Dec 2018 – Home Office Charm

Striking double height lampshades for a double height space

I went browsing in Heals of London a couple of years ago and I was inspired by these double height lampshade sizes I saw.

The version I saw was made of Cork but what struck me was the size, they were 20 cm in diameter and 40 cm tall so in essence they were double height lampshades. And because my space is double height ceiling with 5m window height I’ve always been keen on finding how best to balance out the decoration in such a mammoth space .

So I made these double height lamp shades out of some fabric that I got from the Designers Guild sale recently. Then during my break I made these while catching up with a box set of some USA TV.

The name of the fabric is Aubriet lino and the colour is damson .

I love how it looks so floral and pretty but also it looks very organic and earthy with it’s burlap or raw linen backgrounds.

Finding funky fringing for updating standard lamp

Creative Workspaces

I wanted to do justice to this standard lamp as its trimming update was long overdue.

It’s one of the pieces that I realise now was over designed. And recently I’d

been wanting to strip down the details always remembering the less is more rule. I continued to be Inspired by smart office dress and my mood board contained images from Pinterest.

Lampshade Before

Selecting matching pink fringing

Trying trimming on for size style and mood

Then the finished piece is is what I’m much happier with. Just need to get a new lamp stand. Thinking dark burnt oak or ebony wood.

After

The lights are on

Personal Reflections

It’s advent and continuing on from yesterday’s showing of upcycled plastic and fabric turned into glittering lights.http://earthshinearts.com/?p=569

This post helps you to see what they look like all lit up and in site.

Upcycled plastic making glittering Christmas lights 2018

Using upcycled plastic for chrstmas lights decor.

Creative Workspaces

Forgive me followers, I’ve not posted since the Autumn. Thanks for listening to my confession. 😳 For repentance I’m very pleased I’ve managed to snatch a couple days off work, to paint, make and create.

Next, what will follow is a series of mixed media items and escapades that I think make up for my lost time.

I’ve started with these hand made Christmas decorations that I made from upcycled fabric and plastic tubes from my lampshade making projects.