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Beth Callaghan
Beth Callaghan
Beth is a writer, crafter, DIYer and design enthusiast, living in L.A. with her husband, 2 young boys, and a large mutt named Caesar. She loves fonts, yoga, matcha lattes, and home-grown tomatoes and is not shy about being a consummate nerd.
updated Mar 11, 2020
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You’ve gotta have some vision to see the potential for an old plastic fire truck to become a special piece of decor. And that’s exactly what Jasmine brought to this toy when when she turned it into a modern, artful lamp.

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Jasmine from Jasmine Orchard Styling was inspired on a recent trip to Amsterdam by a large industrial crane. When she found a large, well-loved old toy fire truck with a moving ladder, she saw its potential as the foundation for a unique table lamp.

With several coats of black paint to change the aesthetic of the bright toy, Jasmine got some tips on wiring from a local electrical shop and produced this great light. Whether your kids love firetrucks or you have an industrial aesthetic, it works on several different levels, and turning a toy into a room accessory brings whimsy and individuality to the decoration.

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