Pinch me. What a way to kick off a new month. I’ve fallen head over heels with these retro-inspired lamps by newly launched shop The Owls Are Hunting this past weekend. Talented founder/owner Jo is from England but now lives in Australia where she takes vintage lamps and gives them a bit of love and then tops the bases with handmade shades. Oh my, this lamp below gives me such goose bumps!

I’m crazy about the base and the shade is just perfect (above), don’t you think? I would love to order the exact same one for my office. Well the office I plan to have once I find a new place to live! Ah, so fresh and vibrant. Here are some additional views of the lamps that Jo creates and a few glimpses of her work studio in Canberra. See if this doesn’t brighten your day…

If you would like to order a lamp, visit Made It where she has a little shop. You may also see more lamps on her website. Also check out the Made It blog for a terrific in-depth interview that they had with Jo in February. Enjoy!

(images: the owls are hunting)

41 Responses to “The Owls Are Hunting”

1 kelly lynette commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 9:48 am

my heart skipped a beat.
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2 Laura commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 9:48 am

these are just HAPPY with lightbulbs~love ‘em all!
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3 Melissa de la Fuente commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 9:48 am

So adorable and sweet! I can’t wait to check it all out~
xo
Melis
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4 Rowaida Flayhan commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 9:49 am

So beautiful and fresh! Love it
5 trish commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 9:50 am

hi holly- well if these lamps don’t say – be happy! sweeter than sweet.
happy day and happy manifesting, that lamp would be even happier in your home. oxo t
.-= trish´s last blog ..still life + light woods =-.
6 Thea commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 9:52 am

Love! These are a great find. And the more I see white walls, the more I want them. I’m off to visit Jo’s site now.
7 claire commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 10:09 am

Gasp! These are beautiful!
8 Tobi/Ivey Handcrafted commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 10:09 am

those are ridiculously cute – thanks for finding them!!
xo
9 Kate Collins commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 10:21 am

I just worked on a lamp shade and a vintage base that I found at our Salvation Army this past weekend. It looks great but not as great as Jo’s. Wow – what an inspiration. I love all the color.
10 Diana L commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 10:22 am

Yes… those are amazing lamps! Love them. The colors, sizes, and fabric selection are perfection!!! Love your blog too! Glad to have found you. My morning has been brightened. Thank you!
Diana
11 Brigitte commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 10:25 am

These are the most perfect lamps. I’ve never spent $100 on a lamp before…may.break.down.
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12 Sandy commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 10:31 am

OMG, I am in love, *swoon*! I love the Annabelle Ceiling Lampshade and the yellow/orange designed ones!! I totally want to buy one for my basement!!!! I hope she ships to the U.S.?? THANKS so much for sharing!!
13 Jen commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 10:45 am

Those lamps would brighten just about any room you popped them into! So cute!!
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14 Lisa commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 10:49 am

I’m so digging the workspace photo in particular. Love how well the colors work together. I wish I could keep my fabric that organized haha!
15 Bonnie commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 10:50 am

Blissful color, oh how I love thee so! :)

Thanks so much for sharing, can’t wait to check these out.

Have a lovely Monday!!
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16 Miss B commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 10:57 am

Congrats to Jo! These photo’s are AMAZING, wow! I especially love her cylinder lamps perfect for a pop of color + pattern. Great find as usual Holly and I hope you find your perfect home soon!
17 Gosia Maj commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 11:02 am

What a fantastic web find. The lamps are so cool. I love to be able to peek into Jo’s working area. The fabrics stretched on the needlepoint frames, hanging on the wall, are such an adorable accent.
.-= Gosia Maj´s last blog ..Picture a Day: Small Seeded Breads =-.
18 Maria commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 11:08 am

Oh my, the lamp at the top is soo gorgeous and sold, of course :)
Such awesome and creative work! Beautiful lamps!
.-= Maria´s last blog ..Vintage Rose 5×5 (13×13 cm) Photo Print =-.
19 jacqueline commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 11:10 am

These lamps are sooo sweet and cute! I adore the first one…so inspiring! Off to check out this lovely shop! Have a lovely merry happy week and love to yoU!
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20 thedoodlegirl commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 11:11 am

Soooo very charming and whimsical! What fun!!
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21 Jane @ The Borrowed Abode commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 11:24 am

Love at first sight. Enough said. *swoon
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22 At Home with Kim Vallee commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 11:53 am

Jo has a good sense of design. I love how she styled her pictures. Her studio is awesome. It must be inspiring working in that space.
.-= At Home with Kim Vallee´s last blog ..The 7th edition of Nuit Blanche in Montreal =-.
23 Genevieve Gail commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 11:56 am

So pretty! Especially that first one with the Heather Bailey fabric shade!
.-= Genevieve Gail´s last blog ..A Little Alice For You… =-.
24 Lizzie commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 11:59 am

Wow those lamps are gorgeous! Thank you for always posting such great finds and designers. I have just started writing a blog as I was so inspired by your and other peoples blogs. I have added your blog to my list of blogs that I read!
.-= Lizzie´s last blog ..The Shop =-.
25 Megan commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 12:02 pm

Oh my gooooooodness!!! I’m supposed to be studying for an exam and I can’t because I’m going lamp crazy…I want one! I have the perfect spot for one of these! This just jump started my day :)
26 Laura Evans commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 12:08 pm

those are some gorgeous lamps!
.-= Laura Evans´s last blog ..taking in what the world has to offer – whimsical fine art photography =-.
27 Jillian commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 12:19 pm

The turquoise one with the pink birds on the shade is adorable and my favorite. I wish I could find a good tutorial on how to recover different shapes of lampshades, but so far I haven’t landed on one.
28 stacy di commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 1:16 pm

I adore these! love the colors and shapes…I’m off to check out her site now.
.-= stacy di´s last blog ..sweet note pads. =-.
29 Laura commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 1:29 pm

Her selection of fabrics is absolutely gorgeous!
.-= Laura´s last blog ..Batik and me =-.
30 Sarah Sarniak commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 2:02 pm

These are so great! So unique and pretty. I absolutely love them.
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31 michelle @ blissful musings commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 2:08 pm

Wow, love these lamps. I’ve been looking for the perfect lamp for my nightstand.
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32 Kenziepoo commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 5:20 pm

I love those lamps!! I need one for my home. Now to choose which one. :)
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33 Liss (daydreamlily) commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 6:47 pm

oh Ive seen these before, thanks for reminding me about them. I’ll be adding one to my birthday wish list!
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34 i*adore commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 9:02 pm

So inspirational!! I love the lamps and she makes me want to start on a new project!!
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35 Carol commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 9:08 pm

I LOVED IT!!! It´s so beautiful!
Carol Carneiro
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36 Morgan Bradshaw commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 9:34 pm

love love love all these lamps they are so faun and make me smile!
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37 Shell commented:
March 1st, 2010 at 10:08 pm

Wow..Jo’s work space is beautiful.
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38 Rosalind commented:
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:12 am

Yay for showcasing a lovely local designer of ours :-) Jo’s work is lovely – thrilled to see her on your blog!
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39 Julie nichols commented:
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:23 am

I agree these are gorgeous. We have Jo at Handmade Market and she is a firm favourite for sure.
Come and drop by some time!
40 Penny Patten commented:
March 3rd, 2010 at 10:00 am

The lamp shades are wonderfull! Thank You for sharing them with us.
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41 Kami commented:
March 25th, 2010 at 10:54 pm

I love these! I’m linking to this post tomorrow, and I just wanted to say thanks for all the inspiration and fun finds!

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