DI-Wednesday: Mod Ceiling Lampshade

Here's a DIY that will give you an expensive look for less: a lovely drum shade for your ceiling light fixture. A few materials and a few bucks (no wiring required) gets you a great look, courtesy of Young House Love.

DI-Wednesday: De-brassing your finds

This is a great project from the mid century modern restorers at The Modness of 9251 if you're looking to revive old brass-plated items or fixtures in your home--relatively inexpensive and only requiring a bit of elbow grease.

DI-Wednesday: Rewiring a Lamp

I'm all about giving things new life, and I have a certain weakness for lamps (lovely, lovely lamps...) so knowing how to rewire that garage sale or thrift store find is a must, so you no longer have to live in fear of having to toss that lovely new find! Here's a great tutorial from the DIY Network. A few simple tools and supplies and you're on your way.

Friday Find: Cavalcade of Desk Lamps

Vintage 1940s Bakelite Bullet Task Light from sevenbc

There's nothing I like looking at more than a well-designed desk lamp. The often articulating arm, traveling to illuminate its surface, in all the colors of the rainbow. Here are some fabulous multi-colored choices from Etsy...decisions, decisions...

Vintage Retro 1960s Chrome Desk Lamp from Fishbone Deco

Vintage Yellow Luxo Lamp with Clamp from sevebc

Green Soviet Table Lamp from 1974 from grynbergs

Blue Mood - Vintage Blue Metal Lamp from objet petit a

Retro Modern Portable Plastic Lamp from Epoca Eclectic

DI-Wednesday: Awesome Pendant Lamp Makeover

I'm planning my 2010, and more DIY decor is definitely on the list. I love Apartment Therapy's recent list of their best DIYs from the past year--especially this modified pendant lamp. A gentle, light glow emanates from this ($12!) creation.