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

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