Lighting and light fixtures can completely transform a room and take it to the next level. So today, Ashley showed us a fun, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A beautiful decorative lampshade is the perfect way to dress up a lamp. However, they can get pretty expensive. Rather than purchasing an ...

Laurie Notaro is an author, crafter, and expert at finding a good cocktail. She grew up in Phoenix, but is currently based in Eugene, Oregon. Each week, she’ll be joining us to share a crafting ...

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Custom lampshades sure sound like an enticing idea until you see the price tags, so what about customizing them yourself? Start by picking up a standard lamp shade in the dimensions you need—and yes, ...

Use any digital image in your computer. We turned family vacation shots black and white to give the lamp shade an old-fashioned, sepia-tone look. Measure the sides of the lamp shade and size your ...