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Inspired: Patterned Lampshade in Drag Me to Hell
I must admit that I am dying to see Drag Me to Hell. I love the premise of the film, which seems especially relevant in today's foreclosure-prone real estate market. In the film, a loan officer (Alison Lohman) evicts an old woman from her home, and is then cursed because of it.
Love It or Hate It? An Upside-Down Lampshade
I spotted this room on Swedish real estate site Alvhem and was swept away by the table lamp flipped on its head. Here, I love it — granted, in part because the shade and base are gorgeous. I think it could definitely be executed effectively in another instance, but I can also see it failing miserably.
Nice and New: Henry Road One-of-a-Kind Chandeliers
I've always been a super fan of Henry Road's cheerful textiles, but my trouble is that I love them all. So, I'm thinking Henry Road's quirky new One-of-a-Kind Lampshades ($175 and up) are the next best thing. These whimsical light fixtures are made with a Victorian shade wire base, covered in a wide selection of vibrant fabric remnants, and then sealed.
Cool Idea: Embroidered Metal Lampshades
When I was swinging through the San Francisco Anthropologie store recently, I was stopped in my tracks by these metal pendant lamps.
We all know that objects make a bigger impression when they're arranged in multiples (and three is really a magic number when it comes to arranging), but the multiple lamps weren't what wowed me. It's the impressive embroidery on the metal shades!
DIY: Map Lamp
If you have an armchair explorer in your house (you know the type, they have a whole drawer in a cabinet stuffed with maps and atlases), then I have a perfect project for that special wanderer. Chez Larsson came up with this easy and fun lampshade project that will add some topography to your living room, without putting a dent in your pocketbook.
What You'll Need
- White lampshade
- Map
- Cutting surface, such as cutting board
- Spray adhesive
- Scissors or Exacto knife
Steal of the Day: PBteen Petite Lamp Base and Shade
If only it were sensible to swap out lamps like throw pillows, I could rationalize buying myself the PBteen Petite Lamp Base and Shade ($49). Actually, I'd snatch up all three. I simply adore their bulbous little ceramic bases, and I love the mix of all three together even more.
Before and After: Lampshade Recovery
Crafty lady Tresa Edmunds had two boring pendant lamps that needed to be changed out. She writes, "I bought two plain jane lampshades at Home Depot on clearance. Because the shades needed to hang from the ceiling, I needed shades with hardware conducive to that.
Nice and New: Anthropologie Plumage Shade
For those of you who decided to splurge on the Peacock Chair, I have found the perfect lamp shade to go with it! And for those who restrained themselves, I've got a more affordable ostentatious bird for you. The Anthropologie Plumage Shade ($108) is embroidered in silk with peacocks strutting about a navy cotton background.
Etsy Find: Massey and Rogers Lampshades
Etsy is an abyss of handmade items, selling hundreds of wonderful things from all over the world (as evidenced here). But I must admit, there's a lot of detritus to siphon through. So, when I came across Massey and Rogers lampshades, it was a breath of fresh air.
DIY: Ribbon Trimmed Lampshade
A painless way to personalize a plain, big-box retailer lampshade is to trim it with a bit of grosgrain ribbon. The small change will not only make an otherwise boring shade distinctly you, but it can help bring together the mix of colors in your room. You can choose to run your ribbon across the top of your shade, top and bottom, layer ribbons to cover the entire shade .
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