Thursday, March 22, 2012

My Name is Revi, and I'm a Lampoholic...


At Thanksgiving, I had to move my stash of stuff from the guest room.
I moved it so my daughter could sleep there. 
As my son helped transport some things to the garage, 
he remarked, "This looks like a lamp graveyard." 
I surveyed the half dozen lamps waiting... 
for a coat of paint or a shade or whatever revision they might need.

 "They're going to be so cool, and I am going to use them,
 and they only cost a few dollars, and..." 
I'll spare you the rest. You know how it goes - 
the usual justifications for this addiction we share.

But, really.  


mean, REALLY.
What do you expect me to do 
when I see THIS?
And it only cost $4.94. 
AND this one didn't need a thing.


Except maybe a shade. WHICH I already had. 


I bought it at Target a few years ago on CLEARANCE.
And it's been waiting for the perfect lamp mate...


So you see, I was obligated. 
Yeah, that's right. Obligated. 
You know - to do the right thing.
 I mean, the world doesn't need 
another lonely lamp out there...

And it will be perfect for my son's house.
And won't HE regret that remark!

Word for the Day:

Matthew 5:15
Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. 
Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 

Shine your light today!
-Revi

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5 comments:

Pam~ Virginia Retro said...

Love your lamp, the shade is great with it! Thanks for the smiles! I understand all too well the "stuff" addiction. :-)

Jan@southernjunkin' said...

Well of course it had to come home with you!! Too cute!

A Few Pennies said...

Listen; a girl can never have too many lamps--hehe--me, too, love my lamps and can never pass up a great lamp with great bones to it. Love your style!

Revi said...

I knew I could round up a support group here! Thanks, ladies! :)

farmhouse-story said...

your lamp looks great, revi!

my son complained about my treasures, but, when he moved out--he took most of it!

have a great weekend!