Before - After post are the best.

Check out this awesome transformation:

This poor brass lantern lamp almost had no chance at a new life. Until I came along and gave it a new lease on life.

After: Shabby Chic Lantern

I removed the bubble glass inserts and cut out the electrical wiring. I then spray painted it with Krylon Catalina Mist. Easy projects like this that are completed with relatively little work bring me so much gratification. :)