Laurie Notaro is an author, crafter, and expert at finding a good cocktail. She grew up in Phoenix, but is currently based in Eugene, Oregon. Each week, she’ll be joining us to share a crafting ...

Custom lampshades sure sound like an enticing idea until you see the price tags, so what about customizing them yourself? Start by picking up a standard lamp shade in the dimensions you need—and yes, ...

Thirty-three years ago Dorothy Gillis saw an advertisement in a newspaper for a new craft that was coming into vogue. It was lamp shade making, an art that had been around for dozens of years but had ...