The Make Lounge - Making Lampshades!

A couple of weeks ago, I went to The Make Lounge to try their bespoke lampshade course. I'd been looking for the perfect shade to go on my Graham and Green Tripod lamp (bought sans shade from their warehouse sale for less than half price).

I've gone over to the dark side and painted my living room in Farrow and Ball's Downpipe - partially thanks to Abigail Ahern whom I love! Her sister's flat is my dream home and i have to admit to taking a lot of inspiration from.

Anyway, back to the course... it was amazing and actually really simple. A strip of fabric, some double sided tape and the er, lampshade kit and I was good to go! I wanted something to offset the grey that had a retro feel - what do you think (ignore the mess)?

Please note the fact that my helmet is an interior accessory because it's worth it!

step 1 - choose your fabric, or you are free to bring your own

step 2 - sticking the fabric onto the self adhesive drum shade 

step 3 - tucking in the extra fabric to cover the frame

and the other side...

The finished product!

side note: i've since changed my blinds as I broke one of them and then realised that actually white blinds would be nicer convinient huh?!?

Soya vintage Teacup Candles @ The Make Lounge

I have become a tad obsessed with any kind of crafting and last week I popped down to The Make Lounge and did one of their lovely Candle making courses.

It's so much easier than I had thought and something I would definitely do at home. The most difficult after whether to go for red or white wine was choosing the scents. The Make Lounge use essential oils which are very strong and it was hard to get the balance fright between the overpowering base notes and the floral top note I wanted to go for. In the end I went for Lemon and vanilla which is lovely and sweet and makes me feel warm and cosy.

Even their loo sign is inspiring!

Anyone for thread?

I so so love it there, it's beautiful and I get to be creative and peruse all their lovely products. I always leave inspired. I want everything I see and I've already booked two more courses, fun times ahead!!!