Pretty Little Pendant

I feel in love with this pendant light from Room & Board except I didn't fall in love with the price--a whopping $399 for a 16" shade.

I had a bright idea and decided to take matters into my own hands. I'd make my own pretty little pendant lamp.

I picked up my first and most important component to the pendant light--the shade. I bought a 22" linen shade from my favorite lamp vendor in Atlanta for $50!

My next purchase--the socket--was a measly $4 from IKEA. A quick little snap of the cord would get rid of the plug and allow me to hardwire it into my ceiling.

Next, the pattern. I chose a Moorish Trellis pattern with metallic gold paint. I borrowed the stencil from a friend and bought the paint for $2.

My friend Kathrine and I spent our Saturday afternoon chatting and painting--she made a pretty little pendant too!

Et Voila!

Here's my pretty little pendant that cost me less than $60!