DIY Chinoiserie Lamp

One small DIY project that I was able to complete last year was a new lamp for the side table in the living room.  I have a collection of blue and white Chinoiserie pottery scattered around in the living room, so I thought a coordinating lamp would be cute.  I did do a little shopping for a Chinoiserie lamp and, Yikes!  Sorry, but $260 bucks for a small table lamp is NOT happening.  After a quick trip to Lowe's and 12 bucks later, I had a blue and white mosaic tile to work with...

I already had the cheapo Ikea lamp on hand.  I updated a similar lamp for our bedroom here.  
After I measured carefully, Hubby cut me some scrap wood to create the base onto which I could glue the tiles...

After the base dried, it was a simple task to glue the tile into place!  I did have to use some painters tape to secure the tiles while they dried.
​Here is the end result:

Not bad for 12 bucks!  It gives just the right amount of pattern to our otherwise boring side table.

This was an easy project to complete while I was recovering from surgery last year.  It became obvious that it would take longer to recover after that new sofa was delivered in pieces and I could not budge a few of them!  When I have to call in a neighbor for help, you know I'm hurting!  LOL!  These small projects helped me recover, slowly, day by day...
Your body cannot heal without play.  Your mind cannot heal without laughter.  Your soul cannot heal without joy. 
-Catherine Rippenger
Have a fabulous weekend Everyone!
Cheers!
M J