Friday, January 7, 2011

Linen and Ruffle Lamp Shades

I have an obsession with recovering lamp shades and I seem to find them in need of recovering everywhere I look.  I sometimes wish I could pass them up because it is a time consuming project.  I covered this plain, white shade in a pale rose fabric and added a ruffle trim.  This is my favorite lamp shade so far.  I love the gentle scalloped edge on the bottom of the shade with the ruffle trim.  I was going to sell this one at Blessings Boutique, but I love it too much!  





Now I need to find the perfect lamp redo to go with this shade.  Isn't this subtle fabric beautiful with the light shining through it?  




The other lamp shade, I finished yesterday, was a $1 garage sale find and started out bright red.  While it was in perfect condition,  I am just not that into red.


I ripped and cut the red fabric off of the lamp shade frame, while still leaving the liner intact.



I covered the frame in some pretty white linen, covered up the seams and added a raw edged ruffle to the bottom.



I put the shade on a $2 thrift store lamp and moved them both out of my to do pile and into the shop!




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13 comments:

Amy Chalmers said...

Wow, that lampshade is amazing. I like the plain one and that you showed how to do it. Thanks

High Street Cottage said...

The problem is Amanda, is that you're just so good at it ;). When you're finished those lampshades look like they came from the factory like that. They're gorgeous.

Renee {Shabby, Chic and Charming} said...

Next time I am in Sacramento to visit the fam I MUST take a day and come visit the shop! Love your work!

Heidi said...

Very pretty! I've never re-covered lampshades before! I'll take another look at old shades next time I see any!
Happy New Year! Hugs, Heidi

Rachael@Lovely Crafty Home said...

Cute! I've never tried to recover a lamp shade, but you make it look so easy :) Thanks for linking up today!

Sweet Bee Cottage said...

You have such a talent with those lampshades! They always turn out so beautifully.

Deborah said...

OOh they are both so lovely and romantic-looking Amanda.
You have quite the talent for making these come alive!
I also love the table your first lamp is sitting on..how gorgeous!!!
Hope your week is off to a beautiful start! :)

Much love,
Deborah xoxoxo

Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking said...

This turned out so pretty. It really does look lovely! Really like your blog.

www.MaisonStGermain.com said...

Your lamp shades came out so pretty:) I enjoy recovering them too - so much fun and more personal than just a plain shade:) Have a great week!
~Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens

lamp shades said...

That looks really gorgeous. Simple yet bery elegant. It will definitely add a personality to your room.

Carpet Sunshine Coast said...

That is something I can call amazing. Very much fabulous, made from such easy steps but really very ideal. I love the way you put the whole thing together and create a perfection.

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