As David reminded me, we already have 6 table lamps and one floor lamp in our space-challenged apartment, so why had another one appeared? Well, I explained, we'll soon be in the new house and then we'll really need them, and besides, the one I just dragged home from Goodwill was too, well, good to pass up.

Take a look at the snap below, how could I say no; love that patterned white ceramic base, and all for only only $9.99. And the fabric sitting under the lamp is a recent vintage find too (Value Village) - It's a faux bois design that feels a bit like a Vera print, and will probably end up as pillows or a chair seat. The thing is (and David knows) that I can hardly pass a vintage store, charity shop, junk market, garage sale, church sale, street sale or jumble sale without being magnetically drawn in. It must be genetic, my sister Lucy is the same (you should've seen what she snagged at Porte de Vanves), and my Mum is on par with us except her 'fix' is with auctions. Honestly, it's a problem. LOL. Luckily it isn't all one way - David is always looking to add a gem or two to his vintage LP collection...