I'm not sure what I was thinking.In my defense, the only thing I can say is that it has been a very long week. We stopped into the Goodwill last night and I saw this fantastic lamp. It's white ceramic with a cutout pattern overlaid with a cherry tree in full bloom. The interior is lined with white paper and there is room for a bulb inside. It sits on black wooden base, but had no shade. It was $2.99.
And I didn't buy it. Why?- We have been talking about needing an extra lamp for the bedroom to go on the dresser, but how could this white ceramic thing with a space for a bulb ever serve that purpose?
- Both the other lamps have white ceramic bases in the shape of logs with black shades, so why would I ever want another lamp with a white base?
- I have looked at lamps at Tuesday Morning and elsewhere for about $60, how could I possible spend less than $5?
- The style of the bedroom is Asian-ish, reflected in the Chinese-red screen-like headboard and giant peony fabric curtains, so of course this vase-like lamp with cherry blossoms on it couldn't fit into that idea.
- I guess I didn't think about those things and just walked away, in other words: out of my mind.
Luckily, my shopping karma is pretty good and when Mitchell stopped by the store on the way home, it was still there. I need to find/make a shade, but otherwise it is absolute gorgeous. One of my favorite finds ever.
Do not hesitate. I repeat: do not hesitate. It will be your downfall.