I did manage to find some time to do a little DIY project and I wanted to share it with you! I have decided to add a little hue of coral into my new family room decor. When I purchased our new sofa table, I knew that I wanted these Mary McDonald Annika table lamps to accent it, but the price tag of almost $500 each was going to prohibit me from making my dream a reality. Especially since I would need two of them. I searched high and low for a suitable substitute and came up empty. This week I was at my local Target, when I spotted this lamp base...
Not an exact match, but the shape was close enough and with a $34.99 price tag, I quickly snatched up two of them. I knew that with a little spray paint, Rubb n Buff and some elbow grease I could transform it.
I am not great at tutorials, but I basically followed the steps outlined by Janell, in her blog post.
Two coats of spray paint primer
Two coats of Krylon indoor/outdoor spray paint in Pimento
I then, added the gold accents, by taping off the desired sections and applying Rubb N Buff in Antique Gold.
Lastly, I sprayed the lamp with a coat of Protective Enamel in a glossy finish, and here is the finished product...
It may not be the original, but my lamp came in at $55.00. $34.99 each for the lamp bases, $15.00 each for the shades and $5.00 worth of spray paint! Multiply that two, and I'll get two lamps for $110.00 as opposed to $960 dollars!
Her's
Mine
Now I just need to go paint the other one! I guess you know what I will be doing this weekend!
I hope you all have an enjoyable weekend!
Linking up to Tatertots and Jello and Miss Mustard Seed
