Elegance Lamps Blog

Welcome to the Elegance Lamps news blog, a place to learn and connect.

Explore the lamp and lampshade making processes. Learn about the worldwide travels required to curate antique textiles for creation of beaded Victorian lampshades, vintage style lampshades and remarkable restored antique lamps. Dive into lamp history, the psychology of color, and lampshade styles over time.

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Crystal Hayes 9/6/24 Crystal Hayes 9/6/24

Learn Crafts! GPT is your FREE Personal Crafting Assistant

Ready for an ad-free crafting assistant? Learn any craft with "Learn Crafts! GPT by Elegance Lamps!

Crystal Hayes 7/10/23 Crystal Hayes 7/10/23

A Guide to Measuring a Lampshade for a Replacement

Want to replace your lampshade? Learn how to measure it for a perfect fit!

Crystal Hayes 7/5/23 Crystal Hayes 7/5/23

The Enchanting World of Victorian Lampshades

Discover the enchanting world of Victorian lampshades, from origins, to characteristics, to that unusual name!

Crystal Hayes 6/25/23 Crystal Hayes 6/25/23

A Fascinating Journey Through the History of Lampshades

Learn about the history and evolution of lampshades across the decades.

Crystal Hayes 6/5/23 Crystal Hayes 6/5/23

Illuminate Your Space: Embrace Maximalism with Beautiful Lamps

Crystal Hayes 4/8/23 Crystal Hayes 4/8/23

Parasol: A functional Fashion Accessory

Fashion art parasols by Crystal Hayes at Elegance Lamps

Crystal Hayes 2/16/23 Crystal Hayes 2/16/23

How to Clean A Victorian Lampshade

How to clean Victorian lampshades, silk lampshades, and decorative vintage lampshade fringe.

Crystal Hayes 2/7/23 Crystal Hayes 2/7/23

Lampshade Making Group

Join the Lampshade Makers Support group on Facebook. Learn lampshade making techniques, make friends, and grow you skills at making Victorian lampshades.