~Tomato Creek Prims~
A simple life...Stush and I, the kids and the grands♥

Monday, May 3, 2010

~Lamps and Sydney~

I’ve been busy lately cleaning, it just never seems to get done what with working and watching the girls…Michael and Jennifer came home this weekend so that’s what started me on a cleaning spree before they got in on Friday. In the picture below I had an old, wooden box full of prims that I just didn’t want to use anymore and it was getting out of hand, everyday for months I was going to take it all down in the basement where I have to keep things I don’t use anymore and everyday I didn’t do it. LOL Well, Friday I finally did and I don’t know why I didn’t do it alot sooner because it really opened the space up between the Hoosier and the shelves.

The other day I was in Ollie’s, which is right next door to the Dollar Tree where I work part time, and they had this patriotic lamp for $5.99…now I’m trying to get away from the patriotic only because I seem to acquire to much of it and I end up selling it at the yard sale we have in August soooo what do I buy? a patriotic lamp… but I’m taking it back on Thursday when I work that afternoon. It just doesn’t look good to me, I like the idea of a lamp there but I think another type of lamp would go better.

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The very bottom of it is black and I thought that for $5.99 I’d just spray it all black but it might not turn out right and I’d be stuck with it soooo back it goes along with a lampshade that I bought for my standing lamp between chairs in the livingroom. I’m having a real hard time with that because the lampshade has to be one that goes over a glass chimney piece, don’t see those to often.

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Like I said I like the idea of a lamp here but just not this one:)

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We had a busy weekend what with the kids coming home for the weekend plus Sydney’s first Holy Communion…she was beautiful in her white dress and veil, here she is with Uncle Chris…btw he turned 30 April 11th…my baby:) We also had beautiful weather this past Saturday so it all went great!!!

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I’ve also started to work on my front porch Stush bought me something for it that I’ve always wanted so when I get that done I’ll be sure to post about it and of course have pics.

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Also a big Hello to my newest friends thank you so very much for stopping by to read my craziness:) I appreciate it:) So have a great evening everyone where ever you are♥

Rondell

11 comments:

  1. I do like that patriotic lamp! But you know what goes best in your lovely home! Sydney looks adorable in her communion dress!

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  2. I really like the lamp! It looks wonderful! I hope you are having a wonderful Monday!

    ~Dan~

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  3. I too have been cleaning like crazy. I am actually purging...we seem to collect so much and I live in such a small place I run out of room to store things.

    We also have a beautiful weekend but today it rained all day :( I sure am hoping for some nice temps since hubby is on vacation this week and we need to get some things done.

    Your granddaugther looks so cute :) Around here, they no longer dress in white and everything for the Communions. I guess over time, things change.

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  4. I'll bet you'll find just the right lamp soon. Sometimes we all get in a hurry and then regret it. Your granddaughter is a doll, but they sure grow up fast! Have fun tweeking, Dawn

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  5. HI RONDELL... I LIKE YOUR LAMP, TOO. AND SUCH A BARGAIN .. I FIND THEM HARD TO RESIST...
    YOUR GRANDDAUGHTER IS BEAUTIFUL AND YOUR BABY SO HANDSOME... THEY HAVE A WAY OF GROWING UP BEFORE OUR EYES, EH?
    HUGS..
    FAYE / PRIMITIVE LACE

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  6. I love the lamp! I think it's a keeper. :) Not sure if you read my last post but I move June 1. Thanks so much for always leaving me positive comments. That meant more than you will ever know.

    Donna

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  7. You work at the Dollar Tree part time? I work at Hobby Lobby part time. Are you like me? I love doing the part time because I get to see all the new stuff. But I sure don't want full time because of all the moaning and groaning the full time employees do and having to put up with customers all day long, all week long. Yuck, not for me. Lol!

    I love the lamp, I'm into patriotic but I will agree with you. I don't think the lamp looks right there. Maybe you can find an old black iron candlestand that's wired for a small light. That would look good.

    Sydney is a beautiful little girl. I love that pretty dress she has on!

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  8. Hey Rondell! I like the lamp but I understand what you mean. I have always loved Americana but tend to go overboard. Maybe because there is always so much of it to choose from? I have been moving away from that and incorporating black & mustard with my reds, but I still have my big American flag draped above my double window in the living/family room. I caught some flack about that from an uncle of mine. I know it is written that flags are not to be used as window dressing because it is supposed to be disrespectful. But I have it there because I am very patriotic. I don't mean any disrespect at all.

    Your granddaughter is just precious! I'm glad the weather was nice for your family events.

    How much light do you need for the area where you want a lamp? I can envision one of those punched tin "Paul Revere" lamps there.

    I hope you enjoy ther rest of your week!

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  9. Me again! had to come back after you left me a comment. :) You are right about the little iron. I forgot to put in my post that the person I bought it from told me it was a "lace iron" used to iron the tiny lace on dresses, etc. Someone else mentioned that it might be a salesman sample, but who knows for sure? I just think it's super cute. The little rug beater is my favorite!
    Have a happy day!

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  10. Hi Rondell...
    Love your Americana lamp...I haven't bought anything americana for along time...I have to much stuff now..lol..
    Thank you for stopping by my blog and the wonderful comment...
    Have a wonderful weekend and a Happy Mothers Day..
    Prim hugs,
    Trena

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  11. Hi Rondell....I always love coming here and reading your posts! It's always fun.

    Congratulations to little Sydney on her First Communion and a belated Happy Birthday to Chris.

    I really like your Patriotic lamp.
    Karen

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Love to read each and everyone of your comments...thanks for taking the time to stop by for a visit... your always welcome♥
Rondell