There may be a one or two of you out there a wee bit envious of my latest Value Village find, but I just couldn’t leave these completely kitsch ceramic owl lamps behind. For only 12$ each, and in full working order, this pair has real potential!
Whimsy. Wit. Style. All in a trip to the thrift shop…
When the time is right, these babies are going to meet a can of glossy white spray paint, inspired by a few pricier versions below.
Owl lamps from Urban Outfitters & Anthropologie.
March 10th, 2009 at 1:06 am
Looks like they’re aleady wired and ready for you to transform them… very fun!
Victoria from EdinDesigns @ DesignTies
March 10th, 2009 at 10:28 am
Great find!
March 10th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
I remember reading an article in Style At Home a while back about spray painting ceramic pieces white to give them a more modern, sculptural look. It’s a great idea, and I’m sure your owls will look great once you’re done
Kelly @ DesignTies
March 10th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Thank you! I won’t get at it anytime soon, as I’m still in the planning stages for my room redo, but I’ll keep you up to date.
March 10th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Matte white would look cool too. Great find.
March 11th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Thank GAWD you’re spray painting them. then I see potential. otherwise – EEKK!!
March 11th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
White paint for sure. I couldn’t agree more. And who knows…they may turn out terrible, although I just can’t imagine how.
Anyway, I do think that even the most boring interiors can be elevated with just a touch of whimsy. Too much though, and you’ve got a disaster on your hands…
Stay tuned.
March 12th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Hey – I was just flipping through the new issue of Dharma Arts, and look what I spotted!
http://www.dharmaarts.ca/2009_winter/raw_sugar.html?r5
March 12th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
That’s hilarious. Owls spotted at Raw Sugar. Cool. Thanks for sending this along. I’m really going to have to check this place out!
March 12th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Owls are great, but I prefer crows myself.
February 6th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
What a great idea – can’t wait to see the after shot!