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Inspiring Lamps and a Giveaway

February 20, 2013 By Rhoda 534 Comments

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{Giveaway is Closed} 

The Winner is #331, Heidi!  Congrats, Heidi, you’ve got mail!

Lamps are one of the easiest things to change out in a room to make a big difference in the feel. I went through the really traditional lamp season, of iron base and bell shaped shades, but the last 3 or 4 years, I’ve transitioned over to drum shades and a more electic vibe with my table lamps and I love the changes.  I’m happy that lamp manufacturers have given us so many pretty lamps to choose from the last few years.  Before that, I remember having a hard time finding pretty lamps that were affordable.

I’ll show you a few of mine that I’ve had for a few years.

yardsale lamp

I found this one at a yardsale for $5 and got rid of the monstrously big shade that came with it and found the replacement shade at a thriftstore.  I recovered it in this pretty black and cream damask and have enjoyed it for a long time.  I might be ready for an update on the fabric pretty soon, since I have some burlap that would work perfectly.  I love the glass base with gold accents and it’s a very tall stately lamp.

mercury glass

Another find in my living room is this mercury glass lamp that I got from Homegoods.  It’s petite and fits nicely on this glass and iron side table from Ballards.

black metal

More lamps around my house. I love mixing them up and using different colors and shades all around. I try to keep my shades fairly neutral for the most part and notice I love the drum shades. Something about this shape really appeals to me and it modernizes a room so much.

black metal lamp

Another little vignette in my den area has another metal based lamp and drum shade.  I’m still working on the den, but I’ll show you some progress down here next week.  It will be awhile before I get this room totally finished and I’m still using part of it for storage of accessories.

gray with burlap shades

Another great find were these lamps from Kirklands that I found just after moving in my house.  I absolutely love the wooden bases, the gray ceramic vase shape and the burlap drum shades. This pair was the perfect complement on my sideboard in the dining room, pulling in the gray paint in here and the colors from the curtains. They were meant to be!

Speaking of Kirklands, if you haven’t shopped there for lamps lately, they have really upped their game in lamp selections and I’ve been pleasantly surprised at the ones they have. You can shop online or at their store and they have a ton of lamps on sale all the time.

glass lamp with burlap shade from Kirklands

Kirklands sent me a new lamp to try out in my house and I absolutely love it.  This big glass base is slightly vintage looking and the glass is sort of seeded and old looking on a wooden neutral base.  I really love the large drum shade covered in burlap.

large glass lamp

It’s a great fit on my coffee table in the den, very large and distinct and the style fits right in with my Traditional furnishings in here.  At 32” tall, it’s a large one!

Here’s some great news too. Kirklands wants to give ONE of my readers one of these lamps too.  Yippee!! I love when I can share the fun with all of you and I’m so excited to be able to give one of you this lamp too.  It will be sent directly to your home all packed up nice and neat in 2 boxes. 

All you have to do is visit the Kirklands website, look at their lamps and leave a comment, telling me which one is your fave! 

And tell me where you’ll put this new lamp if you’re the fortunate winner?!  That’s it, I’ll choose a winner in a few days and you’ll get your very own beautiful glass lamp with burlap shade too.  How fun is that?

Note: I was given a free lamp from Kirklands, but wasn’t paid for this post. 

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  1. pam clark says

    February 20, 2013 at 5:36 am

    Hi Rhoda, I’m into floor lamps and was immediately drawn to the Ocean Blue Floor Lamp on the Kirkland’s website. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  2. Catherine T. says

    February 20, 2013 at 5:44 am

    I love the tortoise glass table lamp. I have a small collection of tortoise shell glass and it would go perfectly.

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    • Debbie Parrish says

      February 20, 2013 at 5:58 am

      I love lamps and so love shopping at Kirlands. We just got a store in Valdosta, Ga. I like the pearlized clear Buffet lamp. Would love to win this one. hanks.

  3. Vivian says

    February 20, 2013 at 6:30 am

    Oh, I hadn’t thought to look on-line at Kirklands. This could be dangerous. I love that store.

    The “Camilla Uplight” jumped out at me. There are really too many to choose from. I love it that the retro glass bases are coming back into style. I have three amber ones and a green one. Now I can enjoy them without thinking I am just totally out of style.

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  4. Audrey says

    February 20, 2013 at 6:30 am

    Ahhh, Kirkland’s, it’s one of my favorite stores and so hard to pick just one lamp. But if I had to, it would be the Restoration Bronze Table Lamp with Night Light. Thanks for hosting and I love the new photo of yourself Rhoda, you look great! Have a great day.

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  5. Jeanne says

    February 20, 2013 at 6:35 am

    I love the peak at your den! I can so identify with all the remotes! Just kidding.

    My favorite lamp is the glass table lamp with the bronze shade. I think I will have to visit Kirkland’s this weekend.

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  6. Melissa says

    February 20, 2013 at 6:49 am

    Love their lamps! I never knew they had such an affordable selection. My favorite is the turquoise scroll lamp.

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  7. Amanda Smith says

    February 20, 2013 at 6:49 am

    I love how unique the Corinthian Uplight is. Great Website thanks for sharing. This will come in handy when I move.

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  8. Barbara Bachus says

    February 20, 2013 at 6:50 am

    I love the Peacock Blue table lamp! Would look lovely in m guest room. Thank you for the chance to win!

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  9. Rebecca says

    February 20, 2013 at 6:59 am

    Love your lamp selections, particularly that glass find you have in the entryway. As for the Kirkland lamps, that’s tough, because they have so many great selections. But that tortoise floor lamp jumped out at me. I’m slowly replacing all my brass lamps, and the floor lamp in the living room has GOT to go! Thanks for the opportunity.

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  10. Dorothy says

    February 20, 2013 at 7:04 am

    Thanks for this post Rhoda! I love the blue floral ceramic table lamp. That would look perfect next to my bed! Kirklands does have some beautiful lamps!

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  11. Glenda says

    February 20, 2013 at 7:06 am

    Your lamps are looking good! I like Kirklands lamps too and would have fun with the Cairo lamp. I would try it out in my living room first on a library table.

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  12. Shirley says

    February 20, 2013 at 7:07 am

    The Bronze clear glass table lamp would look great in our television room.

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  13. Amanda says

    February 20, 2013 at 7:10 am

    I actually LOVE the one you have with the burlap shade. Your home is beautiful!

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  14. Melanie says

    February 20, 2013 at 7:10 am

    I love the Peacock Blue Table Lamp. It would go great in my family room on a sofa table. There were several lamps I saw that I might purchase as this is one area in my house I need to refresh.

    Love reading your blog, Rhonda!

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  15. Miriam says

    February 20, 2013 at 7:11 am

    I had no idea Kirkland’s had upped their lamp game! I love the giveaway one – but also so many more – maybe the Gray Wash?

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  16. Teresa says

    February 20, 2013 at 7:13 am

    I totaly love the rustic roses and bird table lamp. It will look perfect in my office!

    Teresa

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  17. Edie says

    February 20, 2013 at 7:20 am

    Love Kirklands! Love the vera silver wall sconce, maybe with a cute shade. Also anything burlap.

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  18. Kerry says

    February 20, 2013 at 7:21 am

    This post couldn’t have come at a better time! I’m in the middle of redecorating a church in Marietta…on a budget….and totally forgot about Kirklands. Love their prices and coupons! I also like the Neutral Clear Glass Table Lamp

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  19. Monica Converse says

    February 20, 2013 at 7:22 am

    Wowza!!! Love the Gray Driftwood Knot for my foyer and the giveaway lamp would be PERFECT in my living room! Gotta go online shop and Kirklands now…have a great day!

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  20. Lisa says

    February 20, 2013 at 7:23 am

    So many great lamps! Love the Driftwood Floor Lamp. It would be perfect in my family room. Love your blog and your new home!! Thanks for this giveaway 😉

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Thanks for stopping by! I'm Rhoda, from Atlanta, GA and I love decorating and DIY projects. Decorating a home doesn't have to cost a fortune and I've spent years thrifting at antiques markets and yard sales, finding those treasures that make a home unique. I'm here to inspire and encourage other women to find their own inner creativity. Won't you join me?

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