I'm "in recovery" after completing a six month project for the McMenamin's Blue Moon Tavern and Grill in Portland, Oregon. I was commissioned to embellish the the outer surfaces with beads and got permission to add color and artistry to the way-too-bright-white interiors as well. As you can see in the "Before" picture below, the large enamel shades hang directly over the tables and yearned for a bit of drama.
I was able to play off the name, Blue Moon, and decorate the thirteen shades with patterns and lyrics that brought favorite songs about romancing in the moonlight to mind.
I'm going to let the photos speak for themselves ... if you have any questions about how they were done or are interested in more of my work, please contact me.
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| The theme for this on was "Fly me to the moon ..." |
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| The "Before picture ... |
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| The beading is really pretty when lit up at night |
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| The McMenamin's staff paired the shades with the room decor |
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| Finding the right beads and charms that would reflect the theme and the light was really fun. |
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| I practiced the designs by doing pen and in on goose eggs. |
"Rebecca" honors the spirt inside of each of us that "lives and breathes" in a world of timeless creativity, abundance and gratitude.
The matching silk fabrics are accentuated by the addition of Ukrainian pleated ribbon and an art nouveau focal point,. The art nouveau motif was hand crafted using antique gold silk, cording, and gold thread embroidery. Strands of the hand tinted iridescent beads complete Rebecca's unique ensemble.
Rebecca is paired with a unique bridge lamp circa 1910. The lamp has been restored and rewired. It stands 5'2" tall and is not for sale separately.
The price is for both the shade and the lamp. Rebecca may be sold separately and paired with a table lamp if desired. (Let me know so I can adjust shade and shipping fees.)
As usual, the photographs don't do justice to the vibrant colors and textured silks. You'll love how the light is caught in the folds of the Shibori silk ribbon and cause the crystals to twinkle!
Whether purchased as a stunning stand alone art lamp or as part of a collection, Venessa will brighten any home - craftsman or contemporary, traditional or midcentury.
The list price is $2600 and is for the lampshade and solid brace lamp base.
For more information and to make a purchase, go to: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShadesToRemember
Thelma, my latest craftsman style lampshade, was designed as a stand alone piece of artful lighting or as an addition to the home of an art nouveau enthusiast living in a San Francisco painted lady. Her name sake, my Aunt Thelma, lived in the Bay Area with my Uncle Lennard in the 1950s. Their turn of the century home was always comfortably welcoming (Aunt Thelma was a great cook!) though Uncle Lennard's 25 chiming clocks frequently interrupted conversations.
Materials in "Thelma" feature remnants of a gentleman's silk tie, rich brown and teal silk fabrics, and silk ribbon work with a Czechoslovakian glass window at its center.
For more information and to make a purchase, go to: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShadesToRemember
