If you have decided that you are up to the challenge of working on a beautiful stained glass shade, the success you achieve will depend on the pattern you choose. It is always harder to work with a pattern that is folded or distorted. In order to make it easier, you might want to consider a pattern from a picture or book.

Typically, these come designed to fit hanging lamps, wall lamps (sconces), and floor lamps, but you can also find them designed for Tiffany style lamps. Hanging lamps are generally either one of two types, covering or reflective. Really, you can't go wrong in this case because your lamp will only accept one type.

Drinks - Serve a variety of drinks. If you do not wish to serve alcohol at your party, you may make virgin (non-alcoholic) versions of these drinks instead. More than the drinks, your theme could have specially named cocktails that describe the event or occasion.

Use cream-colored or darker colored paper or material lamp shades for a warm glow. Create beautiful color shadows and patterns on the wall by using lampshades, or even warm-colored stained glass or Tiffany style lamp shades. Speaking of shadows cast of the walls, placing a lamp or light just right, can cast the silhouettes of you and your playmate onto the wall, adding to the ambiance and mood even more.

Spring is a perfect time of year to clear away cobwebs from our doorways. A lovely southwestern wreath added to our front door will add charm and greet family and friends in style. You may consider using a store bought wreath and adding small southwestern objects such as dried chili peppers, a few rusty horseshoes, or tiny woven Native American baskets. An herb that give a delightful scent is oregano. Use some tucked throughout your wreath. Be sure to add a colorful bow to complete the wreath.

One of the most fun aspects of landscape design is experimentation. You do not have to settle for the first contemporary lamp shades fixture you choose. If you decide there is too much light, or that you would like a pole instead of low accent lights, you can always change things later. Local home improvement stores make it quite possible to inexpensively change your landscape lighting at a moment's notice.