True blue 1930s lamp

This look is part of my breakup reorg. It's not perfect - the cords are still showing on the floor - but I'm really digging the simplicity.

I lost the black tablecloth, changed the painting to a retro print, shortened the table, and streamlined the clutter.

I'm really pleased with the lamps.

My style isn't modernist at all but I've always loved the white bulbous lamp I thrifted for a few dollars.

But I've never paired it with an all-white, contemporary shade until now.

I just love the clean simplicity of it all.

Think it looks great next to the blue bowl I thrifted a few weeks ago.

That's my cure-all if I want to jazz the place up and create a new look: I switch up the lampshades on all my lamps and rotate them. It's like 'play' for decorating.

I also like the hint of blue accents here.

The blue lamp is new, a 1930s glass lamp I found at an antiques shop on the Danforth. Not exactly thrift store price but I love it too much.

The shade isn't perfect but I'll keep trying. Lately I've really been into placing two lamps on a table that are the same height and positioning them symmetrically. It just looks elegant.

In contrast to the fiery red area in my pad, this corner - the dining room - is simple and serene. I'm calm just looking at it.

And I'll refine the look as I go.