If you're looking for a creative way to reuse an old lampshade, this easy hack only takes a few supplies and your plants will ...

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Give old lamps a face-lift in less than an hour by using scrap fabric, lace and ribbon. This ruffly version is perfect for a room that needs a feminine touch or even for a nursery. Switch up the ...

I have a standard lamp in my small front room. The lamp doesn't look right with a small shade, but a large shade means the lamp has to be placed a fair way from the wall, which is a waste of space.