Soft filtered light beneath the canopy of suspended umbrellas creates a sense of intimacy and romance. They appear delicate and perhaps temporary as if they have just blown in from somewhere and are resting a while before going out again. Do they collect our secrets as conversations filter upwards?
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We may never know. But the aura of grace and femininity in these beauties speaks for itself.
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DIY Parasol Lighting
Here are a couple of umbrella lighting projects you can use to soften the lighting in your home and create a chic atmosphere. From HGTV this first tutorial uses a bamboo parasol on your ceiling fixture.
This next project turns cocktail umbrellas into a sophisticated hanging pendant lamp. The tutorial is found here from Craft Tutorials.
