Only one regret about this piece I picked up over the weekend.
That I didn't find it about 17 years ago, when it would have been perfect for my son's room. He was quite the train fan.
It's a clever lamp. There's a night light behind the caboose.
And the puppy is a music box.
He spins and plays the "Lullaby" song.
We're chugging out of here for another quick trip to see Grandma and Grandpa in Pennsylvania. Gotta make the most of the few weekends we've got left between now and the start of school. (It doesn't start here until Sept. 9.) My travel schedule, I'm only slightly embarrassed to say, is kind of revolving around a sale I want to hit - so I'm hoping I have goodies to show you when I'm back next week.
Cute lamp. Is it too early to start saving things for the grandchildren? I hope not!
I hope you find great sales and have a nice family visit!
Posted by: Tina in Duluth | August 26, 2009 at 09:41 PM
I pretty much plan my life around sales I want to go to, too.
(I think there might be a good market for your lamp on ebay if you can bear to give it up)
Posted by: Beth Leintz | August 26, 2009 at 11:40 PM
I love your lamp!!! I just started collecting Irmi pieces!! I have only got a couple switch plate covers so far but I can't wait to get a lamp! Too cute!! Do you have any other Irmi pieces?
Lindsey
Posted by: Lindsey | August 27, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Any woman in her right mind would have her travel schedule around a sale...GOOD LUCK! I had a lamp in this style growing up - still have it tucked away -no place for it, but can't bear to part with it.
Posted by: laurie - magpie ethel | August 27, 2009 at 12:55 AM
That is the cutest lamp! I hope you have a great trip and find some good stuff at the sale.
Posted by: Patty | August 27, 2009 at 05:09 AM
I think everybody up here would be in shock when you didn't plan your schedule around a sale. I totally forgot to check the german furniture, I'll make a note now. That lamp is so cute, my son was a train lover as well, we still have all his Brio because I cannot part with it. :-{
Have a great trip!
Posted by: LiLi M. | August 27, 2009 at 06:42 AM
I can never pass these lamps up! I love them and so have about 10 at the shop!! hahaha!
Posted by: Jenny The Red Bulletin Board | August 27, 2009 at 08:21 AM
What a sweet lamp! Maybe you can put it in your son's room, while he's away at college? He'll never know!
Have a great trip! I can't believe how late school starts. So it must end well into June? I hope this sale is everything you hope it will be!
Posted by: Carol | August 27, 2009 at 09:56 AM
It's just the cutest little lamp I think I've ever seen -- and in such beautiful condition. It's a wonderful find and I can't wait to see what you come home with.
Posted by: Martha | August 27, 2009 at 12:36 PM
This is just the cutest thing I've ever seen! It looks like something similar that I had for my son...over 30 years ago! Does that mean my kid's things are becoming vintage! OH MY! lol
Posted by: Lavender Dreamer | August 27, 2009 at 05:09 PM
Super cute! happy back to school!
Hugs, Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | August 27, 2009 at 07:16 PM
Oh how cute!
Posted by: Wendy | August 27, 2009 at 08:32 PM
Remember who you're talking to: planning a vacation around a sale is not weird AT ALL.
Posted by: Sue | August 28, 2009 at 11:39 AM
OH!.. my chidhood neighbor had one very much like that.. the thought still makes me smile. The way those are done are so very sweet. Good find!
Maddie
Posted by: maddie | August 30, 2009 at 08:06 PM
i love this little lamp
i collect german figures like that
awesome find
Posted by: susan | September 10, 2009 at 08:27 PM