I’m finding a new passion for making things with my hands. When I went thrifting with my cousin and came across this teddy bear lamp at Goodwill, I immediately started brainstorming how to flip it to fit perfectly into her nursery.
We went on a mission to look for teddy bear-themed decor, so when I saw this lamp, I knew she had to have it. I double checked with her to make sure she liked the lamp itself, so when she gave me the go-ahead, it was officially mine.
A Cozy Goodwill Lamp Makeover for a Nursery
The lamp was only $5, and I found a lamp shade for $1.50!
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This Goodwill lamp makeover took me a few weeks to finish, mostly because I worked on it during nap time, late nights, and at one point by locking myself in a room just to finish painting the blocks. Life of a mom, am I right?
I stuck with a traditional teddy bear shade of tan because I felt like it would pair best with the blues and green I chose for the rest of the lamp. I wanted it to feel cozy, warm, and timeless in her nursery.
I really wish I had a before photo of the lampshade. It started out as a dingy white, and I meticulously glued each panel of fabric in place, along with the trim separating each section. When I reached the bottom of the shade, it felt like it needed a little extra something.
My cousin had shared her Pinterest board with me, and I noticed a lot of scalloped details throughout her nursery inspiration. Naturally, I went on a hunt and found the prettiest scalloped crochet trim at Michaels. It matched the blue fabric perfectly. As a boy mom myself, I also love sneaking in slightly “girly” touches here and there just to keep everyone on their toes.
I absolutely love how this thrifted bear lamp makeover turned out. It’s a one-of-a-kind, cozy nursery lamp and such a special gift to give. There’s something so meaningful about creating something with your own hands and personalizing it just for someone you love.
What was the last gift you gave that you made with your own 2 hands? (whether from scratch or a good zhuzh)
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