Lampshades

It’s cold outside…

In fact it’s so horrible and cold I haven’t been out all day (which is very unlike me!) Ah well, at least this spell of hibernation means I have finally started stitching a lampshade I’ve been meaning to make for ages. I bought the fabric a few months ago and have just ordered some bright red velvet trim to put on the top and bottom. This one’s supposed to be for a collection of three big empire lampshades and floor bases that will be for sale on my website. The problem is I always make things I really like so it’s hard to let them go! The plan is to finish this before the Easter holidays and as this cold spell is set to last I’d say for once I will get it done on time! Back to my cuppa and sewing and the radio… 🙂

grey stitching and ribbon
gilhoolie loves...

gilhoolie loves… grey and yellow

I’ve been looking for inspiration for adding a bit of colour to my newly decorated grey dining room and, although I don’t usually like the colour yellow much I REALLY like it combined with grey. So here are a few of my finds, some for interiors, others for me, well, I had to include a bag and some jewellery didn’t I?!

The question is, am I brave enough to go for bright yellow dining chairs?! Hmmm…

(You can get to all the links for these via my Pinterest page).