DIY Clam Basket Lamp Shade

I needed a light over my small dining table and searched for something different that didn't need to be hardwired.  Everything I saw in retail stores was same old and expensive.  On a recent antiquing trip  I saw several rusty wire basket lamps selling for $250.  I knew this was an easy DIY and found a rusty old clam basket that would give me that shabby eclectic look.  My husband smiled when I brought it home (happy that he didn't have to hardwire it), and off to Lowe's we went to get a light kit and antique bulb.  Quite happy with this DIY project with a final cost of $60.  

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False Roman Shade

I started my small kitchen facelift in November before Thanksgiving and it's finally complete with my false roman shade.  The walls and ceiling were wallpapered and I talked my husband and daughter into removing the paper.  I'm good.  The walls were then painted December Eve by Behr which is the perfect navy blue that looks great in any light and with my off white cabinets.

The false roman shade is really a valance and was fun the sew.  Since I'm a visual person I used this YouTube video for the sewing directions to make this shade.  The directions were very easy to follow and any beginner sewer could do it.    The fabric is Premier Prints Suzani Slub Yellow/White ordered online.  Love the pop it gives the whole room.