New Life for a Pair of Wise Old Owls

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!

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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.  

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Owl lamps from Urban Outfitters & Anthropologie.

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11 Responses to “New Life for a Pair of Wise Old Owls”

  1. DesignTies March 10, 2009 at 1:06 am #

    Looks like they’re aleady wired and ready for you to transform them… very fun!
    Victoria from EdinDesigns @ DesignTies

  2. M2JL :: STUDIO March 10, 2009 at 10:28 am #

    Great find!

  3. DesignTies March 10, 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

  4. Kite March 10, 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.

  5. Linda March 10, 2009 at 1:55 pm #

    Matte white would look cool too. Great find.

  6. kim@dti March 11, 2009 at 4:29 pm #

    Thank GAWD you’re spray painting them. then I see potential. otherwise – EEKK!!

  7. Kite March 11, 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.

  8. Ren March 12, 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

  9. Kite March 12, 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!

  10. Ren March 12, 2009 at 9:09 pm #

    Owls are great, but I prefer crows myself. ;)

  11. Kif February 6, 2010 at 12:55 pm #

    What a great idea – can’t wait to see the after shot!

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