I have a sympathetic heart for items that are ignored or cast away. There's always a section of things at your local thrift store that never really sell. You see them every time you venture in and they almost sigh with exasperation. Old lampshades without a lamp are just such an item. Well add some color and put those bad boys to use, it's their time to shine!
These lampshades were found in a beautiful set up on Curiosites-en-Tissu, a French blog who is showcasing the work and displays of a local boutique. The arrangement of all sorts of distressed, country chic items are in place, but our favorite was this cluster of seemingly crocheted lampshades.
Old lampshades could easily be purchased and covered with old sweaters in whatever color suits your nursery or space. You could choose to add pendant lights inside or simply leave them empty as non-functional decor. Check out more looks from this boutique at Curiosites-en-Tissu.
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FYI - These are almost certainly crochet. Also, it would be awesome to use some of the lonely crochet table clothes, doilies and afghans that are at the thrift shop to cover the shades
@calebmom haha, as soon as I saw there was a comment I thought I bet someone is going to say this is crochet because I always mix them up. I *know* the difference when I stop to think about it, but I forget to stop and think about it. Anyway - thanks! I'll fix it.
Beautiful and I want all of them...but are they safe to have over a lightbulb? Just curious...
Love the cart-crib - that's awesome!
As a parent of two boys with asthma, I could only think of how much dust these would catch and to put them right over the crib--ugh! They're beautiful but if your child has asthma, I recommend you find another design or at least don't hang them over the crib.
i agree with seventy7seconds - LOVE the crib!! any idea where to find it?
I'm in love with those lampshades. I have to make one!
love them, but they do seem impractical over the crib. unless you want to blind your baby, :/!
These lamps are pretty indeed but yes, these shouldn't be hung over the crib as they can collect dust easily. They are very refreshing to look at though, as I have been seeing a lot of modern, sleek lighting.
This has always been a popular way to dress up lamps.I remember them from when I was a kid.These ones sure don't look like my Gramma's!Is macrame going to make a comeback?Anything is possible.I think it's very pretty.
All fixtures and textiles are dust collectors.I'd recommend ,if you really want something like this in your home ,to consider tossing it into a wash bag and laundering it regularly.
I agree with the dust part--I love the tissue poms that are so popular above cribs, but I cringe when I think about how dusty they'd get! There isn't really any way to clean them. At least if you put sweaters over these, you might be able to make them removable to wash.
Any idea where I could find a crib like this to purchase?
WHERE is this crib from!? I WANT NOW.. !!! Looks like it's a repurposed hospital cart of some sort! GENIUS!