gimme, gimme...


... gimme a light after midnight (abba version). in the past, when i found a light number like this a-one, it either didn’t work, wavered or creaked when flexed. or it was way too small. creme (pixar!) beauty as shown here crept up on me, as i was inspecting an ersatz vintage blender. the blender looked pretty, but would not do. then, all of a sudden the humongous table reading lamp next to it rose to the occasion. i saw her, grabbed her and checked out, quick as a wink! she shines, does she ever. and what’s really enjoyable, she stretches and plies effortlessly, smoothly and silently. a true star.

scrutinized by the said light, sits this old’n’tattered light weight serving tray, which i fell in love with for its graphic design. they talk, sometimes, inanimate objects. sophie’s treasure-house here.

17 comments :

  1. Oh this lamp screams Pixar, but its fabulous, and in working order.. what a great find!

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  2. Love the lamp. There is something very elegant in the slim line design of these lamps and the way they arch. I love them. Haven't been lucky enough to find one that works but you've inspired me to just keep looking, just keep looking...(Pixar reminded me of Dory from Nemo..just keep swimming).

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  3. Lovely lamp and light...

    Alphonse de LAMARTINE said:

    "Objets inanimés, avez-vous donc une âme
    Qui s'attache à notre âme et la force d'aimer ?"

    You give us an illustration of his words.

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  4. The lamp is a cool find but I do like the graphic designs of your tray too. It reminds me of all those 50's barkcloth designs.

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  5. Oh, a lamp that can do plies... lovely!

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  6. what a lovely lovely lamp, very jealous. a fabulous beautiful find! : )

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  7. I´m in love on your table lamp!!!

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  8. Beautiful finds,Nadine. I'm in love with your service tray ;-)

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  9. Great lamp! (Squeak, squeak, bounce!) :)

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  10. Pixar lamp was my first thought, too. Love it and that gorgeous tray!

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  11. So a lamp that shines not only when plugged in and turned on. If you had not taken it away perhaps it would have followed you home.
    Worth waiting for.

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  12. I really like the graphics on the tray. Hard to find here. I love anything industrial. That lamp does the job!

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  13. I like the graphics on the tray too. Nice lamp, nice light!

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  14. I never find those lamps in working condition, one day..one day!

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  15. That lamo was just sitting there patiently waiting for you to come along. Great finds. Hope your having a wonderful week :)

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  16. Ooooh so lovely! Great finds indeed!

    BTW - thanks for the comment over at my blog - you're speedy! I got your comment within a minute of posting :-) It's nearly 9pm down here in Australia - maybe around midday where you are?

    x J

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  17. Gorgeous finds. Hope you have a wonderul week. xo

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