Loved the bamboo detail, and the glass peeking through the hatching...
Using the wood stain - it captured the texture, but not the glass...
The only thing is: I guess because the humidity is high in South Florida, it takes a while for wood stain to dry. Having the ceiling fan on helped...
I also had painted the shade - I did take a few pics, but it was with the other phone that was giving me trouble. I spray painted it, and it looked like a solid black linen shade when the light is off... but when the light is on, it has an amazing textured / worn look....
The little B&W vase in the back corner I picked up thrifting in Ft. Lauderdale, probably back in March; it was only $2. The table it's on I thrifted back in the 90's for my apartment. It originally was all light wood _ironically as light as the Ikea baboo platters I hung behind it!). It was such a good price (only $9) and I needed a table, I bought it and painted it two toned. I painted the bottom black, and just used Old English furniture polish to make the top a little darker. It's been with me for about 12 years. It could probably use a quick coat of stain on the top...
Both stacked books were gifts: The bottom book is actually the box cover to the Ralph Laren book my old boss gave to me when I set the launch for American Living (by RL) for the store. The top book, our previous neighbors gave to me after we had a garage sale about 2 years ago...
The thrill of thrift... mixing old and new for a little afternoon redux...
So that's my "Wood Stain and Why" and so glad I gave it a try!
(I think it's going to be my next "go to" remedy for a redux.)
Thanks for stopping by!
I love the lamp! I've passed on a few things while thrifting too, but since I already have so much unless it's very special or unusual I leave it and don't get it if it's still there when I go back :) I've learned a little self-control as of late.
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I admire the way you restore things. I know it's not an easy feat. Nice work!
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