My new sewing studio is now 95% complete and when I finally find the perfect chaise I will be totally there. Today we installed the ceiling lighting and I have to say it is freakin' fabulous :->
Remember the ugly (that's putting it kindly) ceiling fan from the before pictures? WARNING: (the following picture could produce projectile vomiting).
I replaced it with a ceiling fixture created using the most glorious vintage glass shade.
I found this shade years ago in Virginia Beach at a church sale, everything you could stuff into a bag for $1. I've been saving it ever since for just the perfect use, and I would say it fits perfectly here :->
I put this together with a 99 cent fixture from the thrift store. The marriage of the old with the new required a bit of custom retro-fitting and for that I went over to a store in the Phoebus section of Hampton, not far from my house. I had heard about this place and driven by many times but had never ventured inside.
One step inside this building and I knew that I was not in Kansas anymore....
Cody's is a lighting store like no other place on this planet. Two stories of vintage lighting fabulousness.
Hundreds and hundreds of lamps, floor lamps, chandeliers, wall sconces, shades, you name it. All vintage. No repro here, just the real deal.
Are you drooling yet?
I am just showing you the tip of the vintage lighting iceberg!
What they have even more of than lamps is replacement parts. Globes, shades, hardware, everything.
If you are looking to restore or replace some vintage lighting, Cody's would probably have what you are looking for, in multiples.
Are you running out the door to make a pilgrimage to Cody's yet? Here is the info. No website, totally old school, just email. They are the epitome of your friendly Mom & Pop shop. Be sure to tell them GeorgiaPeachez sent you :->
Now lastly, check out the cutie lampshade that I found there to perfectly compliment the cut glass lamp that I found on the curb (I know!). It's in the new sewing studio too.
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That store is PHENOMENAL!!
Posted by: jen duncan | September 10, 2011 at 07:10 PM
Um...I am going to need you to go down there and get me a couple things! Just a couple! Oh my goodness I would be redoing every light fixture in my house. Well done. Your choice is perfection...smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | September 10, 2011 at 08:09 PM
Wow, what a fabulous store!! So much to see, I think I could spend hours in there! Amy
Posted by: amy boelter | September 10, 2011 at 09:10 PM
Now I'm super upset that I went to Home Goods last weekend and bought an ugly lamp. But, I still need 2 more.... XOX
Posted by: Sue | September 11, 2011 at 05:40 PM
I checked one thing off my list when I opened an Etsy store and my next dream is to have a space in an antique malls, which is all I ever thought I wanted but now... I want a lamp store. I would finally have a reason to buy all thoe great old lamps I see at the VOA! Seems like my junking work is just never done....
Posted by: Kathy | September 12, 2011 at 03:59 PM
Oh my. That shade is fabulous and that store? Omg! I think I may have to take a road trip and see that for myself!
Posted by: Lori @ My Vintage Whimsy | September 12, 2011 at 08:22 PM
Wowzer! I am a lamp freak...I have a stash of vintage ones in the cabinets (and switch them out..ha, pun not intended)...and, I have 2 pretty vintage glass ceiling shades in the bedrooms.
I have the book by lampshade lady to make some shades one of these days.
Posted by: tammyCA | September 13, 2011 at 01:33 PM
Wow, that is an amazing store!!!!
Posted by: pam kueber | September 13, 2011 at 05:39 PM
I could do some damage to our finances in Cody's. Thanks for sharing all the pictures!
Posted by: jennifer | September 13, 2011 at 06:58 PM
Wow, What a find!!! Your "new" lamp fixture is perfect in the room and so unique...and that shade, well, don't get me started. This is just a fantastic place.
♥, Susan
Posted by: black eyed susans kitchen | September 16, 2011 at 12:44 PM
Georgia, I can't believe I don't know about this store. I have a studio LITERALLY on the same street, above what used to be the other lighting shop. I wonder if it is the same couple that used to have a stall at the flea market in Newport News, they always had awesome stuff.
Posted by: christi | September 17, 2011 at 08:41 AM
Holy Moley! Wish I was not on the west coast. I see so many things I could use!!!
COOL!!!!
Posted by: lisa loria | October 11, 2011 at 11:45 PM
What are the prices like? I am planning my pilgrimage.
Posted by: Laurie | November 16, 2011 at 03:59 PM