Q. A pleated, round shade looks so old fashion with my art deco look. Any suggestions?
    A. To bring your shade up-to-date, you could go with a square shade, a shade with square cut corners, a linen shade, or a silk shade. There are many more options as well but those are a few suggestions to get you started.

    Q. I have a painted ceramic lamp that I really love. But it is peeling. How do I go about removing the paint from the ceramic?
    A. We recommend calling a paint store because they specialize in knowing what materials can handle specific paint removers. Rodda Paint and Home Depot tend to have a knowledgeable and friendly staff. They will boggle your mind with options. After you have handled that peeling issue, come back to Naomi's to look for a lampshade that best suits the new look.

    Q. My son is out of the toddler stage and I am doing some decorating that would turn his room into a "boys" room. I don't want to throw away the dresser and desk lamps. Is there something I can do with the shades to make them more masculine like color and shape?
    A. Yes, changing the shade will definitely help you to achieve your goal, if the lamp itself does not look too infantile. If the lamp is okay then you can acerbate the bold colors in the lamp and go with a shade in a vibrant hue, like red. A finial (an accessory to a lamp used to secure the lampshade to the lamp) can really add a lot of character. For your specific need, a finial in the shape of a baseball bat or football might be a good addition to the lamp. Or, you can get a finial base and make something r-e-a-l-l-y special.

    Q. You should see this ceramic lamp with very unusual curves and turns. I'd like to create that '60s rainbow effect around the entire lamp. Any ideas?
    A. Yes we do. You can achieve this rainbow effect with bottles, vases or whatever. Use floating art colors, obtainable from most paint stores. Fill a pail with water and drop a few drops of several different art colors on top of the water. Now, take any article you wish colored and dip it into the colored water, move the items slowly back & forth. You now have a rainbow-colored article.

    Q. I want a trendy floor lamp for my mostly-modern living room furniture. Any recommendations on type, style and whether I should use incandescent or halogen?
    A. There are quite a few options here, the answer is very dependent upon the layout of your living room. If you have large windows that display an incredible view then you would want something that does not impede that view. A low-slung, halogen floor lamp would allow a lot of light and still remain innocuous.