I live in Los Angeles and even though we don't get snow, we still get cloudy, gloomy days that make me long for sunshine.  I think that...

For some reason I've been scoring at the thrift store when it comes to interesting lamps!  I find them for less than $5 with the shades...

I love a good thrift store find, don't you?  Who can resist a big white lamp for $5 bucks?  I certainly can't!  I decided to see if...