At Aimee Alice Payton, you’ll find an eclectic mix of traditional soft and hard handmade lampshades, each inspired by Aimee’s keen eye for distinctive trims and fabrics - many of which she has collected on her travels. Following a varied career in theatre design and working with historic Asian textiles, Aimee trained in upholstery and lampshade making, combining her creative vision with practical expertise. Today, she creates beautiful bespoke lampshade commissions from her e

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

Blending her background in design and interiors with a passion for sustainability, Anna Vojtisek returned to her love of traditional crafts to create her signature hand-painted and block printed lampshades. Crafted with environmentally friendly materials, Anna’s thoughtful approach to pattern and colour results in one-of-a-kind pieces that bring warmth and character to any space. We caught up with Anna to chat about what inspires her, the techniques she loves, and how each of

Meet the month's maker Sarah, of vintage and contemporary lampshade business, Nipper and Moo.