Floor Lamp Makeover

The floor lamp in our basement has gone through so many transformations.  Originally it was a yellow and cream lamp many years ago when my mom bought it.  Then I painted it white when my son was born and used it in his nursery.  Then I painted it oil rubbed bronze a year or so ago.  

I actually love the lamp this way, however, I am trying to add some color to the basement and not have just a sea of brown anymore.  I thought painting the lamp would be the first step in adding some color.

I saw these candlesticks and was inspired to paint the lamp in similar colors.

So with my inspiration photo in hand, I started to paint the lamp using Annie Sloan chalk paint in Duck Egg and Old White.  I haven't done a chalk paint project in a while. 

 I forgot how easy it is to use this paint.

I just sort of made it up as I went along.

After the paint had dried, I used the clear wax first, followed by the dark wax.

I distressed it a bit by rubbing and buffing the wax with a soft cloth.

Here is what the lamp looks like now.

Something didn't look exactly right.

I tied a blue and brown ribbon to the bottom of the lampshade and I think it ties it into the lamp much better (no pun intended).  What do you think?

I can't wait to hear.

-Judy