Repurposed Table Lamp

I made the sweetest birdbath this morning from a beautiful vintage lamp that I had got at a yard sale for a couple of dollars a few years ago.   I can't seem to pass up lamps...or chairs...lol!   I have accumulated quite a few lamps over the years and have a big table full of them out in the studio.



H took all the electrical out (save it in case you want to convert it back to a lamp)  

I hot glued a melamine plate to the top.    Since I am unsure about how well the glue will hold the plate, I used a melamine plate that won't break if it comes loose and falls off.   You could use a china plate and strong plate glue, if you are sure you don't want to use it as a lamp later.   

I added a rose bouquet to the vignette  and clipped a pink bird to one of the roses.

The plate on my repurposed birdbath lamp could also hold a candle, some dried rose petals, or some yummy chocolates.  Since I am using it as a Valentine bird bath, I clipped two pink love birds to the plate.   I will probably add a nest when it gets closer to spring.

I have a large mirror on the top of this vintage mail sorter that I am using as a table....

and have placed a sweet couple taking a buggy ride to add another hint of Valentine decor to the entry way.

I am not doing a lot of decorating for Valentines Day this year....just adding subtle touches here and there to existing decor.  I placed a heart pillow in each chair in the entry way that can be easily changed out to SPRING later....is anyone else ready for spring...I AM!





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