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I found a working lamp on the sidewalk and after a thorough clean I’m making a ”lampshade” with glass beads! I think I’ll use a ton more and get a softer bulb but how fun to experiment!
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I love lamps that softly diffuse light — can’t go wrong with lanterns (link here, here and here for inspo), plus they have endless DIY potential. I made this one with a stack of shades + a base from another broken lamp.
Sep 3, 2024
New materials, instruments, software or objects often aren’t the solution for inspiration. Creativity is stoked by limits — work with what you’ve got, and don’t let consumer culture tell you shit about what you need. When you’re not overwhelmed with new, expansive (and expensive!) inputs, the outputs abound.
Anyway, I’ve had this orb lamp and glass fixture cover for a long time, just realized I can put them together. New lamp! Looks like a pearl! Yes, it has a duct tape roll at the base!
Feb 3, 2025
was inspired by josh-chun’s beautiful show stopping seal lamp to post MY favorite lamp ……… also animal shaped …………… got it from the thrift store and i was afraid it wouldn’t work. i also did not have anywhere to put it. but it was labeled $0.49 so i said shit whatever !!!!!!!!!!!! turns out it DOES work and casts a spectacular orange glow…….not to mention i found a place for it next to my desk…………….rec of the day is lamps you guys. buy lamps. they will change u
Jan 29, 2025
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You can export your letterboxd watchlist to a spreadsheet, then copy and paste it into wheelofnames.com, and you never have to spend too long thinking about what to watch again!
Jan 3, 2025
Regan Penaluna's novel is a beautiful look at women in academia, philosophy, and modern life. She weaves stories of forgotten female philosophers with personal anecdotes of her time in academia, and I'm on a second read-through already.
Jan 3, 2025
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The best option is to do this with someone you hardly know but it's such a fun way to see how so many things are connected. Also gives you a lot of good pages to look back on later.
Jan 3, 2025