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Rose Lamp 4

Hand Painted Rose Lamp

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I’ve mentioned before that I’m a crazy magazine lady. Well, I also collect lamps — the fancier and more unique the better. The cherub lamp has been featured before.rose lamp 4
This gorgeous vintage hand-painted rose lamp is also one of my favorites.

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The original shade is still on it, but horribly stained.

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So, I wrapped it with a rose valance that I crocheted … and that used to hang in a window.

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The small collection of African Violets love this spot right under the soft lamp light. They bloom several times a year — amazing because I had such trouble with violets in the past. :)
  1. PamperingBeki09-01-2008

    Look how smart you are! Nice job.

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