The Latest Treasure

This is my latest yard sale find. It's an old lamp, gray base with little black specks, cream shade with little brown specks. It's quite lovely and I was very happy to come across it. Paid $1.50

I'm thinking of transforming it into a more, oh how should I say it...shabby chic look. (wink wink). I think my approach is going to be to paint the base of the lamp antique white and give it a vintage feel, doing the best with the common painting skills I possess. The shade however I haven't reached a decision on yet. Should I paint it? It is a bit stained (there are a few brown rings around the other side). Should I replace it all together? And with what? I was thinking of possibly sewing some beads around the bottom of the shade, simply because I've always loved lamps that look like that. I'm not sure though. Seashells perhaps? Well, I'll be sure and post the finished product once it is complete, so that you may all see the outcome. If you have any suggestions as far as the re-creation of the lamp, feel free to comment!

Until we meet again,

Cristen