Lots of entries of good projects, but some are significantly better than others. Of those, I am featuring my three favorites of the last two weeks of linky parties: 1. DIY French Script Lamp Shade By Jeannine, who writes at The Concrete Cottage. This lampshade is my...
This fun and romantic fairy kids bedroom lighting is another way to .. recycle! Give your old Christmas lights a new use; recycle some plastic party drinking cups; delve into your stash of fabric remnants. Add a bit of fresh glue and you have all you will need to make...
Last week, we stopped by this fun and funky antique store in Trastevere, a favorite downtown area in Rome. This antique shop is a rare breed. It reminds of American lifestyle fashion furniture stores which also sell (vintage) Oriental furniture. Such shop is a...
How novel. Recycle 3000 clear drinking straws, and you can make this wonderful lamp. According to designer Tim Fishlock, it takes 7 days to complete. Like it? Make your own? The Howto 1. Tim does not give us a clue as to how it’s made other than sharing...
I spotted this romantic French country kitchen lighting and just have to share it. Vintage funnel + bit of wire-cover fabric + 3 string ties made a plain light bulb into an exquisite shabby chic kitchen lamp. You can do it. It’s a winner. source: Tattered and faded...
Crochet Lamps Easy DIY project… One-of-a-Kind Artist Chandelier made from wire, features and found elements (click on the images to see close-ups) Challenging DIY project Antique Chandeliers Too late to make yourself… Antique is antique. Vintage...
Paris features the most grandiose chandeliers as well as rustic furnishings, like these. French Lamps from Rattan and Clay. These unique lamps were found at the flee market in Paris. … And all kinds of Lamps in between! ...
Oh, the lamps I’ve seen on this visit to Paris. They range from .. Luxurious Chandeliers from Baccarat… This is what I learned from the chandelier Pro's: The bottom of your chandelier mustn't hang more than 7 ft from the floor. The bigger your livingroom, the...
This is another inspirational post, showcasing different styles of designer lamps made eco green from soda bottles or parts thereof. While some would be easier to duplicate on your own as a DIY projects, others merely require an exacto knife & a glue...
Want to be inspired to do some eco-design? Have a look at these designer recycled plastic bottle lamps and screens. I just came across this British artist, Michelle Brands. She turned plastic water and soda bottles into light catching flow, akin to a fabric,...
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