This used to be my favorite room in the house, now it is my favorite room any where.
This is my bedroom. My super cool addition is this vintage Italian lamp I found at the thrift store for about $100.
The lamp was made in Italy. The paint appears to be original. The lampshade was pretty meh, so I replaced it with one I had in the closet. I think the shade ended up being perfect for the lamp.
All of the gilding on the lamp goes well in the room, especially with the gold on the antique picture frame.
I mean I love the beaded fringe on the lampshade.
I know I’m talking about the lamp, but what I really want you to see are the layers of details on this side of the room. You have the statues below which are antique French statues. You can see more about them HERE.
Then you have the vintage settee with original tapestry seat, the antique French lady painting, the vintage lamp, the Florentine nesting tables, and the wall sconce attached to the old door.
The lamp is from a thrift store, the settee and Florentine tables are from Craigslist, and the wall sconce is from Ballard Designs. (Not a sponsored post, I just love this sconce.)
You can see more of my room HERE.
And now for a funny, real conversation with my husband.
ME: We’ve been approached about putting our home on the neighborhood home tour.
MR: What? I don’t want people traipsing through our bathroom.
ME: You ARE aware that thousands of people have been in there at least virtually.
MR: Well they weren’t physically here.
ME: Well played my friend. Well played.
And so we will not be on the local home tour.
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The lamp is stunning! I can’t believe you found it at a thrift store!
I’m in agreement with your husband but what an honor to be asked! I’m tickled by the fact you just happened to have a perfect lampshade in your closet! Beautiful.
Love your new lamp. It’s just what that gorgeous room needed. I love, love, love your settee!!!! It’s so beautiful:) Merry Christmas to you and your family.
~Debra xxx
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Merry Christmas to you Debra.
I love the new Lamp! And the lampshade you had is perfect!! What kind of shade did it come with? Just curious lol. I love how your room has come together.
Love that lamp! My house was on the Woman’s Club housewalk in my town this year. It ended up being fun. That was the earliest I have EVER gotten my fall housework done! The original owners came, the realtor who sold us the house, neighbors I had never met. It was interesting to see what people notice, not what I’d expected.
The lamp is a beauty, but I love the settlers and it’s cover. It is gorgeous.
Mixing in a little Italian with your French, huh? Works for me. Our houses have been on multiple tours, but the hubby, like yours, has had enough. No more people will be peeking around unless they are invited!
A beautiful find Anita I too adore this room. Oh and the conversation made me laugh loudly…..smile.
What a fabulous find! The shade is perfect for it. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Fun find … and I know another husband or two, that would agree with yours! Happy Holidays to all.
Your bedroom was already my fav room on the planet and now it is even more lovely !!! I love everythingggggggg about it….. The new lamp and shade, the settee, the accents, and on and on. Lol. I Love it so much that I now have Agreeable Gray walls and the same shades. I did some faux linen curtains with drop cloths and am slowly figuring out the art and accessories. Now I know what to do with a smaller lamp I painted a blue gray. Going to make a mini faux Italian lamp. Lol
Have a Merry Christmas Anita !
Stunning — I love the blue color and the gilding — the lampshade IS indeed perfect with that beading!
Anita,
I agree, the lamp is gorgeous!!!
A perfect addition to a perfect room.
He! He! He!. . .loved the conversation concerning the Home Tour!
“Mr. Ed” & I visited a few homes in Oxford, KS for their
Christmas in the Country Town event.
Some of the bathrooms are roped off.
Just sayin’. . .
Fondly,
Pat
Love the whole look. Where did you get the sconce?