Remember this guy? He still comes around when there are grilled burgers to be had...
Firstborn moved into a different apartment recently. One that might be a little shabbier, but easier on his budget. So, I am determined to help him feel comfy there. Two of the main things he needs are lighting and a microwave. We bought the micro for him as payment for working on Hubby's car. And the lamp I got a great deal on by doing a little thrift shopping.
I bought the base at Savers for $13 - brushed nickel and in mint condition! Then across the street at another thrift shop I found a pristine shade - $6. All I needed was a harp and finial.
I had these at home, just needed to spiff them up a little to match.
I found some silver spray paint in the garage and got to it.
This finial is brass and goes to another lamp I still own, so he needs to hang on to it a while! I will try to find him one that more closely matches his new lamp, but in the meantime:
It's a fairly basic lamp that will "go with" most of what he already owns.
Spiffy!
Next up I want to help him find a small loveseat and some light-blocking curtains. So, more thrift shopping is in my future this summer!
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