Add some glow to your space with this simple pear-shaped tabletop lamp. The lantern-style lamp is crafted from rice paper and metal to create an easy addition to your space. Battery-powered with a fitted LED lamp for use anywhere. Content + Care - Rice paper, Plastic, Iron - Wipe clean - Requires 3 x AA batteries (not included)
Noticed lately: simple Noguchi-esque lamps made fancy with tassels or with hand-painted watercolor motifs. Here's a roundup: For more on Noguchi lanterns,
At this week's ICFF, we noted an abundance of suspension light clusters. Here are some additional ideas from our design files (also see DIY: Glass Orb
Enhance energy and embrace individuality with the bright and bold bohemian dreamscape patterns of the Provincial Block Print Tapestry. Traditionally used as a bedspread to beautify your bedroom, a statement table cloth, or a wall hanging, it amplifies the aesthetic of any space, be it a home, an office, a dorm room, a boat, a treehouse, a cave, or a campervan. Spread one over your bed, drape one over your couch, display one over your table, or keep one in the back of your car to throw down as a beach blanket or to bring to the park for a picnic. Why not all of the above? Block printing is an ancient art practiced by artisans in Rajasthan, India and each of these handmade tapestries is a true work of art. Minor blemishes are beauty marks that reflect the unique nature of the textiles and celebrate their cultural origins.
Happy Wednesday! :) First, I want to announce the winners of the sprinkler sets from last week's Sprinkler Focus giveaway: Congratulations Suz and Melissa! E-mail [email protected] with your address and I will get your prizes out to you! We have...
Paper Globe: 12-gore Pattern: I need a paper globe for a Death Star hanging lamp I'm contemplating, but could not find any usable patterns out there. Perhaps it's just my lack of Google-fu. In any case, I made a pattern that others might find useful. You can scale it up or down…
Completed in 2010 in Stockholm, Sweden. Towards the end of the 19th century, every self-respecting city erected what it considered to be its biggest and best hotel. It was usually named...
If your anything like me you long for the look of the loveliness of some of Anthropologie's larger pieces but cannot always pay the prices Here is a collection of my favorite DIY (Do It Yourself) projects: 1: Curator Nightstand This adorable nightstand is no longer available at Anthro It can be re-created with a little handy work easy directions by Cucumbersome Nightstand Directions I would love to paint one black or gray 2. Dresser This very cool dresser is industrial chic The ladies at BHBC did play-by-play directions on their blog Anthro Dresser Hats off to them they are super crafty 3. Teapot Lamp This lamp is so whimsical and sweet... I found amazing directions with many photos at Vintage Revival Blogspot the Anthro version sells for $198 and re-created: $31.99 Anthro Teapot 4.Zinc Letters These letters are fun and can be used in many different rooms of your Anthro-inspired home The mache letters can be found at your local craft store as can the only other needed supply: rust-oleum spray paint Volia! One of the most simple DIY! 5. Rhododendron Chandelier This lovely lantern retails for $898.00 Whoa! A little steep for me However a handmade version was done by Kate at Design Sponge Materials 100–125 white standard-sized paper cupcake liners 100–125 vertically striped petit fours papers (1) 18–20″ white paper lantern hot glue gun 1 Hemma Cord from IKEA (for lighting) ($3.99) 1.Assemble lantern and place in a bowl to act as a base 2.Put a small dot of hot glue on the backside of a white cupcake liner. Starting about 1/2″ in from the wire ring at the top of the lantern, place the cupcake liner on the lantern and press until it is attached. 3.Continue around the ring, spacing the papers so that the circular bases are approximately 1″ apart, allowing the outer edges to merge and shape. 4. Apply the cupcake papers around the lantern in rings until you are 3/4 of the way down, and then flip the lantern over and gently place it back in the bowl, top side down. 5. Complete the underside, and fill in the bottom so that the papers cover the base opening. 6. Begin applying the petit fours papers, centering them inside each white paper. Three-quarters of the way up the lantern, flip it top side up. Complete the top side Easy as 1 2 3... 6. Fabric Letters Head over to 52 Mantels for very simple step by step on how to make your own And what she did with her letter is so amazing and creative check it out! 7. Mason Jar lights what you’ll need: 1. Edison bulb 2. Cord kit(at local hardware stores) 3. Vintage mason jar 4. Cordless Drill 5. Pliers 6. Hammer For wonderful directions visit Maddy at three little blackbirds 8. Shower Curtain Perfect and easy directions for this very famous shower curtain is found at: See Kate Sew I am not much of a seamstress and I found her directions easy to follow!!! 9. Rose Landscape shade retails: $98 there are many crafty girls out there who have directions on this one but I love Another Crafty Day 10.Ruffled Curtain These Curtains are adorable and very Anthro Step by Step photo directions can be found at: Besserina Blogspot I hope you have enjoyed my 10 favorite DIY Anthropologie projects feel free to submit any of your own!
This textile designer made her painted Hay lantern look even cooler when she tried to hide her mistakes.
Att vika egen papperslykta är ett roligt pyssel och slutresultat blir så fint att både ha i hemmet utan tänt ljus i men främst som ljuslykta.
I know what you are thinking: paper and outdoors?? Well, perhaps not permanantly, but for those non-rainy summer gatherings, you will want your outdoors
You can surround yourself with natural floral beauty all year long or preserve special memories by pressing fresh flowers and using the pressed petals to create all kinds of DIY craft projects and flower art.
A Spring and Easter lookbook
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