Did I Ever Tell You I Love Owls?

Happy Wednesday!  Monday night, after a long day of teaching I decided to reward myself with an adventure to Goodwill.  I spotted something that I knew everyone I know would think was hideous, but I was in love with.  A retro owl lamp!  Hand made and painted, but in need of some major love.  I was a fisheries and wildlife major in college and birds are my favorite, so anything avian related is really appealing to me.  Here is what I bought for $9.99:

I know, pretty bad right?  But I had a vision.  There are these white lamps at Anthropologie that are white and shaped like a squirrel and a rabbit that I have wanted forever but can't afford, so with a little bit of spray paint (I take after my brother rattle can Randy) and a new shade and voila!  I think I've created quite the masterpiece!

Let me know what you guys think.  I'm anticipating my Sister's arrival tomorrow and a four day weekend that is well deserved!  I hope I have some great finds to share with you after the World's Longest Garage Sale!  See you soon!
~Thrifter Sister Hanna