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Across the Fence:  Is my ugly lamp a prizewinner?  |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
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 Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 06:31:55 AM
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Ladies, please give me your opinions! Is this lamp ugly enough to enter in the (locally) famous "Ugly Lamp" contest in the Kentucky State Fair next month? This contest was started and is sponsored by Lynn Winter, who owns a local restaurant, Lynn's Paradise Cafe. The decor there is totally kitsch and weird lamps abound.Jonni, you've been there and you KNOW what I mean! The first time I entered a lamp, in the early days of the contest, my entry came in third! I got a beautiful rosette ribbon(still have it) and a gift certificate to the restaurant! Lynn got the lamp for the lamp museum.  The color is kind of a minty green(haven't cleaned it yet) and the shade actually MATCHES! So, I'm asking: Is it a contender?
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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cabinmoose
True Blue Farmgirl
218 Posts
Lorna
Forest Hill
MD
USA
218 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 06:42:53 AM
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http://photos.dtpbylee.com/UglyLamps hummmmmmmm here are some other ugly lamps entered in previous years.
I guess everyone's taste is different. I personally kinda like yours. Sorry, I know you want it to be ugly. vbg
Cheers,
Lorna
Forest Hill, MD
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junkjunkie
True Blue Farmgirl
1306 Posts
Judy
Lawrenceville
NJ
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 06:46:59 AM
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I think it's a contender. Your lamp is right up there with the others shown on the UglyLamps site. Go for it! Good luck!
"To have life in focus, we must have death in our field of vision." Benedictine monk John Main |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 06:47:06 AM
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Well, Lorna, I kind of like the kitschy aspect of it myself. And the one I took third place with, I liked that one, too. It was a green(jadeite green) spanish dancer man with lots of gold trim. This one is green, too. I almost have to like it myself before I can 'get behind' it...LOL. And I think that the fact that it still has the original shade adds gives it a nice 'ensemble' look.
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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janetinva123
True Blue Farmgirl
363 Posts
Janet
newport news
va
USA
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 07:13:25 AM
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Hey Janice! I DO SO know what you mean!
Lynn is a hoot, right? I saw on her webpage that she was holding the contest--I don't have any ugly lamps to enter though.
I think your lamp is ugly, and bordering right smack on a little tacky, if that's what you want to hear
However, someone could still beat yours if they are (un)lucky enough to have one of those Bullfighter figure lamps with the retro fiberglass shades, or the really inappropriate "ethnic" lady lamp with her decollatage showing while in the throws of ecstasy--(also with a fiberglass shade). Those are UGLY.
I am crossing fingers for you!!!!
"She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 08:20:31 AM
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How funny! I had never heard of this before! I think your lamp could be a contender, even though in it's own way it is fun and cute! LOL Good Luck!
Speaking of ugly contests- have you guys ever heard of the ugly dog contest?
http://www.sonoma-marinfair.org/uglydogvote07.shtml
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora! |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
2436 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 08:21:24 AM
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Where shall I pin your Ribbon Sister?
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 5:59:37 PM
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Are you kidding?? I don't think this lamp is ugly at all!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT~!!! Beautiful unique and adorable!! I guess it's true one man's junk is another man's treasure! Absolutely wonderful :) HUGS Jessie
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 7:11:13 PM
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Ugly lamps have become beautiful again! There are many people who would love to have that lamp in what is now called "mid-century" decorated homes. In plain language, that means some people honestly like the 50's stuff! :)
Hmmm.....I can still remember my mom having those types of lamps, so you may have a winner there; that is unless someone comes in with a lamp made of a stuffed bass or something.
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Edited by - jpbluesky on Jul 18 2007 7:13:20 PM |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 8:18:44 PM
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hysterically, an ugly lamp contest.
Yep, definitly enter that one.
You go girl!!!
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