Some projects are big and some are quite small. This is one of those tiny ones {a five minute project} that I love to check off the list. A while back I added some ribbon to a lamp in our master bedroom. I was also inspired by my friend Carmel’s lamps in her dining room. 
The lampshade in my living room was really bugging me because the shade color is so close to the wall color. It’s a little tough to see in this photo because I had the light on {big no-no, I know}. 
So I whipped out the trusty old glue gun and some black grosgrain ribbon and the trim was done in five minutes. I just placed one spot of glue on the seem, wrapped the ribbon around, cut, and glued the two ends to each other. I can very easily remove the black ribbon if I need to. 
Do you spy my new design books from Santa on the side table? This nightstand turned living room end table also doubles as my downstairs office. I hide away my laptop and inspiration binders in there. The room gets great morning light so that is where I like to do most of my blogging and design boards. 
Next up is lining the back of my built ins with a fabric. What to choose?? How about you. Any five minute projects lately? For more quick and easy ideas you can check out these: 
Love how much the ribbon dressed up the shade. It really pulled everything together!
Love the addition on the ribbon! Super easy, but makes a great statement. I recently purchased some of the same decor books as well. Been doing little 5 minute organizing here and there.
Just what I've been looking for, an idea for the lampshade in our Nursery! Thanks.
I love the colors in your den! Gorgeous!
I'm a big fan of adding trim to a lampshade, so quick and easy to change later. And it totally changed how your lamp looks!
Love the addition of the ribbon! It makes such a difference, but so simple (and low commitment)! The contrast looks great with your picture frames.
Whitney
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i love the ribbon and i love when small projects make big impact. i posted about a lampshade makeover today and our lamps are pretty similar. mine took longer than 5 min, but it was mindless work.
Small change – big impact. Love the ribbon.
I love the 5 minute projects. And I agree with laurie–small change, big impact. 🙂
It's amazing how a small detail can make such a difference! Looks great!
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Maureen
Great addition! It really gives that table polish. Did you and Carmel get to meet recently??
Ack! I love it! The ribbon trim really makes that shade! Thanks for the shout out girlie! Can't wait to see what fabric you choose.
The ribbon really makes the shade pop, Courtney. Looks great!
Wow, what a difference that makes!! Definitely adds a nice design element and pops against the wall!
What is better, fast and effective!! Looks great! Janell
Love the ribbon! And the nightstand turned side table! Way to use what you have to spice up a room!
I love this idea!~
Can't go wrong with the tan, black, and white color combo! Looks great! (PS- how do you keep your home so clean?!)
I LOVE Carmel's lamps and yours looks terrific, too! Much more sophisticated and expensive looking. Good job!
So subtle but makes so much difference!! Great addition 🙂
Little changes usually make the biggest difference! I was just thinking about lining the back of my daughter's bookcase with fabric…great minds think alike! 🙂
Love that. I'm really into black and white stripes these days, so maybe I'll have to find something to add stripes to!
If you're ever w/o a topic, I would love to know your favorite design books. I want to buy some (of course with great pictures), but I'm not sure where to start. Just a thought!
looks fantastic!
Simple and sophisticated, the perfect project!
I think it's the little details that make the most difference! Looks great, Courtney!
The smallest details make the biggest difference don't they? I have a couple of lamps that need some lovin'.
What a huge difference such a small detail makes! You're definitely inspiring me to maybe tackle a few smaller projects to improve my home.
The addition of the black ribbon was amazing! You are so right that sometimes a small change can make a big difference! Rock on girl!
It looks great! I got 2/3 of those books too for Christmas!
Hi Courtney, I just found your site today and LOVE it!!!!! You have so many great ideas and none of them look too difficult or complicated for this beginning DIY'er. I cannot wait to start some of the projects I have found here. Thank you so much for posting all of these beautiful projects and tutorials and keep on inspiring.