One rule to remember while decorating your home
1. There are no rules!
At least that's what I keep telling myself..ha!
Anyway, I have been on the look out for that perfect lampshade.
No luck.
I wanted the shade to fit more than just my lamp.
I wanted it to say "Me".
"My Style"
No luck.
So I started searching outside the lampshade borders.
Got creative
and dove head first in the trash!
Ok...
not really.
But I did go to the waste basket section at Target.
There I found
IT!
The perfect shade that said
"Me"
all over it.
It worked pefect with the style of lamp that I had .
I just unscrewed the finial on top
Poked it thru the basket
and
One lamp made just for me!
It shades the light just enough too.
I did make sure to place a low watt bulb inside
just because the top of the shade was enclosed.
So here's to my new swanky
"trashy"
Lamp shade!
xoxox Susie~
susie you are so funny...found it in the trash...too cute.
ReplyDeleteLove your new lampshade. looks great paired with the glass base.
I know what you mean about finding what shows your style. sometimes you have to think outside the box....errr basket.
have a great day!
Clever! I love that it didn't require any drilling or rewiring! My kind of lamp project! You're "trashy" style is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteAmy
Just discovered your blog. Love your creativity!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Love it! (Psst...the tag on the basket has Target's emblem).
ReplyDeleteSusie,
ReplyDeletesent ya an email. : )
Fantastic. Love it. Amen to thinking outside the box.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and so unique too:)
ReplyDelete~Debra
Blog: Capers of the vintage vixens
Susie, its lovely! I love the mix of the glass and weave basket...so neat!!!
ReplyDeletebrilliant! gotta try it!
ReplyDeleteYou clever irl! It looks great!
ReplyDeleteSmart girl! I love it. :)
ReplyDeleteOh how creative you are! I would love to see a picture of it turned on!
ReplyDeleteNicole
www.sobeautifullyinspired.blogspot.com
LOVE IT! One womans trash (can) is another woman's treasure. I think I might have to copy this one!
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous, Susie!
ReplyDeleteThat is SO cool! You are incredibly blessed with such creativity! Love it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful, Susie!
ReplyDeleteYou are incredible! :)
Cool!!
ReplyDeleteyou are brilliant!
ReplyDeleteYou are one creative woman that's for sure. I ♥ it!!
ReplyDeleteHugs~
T
Just stopping to say I love it!
ReplyDeletewhat a clever idea! :)
ReplyDeletevery cool idea!
ReplyDeleteDarling!
ReplyDeleteYou are crazy brilliant ! I am so inspired, I absolutely love your creativity and thinking outside the trash basket - fabulous !
ReplyDeletexoxo
Kate
Danged cute! Nice thinking out of the basket.
ReplyDeleteOoh, so cute!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd, a wonderful idea too.
hugs
Sissie
Wow-great idea! My question is with such a dark shade, do you still get adequate light from it? I'm all about fashion and function. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
~Karla
So cute!! I would have never thought of that. Great job.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Great idea!
ReplyDeletewhat a fab idea! you "trashy" girl you! hehe! xoxo
ReplyDeleteLove that trashy idea! Lol. I have a lamp I adore but can't find a shade for - perhaps I should take a trip down the trash can aisle myself. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYou're so clever! I love it.
ReplyDeleteYou give the words: "From trash to treasure" a whole new beautiful meaning!
ReplyDeleteYou come up with the most wonderful ideas. I love your trashy thoughts!
ReplyDeleteWhen I grow up I want to be you ~ you are so clever! Love the new shade.
ReplyDeleteJo
Love the rattan and glass!
ReplyDeleteI love that trashy shade!! Funny I was thinking of doing the exact same thing for a single lamp on Em's night stand. I have a tiny vintage crystal lamp, but I actually found something else - You'll have to wait and see!
ReplyDeleteYOU brilliant chicky! The juxtaposition of the textural and organic feeling shade with the mod lucite base....GENIOUS! I heart you Susie! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThe shade is really cute! I Love that you think outside the box.
ReplyDeletexo, Sherry
Susie, that is awesome! I LOVE how you think out of the square! A trash basket lampshade, go figure!! Clever lady. Hugs to you ~ Tina xx
ReplyDeletewho wouldn't love a swanky trashy lampshade from Target. . . :)
ReplyDeleteGenius! I would have never thought to look in the trash can aisle. I have that same lamp....with a regular shade!
ReplyDeleteYour creative vision is not only outside the boX, it's off the charts ~ ingenious!
ReplyDeleteSusie,
ReplyDeleteYou are the cutest!
What a great idea!
It looks so nice in your bedroom.
Have a great day tomorrow!
Hugs,
maria
Hi Susie, been a while since I visited, but just in time to see that beautiful lamp shade you made. When you said "Think out of the box" I have a sign that says that, "How can I think out of the box, when I work in a cube" My craft room is small right now and that's what it reminds me of. I also love the flag you made. You are an amazing talented woman. Hugs, Pat
ReplyDeleteClever indeed. The texture of the waste basket is awesome.
ReplyDeletegenius!
ReplyDeleteI love that trashy lamp shade and just think how much it would have cost if it actually had been a lamp shade. Smart Girl!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
I've never seen a trash can look so good! Brilliant!
ReplyDelete-Linsey
You are my hero!!! LOVE THIS!!!!
ReplyDeleteCheers~
e
You are very creative and I love the idea. I would have never thought of it either:) Have a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing idea. How fun~love that it's a "trashy lampshade" LOL
ReplyDeleteYou are so funny. Glad you found something you love and screams you.
Ruth
You are so creative! Thank you for inspiring me to think outside the box!
ReplyDeleteShut-up! That lamp looks awesome! Susie Harris- you never cease to awe and amaze me. LOVE,LOVE, LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteThe texture of the waste basket is awesome.
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I love it! What's funny is that I have a huge wicker laundry basket that I use as my trash can. People think I'm weird, but it looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteLila Ferraro
Queen Bedroom Sets
"Waste not...want not" I LOVE your waste can lamp shade!! You are soooooo creative!!
ReplyDeleteLove that!
ReplyDeleteI had to come back and read my post since you said I sounded "smart"...since that RARELY HAPPENS! Still lovin' your project!
ReplyDeleteLook at you! You're amazing and this looks great! You have such vision, Susieness! Thank you so much for popping in to see me and your sweet words! I do consider you my 'sweet friend'!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
SHUT UP!! LOVE THIS!!!
ReplyDeleteLou Cinda :)
It looks great as a lamp shade! Clever girl. :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea! Like a candle be in the same room while this is lit, just in case!
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