Eddie Ross + Elle Decor = EE
January 21, 2010
A little over a week ago, I received a phone call from my friend Eddie Ross. He needed some lampshades and lamps for Bloomingdale’s Big Window Challenge. He brought in a pair of wonderful peacock blue, mid century lamps that he got from Deborah at Buck House.
We had a wonderful time designing the shades for these, going through 100’s of papers, fabrics and trims. Settling on Gold Leaf wallpaper from Phillip Jeffries. The lamps had so much to offer in the way of design and color, the shade for them needed to be just as strong, but not overpowering. I think they came out fantastic.
I was also lucky enough to have a small pair of peacock blue lamps to coordinate, I made matching shades for them as well. These lamps sit tucked away on a book shelf filled with eye candy.
The display for this room setting in in the window of Bloomingdale’s in New York City. There is a contest between three very talented people, each very different and each with style. I have a bias for Eddie’s window, (it does help that I did the lampshades for him)I just love it.
Head on over to Bloomingdale’s Big Window Challenge , read all about each room, the people who designed them and cast your vote. I won’t tell you who I have voted for I will let you guess.
Thank you Eddie for including me in this fabulous project, I am looking forward to seeing it next week in person.
Susan
Shandell's is the creative home of me, Susan Schneider, a longtime collector of things vintage with a passion for recycling them into things that make you smile. Shandell's, a working lampshade and vintage lighting studio, is located at the corner of Route 22 and Route 44, at 5916 North Elm Avenue, Millerton, New York, 12546, housed in a newly renovated century-old building. I draw on a collection of thousands of unique handmade papers, antique wallpapers and other very special materials in my work. We are open Thursday through Saturday, 11 to 5, and by chance or appointment. (518) 789-6603. 
Eddie Ross on Thu, 21st Jan 2010 6:15 pm
You are a true Friend!! Jaithan and I are so LUCKY!!! Thank you so much for your sweet post and for the AMAZING lamp shades! xoxo
Eddie + Jaithan
susan on Thu, 21st Jan 2010 6:55 pm
I guess we are both grateful for each other. You guys are the best!!!!
xoxoxo
mary kaiser on Thu, 21st Jan 2010 7:23 pm
Hi Susan,
I love seeing what you are up to; so busy creating and spreading your treasures around. I love the things you are doing with Anne & I am glad that I am on your mailing list.
Best,
Mary
Marti Steed on Thu, 21st Jan 2010 8:19 pm
Your creations light up our lives. Everything that you do is unique and one of a kind unless some one orders 2 of a kind just for them. Your eye for design and color has created many gems which you readily share with others. Eddie, your collection display and color choices are unmatched!!
suzanne spina @cestsuzanne on Sat, 30th Jan 2010 10:53 am
Susan,
The Bloomies lamps are beyond great! Congratulations on your success. How is Tonto and his sister?
Cynthia Rankin on Thu, 18th Feb 2010 2:11 pm
Beautiful work. I just recently shot some work for a lovely store in Little Rock, Ar. The name is Cobblestone and VIne, located in the Pleasant Ridge Town Shopping Center. Great stuff, beautiful ideas as well.