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Sunday, August 15, 2010

For the love of linen...

A lampshade reconstructed

I don't think there is any prettier fabric than linen. I love its simplicity and sweetness. It somehow manages to look both rustic and romantic. It can be "shabby" or elegant. It's timeless.
So last year when I was looking for kitchen inspiration, and found this picture~


of course one of the first things I noticed was this~


So, needless to say, I have kept my eyes open for a way to create something similar.
And then I saw how Jennifer Rizzo took a small lampshade and did her own take on Heather Chadduck's chandelier. What a great idea!
Of course I had to try this idea out!
Disclaimer: My experience with lampshade slipcovers is limited. In fact, the last time I attempted it, I gave up. This time I stuck with it until I had something to show for it.
Here is the lamp shade frame I started with:


So this is my version of the Heather Chadduck/Jennifer Rizzo lamp shades:

Now is it a work for the ages? Not exactly.


I will admit to being a bit disappointed that I had to use so many lace "ties" to fix it onto the lamp shade frame, but otherwise it wouldn't have held its shape as well. I wanted little lace bows, not ties...BUT...I have another one of these little lampshades I can't wait to deconstruct to try this again!
And, you know what? I am SO happy every time I look at it! I genuinely like it, even though it is NOT perfect. I guess it fits in just fine with this not-so-perfect little house of ours. :)
I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! Thank you for stopping by for a visit!

I am linking this to Making the World Cuter! :)

Blessings,
Jenni


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8 comments:

  1. Natalie @ Blossoming VisionsAugust 15, 2010 at 11:37 PM

    Wow! I absolutely love that shade! It couldn't have come out any better. Great craftiness lady!

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  2. SharonAugust 16, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    Good morning!

    Your shade looks beautiful and I love the lace ties :) Great job! I also love that first photo, that ceiling looks beautiful!

    Thanks for sharing this neat idea and have a blessed day!
    Sharon

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  3. ErinAugust 16, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    I think you did great, we are always our own worst critics:) I am currently working on a similar project, so I feel you :)

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  4. LeighAugust 17, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    What a cute lampshade, it looks great! Thanks for finding my blog and leaving such a nice comment!
    --Leigh

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  5. Joy@Thrifty Parsonage LivingAugust 19, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    Very cute lampshade! It's amazing how just making a few simple changes can give a lamp a whole new look! Thanks for visiting my blog and your comment. Have a great day!

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  6. TaraAugust 19, 2010 at 4:57 PM

    I think it looks absolutely perfect!! Great job!!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 19, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    I think linen is beautiful! I love to wear linen! I really wanted all linen window treatments but with us being 3rd shift workers they aren't darkening enough. I think you did a wonderful job on the lampshade! It's so pretty!

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  8. AnonymousDecember 15, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    Oh Jenni! This is so me. I love this lampshade! You are so creative! I'm going to have to try this with all the little lamps I have waiting in the wings. Very cute!

    xx,
    Michelle

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