Some of the lovely comments sent to The Lampshade Lady

05.24 Ms V, London: “I have died and gone to lampshade heaven - they are perfect!!!!! Thank you so much”

05.24 Ms L, Renfrewshire: “I wanted to pass on my client is delighted 'love love love the shades - absolutely perfect'.”

04.24 Mr K, London: “… we all LOVE [the lampshades] and are bowled over by the astonishing quality of your work. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”

04.24 Mrs B, London: “they are perfect, thank you so much.”

04.24 Mrs H, London: “I just wanted to let you know that the lampshades arrived safely and look amazing! Thank you so much.”

04.24 Mr S, London: “We could not have been happier to have your help and wonderful work! Thank you so, so much.”

03.24 Mrs M, London: “[It] is absolutely perfect, looks great and the light it emits is such a nice soft glow.”

03.24 Mrs C, Salisbury: “Am absolutely lost for words it is beautiful thank you so very much it will become an heirloom!... We are thrilled with it.”

03.24 Mrs E, Sussex: “My lampshade has arrived safely and I’m delighted with it..!! You are so clever to be able to create such a pretty item.”

02.24 Mrs S, Portsmouth: “Thank you Isobel … I love it thank you.”

02.24 Mrs B, Tunbridge Wells: “Just taken delivery of my lampshade… it now is in situ. Absolutely delighted. Thank you.”

02.24 Mr R, London: “… they’re beautiful. Thanks so much”

01.24 Mrs R, Southall: “The lampshades arrived today! They are  beautifully done and they fit perfectly. Thank you very much for your work. I am very pleased with the end result.”

12.23 Trade, London: “[The Lampshades] arrived safe and sound, and they look lovely. Thank you again for everything.”

11.23 Mrs L, Suffolk: “I’ve just opened the box and it is perfect. Sorry no pictures but just wanted to let you know that I am thrilled.”

10.23 Mrs H, Knutsford: “The shades were delivered today and look fantastic!”

10.23 Ms H, London: “Hugest thank you. The lamp shade arrived and it is absolutely perfect! I adore it. It has so much gravitas and elegance, will be a real focal point in the room. Your work is outstanding, I am so grateful to you for your immense talent and uppermost care. Thank you so very much. I am on the hunt for another lamp and when I find it I hope you don’t mind if I contact you again for another shade.”

10.23 Mrs H, London: “The shades have arrived safely and look wonderful.”

10.23 Mrs P, Spain: “My mother has received the lampshade today. Thank you so much I am really pleased with it. I won’t hesitate to recommend you.”

09.23 Trade, London: “Just wanted to say how thrilled we are with the lampshades-  they look fantastic and we are very happy with them! We’ll be placing a large order soon”

08.23 Mrs B, Leicestershire: “ Just back from work and unpacked my lampshade - it's sitting in place and looks absolutely fabulous.  I'm really pleased - such great quality work, thank you so much!”

08.23 Mrs C, Perthshire: “The lampshade arrived today and we are both thrilled with the marvellous job you have done on it.  Thank you so so much.” 

06.23 Mr R, London: “They’re beautiful! Thanks so much.”

06.23 Mrs R, Burgess Hill: “The lampshade is really beautiful... thank you!!”

06.23 Mrs M, Oxford: “Thank you Isobel- it’s beautiful.”

05.23 Mrs V, London: "We love the shade!"

05.23 Mrs B, Suffolk: "It’s perfect thank you."

05.23 Mr W, Maidstone: "Thank you so much for getting the two shades done for us. They are fantastic. Your ability to be so creative, and deal with with opinionated clients (me!) so nicely, is really impressive."

05.23 Mrs M, Tunbridge Wells: "Thank you so much they are fabulous !!"

05.23 Mr F, Portsmouth: "We both agree that you have done the most amazing and authentic job on the lampshades. All services and communications have been brilliant. Thank you so much."

05.23 Ms B, West London: "Your [lampshades] arrived and are totally GORGEOUS!!! We have so many enquiries on them"

05.23 Mr B, Hastings: "I am immensely grateful to you for all your skilful restoration work [to the lampshade] and could not be happier with the result." 

04.23 Mrs B, Essex: "I am very pleased with the shades. Photos to follow."

04.23 Mrs H, London: "Thank you so much Isobel. The lampshades arrived yesterday and look beautiful. Very neat, perfect work! And you take so much trouble with careful packing. Very impressed and will use you again - I may have a couple of larger shades to come in a month or so."

03.22 Mr T, Arbroath: "The lampshades arrived today, and they look great, thank you"

03.23 Trade, Rutland: "A belated thank you for my lampshades. They are all sitting on their bases and look most handsome."

12.22 Mrs M, London: "I shall not fail to contact you when we need a new lampshade, which may well be before too long! It is a real pleasure to look at the lamp after many years of neglect, being one of the ‘I’ll deal with this soon’ jobs!"

10.22 Mr G, Kent: "We have just completed our decorating and have reunited the shade you kindly re made with its lamp base. Thought you may like a photo for your portfolio. Thank you again for a perfect job."

10.22 Mrs R, London: "With [trade fair] now over, we wanted to send a big thank you for supplying your products to the [area] and make the interiors come to life as we had envisioned."

09.22 Mrs G, Bedford: "I have received my shades and would like to say that i am so happy with them they look amazing. Thank you so much for all your help."

08.22 Mr B, Chester: "It's arrived, thanks very much! Looks fabulous!"

08.22 Mrs H, Faversham: "Thank you for your time and advice - we appreciate your knowledge and style!"

07.22 Mrs C, Kent: "Just to say thanks for the lampshades they look great. And Thankyou for getting them to me before my visitors arrived."

07.22 Ms M, London: "Just wanted to confirm safe receipt of the lampshade. Thank you, it looks great!"

06.22, Ms H, West Sussex: "The shades look lovely. Thank you."

06.22 Mrs U, Dorset: "I am delighted with the lampshade and will send you a couple of photos. Thank you very much for such a good service."

05.22 Ms R, London: "It looks great and beautifully made."

05.22 Ms C, Glasgow: "Omg thank you so much the shades are absolutely beautiful"

04.22 Ms R, London: "[Employer] took the lampshades to St Barths and is really pleased with them. All looks good and they fit perfectly." 

04.22 Mrs M, London: "The lampshades arrived today and are a great fit. Many thanks"

02.22 Mrs L, London: "My clients are thrilled thank you"

02.22 Ms B, Axminster: "I love it [the lampshade] very much! Thank you. I hope this skill of yours brings you much joy, also. I think there is something cute and contained about the smaller size, like a perfect chocolate. Leaves me wanting more of the fabric, which means it must be on the sweet spot! "

01.22 Mrs M, London: "I received the lampshade today. It’s perfect. I truly cannot tell the difference. So wonderful to know your talent." (One of  a set of 12 lampshades was missing: I made a replacement)

01.22 Mrs B, Hythe: "Pictures I promised to send you of Florence [lamp in the form of a lady] under her new shade She is standing very majestic and proud She looks amazing Thank you so much for all your hard and beautiful work I love it Thank you"

01.22 Mrs E, Leatherhead: "They are beautiful!!! You are a genius! Thank you so much..." 

12.21 Mrs N, Stirling: "Just wanted to let you know the lampshade is beautiful. Thank you again for your wonderful work. I think my Mum and Dad's lamp will now become an heirloom as [daughter] really likes it."

12.21 Mrs P, London: "The lampshades have arrived and are really lovely, many many thanks!"

12.21 Mrs R, Weybridge: "I’ve received the lampshades and they look stunning!"

12.21 Ms B, St Albans: "They look great Isobel, thanks so much!" 

11.21 Mrs B, Hythe: "Pictures I promised to send you of "Florence" under her new shade. She is standing very majestic and proud. She looks amazing. Thank you so much for all your hard and beautiful work. I love it. Thank you" 

10.21 Mr A, North London: “They look absolutely beautiful !! Exactly what I wanted. I’m so pleased with them!”

09.21: Mr S, London: "Lampshades received safe and sound today...100% better!"

09.21 Mr B, London: "We’re absolutely delighted with the shades, thank you so much. Fantastic quality all round!"

07.21 Mr P, Blackheath: "I just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you for our lampshade. It is everything we wanted and more. She has pride of place on our piano back In Blackheath." 

07.21 Mrs M, Salisbury: "Stunning! Supreme workmanship, thank you so very much indeed... I am over the moon about it and keep smiling all the time when I see the lampshade, restored extremely skilfully to its original beauty."  

06.21 Mrs A, Bexleyheath: “I thought you may like to see a photo of your beautiful lampshade. Thank you again”

06.21 Mrs G, East Sussex: "Many many thanks for the beautiful lampshades! They arrived safely in the post yesterday."

05.21 Mrs M, Warwickshire: "Just put the lampshades on and am simply thrilled - thank you so much and will be in touch when I need other projects doing....In fact, I would go so far as to say they have completely transformed my dressing table - they are elegant and beautifully and carefully made and - thank goodness easier to see by ! Thrilled."

04.21 Mr & Mrs R, Bexley: “Many thanks for the lampshades…they look fabulous in our front room and match the other two that you did for us. We are so glad that we found you …. and were able to take advantage of your services. We would gladly recommend you to anyone wanting lampshades either new or refurbished.”

04.21 Mrs Q, Little Wakering: “I just wanted to say that we’ve just opened and placed the shades back onto the bases they are just gorgeous, my husband is also delighted with the quality of your work.”

04.21 Mrs DE, Cambridge: “[The] lampshade has arrived safely and is very beautiful. Thank you much for making it for us… we really appreciate the effort you have gone to.”

04.12 Mrs H, Sevenoaks: "They have been delivered and are wonderful! Thank you so much." Followed by: "I have just had a call from [the client] regarding the gold lampshades you made. She loves them so much she would like to order another 2! In fact she would like the exact same order again, so one in each size."

04.21 Mrs H, Nottingham: “The shade is stunning.”

04.21 Ms H, Maidstone: “The lampshades have been delivered and are wonderful! Thank you so much.”

04.21 Mrs T, Epping: "The lampshades arrived safely this morning and we are delighted with them. Thank you so much."

04.21 Ms W, Derby: “Thank you so much for the lamp shade which arrived beautifully and safely packaged. Couldn’t have wished for anything better. Wonderful that you were able to interpret what I was thinking of perfectly.”

03.21 Ms D, Weybridge: “They are lovely thank you”.

03.21 Mr H, London: “The shade was brilliant and shot really well. Thank you very much for your speedy turnaround. More lights are currently being made so expect to be sending more orders shortly.”

03.21 Mr L, St Neots: “They are perfect thank you. “

03.21 Mrs N, Tetbury: “The lampshades look fantastic! Thank you so much. I’m really pleased with them and will definitely be placing more orders.”

02.21 Ms A, Barnsley: “We are very pleased with [our lampshade]. Thank you”

02.21 Mr & Mrs C, Hartlepool: “[The lampshade} has arrived safely and I have installed it at once. Looks FAB! Thanks Isobel, we are very pleased indeed.”

01.21 Mrs L, Kent: "I am absolutely thrilled with my new lampshades! You have made them beautifully and the colour is gorgeous, thank you so much for all your efforts."

12.20 Mr & Mrs R, Orpington: “Thanks very much we love it.”

12.20 Mrs S, Bromley: "I can't tell you how thrilled I am with how you have so expertly re-covered our lampshade, it looks absolutely stunning, I feel like I have won the lottery. It was also so securely wrapped and delivered it could have been the Queen's Coronation Crown. I'm so happy I found you and would recommend you without hesitation."

12.20 Miss S, Worcestershire: "The lampshades have arrived safely: Thank you so much for the exquisite workmanship."

12.20 Mrs W, W. Sussex: "My lampshade has just arrived. It is beautifully made and I am really delighted. Thank you so much. Perfect timing, as it's my Christmas present to myself. I am so pleased to have found you."

12.20 Mr & Mrs C, Cleveland: "the new shade looks superb...thank you very much indeed. We shall be in touch re the next one."

11.20 Mrs M, Oxford: "The beautiful [lamp]shade has just been delivered - thank you so much for your work on it."

11.20 Mrs C, Bedford: "The lampshade has arrived, amazing packaging, and we are super pleased, it is beautiful."

11.20 Mrs R, Burgess Hill: "The lampshade arrived safely! It is so beautiful. Thank you so much for wrapping it so carefully. I am very happy with it and will certainly recommend your business to others."

10.20 Mrs F, Ashford: "Very pleased with our recovered lampshade. It looks wonderful on its wooden base. Thank you for a beautiful job."

10.20 Mrs B, Chislehurst: "Just to let you know I am very pleased with the lampshades and the lavender bag!! Have already recommended you to a friend of a friend."

07.20 Mrs H, Hythe: "Thank you for the [fabric-covered] diffusers. [My client] was very pleased with them."

07.20 Ms G, Hemel Hempstead: "Thank you for the lampshades! They have been beautifully done and we are very happy with them."

07.20 Mrs H, Goudhurst: "I am finally moving into my house...and the lampshades look lovely!"

03.20 Mrs A. London: "thank you so much the shades look great!"

03.20 Mrs M. Duns: "I received the lampshades back today and they are beautiful, everything I had hoped for and more. The colour is a perfect match and your workmanship is excellent."

01.20 Mrs M, London: "the lampshade looks absolutely beautiful. Thank you for all your hard work."

12.19 Mrs F, Peterborough: "The lampshade arrived safe and sound. I was so excited to fix it on my lamp ... and fixed it up this morning. It looks perfect. Absolutely spot on 😊 I am so pleased with it"

11.19 Mrs W. Coventry: "Thank you so much, lampshade is gorgeous and finished off my room beautifully."

10.19 Ms B, London: "Our client was THRILLED with her shade - it was perfect, thank you so so much."

09.19 Mrs M, Tunbridge Wells: "Thank you for doing the lampshades. They look wonderful."

09.19 Mrs B, Hythe: "Thanks so much for the repair to my shade, great job. Attached is a photo of the repaired lampshade on the base. ...very happy customer."

07.19 Mrs P, Oxford: "Very delighted! Thank you very much, they look fabulous"

05.19 Mr H, Ashford: "[The lampshade is] in situ and looking fab, top quality and and super looking... thanks!"

05.19 Mrs P, Brighton: "We are thrilled with the lampshades, you are so clever."

05.19 Mrs H, Guildford: "Just to let you know that I'm still enjoying the lampshades and they look wonderful - thank you again! Also, I will come with the other one that needs doing"

05.19 Mrs B, London: "I've attached a few of photos of our lampshade looking stunning on the lamp. We are both so pleased with it!!! So glad I found you..."

04.19 Mrs M, Dover: "It's so beautiful, thank you for being so talented. We need more lampshades so will see you again soon."

04.19 Mr B, London: "The lampshades look stunning! So neat and beautifully textured! Thank you and a big well done! Can't wait to get these on the wall at long last."

04.19 Mrs L, Luton: "Just received the lampshade back. It is Beautiful, thank you so much."

04.19 Mrs G, London: "My daughter is thrilled [with the lampshade] and I am sure I will be back soon for more."

04.19 Mrs H, East Sussex: "Stunning, thank you. They look wonderful"

04.19 Ms H, Whitstable: "I am so pleased with my lovely lampshade re-cover. I was really looking forward to revitalising an old lamp and this has certainly done the trick! The colour, material and finish are stunning and I was so pleased with the overall service from Isobel and the speed she was able to turn this around for me."

03.19, Mr K, Kent: "So much better than [the old one] before. Thank you, I will bring another lampshade to you for re-covering soon."

03.19 Mrs N, Faversham: "It looks great thank you."

03.19 Mrs L, Ashford: "Marvellous, thank you. I love the subtle colours and the lovely linings are such a treat."

03.19 Mrs P, Ashford: "It's stunning, thank you. I will be back for more soon."

02.19 Mrs H, Hampshire: "Thank you so much, the shade has been reunited with its base, and is looking very elegant."

02.19 Ms F, West Sussex: "The lampshade is beautiful, thank you."

02.19 Mrs P, Ashford: "Thank you so much for the lampshades. They are great."

01.19 Mrs N, Coggeshall: "Thank you Isobel for a great service. Delighted with our lampshades."

01.19 Mrs W, Hampshire: "The lampshade arrived this morning, thank you, it looks wonderful."

01.19 Mr P, Dover: "It's fantastic, thank you. You have given a new lease of life to an old favourite."

12.18 Mr S, Surrey: "You are an artist. We are re-doing our house and will be back for more. Thank you."

12.18 Mrs J, Hawkhurst: "Just to thank you for recovering the 8 lampshades so beautifully. They look perfect in out sitting room."

12.18, Mrs R, Bexleyheath: "Here is a picture ...looking very splendid - thanks!"

11.18 Mrs H, Weybridge: "They look great...the experience was straight forward and easy to work with you."

11.18 Mrs C, Sittingbourne: "We are truly delighted with the result [of the re-covering]. Again, many thanks."

11.18 Mr W, Wotton under Edge: "They look great...thanks!"

11.18 Mrs A, Coxheath: "It looks totally stunning - so thrilled with it.

10.18 Miss L, London: "The shades are very nice and I am just waiting for the candle sticks to be wired! I will of course contact you again and spread the word..."

10.18 Mrs K, Basildon: "The lampshade arrived safely and it's beautiful. I am so pleased, thank you Isobel."

10.18 Mrs U, Sittingbourne: "Thank you for all your lovely hard work, the result is stunning."

10.18 Mrs W, Canterbury: "I love your studio, the way it feels when you walk in, your stories about each lamp and the care and service received. I wish you continued success - Evegate are very lucky to have you!"

10.18 Mrs S, Ashford: "You have re-covered the lampshade beautifully, thank you so much. I will be back soon."

10.18 Mr C, Wimborne: "[The lampshades] arrived safely today. Very nice job thank you very much indeed. A pleasure dealing with you"

09.18 Mrs P, Maidstone: "Thank you, I would never have thought of a lampshade like that. It complements the lamp perfectly and I love the colours."

09.18 Mrs M, London: "I am super happy with the shades... they are very good indeed."

09.18 Mr & Mrs D, Brussels: "We are very satisfied with the shade and thanks again for your work."

09.18 Mrs T, London: "I am thrilled with it! I will definitely spread the word about you!"

08.18 Mrs W, Northampton: "They are gorgeous and look fantastic. Thank you so much."

08.18 Mrs C, Wantage: "Thank you! I was so pleased to receive the lampshades yesterday. They are beautifully made and really pleasing, reflecting all the care you took to get all the details right and I do so enjoy having lovely handmade shades to replace my old ones. The French Drum shades are lovely and will be pleasing every time I see them and I'll be so glad I found you. Thank you very much for a wonderful service. I will think of you and your wonderful service often. You organise it so well!"

08.18 Mrs A, Coxheath: "The most stunning lampshades - ever - have just arrived, I am so excited about hanging them...I think you have done the most wonderful job and will definitely be using you again."

07.18 Mrs W, Canterbury: "Thanks so much for the lovely lampshades."

07.18 Mrs H, London: "I was thrilled with my renewed lampshades they are stunning. The service from Isobel was excellent. I would not hesitate to recommend the quality and service from The Lampshade Lady."

06.18 Mrs H, Tonbridge: "How I wish I had found you years ago!"

06.18 Mrs F, Peasmarsh: "My lampshade looks really lovely in the new fabric and trim."

06.18 Mrs B, Bath: "The lampshades look lovely ...so many thanks for a successful result."

05.18 Mr T, Hythe: "I'm delighted with my three lampshades, particularly the large standard lamp shade; this I sit near practically every day for most of the day. It has been so skilfully completely restored. I will have no hesitation in commending you to my friends, most of whom are of my vintage and still live in an older styled way with our treasures of a more decorative past. Today's minimalism has no great appeal for us. Continue long to be blessed with your skills."

04.18 Ms S, Tunbridge Wells: "Thank you so much for the shades, they look great and our client is very happy with them."

03.18 Mrs GS, Aldington: "I first met Mrs. Howard on her first week at Evegate, which was very exciting as she was just settling in, and I was there by chance. She was so welcoming and made everything very easy. She had excellent suggestions and with her eye for colour, was particularly helpful to one who cannot tell until she sees it! I brought in lamp bases with old shades and she immediately found the answer and attended to minor repairs to the base. Isobel has a fascinating collection of lamps in the shop, and I was able to find exactly what I wanted as a new bedside light, but revamping an existing shade to pick up the colours. I would not hesitate to recommend Isobel for any lampshade project. She is superb."

03.18 Mrs Y, Ashford: "Many thanks for the work you have done on my lampshades. I am delighted with them. They are lovely and they truly enhance the room."

03.18 Mr & Mrs R, Bexleyheath: "Please see attached photos of the new lampshades that you made for us. Thank you for doing them, they look absolutely fabulous. Thank you for such a prompt service and we will certainly look to come and see you again."

03.18 Mrs P, Sellindge: "Had some lampshades made in matching fabrics for bedside tables. Beautifully made and look absolute quality as bespoke does its magic. Thank you Isobel"

03.18 Mrs W, Canterbury: “...the clients were delighted. Thank you so much, they were lovely..."

03.18 Mrs O, Aldington: “Thank you so much for making the lampshades, they look really good and such an improvement.”

02.18 Mrs W, Ashford: "We would like to say how thrilled we are with the lampshade… excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail."

01.18 Mr H, Tunbridge Wells: “[My clients are] delighted with their lampshade”

12.17 Mr F, Wye: "Thank you so much for your professional service. The base for the shades were a unique choice and the shades were fantastic! Quality service, thorough and delightfully friendly. Thank you. Now that I have a family member over the moon with their Christmas pressy I will return in the new year to choose some more bases and tailor made shades [for my home]."

12.17 Mrs MT, Tunbridge Wells: “They look fabulous, thank you so much!

12.17 Mr B, Tunbridge Wells: "They look wonderful."

11.17 Mrs C, Ashford: "I just found a gem of a shop in Evegate Business Park: The Lampshade Lady. I needed a shade to be redone on the inside only as the outside was matching existing cushions. Isobel the owner did a great job and my shade is like new for a reasonable price. I would recommend this shop for all your shade needs."

11.17 Mrs S, Mersham: "Just wanted to say how delighted I am with the new lampshade - it has transformed a boring dark corner of the house! Thank you for your expert advice and skill in making our lovely lampshade."

11.17 Mrs W, Tenterden: "Wow, fabulous, that was so quick. Thank you, the new lining looks so good - and in time for Christmas too."

10.17 Mrs M, London: “Excellent service from start to finish, thank you. I will be back soon with another pair of lampshades that need re-covering.”

09.17 Ms C, Ashford: “I am delighted with my stunning, swathed lampshade. You used my fabric to create such a beautiful shade that went perfectly with my glass lamp. Thank you. See you soon.”

09.17 Mrs C, London: “Absolutely thrilled, thank you.”

08.17 Ms H, Ashford: “Stunning, thank you…Immaculate lining too.”

08.17 Mrs L, Canterbury: “Thanks so much for a lovely lampshade! It looked so nice when I got home last night.”