Some texture...

Fabric with texture makes the most beautiful shades, as gives warm, richness and feeling to the shade.  One just wants to touch it!

Herewith some textured fabrics that just arrived at the Studio:

3 Hanging Shades

Custom made 3 frames
Client provided the most beautiful fabric
and now
It,s  ready to be hanged ...

Tired of dark lampshades?

How often have you tried to read with the bedside lamp, just to find out it does not provide sufficient light? We now stock a clear PVC backing which provide much more lighting for easy reading. 

Stripes are in...

Tiffany lamps are back!

Do you still have one of these, hide away in the attic, because the baby has now left home?

Well, well - please be back because I will show you what I did......  

Lampshade Doilies

In my linen cupboard, I discovered the most beautiful doilies, which I inherited from my granny.  It is so precious and petite, I hardly want to touch it. It would make the most beautiful lampshades - and will cast beautiful shades, with the lights on.  I am sure that if you scratch around, you might find some of these too. Soon my doilies will become beautiful lampshades - and contact me should you wish to turn yours into lampshades too.

My lace doilies - in a stunning vintage colour!

I have found a few wonderful ideas:

Images courtesy of Shannon South via Apartment Therapy.

This is a pendant lampshade idea:

Image: apartmenttherapy.com

Child under a Lampshade

This lampshade I recovered for the 101 Options Antique Shop, in Main Road, Strand.  The stand is exceptional and talks to me! The shade was damaged and dirty.  After a few layers of paint, brand new satin & beautiful woven trim in shades of cream, this lampshade is as good as new.

The child under the lampshade will enjoy her reading again! Switch on the light!





Hathersage Market

Today is a very exciting day in the studio.  I will display some of my work at the Hathersage Local Market in Somerset West on Sunday.  So, today will be a hectic one....   Keep an eye on my blog as I will place pics of some of the shades that will be on sale, on my blog today and tomorrow.  For more info on this market see their facebook page Hathersage Local Market.  Book Sunday for a day out and join us under the trees along the Lourensriver......