Felicity in Sea Foam

Felicity is constructed from one of my favorite fabrics - a sea-foam chintz embossed with gold swirls. The client loved the idea of embedding a clear dragonfly into the shade ... This shade
is beautiful with and without light shining through her! The side panels are made from ROCO embroidered silk, trimmed in matching gimp and beaded fringe.

Each shades is custom made to suit the color preferences and needs of the client ... give me a call and let's get started on yours!

The price is for the shade only. If you need help finding the perfect lamp, I can help you with that too.

Ingrid is a gracious shade made for a vintage floor lamp. She's made of embroidered silk that appears to change hue depending on the viewer's vantage point. Working with silk is so much fun!

The overall affect is enhanced by the addition of black pleated trim and a grandmother's earring. I really enjoy displaying family jewelry in this way.

The original shade was a commission and has sold. If you'd like a similar shade, contact me and we'll come up with the perfect design for your home, office, or shop.

The price is for the hand sewn shade only. I'll be happy to help you find the perfect lamp if you need one.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/661434372/ingrid-the-original-has-sold-made-to?ref=listing_published_alert

Arabian Lights!

The most recent challenge to arrive in my studio was to 

refurbish and rebirth three Middle Eastern shades ... the client 

set me loose on them and I had the best time! 

They will go into a very popular pub, providing ambiance, 

lighting, and old world glamour.

Can you smell the spicy food? Hear
the rhythms of exotic musicians? And see
the vibrant textures of the tapestries on the walls???
I hope so, I hope the lamps and shades support the senses
in their search for beauty and new possibilities!

This one is features hand strung glass beads and is lit up

in the bottom as well as the top. Each shade is lined with silk and

reflects different colors depending on where you are standing.

Austin in Bloom

Each shade has a story, a history and driving force ... And I love sharing them!

"Austin in Bloom" was commissioned by and designed for a delightful woman in Austin, Texas. She and I  established a friendship as we consulted and came to consensus. We discussed the merits of various shade shapes and sizes, hues and flowers, fit and color harmony. Even though we chatted many times and exchanged photos, I must admit I still held my breath until she saw the final photos and said ...

"I'm so delighted ... She (the shade) is comfortably ensconced in her new home in Texas. There is such a match between the shade and the whimsical chair, "... as if the were made for each other!" And, of course, they were!

This shade is hand stitched and embellished with crystals, silk ribbon embroidery, and an ombre, hand dyed fringe. All are unique, made to order, pieces of functional art.

Click Here to find out more about "Austin in Bloom."

She's a star!

I love doing commissions, especially when the client asks me to incorporate treasures and momentous into the design.

Rebecca's shade, which features her grandmother's broach, pair of matching cloisonne belt loops, and pair of vintage earrings, is an example of a unique way to display heirloom jewelry.

My hand-sewn shades can be made with sections of a beloved grandfather's shirt, trimmed with an auntie's collection of charms, or feature scraps of a Christening gown. I'd love to hear your ideas! I'd love to hear from you!!

Click Here to learn more about "Miss Ellen."




"Miss Ellen" lit up the stage and was among the stars in "Mousetrap," a play by Agatha Christie, performed by the Corbett Performing Arts Club last fall.

Transformation of Ida Rose!

Ida Rose has a Cinderella story to tell!

When I first saw Ida Rose in an antique shop in Washington, she had good "bones" but was dressed in rags. Her fabrics were tattered and less than fragrant, her frills had also lost their color and appeal.

She yearned for a Cinderella transformation and wouldn't let me go. For the next six months, she woke me up in the middle of the night with suggestions, inspiration and insistence ... Ida Rose wanted it all! She wanted silk and lace, roses and sparkling jewels. She dreamed of romance and elegance.







Once she was stripped down, cleaned and wrapped, I was able to get a better sense of her potential. I chose a heavy silk that, due to difference in warp and weave, has a golden hue on one side and deep pink on the other.




I worked on Ida Rose in stages between commissions and have really enjoyed watching her transformation. I wanted an old fashioned look for her rose petals and experimented with my silk. I came up with a unique "burnt edging" technique.





Like Cinderella preparing for the ball, she's looking for the perfect match ... I'm looking forward to showing her off until she finds her "Happy Ever After" new home. I hope you like her as much as I do!

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My husband says, "It's All In The Hunt!"

I must admit that shopping for silks and beads, lace and trimmings is one of my favorite pastimes! Since establishing Shades to Remember in April of 2015, I've spent many joyful hours in the colorful aisles of Fabric Depot, the Button Emporium, Jo-Ann's Fabric, and every bead store I could find. I've turned down every road that offered a garage sale, perused many hardware and art stores, and skillfully assessed too many second hand shops to count. 

In addition to collecting supplies, I've collected a whole new group of friends and fans. Though I'll continue to welcome new clients and collaborators, I've become more selective in my purchasing decisions! Recognizing that the joy may be in the hunt, I'm running out of space! Besides, clutter and over accumulation can kill creativity!

Having a grandson along at a sale is really fun too!