Light it up!

At the start of this year I had a rummage in my parents barn and came across an old, brown wood, 1950s standard lamp base hanging around doing nothing. A can of red spray paint later and it had transformed into this...

After rewiring it (Thanks dad!) it's been sitting in my spare room doing nothing so I have been looking for some inspiration to help me get this bad boy finished off! There are so many lovely looking lampshades but unfortunately they are a little on the pricey side, BUT, if I buy a frame and cover it myself I get to go fabric shopping! I can pretty much hear Cath Kidston calling my name!

This is hopefully going to be my end of week project so I will of course blog it for you guys and with a bit of luck, it won't be a complete disaster! Below are some images I am taking inspiration from. I especially love the liberty print flower detail.

1) Vintage french postcards

2) Linen lampshade with Liberty print lily

3) Cath Kidston London fabric

4) Union Jack flag 

5) June Song Tea

If any of you have experience of covering a lampshade do feel free to drop me any hints or tips! 

PS. Don't forget to enter my washi tape contest by Sunday 20th November! {ENTER HERE}