DIY, Decor and More
Easy Lampshade Update My husband bought me these two lamps at the Cleveland Flea this summer. I had my eye on them and he secretly bought them while I wasn’t looking. I loved the shape and color. They needed lampshades, but I thought they would be easy enough to find. These lamps deserved some really cool shades to fit their… Read More
I recently watched this pretty incredible video of a man who handmade a translucent wooden shade by turning a stump of wood on a lathe. I was so impressed. I showed it to my husband and asked him if he could make one for me. I got the are you serious look. Ha, I didn’t think so, but wanted to check first. … Read More
Another Ikea Hack Pendant Light You know I love a good DIY light project, and this one might be my favorite so far. I wasn’t totally sold on the light hanging over the dining table. It looked like three flying saucers were trying to beam up to their mother ship. That is as diplomatic as I can be about this… Read More
Talented wedding/event planner and designer David Tutera has teamed up with Darice to create a beautiful new line of wedding accessories and craft supplies that coordinate with any color scheme. The new David Tutera Casual Elegance Collection combines the rustic charm of burlap, tin, kraft paper and chalkboards with lace for a modern flair. This is the perfect collection for adding some personality and warm vintage style with… Read More
I saw a pretty lampshade on Pinterest the other day. It was made by Courtney of A Little Glass Box for her son’s room. I feel in love with it, and wanted to try one myself. I had just acquired a lamp from my mother’s house that she was no longer using, and it had the perfect shade for writing a… Read More
Today, I am sharing a tutorial I did for Jennifer Rizzo last month for updating an old lampshade with trim and ribbon. This is an great way to freshen up a faded or stained lampshade. First, measure the circumference of your lampshade to determine the amount of trim you will need and add a few inches. My lampshade measured 34″ around the widest edge,… Read More
