diy project: silver-leafed lampshade

diy project: silver-leafed lampshade:


When we moved into our current rental, it had a hideous ceiling fan and light hanging in just about the oddest place you could put it. Needless to say, it was the first thing to go. This left us with the dilemma of not having a light source in our dining and living room. I found an oversized shade at IKEA and hung it on a cord and socket (also from IKEA). This solution brought the light that we needed, but the shade was missing something. Its white interior was stark and boring. I thought about painting it, but decided to follow the metallic trend (which I think I am in love with) and add a little glamour with some silver leaf. The end result is an affordable and quick eye-catching pendant shade that sure beats the look of an outdated ceiling fan. — Brenna














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Michael Croxton: MODBOT

Michael Croxton: MODBOT:
I’ve mentioned this year’s SVA MFA program a couple of times recently, as the work the graduates are doing is really impressive across the board. In particular though, I’m especially excited about Michael Croxton’s project, Modbot, which is a series of organizational tools for Google Chrome. As someone who is always trying to get more organized and efficient, it’s a product that I cannot wait to try myself—plus it doesn’t hurt that the branding is great. Check out the video below to learn more about how Modbot works, and be sure to sign up on the site to stay in the loop.

Illustrated Bites Exhibition

Illustrated Bites Exhibition:
Heather Hardison recently opened a show at San Francisco’s Curiosity Shoppe featuring food-related bits of hand-lettering and illustration. The show’s pieces were inspired by the work created for her blog of the same name.

12 Colorful Gadgets

12 Colorful Gadgets:

As  kid, I loved color.  Couldn’t get enough of it.  Now as I age (gracefully), I have found myself turning more towards the blacks and grays of the rainbow–except when it comes to my tech.  There is just something about a really sleek, colorful gadget that makes me swoon.  No need to settle for the blacks and grays of technology past because now you can match your gadgets to your personal design style.
I’ve rounded up some colorful gadgets for this week’s post at My Life Scoop. If you’re looking to add a vibrant touch to your personal tech, be sure to check out this list and share your favorites. Click here for the full post. Enjoy! — Stephanie