Nearly there...

This is what I've been up to, knee deep day after day in braid, beads and pompoms. They're not quite done yet as there are some trims which have yet to arrive and some which I have to make myself. All of the shades shown here are similiarly shaped but I have more which are under construction in a variety of shapes and sizes, salvaged from antique and vintage lampshades which had seen their last days... but they'll be unveiled later. So here's another sneak peek at some of the newest items to join my Country Living fair collection!This is a pendant light idea I've been working on; so far only a few prototypes have been completed but I'm very excited about these small, simple and elegant lights!

This rose lamp is a real beauty, and I have the oilcloth tablecloth to match it this year.This large lampshade is really special. It's made with vintage nursery fabric and each panel shows a different set of animals playing in the park, and my favourite is the owl park keeper - he's so sweet! The braid on this one is a favourite of mine as well, a discontinued Laura Ashley design.
This lampshade is in one of my favourite fabrics - an Amy Butler print from a few years ago from the Gypsy Caravan collection, which is now discontinued. A rare find, and I think the blue glass bead fringe compliments it beautifully.
Remember this? I posted pictures of it as the pink lining was being attached! A bit more of an unusual combination for me but I love experimenting with my fabric stash, and the pink lining really makes it.