And sometimes we are a factory

Most of the time I do a posting of an interesting shade/shape/style that we are working on in the Studio, but real life is not about the one-off shades that we style or restore.  No - behind the Studio walls, we are actually a little factory, producing lots of little shades, big shades, and lots of middle size shades for hotels, lodges, guest houses and B & B's.  Where-with just a little peep of 30 shades we did for a local hotel....

A completely restored lampshade

We received this lampshade to be restored.  It was very dusty and the fabric was torn. 
It takes forever to clean a frame like this, from all the old glue, fabric, trim and old paint.

But after sanding, a few layers of paint, new fabric and trim.... It looks brand new, again!

P.S. Do you want your shades restored?  Contact us!

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

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......