DIY Madness

Ok gang...the new blog has been suffering from neglect due to all kinds of crazy life happenings and other distractions including my latest obsession with lamp-shade making. Here are some of my latest creations. Stupidly I didn't take step-by-step photos when I worked on these but I'm thinking of starting a new project tomorrow so I promise to share all the gory details as I go along.

1rst lamp:

This seventies-inspired string lamp was a blast to make but very sticky business--lots of string and glue and lots of patience required. I made a few of these but I think this one was the first one.

Here it is lit up:

And finally, this is the shade I've finished most recently...no, those aren't condoms. They're plastic portion cups glued all over a round plain paper Chinese lantern. Unfortunately I got a bit impatient and started to glue too many cups at once, which meant a few slipped while they dried, but next time I'll glue in smaller batches and try different coloured cups to see what the effect is like.

Indigo, you got so cool!

Have you (Canucks) walked into a Chapters-Indigo  store lately? Forget the books--ever since Patrick Ramsey came onboard as Creative Director of Product Development, I have been LOVING their home/entertaining/lifestyle section. I only wish there was more....this stuff is nearly enough to stop me from ranting about not having an Ikea/West Elm/Anthropologie/Habitat store within driving reach. Lucky for onliners, you can order online...but I warn you, start looking, and you WILL start coveting =)


Check out this lamp....so simple, so pretty.

 Or these super cute bookends (Ok, I know the Owl thing is so done now it's not even funny, but these really are so cute!)

I'm just sayin!