Dear Internet,

It's been one hell of a week (see the mind fuck that is financial aid for grad school). 

So, I'm giving you the first of my many, "I can totally do that myself projects." 

I've been lusting after/over a Tripod Lamp for ages (yeah just click on that link and see why I was lusting not purchasing).  Who the hell pays 275 dollars for a lamp, Internet?  A LAMP!!!  Seriously. I do not understand the economic crisis we're in if people pay 275 dollars for lamps.

I searched Target and Wal-Mart for a knock off version but even theirs were around 100 bucks.  FOR A LAMP.

So I got to thinking.  A tripod lamp is just that.  A tripod.  A quick eBay search and viola a vintage tripod for $13.51.  Now all I needed was a lamp kit (around 9 bucks from Lowe's) and a lamp shade (19.99 at Target).

For around 42.50 I had a tripod lamp.

Now I know the cord is mighty ugly but I'm thinking if I spray paint that sucker it won't be as  noticeable.  And yes the lamp shade is a little on the smallish side.  But it has those nifty designs that glow at nite.  AND IT WAS ONLY 42.50!

When A came home she said it was stunning and couldn't believe I made it.

So take that high priced lamp. 

Overall, this is a super simple project and a great way to add impact to a room. 

Try it.

XO,

The Paper Doll

Ps-In case you didn't know mine's on the right.  Fancy smancy one on the left.