Oil Lamps

Last night, while on an evening Walmart run, I came across an oil lamp in the candle section. It wasn't really big, or colorful or anything, but it immediatley reminded me of my great grandmother. She had big, old-fashioned oil lamps. From the stories I've been told, when her family got electricity she would watch their meter, and when it got to five dollars she would stop using the lights in the house and switch to her oil lamps. Every time I see oil lamps I think of her, and how strong and smart she was.
     I always wanted an oil lamp, so I picked this one up. I think it only cost about seven dollars, and the oil is another 4. I have used it for 2 nights now, and I've got to say, I think it will actually save us money. We normally have 2, sometime 3 lamps on in our living room in the evening. We don't use any with this on. I like dim lighting in the evening (hence the lamps and not our overhead lights) So this isn't much of an adjustment, however I may just move this one to the kitchen and get a larger one for the living room. Any suggestions for a place to buy larger ones? I wouldn't mind antique ones, I think I might prefer it.

        I hope to make this a permanent change in our household, not just because of the money we might save, but because of the nostalgia. I hate that young people never have homes that feel like homes. They always have houses that look so staged. I want a home that, while decorated, makes you feel something. A home that's lived-in and charming. My new oil lamp certainly lends itself to that feeling. I hope you all try it!