Weave a Rickrack Lampshade
If you have a lamp with a ho-hum shade, try dressing it up with this simple weaving project. Use brightly colored rickrack for a casual look, or try a series of neutrals for something more sophisticated.
Home Decor
Decor it Yourself: Dorm Room Decor
Meg at Decor it Yourself shows you how to make a bean bag chair, perfect for back to school dorm room decor.
How-To: Make Recycled Candles
earn how to make recycled candles from Cara at Failed Feminist.
Flashback: Curio Case Table
I adore little things, whether they be handmade lovelies from Iran, a needle felted replica of my dog Sugar, or that sweet little pine cone that calls to me from the forest floor. The only challenge with little things is how to display and preserve them. The king of kitsch, Matt Maranian, gave us the […]
Lamp made from Straws
Scott Jarvie designed this lamp made from thousands of drinking straws. Via BBG.
How-To: Falling Leaves Lamp
Light and paper are always a good combination, and indirect lighting can be such a nice way to soften the feeling in a room. The translucency of vellum and the texture of the handmade paper is what makes this project really stand out. Add a little bit of a three-dimensional design and the impact of this simple project will be self-evident.
