That is how it all began!! As I researched lamps and lighting, a passion soon ignited. By the time the remodel began a year or two later, my hoard had blossomed into over a thousand lamps. I see lamps as wonderful opportunities to set the mood, define the style, make dramatic statements ,and add art, in lamp form, to a setting. I am thrilled to offer my collection to the public. I had hoped to sel
l them eventually, but as a life long home maker I had absolutely no skills to make this happen. Then came the most wonderful opportunity that I could not turn down. I loved the renovation process. I know it is supposed to be a stressful headache type of experience. I just happened to get a fabulous builder named Michael Jordan. All his workers were polite and did excellent work. Yes, it is inconvenient, etc. I so enjoyed the process. I especially enjoyed the comments on my garage shelved lamps from all the workers! They were so supportive and who doesn't like compliments!!! Then came one of the kindest things anyone has ever done for me. Michael offered me space in his new office area to display and sell my lamps. I couldn't say yes fast enough. With encouragement from my husband, I hired the Colonel to help me get things up and running. Rick Howard is a retired Lt. Colonel from Marietta. My nickname for him quickly became Colonel Can Do!! We have now rewired and refurbished over 500 hundred of the lamps, and had our first show at Scott Antique Market (http://www.scottantiquemarket.com/) here at Atlanta last month. We were wonderfully received and will make it a monthly must do. Scott has been very encouraging!!! I am asking all of you to participate in this process with me. I met people who are experts and collectors. I am always learning and hope to learn a lot more from all of you. PLEASE drop me a line and let me know if any of my information is incorrect. An example would be the similarities between some Blenko and Murano lamps. Nothing that has to do with lamps is off limits. That includes pricing. Thanks again to the lady who confirmed one of my lamps was Fenton!! There was also a cute couple who were shining a black light on one of my lamps, confirming it to be vaseline glass! Also, thanks to the art pottery expert who gave me so much information on my Fulper vase. I would have loved to have spent all day with the retired gentleman who sold Marbro lamps at an exclusive furniture lamp. I learned so much from him. As my 60th birthday comes next month, I will be doing exactly what I hoped to do in my life - embracing a new path and a new passion. When a girl has no grandchildren to play with nearby, she has to get creative!!!!
