Most thrift stores have a plentiful array of lampshades in different sizes and shapes. Some of them are in perfectly good condition- pristine enough to top your favorite lamp. But others need a little more attention- and if a good cleaning isn’t enough, then a fresh new repurpose might be in order. No matter the shape they’re in, this collection of upcycle ideas will have you rethinking all those shades on the thrift shop shelves.Read more ›
Hanging Herb Baskets from Lampshade Frames
May 26, 2016 · By · 91 Comments
Lampshades are a pretty common item at thrift stores, in every size and shape you can imagine. So, I felt a compelling need to come up with an upcycling idea for them, starting with these small lamp shades that I found at Goodwill. I had this niggling feeling that lampshade frames could be repurposed into herb hanging baskets for a vertical herb planter.
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