Monday, April 1, 2013

Lamps ~ Little Works of Art



~ LAMPS ~




Both functional and decorative, 

lamps are often works of art.




An eclectic mix can 

add visual interest to a space.




Simplicity of Wood




Whimsey of a Figure




Touch of Color




Elegance of Crystal




 Hand Painted Details




Texture of Carved Alabaster




Vintage ~ Traditional ~ Contemporary





Lamps offer warmth and a 

special touch to the aesthetic of one's home.

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Sarah
Sarah

The summer we married, my husband was in graduate school, and I was employed as a teacher. We took a portion of our savings that summer and purchased a sailboat. We christened our Catalina 22, “Hyacinths For The Soul” after Saadi’s poem. Our "Hyacinths" provided years of pleasure.

47 comments:

  1. CindyApril 2, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    I love lamps too! In fact, I just did a post on all the lamps around my house last week. Maybe we'll start a trend.. who knows? Check it out at sunsetcoasting.blogspot.com

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  2. mikkyApril 2, 2013 at 1:05 AM

    You put together a great selection. The first 2 are really great.

    :)
    mikky
    www.todaloos.com

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  3. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeApril 2, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    They are all so pretty. Love your alabaster, haven't seen one that color! My favorite is your hand painted...so pretty and love the shade too! I would love to find one like that!!!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  4. Maria ElenaApril 2, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Love your lamps! They are all beautiful! I have a new weekly link party which is live now and I would love if you stop by and link up this wonderful post! Hope to see you there! http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/ Hugs, Maria

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  5. Bargain Decorating with LaurieApril 2, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    Sarah, I am a lamp lover, and you really have some beauties. Oh my! That carved Alabaster is incredible. I love the painted roosters on the base of one of them too. Of course, I enjoyed seeing your accessories around them too. All of that wonderful French pottery. You have accessorized the areas around your lamps so beautifully. laurie

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  6. On Crooked CreekApril 2, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    Sarah,
    What a magnificent collection of lamps!!!
    How do you ever choose a favorite?
    Thanks for sharing all your gorgeous lighting with us!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  7. The French HutchApril 2, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Hi Sarah, Your home is filled with such beautiful lamps.
    The blue and white is gorgeous in front of the window. Of course the rooster with the red shade islovely with all of your French faience. I’m sorry I didn’t have a post ready for Alison’s Favorites on the 1st. Great post.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  8. ℳartina @ Northern NestingApril 2, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Sarah your lamps are absolutely beautiful...I love your rooster ones!! Beautiful vignettes too!

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  9. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeApril 2, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    They definitely are works of art and I love your vignettes too. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  10. MaryApril 2, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Sarah~ I love seeing snippets of your home and your collections! Your shades have so much interest and pattern. Love the handsome rooster lamp with the frenchy shade!

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  11. Alison @ The PolohouseApril 2, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    Hi Sarah~

    I love your lamps!
    Your alabaster lamp is such an unusual color. Gorgeous!

    So many great ones to choose from, but I must say that I am especially falling for the alabaster URN! What is it about that shape!

    Noticed the plaid shade too.
    <3

    xox
    Alison
    Thanks for sharing!

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  12. Divine TheatreApril 2, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    I would love to come snoop around your beautiful home! You have attended to every last detail!
    I always love when you visit me at my blog!
    Oh! Since I homeschool, I use the time that Gracie is studying to do quiet things around the house!
    xo

    Andie

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  13. bjApril 3, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    All your lamps are wonderful. If I HAD to choose a fav, it would be the hand painted rooster one. :) However, they are all lovely.
    Your post reminded me that, somewhere in my drafts, I have a post with all MY lamps...most of them are packed away or given away now but maybe I can find my old post.
    oxo bj

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  14. SoniaApril 3, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    So beautiful! I have a thing for lamps...you have a gorgeous collection!!
    Miss Bloomers

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  15. The Quintessential MagpieApril 3, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    Seeing this makes me realize that I need to find two lamps for a pair of chests. I love the ones you've shown us here, Sarah. They are wonderful. You have THE BEST stuff.... from china to lamps and everything in between.

    On a different note, thanks so much for the hug today. I needed it.

    XO,

    Sheila

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  16. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenApril 3, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    I loved taking a peek at some of your pretty lamps, Sarah! You're so right in that lamps do add such beauty to our homes. I think I'm partial to your rooster lamps and that adorable wooden one.

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  17. FABBY'S LIVINGApril 3, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    Oh my, such gorgeous and unique lamps you have my friend. I love, love them ALL..I'm a little drawn to the great one with the hand painted detail, it's lovely. Thank you fore your visit and sweet and kind comments. Big hugs,
    FABBY

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  18. RettabugApril 3, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    Gosh, mine are sure boring & dull compared to all your incredibly unique lamps, Sarah! I just love all the ones with roosters on them...so foo-foo Frenchie!

    I enjoyed seeing your friend Susan's gorgeous home & Easter table, too. So nice to gather like that with dear friends. Making wonderful memories while we can, huh.

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  19. My Cozy CornerApril 3, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    Hi
    I love lamps also. Your lamps are amazing. Thanks for sharing.
    xo
    Betty @ My Cozy Corner

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  20. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiApril 4, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    Your lamps are all gorgeous, Sarah. I love the hand painted one and the alabaster lamp is stunning!

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  21. StitchforkApril 4, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    My all time favorite lamp here is one that shows the history of corn on its base. I never tire of it!
    xo
    Cathy

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  22. BernideenApril 4, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Hello Sarah:

    THANK YOU for enlightening us about lamps!! So many choices and these you featured are beautiful and perfect for "Open House"!

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  23. Alycia NicholsApril 4, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    I just love beautiful lamps, and you have a house FULL of them!!! I especially like the one with the plaid shade. It reminds me of Ralph Lauren or Pendleton outfits! Classic!

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  24. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com April 4, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    FUN POST! :)

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  25. Ivy and ElephantsApril 4, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    Wow! you have so many fabulous lamps.
    There's truly a lamp for ever taste and decor. Love yours.
    Patti

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  26. Life at Still WoodsApril 4, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    I am so glad I found your blog and this post. I have to show it to my husband! He thinks that I have too many lamps, but I tell him you can never have too many lamps! I have a houseful and am always looking for something unique. I love your collection! I am your newest follower and am looking forward to reading more of your posts. Please stop by Still Woods Farmhouse for a visit. We can talk lamps!

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  27. French KissedApril 5, 2013 at 12:50 AM

    What a wonderful collection of lamps, Sarah. I especially like the rooster ones...I had a rooster lamp once...bought it on a trip and dropped it at the airport and broke it into a hundred pieces :( The right lamp can be difficult to come by and it looks like you have got quite a gift for choosing some great ones.

    Jermaine

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  28. Castles Crowns and CottagesApril 5, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    Oh that Asian style lamp, the second one! LOVELY! Sarah my sweet! It is Friday and I hope you have something lovely on your mind to do. Thank YOU for coming to visit my post. April is dragging it's feet to the garden gate, but I am still waiting, hoping!

    Anita

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  29. UnknownApril 5, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    It is hard to pass on a pretty lamp!
    You have an amazing collection. :)

    ~Liz

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  30. Rattlebridge FarmApril 5, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    I have a mild "thing" about lamps. I love them too much! Yours are beautiful! Have a great Tartan Day (it is tomorrow, right?)!

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  31. PondsideApril 6, 2013 at 1:49 AM

    I think I love them all!
    I am still not getting notice of your new posts on my reading list - very odd!

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  32. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeApril 6, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    Your lamps are beautiful....perfectly displayed throughout your lovely home. Have a nice weekend!

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  33. JacquelineApril 6, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    What a fabulous collection and such variety. There is nothing like lamplight to create atmosphere and coming from such cute lamps - even better.

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  34. Linda @ Life and LindaApril 6, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    Sarah, your collection is beautiful. Always a treat to visit and see your lovely home. Enjoy your Sunday.

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  35. Ricki TreleavenApril 7, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    I really hate that I missed Alison's link party. I really wanted to participate, but I just didn't feel up to it. I love little lamps scattered throughout rooms because they warm-up dark corners in rooms. You have so many pretty lamps, Sarah. I love the carved alabaster one....it is stunning (they all are....the alabaster one is my favorite)! :D

    Thanks so much for linking up to My Happy List!
    xo,
    Ricki Jill

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  36. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonApril 7, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    You really have some beautiful ones Sarah. Darn, I forgot to check and see what the favorites on the first was this month. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  37. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonApril 7, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    You really have some beautiful ones Sarah. Darn, I forgot to check and see what the favorites on the first was this month. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  38. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonApril 7, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    You really have some beautiful ones Sarah. Darn, I forgot to check and see what the favorites on the first was this month. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  39. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonApril 7, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    You really have some beautiful ones Sarah. Darn, I forgot to check and see what the favorites on the first was this month. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  40. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonApril 7, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    Sorry Sarah, don't know what happened. Nothing like 4 times the comment. lol!

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  41. KathyApril 9, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    These lamps are amazing - such variety in pattern and patina! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  42. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereApril 9, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    Sarah, All of your lamps are beautiful and I love the Quimper dispenser seen in one of the photos.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  43. BabsApril 12, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Sarah, Your lamps are beautiful..love all the styles and the little figures beside them.

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  44. AliciaApril 12, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    CUANTAS LAMPARAS HERMOSAS!!!!!
    SALUDITOS

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  45. a quiet lifeApril 13, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    i love lamps too, not that i own any fun ones, but i love looking at them at homegoods!

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  46. PoppyApril 19, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    Hi Sarah,

    Love your lamps!! Of course I'm partial to the two rooster motifs, but all of them are charming! Thanks for sharing!

    Have a great weekend,

    Poppy :)

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  47. Confessions of a Plate AddictApril 23, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    You have so many pretty and unusual lamps, Sarah! Loved seeing your Quimper collection peeking in the background! :-) Hugs...Debbie

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