Do you remember my recent trip to Pasadena and The Greatest Flea Market on Earth? Remember all of the “to drool for” items that I captured on camera? Well, there was one vendor who is so talented at doing what I myself am all about, making OldThingsNew, that I decided to save her photos for a separate blog post. Lisa of Raphael Creations creates fun and funky re-purposed light fixtures from vintage items.
I can hardly wait to show you the pictures but before I do, let me tell you a little about Lisa:
Lisa’s career has spanned 20+ years of nearly every type of job in the entertainment industry. She has always had a creative and imaginative mind (she was one of those kids who was always getting into trouble for taking apart her dad’s electronics). Her recent creations came out of a desire to do something with an old Underwood typewriter she owned. “Bright” idea: She turned it into a lamp for her home. After that she was on a roll and today she creates and sells her lamps both online and in various Southern California locations.
Have a look at a few of her fabulous re-purposed items!
A framed ice skate lamp.
A SO cool vintage fan lamp.
An old Westinghouse radio lamp . . . in turquoise (love)!
Vintage shop tool lamps.
A little extra kitchen lighting via an old meat grinder!
Does anyone collect vintage cameras? I would love to have this one.
Pipes and fittings light fixtures.
Another great camera lamp.
And an old Underwood turned table lamp! I wonder if this is Lisa’s original first creation?
Who knew that Lisa’s curiosity would lead her to one day begin creating and selling such unique, one-of-a-kind light fixtures. She also takes custom orders for lamps made from vintage items that you own. What a fun gift idea . . . Father’s Day perhaps?
To see more of Lisa’s work, including microphone, blender and vintage gas pump lamps(!), head over to Lisa’s website at raphael-creations.com
Thank you Lisa for letting me take pictures (after I promised that I wasn’t going to copy your work and admitting that I wouldn’t even know how)! You are one talented lady!
Don’t you love seeing other people’s junk re-purposed into new treasures? Did you have a favorite one of Lisa’s creations? If you’d like to view more great re-purposing ideas please check out my Old Junk Transformations board on Pinterest.
Blessings,
FrugalCraftyHome, Dwellings
VMG206, BeBetsy,TuesdaysAtOurHome,
These are so amazingly creative!
I love love love the fan!
The typewriter caught my eye, my mom has a similar one. These are all very unique. Please come share at bacon time, if u have not already.
Those are really clever! I am so impressed!
Very creative.
Great to have you at Seasonal Sundays.
– Alma, The Tablescaper
Now that’s COOL!! Love the repurposing of old items into light fixtures,…well…really just love all repurposed old items. Thanks for this post – it is most inspiring! Will definitely check out this lady’s website! So fun!! Hugs, Catherine
This is so much fun! I can’t believe all the amazing ideas she came up with to make lamps. So fun to see, thanks for sharing Patti! Haven’t seen you in a while, hope all is well!
Those bulbs are great.
Sherry
These are really cool, what a great idea this artist has had. And no doubt saved some old things from the landfill, too. My faves are the fan and the aqua radio. Thank you so much for sharing this at History & Home this week. Take care – Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com
This vintage pieces and inspirations are very pretty and unique. Some of them reminded me a little of Delightfull’s inspirations and lamps.