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« on: June 23, 2017 08:00:30 PM »
I'm on a tear updating our guest room and my latest edition are these lamps I made from a couple of vintage thermoses.



The two thermoses are slightly different sizes, but that doesn't bother me. I did try to make sure that the shades ended up at the same height, though.



I really need to get around to investing in some reflectors for taking photos in the house... I tried all kinds of variations, but just couldn't get a good one of them in place.  Undecided  The next project in there is new window shades!



Speaking of "shades," that lampshades are from a big box store; I glued clearance trim to the bottom for some flair.

I posted a link to the original, wonderful tutorial I found via pinterest and described the changes I made to that to suit my situation on my blog:
https://suddenlytaxidermy.blogspot.com/2017/06/piping-hot-lighting-or-something.html
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« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2017 10:19:55 PM »
cute!
I love the comforter fabric and the wallhanging above the bed.  What a nice place to stay for a bit!
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« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2017 10:34:40 PM »
Those are great! Very cabin-y.
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« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2017 12:03:07 AM »
Great vintage upcycle project!
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« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2017 07:47:42 AM »
Thanks all!

Quote from: steiconi on June 23, 2017 10:19:55 PM
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I love the comforter fabric and the wallhanging above the bed.  What a nice place to stay for a bit!

Both are Ikea fabrics. The wall hanging is actually a window shade that I closed to try to get rid of the back-lighting problem for the photo. Making a new one is the next project for the room as it no longer works decor-wise. I love that material, though! If it fits, maybe I'll put it on the studio window for now.
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« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2017 11:20:39 AM »
Your guest room is such a nifty space. You may find yourself at risk of visitors overstaying their welcome, who would ever want to leave?
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« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2017 08:59:53 AM »
Those are really neat lamps; I've never seen anybody recycle thermoses into anything until now, and that was a great idea! 
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« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2017 10:02:42 AM »
Thanks y'all!

Quote from: craftylittlemonkey on June 25, 2017 11:20:39 AM
Your guest room is such a nifty space. You may find yourself at risk of visitors overstaying their welcome, who would ever want to leave?

I think The ManFlesh & I have determined a 4-day limit is what works best for us.
Quote from: Patraw on June 26, 2017 08:59:53 AM
Those are really neat lamps; I've never seen anybody recycle thermoses into anything until now, and that was a great idea! 

I can not take credit for the idea, props to all the folks who posted theirs on the internet so others could share them on pinterest.
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« Reply #8 on: June 26, 2017 11:10:25 AM »
Quote from: TheMistressT on June 26, 2017 10:02:42 AM
I think The ManFlesh & I have determined a 4-day limit is what works best for us.

IS THAT AN INVITATION?!?!?! Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy
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« Reply #9 on: June 26, 2017 12:34:57 PM »
Quote from: craftylittlemonkey on June 26, 2017 11:10:25 AM
Quote from: TheMistressT on June 26, 2017 10:02:42 AM
I think The ManFlesh & I have determined a 4-day limit is what works best for us.

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 Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy
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