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Cool Idea: Lamp Kit Hanging Light
I spotted this photo in the portfolio of interior stylist and designer Sibella Court, and was wowed by the hanging light fixture. To me it looks like a lampshade was simply attached to a basic Lamp Cord Kit ($12), and then dangled from the molding. The shade would probably need to have a bulb clip top fitter, too.
Etsy Finds: Chic Chandeliers
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.
Desire/Acquire: Anthropologie Songbird Chandelier
Featuring finches, lories, and parakeets behind a delicate copper wire, the Anthropologie Songbird Chandelier ($798) is a bit gimmicky, but I can still definitely see its appeal. It would look great along with some busy, bird-themed wallpaper — like the one in Domino editor Rita Konig's foyer. But for a piece that requires a very specific design scheme, I certainly wouldn't spend nearly $800.
Guess What This Lamp Is Made From?
This lamp is made from a recycled garment. Can you tell me what that garment is?
Love It or Hate It? Thumprints Jack Dual Table Lamp
I've seen plenty of hotels and bedrooms with a nightstand between two beds which has a dual table lamp, essentially two lamps that share the same base. But I don't think I've ever seen a dual lampshade. What do you think of this Thumprints Jack Dual Table Lamp ($529)?
Vintage Lamps Make For a Lovely Home
Vintage Delight group owner Deemurph is loving vintage lamps lately and has had some wonderful luck tracking some beauties down. Take a look at her finds:
My eye for old chairs kicked off my vintage obsession, but now my love for vintage lamps is on the rise! It's not just the great old shapes and materials — look at the ceramics!
Obama Buys $4,800 Recycled Chandelier For Daughters' White House Bedroom
In last night's episode of Man Shops Globe, Keith Johnson traveled to South Africa, where he was on the hunt for not-so-typical African crafts. After stumbling upon some unusual pottery and a handmade wooden dining chair straight out of a Van Gogh painting, he wandered into a magical art collective shop called Magpie , which sells knickknacks and décor made entirely from recycled objects. Be it a lid to a dog food can, a wine cork, or a Barbie, the eco-conscious craftsman turned the disposable into the extraordinary.
Ask Casa: Where Can I Find That Incredible Pendant?
In the comments on my recent Show Me Your Casa post, AJH asked, "Where can I find that incredible pink hanging pendant?" It's a good question! I've been in love with the light fixture ever since I first saw it as well.
Love It or Hate It? Firefly LED Light
Fireflies do glow, but not as brightly as this Firefly Carcass LED Light, which designer Harry Allen created from a 3D printing of a firefly that he caught in his yard. Cool? Or kind of macabre?
Desire/Acquire: Burlap Chandelier
Fresh off of my burlap bonanza roundup, which featured this Jayson Home & Garden Caravan Chandelier ($1,295), made of an iron frame covered with a burlap potato sack, I spotted a much more affordable version of the light fixture. It's certainly handsome and lends a rustic industrial aesthetic, but I wouldn't pay a penny over a grand for it — if that. Want to see where you can buy the exact same chandelier for less?
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