Ahhhhh, I'm still here! I, actually, did an awesome project, the other day, revamping old lamps. Lighting can be very expensive. Lamps tend to cost between $20.00 - $60.00; the reasonably priced ones, that is. When you start purchasing lamps for multiple rooms, it can get to be very expensive. So, I decided to use what I could find already existing in the house and buy inexpensive, second hand, lamps with the idea of giving them a make over. I found two lamps that looks like they were purchased in the1980's. I removed the shades and taped plastic bags over the base and the bulb area and then I spray painted the lamps. Then, I took an old prom gown and used the fabric to cover the lampshades. It didn't cost anything to do this, because the spray paint was already in supply at the house. Even though the lamps are different shapes, they still work well together. Both of the lamps were painted the same color, I used the same fabric for the shades, and the lampshades are the same shape. The differences between the two will make for visual interest when they are put in the same room. I wish that I had taken a before photograph of the lamps to show the difference. Since I did not, I will not post a picture. The next time that I do this, I will document the process and post a follow up to this post. I really liked the results and I like saving money even more! I have so many repurposing projects that I wish to do, so I'll post those as I work on them. Until then~Toodaloo!