In the November issue of At Home in Arkansas, we asked Arkansas’ design professionals to tell us their secrets to achieving great style in your home. Their answers ran the gamut, from floral accents to statement art. We thought we’d share a few of those style secrets on the blog this month. To read the full story, pick up the November issue on newsstands today!

“We have found that, in keeping with being green, individuals and designers love to find an existing lamp from their home, a flea market or an antique mall and have it repurposed with new wiring and usually a whole new finish to achieve a totally new look.” – Robin & Scott Morris, The Shade Above

Have you ever had an old lamp rewired? Antique lamps from flea markets or vintage stores might lack the juice to light a room like they once did, but proper rewiring can give them a second life. Add a modern paint color or refinish them for a truly unique look. Other “green” options include having an old bottle, vase or urn wired and fitted with a shade to create a one-of-a-kind lamp.

a craftsman christmas  |  the shade above