Linda’s passion for lampshades persisted.  However, the question still remained - How to create lampshade? When she returned to the US and Denver in 1984, she found even then lampshade construction was already becoming a lost art.  She found one woman – Emma who was 82 and the owner of Artistic Lighting on East Colfax, but she was not at all interested in an apprentice.  Linda continued her search to no avail.  She went back to Emma and pleaded with her to help her learn how to make lampshades, she begrudgingly agreed to help Linda and they began Linda’s ‘lampshade education’.  It’s obvious that she was a student who excelled – 25 years later people continue to bring their lampshades, desires and wishes to Linda and she creates exactly what they are looking for. Her passion for helping people with lampshades and creating lampshade jewelry as her work has been called remains strong and alive.  Linda is currently seeking an apprentice who would have the same passion and commitment that she has, so that she can pass on this dying art to someone else.

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Lili Marlene has occupied several locations over the 25 years it has been in business. currently enjoys being in the heart of the city in the Golden Triangle area where Linda is an active member of the business owner community.  She enjoys being part of a community that is focused on business that is more personal and where high quality is the standard.