Thrifting and Lamenting
Last week I had the chance to run into the thrift store. Sans kids. I know. Very rare. I decided to hit the housewares department before the sheet department, which is different from my normal routine.I immediately noticed this vintage Pyrex casserole dish. There is some confusion as to the name of this pattern, but it has green square flowers.
I also found this milk glass vase. I like the pattern that runs down the sides.
When I saw this set of milk glass lamps, I knew they would look cute in my bedroom. I need to come up with an idea for shades? Any suggestions? I was thinking pompom fringe, but other than that, I'm stuck.
When I went to check out at the register, I got some of the worst possible news. They are no longer carrying sheets. I know. I'm having a really difficult time with this. They had the largest, loveliest vintage sheet collection I've ever seen in one place and they salvaged it all. All the bedspreads, blankets, tablecloths, sheets, towels, aprons (!). All gone. Forever.
I was so devastated, I immediately placed an emergency S.O.S. call to Karyn. And then I had to break the news to Joe. After I told him, he said, "I thought you were going to tell me something bad." Uh. Hello???? Do you live with me? You should know this is bad!! Anyway, it's so bad that Joe pointed out to me on Wednesday night that I have been talking about it everyday for a week. I have told just about everyone I know. So, now I never ever want to cut up a vintage sheet again.
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Perhaps I'm going to have to start sending you expensive VV sheets.
Cool Pyrex. :)
For the lamps, I like the fringe idea, but what about 30's yo yo's?
You know I can still hook you up. We have no fewer than a million thrifts here, and I pass up sheets every week.
lisa x
Love the lamps!! I am fond of pom pom fringe...I think they will be perfect for your bedroom. :)
I have seen this tutorial on how to cover your own lampshade. It looked quite nice.
http://kirinote.blogspot.com/2007/09/how-to-cover-lampshade-frame.html
http://kirinote.blogspot.com/search?q=lampshade
Oh well you did get some good deals, very nice.
Love your bargains. I'd put rick rack at the top of the shades, pom poms at the bottom and try to get curved shades in the same white as the glass. You know try to echo the shape.
Did they say why?
But those lamps? Cute. Remind me of one I have, actually, but mine has the milk glass globe at the top. Maybe a dotted-swiss covered shade with grosgrain trim? Looks like a fun project.