Thursday, June 30, 2011

Pineapple Lamp

Pineapple has to be one of my favorite fruit. I love the juicy taste, scent and sculptural shape. I associate it with good things and positive experiences.


I had been looking for another lamp and came across this Lyford Cay pineapple lamp. The look of the lamp really appealed to me so I made a mental note to be on the look out for one.



The very next day (I'm totally serious) I stopped off at a Goodwill that I don't usually frequent. It's a little more run down (and smells) than the other Goodwill stores (although the staff is probably the nicest.) And I usually don't find much there. In the furniture section I saw this pineapple lamp for $5.99. Crazy, right? And the decor is an actual pineapple. (Many times lamps are described as being a pineapple when really they are either an acorn or a pine cone.) This lamp was extremely well made and HEAVY. Aside from the mid nineties finish I thought it was perfect.



All I did was spray paint it white and top it with a shade I already had.


It came with a working light bulb. (The jury is still out on the shade though...)



I'm very pleased with my pineapple!




(photo credits: pineapple, jugalbrandi; Lyford Cay, Estate Eclectic)
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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I LOVE IT!! You always find the most amazing stuff at Goodwill.

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  2. Ana JacksonJune 30, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Wow, so cool! Are you thinking a white or brightly colored shade might be better?

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  3. Miss CharmingJune 30, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I actually like the color of the shade. It's just the shape that I think could be better.

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  4. Suzy @ Worthing CourtJuly 2, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    I have a lamp just like this that is currently a dark brown finish. Now I know just what I want to do with it. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  5. foreverdecoratingJuly 2, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Looks great in white.

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  6. Crystal @ Ordinary DaysJuly 3, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Just wanted to let you know that I love your blog and am your newest follower! :)

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  7. Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes FlowersJuly 3, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    What an awesome Goodwill find! And I definitely like it better after you spray painted it white. Very cute!

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  8. Blue Creek HomeJuly 3, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    I love your pineapple lamp makeover. I love the barrel shade on the inspiration lamp photo. Target has some linen-y ones at reasonable prices. The one you have looks good too. It's fun when you get something that's pretty and doesn't break the bank. Thanks for coming to THT.
    Rhonda

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  9. Kiwi The KreatorJuly 4, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Can't say I feel the same way you do about the fruit but I'm LOVIN' what you did to the lamp!!! And $5.99 makes it even more awesome!!!

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  10. SharlotteJuly 10, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    What a great find! It was obviously meant to be!!
    Sharlotte

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  11. Amy Gilman and Emily Lee (Sisters of the Wild West)July 10, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    thanks for linking up!! we featured your lamp!
    Amy

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  12. CarolynJuly 18, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    A coat of paint made so much difference, looks fantastic. I love it painted white.

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