Look at this creative overhead lamp, shaded with a pencil shaving! Yeah, the lamp is bigger than a pencil, but you may be surprised to learn that the shade is a real pencil shaving.

Japanese designer Nanako Kume actually makes giant wooden pencils, colors the outside, and then shaves them on a large sharpening device to produce these shavings. This process ensures authenticity, and means that no two lampshades are alike. What what she does to produce the lamps.&nbsp;

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Lampshades Made of Pencil Shavings

Staying in the loop of hot, sweet, and spicy home trends can be exhausting. Sometimes a person just wants their home to be a comforting space that buoys their spirits. They crave home design that is simple, but yet is lightly seeded with the memories they relish. They desire the space to be an oasis in a sea of great lakes.&nbsp;

Those who have bean to Chicago, IL know that it can be an L-evating experience. People are often blown away by the beauty of this windy, windy city. Some foodies even say that Chicago has stolen a pizza their heart. For many, the food is what makes this city a real wiener.&nbsp;

For those who think Chicago is top dog, there is Chicago Map Lamp from MakeItEtched. This fun lamp is a great way to add a little personality to a room. The lamp features a metal industrial style base. The glass lamp shade is etched with a map of the Chicago area.&nbsp;&nbsp;Images: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1034613008/map-lamp-chicago-il-etched-in-glass?ref=shop_home_active_14&amp;pro=1&amp;frs=1">MakeItEtched</a> on Etsy#lampshade #accessory