Bueller? Oh I love that movie! I had some ideas for the lamp the other day, but the electric company didn't share my idea for lighting options. It was out for hours, then on for about three (while I was running errands as luck would have it) then out again by the time I returned.

Check out these ideas:

• http://www.deadlynightshades.com/ there are even MORE lamps for sale here.
• http://www.retrotogo.com/2006/08/hunky_dorys_ret.html thought this one looked neato.
• http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_home_accessories/article/0,,HGTV_3255_1398648,00.html stained glass look
• http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_lighting_shades/article/0,,HGTV_3468_1377409,00.html here's a pattern for rejuvenating an old lampshade. Step by step.
• http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_lighting_shades/article/0,,HGTV_3468_1377849,00.html This one is by far the best, i think. It uses watercolors.