Start here on your journey to ordering your custom night light, lamp, lampshade, or other item! Begin by looking at each of the slideshows below. As you watch, make notes of items or styles you like. Let your designer know your preferences when you speak with her and you'll be sure to get the perfect gift of light for yourself or for whomever you give it to. If you'd rather not have to choose, don't worry - we are happy to! With just a few quick questions answered, we'll create your very own MaidenShade item with you in mind.

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SECTION I: NEED IDEAS, A "WHY" TO BUY?

Let's just say you see something here you really like - or you know you need a gift but can't decide. Start by thinking about what the person you're buying for is interested in or likes. Do they love golf? Are they buying a new cabin, collecting all things "Frog" related, do they have a certain breed of pooch? Maybe you have a child who loves Hannah Montana, fire fighters, Spongebob or Dora the Explorer? Whatever you need we either have the fabric or we can get it! We even have handmade papers. To help get the creative juices flowing, here are some themes, categories, and great reasons to buy a unique gift idea from MaidenShade:

• SPORTS: Golf, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Martial Arts, Ballet, Tennis, Swimming, Fishing, Hunting.
• RELIGIOUS/ETHNIC: Symbols/Icons Such As: fish, crosses, Star of David, lions, Menorah; Virgin Mary, Egyptian, Kwanzaa, French, Irish (4 leaf clover, pot o' gold).
• HOLIDAYS: Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, Hanukah, Kwanzaa.
• THEME/SPECIAL INTEREST/OCCUPATIONAL: Music, Animals, Nature, Feminine, Masculine, Cats, Dogs, Horses, Birds, Specific Pet, Comic Books, Cartoon Characters, Movies, Gothic, Biker, Fairies, Bees, Pens, Lighthouses, or a Specific Collection; Fire Fighter, Policeman/woman, Priest, Nun, Rabbi, Monk, Banker, Art Nouveau, Floral, Monogrammed, Geometric, Maps, Travel, Black and White - why, the list is endless!
• OCCASIONS/REASONS: Commemoration, Edification, Inspiration, Affirmation, Baptism, 1st Communion, Graduation, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Thank you, Birthday, Wedding Shower/Wedding, Baby Shower/Baby, Gift Exchange, Mah Jongg Club/Card Club; Pet Sitter Thank You, Hostess Gift, Realtor Gift, New Home, Cabin, Cottage, Snowbird/2nd Home; Teacher Gift, Graduation Gift...
...or, just because!

SECTION II: CREATION ELEMENTS

Night Lights, Shades & Bases:

In this slideshow you'll find the standard shade and base sizes, shapes and styles offered. You'll also be able to see and compare the 4 night light shapes and sizes offered, as well as how they look lit. We've included some "next to a ruler" shots so you can see examples of heights of non-standard bases that are often part of your lamp set. Not yet incorporated into this slideshow, but available, are the new Frame Light Activated Night Lights! Here's one: Frame Night Light

Fabric & Paper Swatches:

In this slideshow you can peruse many of the fabric swatches we have available. We also have paper choices available with images coming soon. Some of our handmade papers are individually hand crafted in India as they were hundreds of years ago, others were made here in America using similar techniques. All papers are acid free. Natural imperfections in the paper cause variations in texture, color and pattern to occur and should be considered part of the unique character of these night lights. There may be random threads or flecks on the surface. Remember, handmade papers with flower and leaf inclusions will vary with the season and like dried flowers, change color or may even fade and over time. These papers will have variations in color, density, floral elements, and even weight will vary between sheets. Each handmade light is unique and when the original is sold a new one is created, therefore the images used to depict these night lights are just examples of the overall style, color palette and so on. Please, tell us if you want a specific night light. If it is still available we are happy to oblige. If not, we promise, each unique piece is wonderful and your custom night light will be as close as possible to the image you see. Other paper color choices are available.

Overwhelmed? You don't need to decide, we will choose for you if there are multiple options.

M'bellishments - Trims:

In this slideshow you'll see a sampling of the beautiful embellishments we have to offer. Remember, you don't have to choose yourself unless you want to - we'd love to pick the perfect accompaniment to your special lampshade, night light or other MaidenShade item.

Examples (Coming Soon!)

Other Custom Items (Coming Soon!)