Stray Dog Strikes Again!

Brooke will quickly tell you that I'm not usually much of a bargain shopper. But, it seems in the last few weeks, the bargains have found me! I'd been searching for almost a year for 2 lamps for our buffet in the dining room. I wanted them in a soft blue/green, something that would match the kitchen walls. I thought they'd go well with the coral, and also help to merge colors between the kitchen and dining room and maybe even let me decorate with a little McCarty in the dining room. After looking high and low, on the internet, in little gift shops and big stores everywhere---I found them at the Stray Dog Designs warehouse sale. I walked in on Wednesday, and there they were---with my name on them! Math isn't my strong point, but if I had paid retail for them, I would have paid $410 a piece, equalling $820 total, and that doesn't include tax and shipping! I got 1 lamp for $30 (including the shade) and the other for $45. So, $75 vs. over $820. I'd say that was a pretty darn good deal! :) The one that was $45 was only more because the shade still had the plastic wrap around it. The owner quickly told me that I couldn't even buy 1 shade for $75. Yes, I know. Wow! And, I really like that the 2 shades I got have green silk trim on top and bottom, that will help bring more green into that room, as well!

Miguel lamp on Stray Dog Designs website: $410 x 2 = $820.

Miguel lamps in the Fore house: $30 + $45 = $75 total!

The flash on my camera didn't work so well on this one, but they look great with the coral! Now, those lamps are making my chandelier look even more shabby. That's another project!