by susan | Jul 29, 2010 | Shandell's, Studio News, Uncategorized
For the third year Shandell’s is having a summer sale. It is that time again to thank all of my customers with 15% off of all in stock items online or in the studio. The studio is fully stocked for your enjoyment. Hope to see you either in the studio or online. Susan... 
by susan | May 20, 2010 | Uncategorized |
I cannot believe that the summer season is just around the corner. Parties, events and plenty of barbecues are being put on the calender. As the invitations are being received, thoughts of hostess gifts will come to mind. The editors of House Beautiful had... 
by susan | Feb 26, 2010 | Uncategorized |
“Toot your own horn” an interesting expression, when I found a large lot of 19th century tin party horns in an amazing array of colors, that is what first came to my mind and second, what fabulous lamps they would make. These are tin horns that were made... 
by susan | Feb 3, 2010 | Shandell's, Studio News, Uncategorized |
Last Thursday night, there was a wonderful Party for the Big Window Challenge at Bloomingdale’s New York City store. A lively competition, between Eddie Ross for Elle Decor, Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan of Apartment Therapy and Eileen Joyce for Bloomingdale’s.... 
by susan | Oct 28, 2009 | Tissue Boxes, Uncategorized |
The cold weather in nearly here, most of the beautiful fall leaves have dropped. The news is full of all the things one needs to do to prevent the common cold or flu. Keeping a box of tissues at hand is high on the list. I could not agree with them more, but those... 
by susan | Sep 17, 2009 | Uncategorized |
Kate Parker from SimplyStated a blog from RealSimple.com, shared my work with her readers. I was honored to have her write about me. Grateful I am to be able to make things with my hands and make people smile. Kate said “Handmade gifts have that extra special,... 
by susan | Aug 20, 2009 | Lamp Shades, Lamps, Uncategorized |
I could not think of just one description for these lamps, so sleek, modern, simple and elegant it is. A wonderful source I have that makes wood veneer pliable and sturdy for lampshades. Cherry wood is my favorite, the glow is so beautiful, amazing that it is real... 
by susan | Aug 12, 2009 | Lamp Shades, Lamps, Uncategorized |
Scrap yards, junk yards, the dump (some people call it the transfer station, so it sounds better), are great places. I have been a recycling for years. People throw away wonderful pieces of metal. The more industrial the better, I have a true love affair for it. ... 
by susan | Jun 24, 2009 | Hats, Lamp Shades, Shandell's, Uncategorized |
I think all chandeliers and sconces should wear hats. Tiny expressions of one’s soul. There are hats for crystal chandeliers, hats for simple sconces, and hats for any style of fixture you can think of. “A feather in your cap” came to mind as I was... 
by susan | Apr 16, 2009 | Memory Boxes, Uncategorized |
May 10, 2009 is this years day to celebrate Mom’s. No matter if her children have 2 or 4 legs (not to say that us humans have more than 2 legs, but my children are 2 Jack Russell’s and they should join in the celebration). I blogged about my Memory Boxes... 
by susan | Mar 1, 2009 | Lamp Shades, Lamps, Uncategorized |
For anyone who knows me, they know that purple is my favorite color. I do not wear it, but I use it as much as I can. My second, is Peacock Blue. Not Navy or Turquoise, but the deep stunning Peacock Blue that Maxfield Parrish could paint and that came from the Orient.... 
by susan | Dec 29, 2008 | Uncategorized
I went to my mail box on Saturday to find two cards from friends of mine. They both tell there own story and I am sharing them with you. The first is a picture of my God child Hanz, taken on Plum Island, MA. by his mom my very good friend and non blood sister Jen... 
by susan | Dec 5, 2008 | Uncategorized
It has been has been a week of unpacking boxes filled with amazing stuff from years of collecting. I am enjoying this new location, the view is spectacular and best of all I get to see the Christmas tree light up each evening. The holidays are around the corner. I... 
by susan | Nov 28, 2008 | Uncategorized
Grateful I am, Shandell’s is starting it’s 5th year in Millerton, NY in a brand new studio. The sign went up on Weds., most everything is moved from the old location. I will finish moving by the end of the weekend. I did not realize how much stuff one can... 
by susan | Nov 20, 2008 | Lamps, Memory Boxes, Uncategorized
With the holiday season right around the corner, I thought I would put together a couple of themed gift ideas. Brighten up any room in the house with a vintage sporting art lamp, hand made by Shandell’s. There are many to choose from, this is one of my... 
by susan | Oct 1, 2008 | Uncategorized
Feathers, you see them on the runways, pillows, hand bags and now on Shandell’s night lights. I say you cannot have enough of them. For those who love them, are intrigued by them, they bring a kind of sex appeal to an every day item, such as a night light.... 