do you have any vintage lighting pieces in your home?

This lamp is in my living room. BIG fan of the wheat stack thing. I found this lamp at a vintage furniture shop in Los Feliz on a shopping trip with my best friend, Christine. P.S. If you are ever in the Los Angeles area, you really should take a shopping trip to Los Feliz - they have awesome vintage furniture stores all within a 10 block radius scattered about on one street. Amazing selection and amazing prices!

This swag chandelier hangs in my bedroom. I got it at a junk shop in Crenshaw -- the owner of the shop had no idea how cool it was and was giving it away for $30. It took 2 days to clean all the dust - but it's so Jere. I just love it!

These lamps have been up on my blog a few times, but yes - vintage, or actually they could possibly be antique. These belonged to my grandmother. They were in her attic and last year she mailed them to me for my birthday. I re-wired them and they are my absolute favorite pieces in my home.

via Ebay - HERE. This would be awesome spray painted.

via Ebay - HERE

via Ebay - HERE. Chic

via Etsy - HERE This is so tongue-in-cheek kitsch!

Be'it Teshuva Thrift Store - Culver City, CA

These lamps are from an amazing boutique in Long Beach, CA

These lamps are from Warehouse 1133 in Long Beach
(my current favorite shopping spot in Long Beach)

I have been in love with these lamps forever!!
Aren't they awesome? Also from Warehouse 1133 in Long Beach, CA

Also from Warehouse 1133

Pier 1 can give you that designer look

Pier One has some fantastic options for lighting. 

Pier 1
Plantation Design
Horchow

Want a little Adler?

Jonathan Adler makes me happy.  I was recently in his Chicago store with my boyfriend and we had so much fun just looking at EVERYTHING!  I wanted to buy myself a little present, but got so overwhelmed, I left empty handed. :(

BUT - this gorgeous lamp is now on sale at HSN - and it's fantastic!  Please do get it! 

And then tell me how much you love it!

Get it HERE

Light your life up with gold

How gorgeous are these lamp shades with the inside lined with gold?!

It makes the entire room glow and shine.  

I first came across this over at Mr. Goodwill Hunting and thought it was stunning.

This is the home of Mr. Goodwill Hunting.  Gorgeous!

Love the white shade with gold lining.  Image via Design Principia

Image via Homes and Gardens

Image via House Beautiful

Image via Mr. Goodwill Hunting

Decorative Lamp Shades

Anthropologie has some gorgeous lampshades. Each one feels like a work of art. I think you could get really creative even, and paint or stitch your own lamp shade (just buy a cheapy one at Lamps Plus and let your creative side come out). I'll be honest - I don't know how good I would be at this - but if it comes about amazing - then there goes the feather in your cap!

images via Anthropologie

I love you JA.

Jonathan Adler does it right... oh, and its on sale at Macys.

pretty table lamp

This lamp is from Ro Sham Beaux and I love it! www.ro-sham-beaux.com

The End Result

Here is the end result. I just got my lamp shades today. What do you think!? Feedback would be great!!

Amethyst Lamp.

Last night I had dinner with my best friend on Abbot Kinney in Venice. We walked past the store Plantation LA to see two of these amethyst stunners chilling in the window. Both of us were in love! This image from their website doesn't even give it justice on how gorgeous and what a serious piece of art it is. $2,295 each.

I don't like doing this.....

Alright - I don't really like posting personal home pictures up on my blog. I get really shy about it, because its just so personal.... But, I am going out of my comfort zone to see what you guys think of this part of my living room. Remember **IT'S A WORK IN PROGRESS!!**

Obviously the lamps need to be rewired and need shades, and the campaign stands need a high gloss paint job. But.... what do you think of the space? Here's the thing -- to the right of this is a huge bay front window with french windows and my sofa is in front of it. So this wall in the photo is the wall in between where the livig area is and the dining room (to the left). Its really - a random wall that needed attention.

Anyway, let me know what you think. Obviously the space will be filled out way better with the lamp shades. Also, if you have a suggestion of a color for the furniture to be painted - please do tell! I look forward to hearing what you think!

Chinoiserie Lamps

I know these lamps are a bit weird, but I really, really like them. Funny is that I actually saw a lamp exactly like this pair at a thrift shop on Fairfax - but, it was $200 just for 1, and it needed to be re-wired and had a dreadful lamp shade, but I think these are just statement pieces.

A simple bedroom with a punch!

I love how simple this bedroom really is, and then POW wallpaper!! I really like those end tables too with those lamps. Pretty stuff!

Soooo Pretty!

Soo sooo pretty!!

From the Personal File...

I've been holding on to this image for a little while and I love it every time I look at it.
1. I love the glossy, turquoise painted dresser with those knobs.
2. That wicker-esque lamp with its awesome white paint job.
3. The peonies. Tell me a flower better than peonies?!
4. The dark walls.
5. It's just cool. There isn't that much to say, just straight up... cool. LOL.

image via Belle Maison 23

Modern Dose has A Great Lamp Selection

I love checking out Modern Dose. They have such a great selection of accessories, home decor, furniture... and lighting. Here were my favorites. They are pretty chic! www.moderndose.com This wall hanging lamp is one of my favorites. I'd love to see a pair of these in a bedroom.

Would be great on a dining room buffet.

Gorgeous color!

Glam!

Love the sturdy lamp shade.

All About Pink! Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

What a fun and retro-cool bedroom with a hit of Moroccan! The shape of the headboard is so fun and interesting and the pair of matching pink lamps are fantastic!

Remember to save your Yoplait lids! For each lid saved and mailed in gives a needing person a free mammogram.
www.yoplait.com/slsl/

Macys.com for Lamps?

Who knew the Macy's website would have such great lighting options? I was browsing thru their site looking at plain white dishes when I stumbled across their lighting section. It's really that good. Also, you can always purchase and test it out and if you don't like it - they are so easy with returns.

Here are just a few that I really liked:

all images via www.macys.com

Anthropologie Hot Picks

You know I love a good "Hot Picks" blog entry. So, I've headed over to Anthropologie.com to pick some of my faves. Let me know what you think - or if you have some other favorites of theirs to share. I've seen this lamp in the store - and it's pretty stunning. The finial on top has gold flower detailing that match the base. It's so rich.

Kitschy, fun, cute!

This table cloth makes me want to have a fiesta with lots of cervesa!

These "latte bowls" are what I have in my kitchen (in white) and I love them. They are the perfect size.

Isn't this a great showstopper!

I have brackets from here that are gorgeous and similar to these that I had up in an old apartment that held up 3 glass shelves. I am still debating on where to put them in my new place. These brackets also are good for hanging plants.

I love their 'Fleur de lys" cups. I have very similar ones from Pier 1. I love how girly and feminine they are.