While I enjoy a fancy lamp shade as much as the next design-obsessed girl, I think it’s pretty crazy how much some high-end retailers charge for them.  $100 or more for just the shade?  That’s just not in my budget.  Mollie from Wild Olive had a great idea for embellishing a...

I have  a thing for vintage cameras, so this lamp caught my eye immediately.  The stacked cameras have a real graphic punch to them, and the slide lampshade is fantastic.  If you choose to replicate this lamp, follow Stars for Streetlights’ tutorial.  You will have to work with some...

This gorgeous lamp (she actually made two!) was made from a reclaimed railroad tie that she found listed for FREE on the internet.  Keep those Craigslist eyes peeled, friends!  The texture and color variation in the wood makes these lamps so unique and beautiful.  And you can’t get...

  If you are looking for a one of a kind gift this year, for someone else OR for yourself, consider making a sentimental photo lampshade.  Finding and scanning the photographs is likely the most time-consuming part of the process!  If black and white photos aren’t your thing, the...

I’ve always liked numbers and letters in decor, so when typography became popular I was first on board.  I’ve seen a lot of expensive ideas for incorporating this style into your decor, but this one from Alexa at The Swell Life is pure genius.  With a budget-friendly pendant...