My grandmother came to live with me when I was 12. Admittedly, her decorating style was not similar to mine at all. She preferred lots of bold color, I was into more softer hues. She liked a lot of texture, I did not. She introduced me to criss cross curtains which I loved, then she traded them in for shutters. But she had two beautiful hurricane lamps that I absolutely adored. One of them is now mine.

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I inherited it in 2001 after she passed away and I have cherished it ever since. I wish I had asked her more about the lamp, like when and where she bought it, but for some reason I never did. The middle part still has remnants of the lamp oil she used in it so I have not had the heart to clean that part out. I find the entire piece so elegant, especially the base which reminds me of some candlestick holders she had as well.

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For a while I had amassed a collection of about seven or eight of them, with some similar to the one below which I found online. Once I downsized and sold my home, I just kept hers which currently sits on my refrigerator so it is one of the first things I see when I enter my apartment.

(Image found online.  Original source unknown.)

I have held onto and continue to acquire the chimneys which work so well over pillar candles for safety but also to give them a more sophisticated look. While some of the chimneys are quite delicate, there are many that have more weight to them. I also bought two similar to the ones below which look quite nice as well.

(Image found online.  Original source unknown.)

Despite how well my hurricane lamp probably still functions, I prefer to keep it as a decor piece only. Just looking at it provides enough joy and I do not have to worry that I might damage it if I use it.

What are some of your favorite inherited pieces? Please tell me in the comments below.

Until next time, stay safe & well.