Dear Gail: I’ve been looking for new lamps for my living room, and I like that the stores now have mix-and-match lamps and shades. But how do I go about selecting the right shade for a lamp? Nicole ...

With home decorating at an all-time high, it's not surprising that even the simplest accessories are taking on a new look. Witness the lampshade. Once limited to bell shapes in pale creams and ...