Dead Pretty Shades

02/11/2026

Watch me restore this old lampshade and lamp base.
This super cute printed fabric panel is from Michael Miller Fabrics .
It was bit time consuming to get these pleats right... I pinned one side at least 3 times until I was happy with it. Another side just once!
Lamp base painted black with some bronze highlights.
Look at her glow! Such a simple shape lampshade but I absolutely love it.
It will be hard to let go of this one 😬😅

25/10/2026

From beige to blue. Bought this pair of beige lamps off vinted as restoration project. Shades were stained and paint was chipping off lamp bases.
Painted lamp bases black, covered lampshades with bright blue satin, floral lace, added some pleats, decorative trim and long blue fringe.
Here they are!

25/10/2026

Table lamp restoration project. Bit tired looking beige lamp got brand new look with black and white Liberty print floral silk and bright pink lining. This small looped fringe is my favourite, been using it in few other projects recently.
Forgot to record about half of the progress...oops.
Hope you like this makeover.
This table lamp is now available!

31/08/2026

Who loves green and who loves animal print? Well... I do.
Matching lamp bases and clip-on shades came from Vinted.
Hand painted both lamp bases black with bronze highlights.
Beige stained fabric got ripped off and replaced with bright green, black animal print lace and small looped fringe.
I will be taking these with me to alternative market in Letchworth on 27th September.
Whos coming shopping?

17/08/2026

It's so tiny and so freaking adorable.
Should I make another one to have a matching pair?

09/08/2026

Something bit different today. White handmade lampshade with green laceup details, black lace and green fringe.
Would be perfect for floor lamp but can be used for ceiling light too.
Available to buy from ebay very soon.

27/07/2026

Have a look at these purple and green handmade lampshades. Crescent moon shaped shades with spider in the middle, cobweb print lace and black tassle fringe.
I have perfect pair of lamp bases for these shades... I just need to rewire these first.

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19/07/2026

Handmade dark green lampshade with animal print lining and beaded fringe. Hand strung beads are stitched onto frame one by one.
This lampshade is perfect for ceiling light because of fun lining but would also look great on floor lamp.

11/07/2026

Another fun make for lovely young lady.
3rd custom lampshade for her already. I think she likes my work 😁❤️
Horror circus themed handmade lampshade with blood drop beads inside to match previously made 'The Shining lamp'.
Checkered fabric is pattern matched inside and outside, so when light glows through, pattern doesn't look off.
Circus tent shape frame is perfect for it.
What do you think of little string lights made of beads?

20/06/2026

Friday evening roadtrip with my favourite person ☺️