I bought a new lamp yesterday.
The centre ceiling light in our kitchen had broken and while waiting for the electrician to come, we needed some other form of light.
When I saw this in my favourite colour, I just knew it would look perfect in my blue and white kitchen!
It sits beneath a shelf which I found at a village antique sale.I'd been looking for something to hang my prettier mugs on, and there it was.
Painted in Annie Sloan chalk paint and slightly distressed (I always feel a bit concerned about the distress, maybe it needs counselling?), it is just what I needed.
The little box on the left was bought in France and is for keeping Garlic in.
Although the centre light is now repaired, I will be using this lamp often, as it sheds a warm glow around the kitchen.
Although the centre light is now repaired, I will be using this lamp often, as it sheds a warm glow around the kitchen.
29 comments:
Good morning Elizabeth,
Such a lovely lamp and such a lovely sight in your kitchen. And no, no counseling needed ;)
Enjoy this pretty corner of the kitchen & have a nice day!!!
Love, Carolien
How gentle the colours in your kitchen are! The base of the new lamp remembers me the famous Cornish kitchen ware. All so lovely.
Like Bayou, I was instantly reminded of Cornishware. That pale green jug at the end of the shelf is delightful! Blessings xx
very pretty and how lovely to have a little glimpse of your kitchen. I think your lamp is on the theme of the blue/white Cornish ware crockery that is currently sought after.
I like your comment about the distressed needing counselling. I feel sorry for doors which are alarmed and feel obliged to offer reassurance.
And yes, Cornishware leaps to mind - very appropriate.
I love a lamp in the kitchen -- I have one and use it often. I think it makes it cozier. I love your blue and white lamp and the shelf -- merchandized beautifully!
Very pretty arrangement. I love to shop in antique and vintage stores. There are some great finds there. Have a great day.
Very nice lamp, and I like the shelf too! Blue and white is nice in a kitchen. :-)
Your lamp and shelf are just lovely Elizabeth! I too love the warm glow a lamp gives off....very cozy :) The mugs on your shelf are really pretty as well. It looks like the perfect place for a cup of tea. I too have a blue and white kitchen.
Your lamp and shelf are just lovely Elizabeth! I too love the warm glow a lamp gives off....very cozy :) The mugs on your shelf are really pretty as well. It looks like the perfect place for a cup of tea. I too have a blue and white kitchen.
Nice lamp, and I can see why you would want to display those mugs - they are so pretty. It's a lovely shelf - see you already have a sweet heart there, perhaps you can add a red bow for Valentine's Day which will be here before we know it!
Hugs from still icy Raleigh - we hope there will be melting today so we can get out later without fear of slipping and sliding - need to move and get some exercise!
Mary x
A centre light is efficient, but I like a lamp in every room (except perhaps the bathroom). When I snap off the overhead light and snap on the lamp in the evening it is like a statement 'the kitchen is closed, except for tea and cookies'.
so pretty Barbara... I like having lamps in the kitchen also :0) mari
Hi Elizabeth! I really like your new lamp. (Cute comment about the distressed style!) Sometimes something breaks down, and it's really a great opportunity for changes right? This looks like a great change, and I love soft light too. So comforting...
Monday blessings,
Ceil
So pretty, and so perfect in its new home!
Elizabeth, both your new lamp with its Cornish blue and white striping and your painted shelving look very good...and are also obviously very useful. An excellent combination of characteristics.
xo
Oooh....love the colour blue. Your lamp is so pretty and looks perfect sitting beneath the shelf. Such a cosy little nook. Just visiting from Stephanie's, Roses of Inspiration....so happy I did!
I like it! It's looks very nice in your little nook.
My Mom would love that lamp! It matches her kitchen canisters! :) I too like the colors! You have created a lovely cranny!
Oh I love your new lamp, and I agree, just adding a new "something" to a treasured space feels so good! What an interesting box to hold garlic in! And your mugs are gorgeous, indeed they need to be displayed, so pretty! Have a wonderful day :)
Oh, your comment about distress made me grin! The lamp fits perfectly in your decor!
I've never used chalk paint. Does it have a chalky feel to it?
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Your new lamp looks beautiful. Good for you on such a happy find! Thanks for the tip about the box for garlic. I have a little wooden box that I bought on a trip to the Oregon coast and I just don't know what to keep in it. I also have an extreme annoyance with keeping garlic on my counter top. Now...problem solved! Hope you have a beautiful week!
Blessings,
Sarah @ ClassicalHomemaking.com
Your sweet little shelf looks perfect with your lovely blue lamp. And those mugs are simply delightful!
Thanks for sharing with Roses of Inspiration, sweet friend. Love and hugs!
hello elizabeth,
love your new lamp and the shelf. it looks very pretty!!!!
have a nice week,
regina
The blue and white stripes make a beautiful base on your lamp. A find that fits well with your home. The shelf with the hanging mugs and other pretty things is very pretty.
The shelf is absolutely perfect and it's lovely to see your pretty mugs hanging. And the lamp looks great, I love that it's blue and white!
A very nice arrangement with the cupboard, lamp, and shelf. My dad has said for years that side lights make a room feel more homey (homely). :-)
Oh, that' so pretty!
Okay, I must confess I kept looking for your old blog until I realized you had a new one. I knew you did, I just forgot. Me and my lack of brain cells...
I LOVE that shelf! My friend has a shop in Le DOrat, near here and she sells Annie Sloan paint, so I have used it a little...
Penny
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