Our Story

Hamilton & Harris grew from an argument in an airport…

 

After 7 weeks of summer travel, we had just finished checking in multiple bags and car seats when my husband spotted two boxes which remained in our hand luggage pile. Two boxes of lampshades I planned to carry back to Dubai. He was not impressed, and he had a point. Heavily pregnant, pushing a toddler in a pram with nappy bags already hanging off me, two extra boxes were the last thing I needed. But after living in the UAE for 4 years and patiently sourcing every piece of furniture in our home the one thing I could never find was decent lampshades. Shipping them from other countries cost a fortune due to their size and I was fed up of having a house filled with plain cream ones from the well-known chain stores.

 

A debate ensued and my husband pointed out that if I cared that much about lampshades maybe I should make them myself.

 

Those of you who know me, know I can be (very) stubborn. So, faced with what felt like a challenge, I began researching the process and sourcing the supplies. It took a few years of hurdles and stumbles and we’re definitely still learning everyday, but Hamilton & Harris is here, and we hope you enjoy our products as much as we have enjoyed making them.

 

Phoebe

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