Monday, November 17, 2008

Trash to Treasure: Look what 50 Cents bought!

Welcome to Trash to Treasure on Tuesday! I have always had a weakness for lamps, and couldn't pass up this one I found for only 50 cents this past weekend at a yard sale! It didn't have a lamp shade-so I guess that's why it was so cheap! It is iron with a turquoise and glazed finish.
Here's an up close picture that shows the details of the base.
And here it is with the lamp shade that I added. Later I may try to do something more fancy with the lampshade but for now this will do. The lamp will fit in beautifully with my screened porch furnishings, but for now I'm using it in my laundry room.
I love finding a treasure that doesn't need anything much done to it. The lamp would look great painted, but in my case the turquoise is a great color!

Please add your link (old treasures are fine too) so we can see your Trash to Treasure finds!


41 comments:

  1. Laura @ the shorehouse.November 17, 2008 at 7:48 PM

    50 cents!!! Oh my gosh. I love the verdigris patina on the base and would totally leave it as-is, too. GREAT get!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 17, 2008 at 7:49 PM

    What a fabulous buy that was Diane!! You really turned it into a treasure :0)
    I'm joining in this week.
    Happy soon to be Tuesday to you...

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  3. Southern LadyNovember 17, 2008 at 8:16 PM

    What an elegant lamp, Diane ... I can't believe it was just 50 cents!

    You just never know what you might find at yard sales. There is so much truth to the saying that "one man's trash is another man's treasure," and that's proven daily in "blogland," isn't it!

    I'm looking forward to participating tomorrow.

    Sincerely,

    Janie

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  4. Shell in your PocketNovember 17, 2008 at 8:42 PM

    OH my goodness..that is just great!
    -sandy toes

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  5. BoNovember 17, 2008 at 8:57 PM

    Hi Diane...well, I have found some bargains in my day, but nothing to compare to that! You must have been the first shopper there or surely someone else would have grabbed it...I would have! I signed up for tomorrow to show some of treasured "junque".
    ;-) Bo

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  6. GoneNovember 17, 2008 at 9:19 PM

    Like you Diane, I can't pass up a nice lamp either! Yours for 50 cents is a real "buy"...and looks beautiful.

    Jan

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  7. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiNovember 17, 2008 at 9:37 PM

    Oh Diane! I can't believe that lamp was only 50 cents! It's great! I love the rustic metal and the shape of it.

    I wish I could shop at the same yard sales you go to!

    Hugs, Pat

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  8. AnonymousNovember 17, 2008 at 9:44 PM

    Hi Diane
    What a great deal! I don't think you have to do anything to that lamp either. The shade's great too. Thats just the colour effect everyone is trying to achieve by antiquing and your lamp has it already. It looks great. I love a good deal...
    Have a nice evening.
    Judi

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  9. JoannaNovember 17, 2008 at 9:49 PM

    50 cents!!!??! They had no idea what was getting away from them!

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  10. The Quintessential MagpieNovember 17, 2008 at 10:09 PM

    Diane!!!

    Wonderful find and wonderful color! And that price! You got such a great deal! If you ever should tire of it, I would be happy to give it a home. Hint. Hint. :-)

    I'm looking forward to participating in your T to T Tuesday. Thanks for letting us all play.

    XO,

    Sheila

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  11. SueNovember 17, 2008 at 10:15 PM

    I can't believe you got that for only $.50. That was a great find and the lampshade looks great on it.

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  12. nikkicrumpetNovember 17, 2008 at 11:49 PM

    WHat a steal for fifty cents...I can't figure out why I never get that lucky! I love the shape of the shade...it works wonderfully!

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  13. TardevilNovember 18, 2008 at 12:20 AM

    What a steal! The shade looks great with it too! It almost looks like it has a patina.

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  14. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaNovember 18, 2008 at 12:53 AM

    Diane you stole that lamp...and I want it back now!! what a great treasurer you found ..I just love it..thanks for sharing...now I need to go shopping...hugs and smiles Gloria

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  15. LorrieNovember 18, 2008 at 5:00 AM

    That's a fabulous trash to treasure Diane! I agree, the ones that don't need much or anything done to them are awesome!

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  16. AnonymousNovember 18, 2008 at 6:20 AM

    Great find, Diane.

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  17. AnonymousNovember 18, 2008 at 6:30 AM

    Hi Diane, Your 50 cent lamp is wonderful. I love the color and if it fit your laundry room decor, great!
    Smiling big. It is way to pretty for your laundry room. LOL A great find, lucky you.

    Hugs...Jeanne

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  18. BoNovember 18, 2008 at 6:51 AM

    Thank you Diane for fixing my link...how did you do it? I don't know why it wouldn't work...it doesn't like me...Boo ;-) Bo

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  19. Beth at AuntiesNovember 18, 2008 at 7:24 AM

    Such a great find! They must have have great garage sales in the south, because you find wonderful items.
    I like the the style and colors of the lamp and it will look great in your laundry room.
    Garage sales aren't as common where we live.

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  20. DebNovember 18, 2008 at 7:54 AM

    What a great find Diane. I like the original turquoise colour too!

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  21. DawnNovember 18, 2008 at 7:57 AM

    Fifty cents makes that an amazing find!!!!!! I don't know about you but I can never have enough lamps!! I don't like it dark. I'm sure whatever you do to the lampshade will just "brighten" it up! (Pun intended LOL!)

    take care,
    Dawn

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  22. PicketNovember 18, 2008 at 8:17 AM

    50 cents!!!!!! Get outta here! Girl was you holding a gun to the owners head and saying 'lower....lower...' and when they finally got to 50 cents you said 'I'll take it!' lol I can't believe it! I love the shape...the color...you lucky dawg you!

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  23. November 18, 2008 at 9:03 AM

    Very nice find!

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  24. SmilingSallyNovember 18, 2008 at 9:08 AM

    I don't see how you can do better than that!

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  25. pammiejoNovember 18, 2008 at 9:08 AM

    I love lamps - wish I could figure out how to make my daughter like them - her home needs good lighting something terrible! But, I haven't been asked for my advise so I'll keep "semi-quiet" about it. Good find! PAM

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  26. AnonymousNovember 18, 2008 at 10:28 AM

    I don't why I never find anything like that. Of course, maybe I'd have better luck if I looked. LOL

    Hugs,
    Chris

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  27. Missy WertzNovember 18, 2008 at 12:01 PM

    Love that lamp!!! I want to go shhopping with you!

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  28. Scooterblu's Whimsy~RhondaNovember 18, 2008 at 1:03 PM

    Hi Diane! ...beautiful lamp! That was an amazing "treasure" for an amazing price! :)

    I hope there isn't a time restraint on linking up! LOL! Running late, 2 PM, and am just posting my contribution today! Thanks for hosting this event! ~Rhonda :)

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  29. JoyNovember 18, 2008 at 1:29 PM

    I love a pretty lamp. And a great price makes me love it even more!

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  30. AnonymousNovember 18, 2008 at 1:42 PM

    Sweet lamp. I would keep it that color too. Dont ya love finding great stuff like this.. I know I do~

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  31. LisaNovember 18, 2008 at 2:07 PM

    I love your lamp! I wouldn't paint it...it's perfect as is.

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  32. NolaNovember 18, 2008 at 4:11 PM

    What a steal; I am jealous, I love lamps, too. I wouldn't touch the lamp; it has the perfect patina as is!

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  33. Manuela@A Cultivated NestNovember 18, 2008 at 7:46 PM

    Turqoise is a great color! That one has a nice patina and I love the scrolly bottom. 50 cents is such an amazing price for such a pretty lamp!

    Manuela

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  34. The Quintessential MagpieNovember 18, 2008 at 8:59 PM

    Diane,

    I just wanted to drop back by and tell you that you have the nicest bloggy friends. I have enjoyed meeting everyone so much! Just a real pleasure. And it was such fun to see everyone's goodies.

    Thank you for doing this for us. You really had a great idea, and I enjoyed it immensely. :-)

    XO,

    Sheila

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  35. Theresa @ Take A Sentimental JourneyNovember 18, 2008 at 10:24 PM

    Wow Diane what a wonderful find . I love it just like it is .

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  36. Jules from "The Roost"November 18, 2008 at 11:29 PM

    Are you kidding 50 cents??? Great find! :)

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  37. cherryNovember 19, 2008 at 1:58 AM

    Beautiful find! Can't wait to see it's home. cherry

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  38. Nancy RosalinaNovember 19, 2008 at 9:10 PM

    OOOh Diane, 50 cents?? WOW! That's a great trash to treasure!!!! I love the color of it! Nancy

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  39. Baby VagabondNovember 20, 2008 at 8:34 AM

    What a cool feature! I will have to check back on Tuesday to see what goodies everyone has found!

    :-) Rosie

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  40. AnonymousNovember 20, 2008 at 9:22 AM

    I READ WRONG,I SEE IT'S TUESDAY FOR TRASH TO TREASURE DAY.MAY I JOIN PLEASE?ANN SKELTON

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  41. AnonymousNovember 21, 2008 at 7:30 AM

    Nice Lamp!!!! Yes... leave the color just as is. It's perfect.

    Di
    The Blue Ridge Gal

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Diane