Great suggestions for safety. Believe it or not I made a lamp for a child’s room just by simply covering the lamp shade. The lamp was actually fairly new but the small child covered it with his blanket and a fire occurred. Luckily, no one was hurt but I completely agree to use low watt bulbs and keep lamps off or even un-plugged. A timer that controls whether they are on or off could also be a possibility. That way little ones cannot control the lamp. I guess, my point being that even the very little amount of fabric I added to the shade didn’t make a difference when a blanket was added to the top of it. I think your lamp should be just fine especially with your safety recommendations. Lesley

What flea market in Nashville? That’s where I live. How’d I miss that one?
Lesley

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You are hilarious Rachel. If I’d run into you, we would have held hands and squealed and jumped up and down because I love running into people and I’m a humungo dorkfest. ;} Congratulations on your sweet new addition!

yay! I’d love to see your finished piece! ;}