For years, I have had a small, old white lamp that I really love. It weighs about 12 pounds and was given to me by a female friend who shares my love for old white junk. (Some people call it “shabby ...

AFTER BURNING through your decorating budget, an inexpensive lamp can seem like a beacon of fiduciary hope. But cheap lamps and the plain shades they come with can drag down inspired decor. The fix?