After visiting Julie Neill's stunning New Orleans lighting and furnishing shop — take the tour here! — Julie was kind enough to walk me down the street for a tour of her studio, where she and her talented team of artisans create custom chandeliers, sconces, and more by hand. It was fascinating to see how a detailed sketch is transformed into a working, ETL-approved light fixture, which will Read more

Earlier this month, I took a trip to New Orleans and visited Julie Neill's lighting and furnishings shop on Magazine Street. I've corresponded with Julie in the past — did you see her Who Dat chandeliers? — but never had the opportunity to meet her, and let me tell you she is a breath of fresh air! This lovely, talented, and creative Southern belle specializes in custom handcrafted Read more

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Store-bought chandeliers are no bargain, but they're also not one of those things you can "fake 'til you make." So, shopping at Etsy for vintage and handmade chandeliers is a great way to find high-style pieces at affordable prices. I did some digging, and let me tell you, it wasn't long before I found dozens of chic chandeliers. Take a look. Read more

San Francisco's odd sunny streak this Winter is tempting me to celebrate Valentine's Day al fresco. There are so many enchanting ways to create atmosphere with candlelight, and visual inspiration seems to be everywhere this time of year. Whether you're crafty enough to fashion a DIY chandelier or would rather leave it up to an assortment of beautifully made lanterns, setting the scene with killer Read more

Want to add some lively color to your home? Why not try an unusual addition to your ceiling with a pop of color in the form of a chandelier? Thanks to the bright hue, you can afford to leave the rest of your interiors neutral, or go big and add a complementary color to walls as well. One thing's for sure: Irish eyes will be smiling when they catch a glance of these green chandeliers. Read more

This week, I'm inspired by homes that embrace color, pattern, and vivacious style. Let's take a tour of bold global style, starting with a visit to an apartment designed by an artist in Kiev, then moving to a polka-dot Scandinavian kitchen and a moody-colored London flat, among other destinations. Take a look at how elements like bright paint colors and oversized wallpaper can influence the feel Read more

After spending a weekend at Frankfurt's Ambiente consumer goods fair, courtesy of Messe Frankfurt, it seems to me that the design world is floating on a cloud. Arturo Alvarez did it first with his Nevo collection, and now designers worldwide are creating cloud-like light fixtures that create an ethereal, heavenly feel. From puffy, mashed-potato-shaped paper forms to plastic, marshmallow-like Read more

Have some time on your hands this weekend? Spend it with some projects that will save you money and add beauty to your home or next party. I've found some fun ones this weekend, from a CB2-inspired shelf to a beautiful addition to an outdoor wedding reception, plus much more. Take a look! Read more

With a boss like Richard Christiansen, who'd want to ever leave the company? Christiansen, the founder of ad agency Chandelier Creative (its website URL is awesomeville.com, and I'm not about to disagree), turned a Summer rental in Montauk, NY, into a weekend surf-themed surf shack for his employees. Though we weren't lucky enough to vacation there, we can indulge in an online tour. Let's take a Read more