Katy is looking for some advice:
So I had asked a question about my alphabet cards before. I have found a great lamp (shown, left), but I am at a loss for shades.
I am planning on spray painting it a different color, which I am not sure of quite yet. What size is right? Shape? I know nothing about buying lampshades!!!!! Please help.
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If you're looking for something colorful or patterned, PB teen usually has a good selection: http://www.pbteen.com/shop/lighting/lamp-shades/index.cfm?cm_type=gnav
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My mom always said shopping for a lamp shade without the lamp is like shopping for a hat without a head. You should just take the lamp with you to the store and try them out. I have that exact lamp and have been meaning the buy a shade for it too.
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That saying makes sense. I have gone around to different shops, but I don't know what will look good on it. I could always buy a few.
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I recently bought that same owl lamp base for my son's room who is due in early february. The nursery colors are chocolate brown, aqua, & orange. After searching a lot online, I went with the "Light Years Lamp Shade" from Land of Nod:
http://www.landofnod.com/family.aspx?c=470&f=4550&pc=70
The shade is 9" high and 9.5". It fits perfect with the owl lamp base. And for only $14.95, I thought it was a good price. It comes in a couple of different colors.
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Thank you! That would be perfect! Our colors are aqua, orange, and green.
view kpag's profile
What I want to know is, where is that lamp from?? :D
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Urban Outfitters has some really great shades. The are very affordable, and usually there are a bunch on sale.
view mamaspank's profile
I want to know where is it from too!
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It's from urban outfitters.
http://search.urbanoutfitters.com/?q=owl lamp
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I got the lamp from Urban outfitters like ericttnger had posted. I saw it on Color Splash on HGTV and fell in love with it.
They spray painted it gold, which I normally would not go for but it showed the detail which is barely visible in the ivory/white color that it comes in.
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