Driftwood...Kinda Loving It....

So I was doing some online shopping for lamps to go on either side of the large dresser in our front room.  I want something cool and can make a statement.  Yet at the same time will fit in and not be overwhelming.  Is that an oxymoron?  I can't tell.

HA!

I wasn't finding ANYTHING I liked.  Many cool lamps are out there but nothing was really shouting "Pick me!  Pick me!"

Then I saw this...

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Understated...check.

Unique...check

Able to quietly make a statement...check

Will fit in to our color scheme...check

Yup...kinda loving driftwood at this moment.  Then I saw the price.  $319.00.  

YOWSERS!  

Um that's pretty much out of my price range.  And since I need 2...yeah, that would end up being a whopping $640.00...NOT including tax or shipping and handling.  

So.  I got an idea.  I'm pretty sure I can knock that lamp off.  I'm going to start collecting driftwood.  We live by a lake and a river and a park that all has a sizable amount of driftwood.  In fact...we're going out to Antelope Island soon for a sunset photo shoot and I'll just show up a bit early and start my collection.  That will make the lamps even that much more special.  

Lets see how much a lamp kit costs...

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Oh wow...look at that.  Only $6.61.  So I might (MIGHT) be able to come in under $20.00 with other accessories.

And...in making my own, I can make them as tall or as short and I want.  And can leave them the natural wood color...or stain them darker.  And can add any shade I want.  

Yup...this is a challenge that is too good to pass up.  

I will leave you with some other pictures of driftwood in decor.  I'd love to hear what you think of it.  Do you like it or hate it?  I'm genuinely curious...

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This one is my personal favorite...

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