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Please tell me you'd buy this vintage rattan swag lamp too if you found it at the thrift store! All this pendant lamp needed was new wiring so I bought a swag light kit and voila! For this and more fun project ideas, visit AmbientWares.com!

How To Rewire a Vintage Swag Lamp Using a Light Kit

Published on by Angie6 Comments

I found this awesome vintage pendant lamp at our local Habitat some months back and would you believe I noticed in the 2nd season of Stranger Things (if you don’t have Netflix, get it for this show alone) that this very same pendant lamp was above Ms. Byers dining room table? My new lamp. Is a prop. On an awesome show. I think it was white but, it was the exact same. Feel free to watch it and let me know if I’m mistaken. Because you should totally watch it.

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Thrifted Moroccan Styled Candle Holder Into Simple Lamp

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While on our usual trip to the local thrift stores, Angie spotted this brass candle holder. Immediately, she thought “This would make a great lamp.” Sure enough, it does make a great lamp and it was a quick one too! Continue reading “Thrifted Moroccan Styled Candle Holder Into Simple Lamp” →

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Rummage Sale Finds & A Quick Project

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Like most DIYers I love a good deal. In other words, I’m extremely cheap. I never know if I’m going to keep a refurbished piece of furniture or a repurposed thrift store find so when it comes to spending money, I want to make sure I’m not going to lose any if I decide to sell. So, when we walk into a church rummage sale as they’re saying, “fill a bag for $5,” my eyes widen, my stance is strong, and I’ve never moved so fast. Continue reading “Rummage Sale Finds & A Quick Project” →

DIY Steampunk-esque Table Lamp . For this and more bright ideas, visit AmbientWares.com

How to Make a Table Lamp from a Ceiling Fixture – Part 2

Published on by Joe24 Comments

Hey everyone, Joe here and my last post, How to Make a Table Lamp from a Ceiling Fixture – Part 1, focused on preparing the base and refurbishing the bulb sockets. Now I continue on with the lamp assembly and finishing touches. Continue reading “How to Make a Table Lamp from a Ceiling Fixture – Part 2” →