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 | Sep 10, 2009 | Lamp Shades, Lamps |
These fabulous ginger jar shaped lamps, with gesso flowers came right from the Dorothy Draper era. They are classical and funky wrapped into one. The tone on tone feeling is soothing. I have found quite a few examples of gesso decorated lamp bases lately. This is...
by susan | Aug 27, 2009 | Matches |
Pin Up Girls have been documented since the late 1890’s, but the girls from the 1920’s to the 1960’s are the most notable. Showing up on calenders, matchbook covers, in ad campaigns and more. These woman always had a smile, dressed in a little or a...
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 | Aug 6, 2009 | Matches |
I grew up with a mom who had Linda Goodman’s books on her night stand. I paid some attention to what my mom would say, it was the late 60’s early 70’s the age of the hippie. I am a Capricorn and pretty true to all of what I have read about them. I...
by susan | Jul 30, 2009 | Studio News |
Your lucky number is 15 and Shandell’s lucky day is today, The New York Times is helping spread the word. For the second year Shandell’s is having a summer sale, 15% off all in stock and online items. The sale starts on Aug 6 to August...
by susan | Jul 23, 2009 | Hats, Lamp Shades, SassySleeves |
I have making a lot of “Hats” ( small shades for chandeliers and sconces) this summer. A great way to change the appearance of a room, a quick change in wardrobe. From Sassy Sleeves to Hats, here are my newest, Half Hats for sconces. Wonderful shapes and...
by susan | Jul 14, 2009 | Lamp Shades, Lamps |
Lately I have been a daily reader of Retro Renovation, a great blog dedicated to mid century home life. Recently I was looking through my drawers of vintage wallpaper that is prepped for lampshades and found this wonderful sea foam green paper, with leaves and Greek...
by susan | Jun 30, 2009 | Lamp Shades, Lamps, Matches, Night Lights, Tissue Boxes |
I do not get to the ocean much any more, July 4th weekend was always an ocean trip when I was a kid. My Mom loves the beach, there is something about the healing qualities of the ocean. The way walking along the beach and listening to the waves seems to lower ones...
