Driven by her love of interiors, Naomi - the creative force behind Nana Robin Designs  - has grown her lampshade making and soft furnishings business from a small side hustle into a thriving creative enterprise. By steadily developing her lampshade-making skills, Naomi now creates a distinctive collection of beautifully crafted soft and hard lampshades that feel both timeless and contemporary, for her website as well as through bespoke commissions for clients’ homes. Alongsid

We’ve got a brilliant new creative book in stock for 2026 — Beginner’s Guide to Cyanotype — and we think you’re going to love it. Whether you’re completely new to cyanotype or just keen to explore it more, this book gently guides you from first experiments to confidently creating your own beautiful cyanotype projects, including our very own Needcraft Lanterns.   Today we're reviewing the techniques and projects in Beginners Guide to Cyanotype , plus we've a bonus Q&A with au

The idea for Lola’s Lampshades first came to Aoife when she struggled to find the perfect lampshade to match a vibrant pair of curtains. What began as a simple search soon sparked a creative journey she never expected. After becoming paralysed, lampshade making grew from an idea into a meaningful creative outlet - and ultimately into her thriving business. In today’s Meet the Maker , we dive into the success of Lola’s Lampshades, explore Aoife’s inspiring personal story, and

Ready to bring out your inner lampshade maker? Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced lampshade maker looking to expand your skills, The Complete Guide to Making Lampshades   by Jane Warren  is the ultimate resource for your lampshade making journey.   Today we’re celebrating the success of The Complete Guide to Making Lampshades , a new step by step lampshade technique from Jane, finding how others have learnt from this amazing book and a special lampshade making

Meet Helen Rawlinson - designer, maker, and one of Dannells’ longest-standing customers. With over 30 years of lampshade-making experience, Helen has gone from experimenting with designs for her MA show to seeing her pieces stocked in major high street shops. From her vibrant North London studio, she now produces striking screen-printed lampshades, unique homewares, and playful collage art, while also hosting workshops to share her creative skills with others. Read on to dis