Posted by: Brenda Kula | March 27, 2009


Today I spent adding trim and beads to the white lampshades in the garden room. Out came the glue gun.


Hobby Lobby had 30 percent off trims and beads this week. So I took advantage of the sale.


Here’s what it looks like with the lights turned off. I just wanted to add a little more blue to my “blue” garden room.


And since it’s rained and rained, I’ve been stuck indoors. (I realize part of a dog is in most of these photos. Aren’t they always?)


I still see that white lampshade staring back at me. But also a little color and sparkle has been added. You know how I like color!


Posted in Crafts, Decorating | Tags: adding interest and color to plain lamp shades, decorating lamp shades


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Responses



  1. Brenda, Those lamp shades are great! I would never have thought to decorate the shades with the beads, but it really works. The quilt on the wall is stunning. I could spend a lot of time in that room.


    ♥, Susan





    By: Susan at Black eyed susans kitchen on March 28, 2009


    at 7:58 am



  2. Brenda,

    The lampshade is so pretty. It makes me want to try it, but I don’t have any lamps with that type of shade! YET! hee hee!


    Blessings,


    Lorilee





    By: Lorilee on March 28, 2009


    at 9:17 am



  3. The lampshade is very pretty, you did a good job with it!!

    I love that blue room, I could spend some serious time in there its so cosy.


    Love the quilt in the backround !!


    You have rain today were having winter snow storm warnings……. gotta love it……sigh….


    Diane





    By: Diane ( Crafty Passions) on March 28, 2009


    at 9:55 am



  4. They turned out great! I love the look of this room. It reminds me of a really cool city loft!

    Hugs,


    Penny





    By: Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio & The Comforts of Home on March 28, 2009


    at 10:31 am



  5. The shades are beautiful, Brenda!!



    By: Pat@Back Porch Musings on March 28, 2009


    at 1:21 pm



  6. Love that bling! And I really love the first image with your pooch on the back of the couch – LOL! Sigh…a garden room – I’m envious. But wait – I just got a new kitchen; no I’m not! Nice post, Brenda



    By: Robin on March 28, 2009


    at 4:50 pm



  7. Love those personal touches you added to the shade… That room is delightful.

    HUgs


    Linda





    By: Linda’s Blue Gate on March 28, 2009


    at 5:48 pm



  8. That is a super adorable room! I love the lamp and the sparkly new lampshade! Super cute!



    By: Hanna on March 28, 2009


    at 8:01 pm



  9. I agree with everyone. The lamp shades are really niffty and I love your quilt. My very first thought on seeing it was to check how it is hung. I’m always curious how other folks hang their quilts. Your house is lovely. Thanks for having all of us in for a visit. You have inspired me, I have a plain lamp shade in the living room that is in for an upgrade. Maybe feathers?



    By: Cloudhands on March 28, 2009


    at 9:03 pm



  10. The lamp shade turned out beautiful! I love the beads and trim(-: It really makes the lamp stand out!!(-:



    By: cindee on March 28, 2009


    at 10:39 pm



  11. Very nice touch Brenda! xo, suzy



    By: georgiapeachez on March 29, 2009


    at 5:30 am



  12. I love beads on lampshades, but I never thought about doing it myself. You gotta do something when it rains. I could clean house, but . . . . ~~Dee



    By: Dee on March 29, 2009


    at 7:05 am



  13. Dogs like to be where their people are. I have to be really careful or Ruby would be in every single garden picture I take.



    By: healingmagichands on April 2, 2009


    at 12:42 pm