Lamp Re-Vamp

I purchased a great  table lamp with a turned wood base at an estate sale last year.  The shade was the color known as "puce", a once popular color but I wouldn't say it's going to be back in vogue any time soon, at least with that name.  I liked the way the lamp and shade looked, but for some reason I kept it at home instead of pricing it right away and putting it in my antique mall space.

 

 

 

Well, I'm really glad I kept it around, because I happened to find some ball fringe recently that was the exact same color of "puce".  What are the chances?  So over the weekend, I glued the fringe onto the bottom of the shade, and added some millinery blossoms to the center of the shade to jazz it up further:

 

 

I'm just one of those people who likes to embellish things.  A "more is more" kind of person, if you will.  Do you think the addition of fringe and flowers was an enhancement, or do you like the way the shade looked before?  Are we on the same page here?  Just checking.....

Mitzi

Comments

[Kat]

I'm with you on this one, Mitzi. Is 'puce' a shade of rose or is it me? The color's okay, if that's what you're looking for and the shade shape is classically beautiful, but your embellishment did the trick!

[Danielle @ Blessed Serendipity]

Mitzi,
I love your embellished lampshade. The color looks a little coral to me and I happen to like it, but it's even better with your special touches.

Danielle

[Karen]

Looks even more beautiful with the poms and flowers !!
You have an excellent eye...
xoxo

[Annette]

Definitely with you on this one...looks great!

[Upscale Downhome]

I have a thing for vintage lighting and I love your lamp revamp plus the title is sooo catchy.

[Mitzi Curi]

Hi Karen,

Thanks so much! I just love perking up lampshades. I have about a dozen in my basement that need help, so now Im encouraged to go ahead and embellish them too!

Mitzi

[Mitzi Curi]

Thank you, Karen!

Mitzi

[Mitzi Curi]

Hi Kat,

Yes, puce is a shade of rose, which sounds so much better....and Im glad you approve of the embellishment, because you have excellent taste!

Mitzi

[Mitzi Curi]

Hi Danielle,

Thanks for voicing your opinion! I think youre right about the color...its somewhere between coral and rose.

Mitzi