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November 28, 2017

Industrial & Upcycled ~ Lamps from the Attic



Please pardon the glare, but I must show you these ingenious lamps 
that have been re-imagined and re-purposed from old junk 
that could easily have been found...well...in your attic!

Vintage pieces that have done their time have moved on to bigger and better things.
Through the creativity and talents of Edna & Allen Danielsen, 
and the magic of electricity, time-worn items have received  new careers as lamps.

The Danielsen's business, Lamps from the Attic, is based in Mount Joy, PA.
Created with an industrial vibe, either lit from within or topped with an Edison bulb,
each nostalgic lamp has its own personality. They say, "Every lamp has a story."
Such a perfect conversation piece!

Always up for a challenge, Edna & Allen are also happy to consider
turning your own personal keepsake into a lamp.





My daughter and I spent a leisurely Saturday afternoon 
shopping in fabulous downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
One of our favorite spots is BUiLDiNG CHARACTER, a hodgepodge of
handcrafted and vintage shops tucked down an intriguing alleyway.



Inside, it was totally "illuminating" to find Lamps from the Attic's shop!



Gauges, gizmos, and gears.
We recognized the pitcher from a blender and a vintage candy thermometer.



Antique toys make fun lamps like these~





An vintage chrome hairdryer and a coffee pot.



 Here we see a carburetor, a gauge, and a rotary lawn mower blade.




A rusty tractor seat takes on a new purpose.



A buoy and the stock of an old gun.



BUiLDiNG CHARACTER is at 342 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA.
Check out their website.

You may be interested to read this post I wrote:




More from Lamps from the Attic here~


July 19, 2015

The Antique & Vintage Market at The Kimmel Center

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An afternoon in Philadelphia began with a stop at The Kimmel Center.
Best known as a performing arts venue for concerts and theater,
today it hosted peddlers of antiques and collectibles,
who filled the gorgeous Kimmel Center lobby with their wares.

Here are some highlights of what we saw~



How about this accordion?

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Loads of vintage jewelry.

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Cookie cutters and a treasure of an old book.

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Art in interesting frames.

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Hundreds of vintage buttons cleverly displayed in this suitcase.

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This colorful old quilt led me to wonder about the busy hands that stitched it.

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A great assortment of Bakelite bracelets.

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Children's books.

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Dominoes, finger puppets and rhythm instruments.

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Visit the Kimmel Center Website.


October 18, 2014

Retro Planet ~ Let’s Go Shopping!




The next post in my "Let's Go Shopping" series leads us to Retro Planet!
It features super cool retro gifts, plus furniture and home decor as well.

Above: Crosley's replica of a 50's payphone is a real touch tone phone!
How fun would that be to use? A real conversation piece. $99

Below: These beverage glasses, replicas of the Franciscan "Starburst" 
pattern, would lend a futuristic flair to your kitchen! $30





A desk lamp like this one would be a stylish addition to any desk. $120
By Draper. Also available as a floor lamp.




How about this incredibly cute owl cookie jar? $35




A steel outdoor chair by Griffith, also in green, white or red. $77




Oh, it's Gumby & Pokey! 2 1/2 " set of 2. $7




A 26" metal sign for a classic diner look! $50




The ever-popular American icon, the Kit Kat Clock!
Yep. Its pendulum tail and eyes move back and forth. $50



Let's go shopping at Retro Planet!
Here's the link to their website.