Embellishing beautiful vintage lamp fixtures for our favorite restaurant!

We’ve had a busy couple of weeks designing and adding beaded fringe to a selection of large, vintage, tiffany lampshades and stained-glass fixtures! The client supplied us with 47 pounds of unique brass and reclaimed glass beads. 

Playing with the colors, choosing unique focal points, and matching up patterns kept us very engaged. Here are some “Before, During and Afters!”

Check out the Re-Do!

This shade was one of my earliest efforts, designed when I was just discovering beaded trim. As the years have gone by, this piece was relegated to a top closet shelf as I grew to appreciate hand beading with crystals and originality. Several weeks ago I had a request for this shade and an opportunity to give her a re-do! 

                                 

After:

 

I removed the old acrylic beading and embellishment (below, right) and added a simple insert of filigree, glass, and crystal beading. I'm so happy with the results and so is her new owner! 

 

  

Midnight Rose

Midnight Rose is the third in a series of shades that are inspired by the Garden of Ridvan, the Garden of Paradise.

This elaborate shade is constructed of cobalt blue, raw silk, embellished with gold and forest green leaves, shaded with deep wine netting and bordered with dainty blue flowers from a vintage Chinese wedding skirt. A silk ribbon rose is appliqued to the front panel. The hand beaded fringe features faceted czech crystals in cobalt and purple.

Finally, Midnight Rose is paired with a vintage solid brass lamp. The price is for the shade and lamp. If you'd like the shade by itself, let me know.

This inspirational lamp with always bring to mine the magic of a spring evening, the Mystic Nightingale and the heady scent of roses!

The list price is $2,900 and is for the lampshade and lamp. 

For more information and to make a purchase, go to: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShadesToRemember    

NawRuz Reflection

Introducing "NawRuz Reflection" ...

She's made from a nineteenth century ceremonial skirt of gold silk with a complex pattern of embroidered flowers. The photos don't do justice to the translucent gold cloth. It glows even when the light is off. I added a glittering fringe of filigree balls and swarovski crystals. Finally, with the help of my husband, Greg, I refurbished an antique brass bridge lamp and tinted it to compliment the shade. Such a fun project for a new client in Canada.

The list price is $2,800 and is for the lampshade and lamp. 

For more information and to make a purchase, go to: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShadesToRemember