Tuesday, July 29, 2014

DIY demijohn lamp...

 Hi there friends...
Hope you all had a great weekend!
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My collection of 
demijohns has grown rapidly and I just picked up two more for a steal! This was another $10 find that I found at a flea market last week and decided to turn it into a lamp.
Yes that's a new sofa table it's sitting on but your only getting a peek today...that's a whole other post ;-)
I simply bought one of those lamps kits at Home Depot and had the hubby put it together for me.
 The cord hanging behind the lamp drove him CRAZY!! So he went out and bought a drill bit that goes through glass and sent the cord up the inside of the bottle. 
Gotta love him! 
I love it so much better this way too and for a change I didn't have to ask him to do it lol!
I had the burlap shade on hand and just added the striped trim to it...I think I still might order a new burlap shade from PB. 
 Light on...  
One last look from the other side.

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  Here's a little peek at what I just worked on for our youngest's room. She was ready for some changes in her room so stay tuned! 
She thinks she's a decorating DIVA now lol!!
Have a great week!!
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33 comments:

  1. RonJuly 28, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    I love your newest lamp, Martina. Kudos to the hubs. I also adore the stripe on the shade.

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  2. Linda July 28, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    Wow! How lucky are you!! Never find those here. Love the look of the lamp.

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  3. Pinky at Designs by PinkyJuly 28, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    I love it!!! I never, ever see demijohns around here. I do ahve 3 faux ones though:):) Would love more!!! Love the lamp!!!

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  4. Jane@Bluebird1959July 28, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    What a steal on your demijohn! They are nearly impossible to find around here no matter the price. The green stripe on your shade is genius! Love the little pop of color. Jane

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  5. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJuly 28, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    Love the lamp, so pretty. The shade is fabulous too. Great project.

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  6. StaceyJuly 28, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    So it's really easy to do that? It looks fabulous and has so much more character than something you find in a store.

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  7. UnknownJuly 28, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    Luv the new lamp Martina. The Mr. did a great job making it. haven't seen a demijohn since I was a kid, other than all the ones I see in blogland that is.
    Hugs, Gee

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  8. DebbiedoosJuly 28, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    That looks fantastic Martina! Love the shade too.

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  9. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJuly 28, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    You are scoring on those demijohns. Love the lamp.

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  10. All About VignettesJuly 28, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    I love the lamp. I too have way too many demijohns. I'll have to give it a try.

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  11. DD's CottageJuly 28, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    Love your lamp and I love the green stipe! Can't wait to see the project!

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  12. UnknownJuly 28, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    Such a great idea and so pretty!

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  13. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeJuly 28, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    What a great lamp for your new sofa table!! Love the combination of the textures, wicker and burlap!

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  14. 20 North OraJuly 28, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    Your new lamp looks fantastic!

    Judy

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  15. chateau chicJuly 28, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    Love your new lamp...great idea!
    Mary Alice

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  16. UnknownJuly 28, 2014 at 4:32 PM

    Such fun! I haven't seen them around here but I am still looking! You did a great job on the lamp shade.

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  17. deb @ frugal little bungalowJuly 28, 2014 at 4:40 PM

    Wow that is so pretty!

    And I could never have one...I could just see my cat sitting there scratching it, think that I got her a new scratching post! :( :(

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  18. Something Nice and PrettyJuly 28, 2014 at 8:19 PM

    A while ago I found two at Goodwill but not anymore. I love the one you made into a lamp, those little handles are adorable!

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  19. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaJuly 28, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    Really love this lamp!!! Thanks for linking up, enjoy your week!
    XO
    Kristin

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  20. KellyJuly 28, 2014 at 9:34 PM

    That's such a great idea. I know Kim has done that too. I never think about having a lamp made out of a demijohn, but should consider it. They make such interesting lamps. Good to know that it is simple with buying a lamp kit. May have to give that a try some time.

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  21. zalito betonemJuly 29, 2014 at 3:40 AM

    Very beautiful blog.
    Martina

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  22. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseJuly 29, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    The lamp looks great. Aren't you lucky to have such a handy hubby!

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  23. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsJuly 29, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    What a great idea your hubby had!...not crazy about those cords hanging from the top either..such a wonderful solution!...Looks so beautiful!..can't wait to see what you and your "decorating diva" are up to!!

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  24. Celestina MarieJuly 29, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    Great Lamp Martina. Love the shade with the green trim. I am not a fan of cords either and having a drill bit for glass helps. Great job by your hubby.
    Happy Tuesday!

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  25. DeseraeJuly 29, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    Beautiful....love the shade!
    ~Des

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  26. Christy @ Our Southern HomeJuly 29, 2014 at 8:15 PM

    This turned out great!!! What a deal you found!! ~Christy

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  27. Brenda PruittJuly 29, 2014 at 8:34 PM

    Very cute! I love loved objects turned into lamps.
    Brenda

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  28. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizJuly 29, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    That's a cute lamp- and that was sweet that your hubby fixed the location of the lamp chord :-). I like the velvet stripe of the shade!

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  29. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizJuly 29, 2014 at 9:15 PM

    I guess it's not velvet but I still like it!

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  30. Becca BertottiJuly 30, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    I love it, Martina!!! Such an awesome idea ... love that your hubby hid the cord and that you added the perfect trim to the shade! Look forward to seeing the sofa table!

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  31. JunkchiccottageJuly 30, 2014 at 8:47 PM

    Martina,
    This is really pretty. Great idea to make this into a lamp. Kudos to your hubby. It is beautiful.
    Kris

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  32. AnonymousJuly 31, 2014 at 4:30 AM

    I love the lamp. I love the lampshade with the trim.

    Kathy

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  33. UnknownJuly 31, 2014 at 9:26 PM

    I Love it! I'd like to invite you to share it at my Twirl & Take a Bow Linky Party. http://www.houseontheway.com/twirl-take-bow-party-103/
    We'd love to have you!
    Leslie
    House on the Way

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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina