My latest lamp makeover (well, re-makeover) is a great reminder that I have to love what I make.
When I first got this lamp, it looked like a hunk of butcher block that was turned into a lamp. It was well made, but just sort of weird. When my business was dubbed as a" decorative painting and mural business", I felt like I had to paint everything and add decorative painting to everything, which meant that I forced a lot of decorative painting where it just didn't work. So, I painted this lamp white and then painted circles in different colors along the front side of it.
It sat unsold in the shop for over a year and I wasn't proud of it. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't me and I would never have it in my own home. I knew this lamp had potential, so I took it home and started over. My business is now an "antiques and home decor business", so I don't feel boxed it. I can just go with my gut.
Some French sheet music and a velvet ribbon trim added to the shade was just what it needed. Now, I'm proud of it. Now, I would have it in my home. Now, it's me.
This lamp is a reminder for me to stay true to my style. And, you know what? It already sold.
Have you ever given something a makeover and then realized it didn't represent your taste at all? Did you pitch it or give it a re-makeover?
