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Cool Idea: Lamp Kit Hanging Light

CasaSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:29 -0800

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. I love the juxtaposition of the lowbrow lamp cord with that debonair black bell-shaped shade.

I'd love to try this at home. I'm thinking of making my own with a shapely lampshade frame and a reproduction Edison bulb. What do you think?

Etsy Finds: Chic Chandeliers

CasaSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:39 -0800

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.

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Desire/Acquire: Anthropologie Songbird Chandelier

CasaSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:23 -0800

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.

Luckily, you can buy nearly a carbon copy of this bird chandelier for under $100! To see it, read more.

Etsy seller Meggan Colleen's Twitterpated Chandelier will cost you only $99, and it's complete with a wire cage and plenty of birdies sitting on their bars.

Guess What This Lamp Is Made From?

CasaSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:00:54 -0800

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

CasaSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:16 -0800

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)? Is it contemporary and cool, or just cuckoo?

Vintage Lamps Make For a Lovely Home

Casa Community — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:00:33 -0800

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! - it's also the shades that come with them. Where can you find shades like these that won't cost a custom fortune?
Dining room lovelies . . .
See a few more of her treasures.

Obama Buys $4,800 Recycled Chandelier For Daughters' White House Bedroom

CasaSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:00:56 -0700

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. Johnson was blown away by a tall, dramatic chandelier made from found objects, trinkets, and castoffs, and ordered one for Anthropologie.

As it turns out, President Obama bought the $4,800 recycled chandelier for Sasha and Malia's bedroom in the White House. We did learn back in January that the Obamas planned to decorate the girls' room with Pottery Barn and Anthropologie, and that they already have a large collection of African and Asian art, so it's quite fitting actually! While the purchase is certainly expensive for young girls, as is the family's celebrity decorator Michael Smith, Barack and Michelle did decide to pay for their White House renovations personally, and forgo the allotted $100,000 presidential decorating budget, so you can't blame them!

Ask Casa: Where Can I Find That Incredible Pendant?

CasaSugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:00:57 -0700

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. Wondering where you can buy it? Then read more.

It's the Kartell FL/Y Pendant ($293), designed by Ferruccio Laviani in 2002. It's available in 11 other colors, too!

Love It or Hate It? Firefly LED Light

CasaSugar — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:00:31 -0700

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

CasaSugar — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:15:25 -0700

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? Then read more.

The Caravan Trapezoid Chandelier ($987.50) from The Paris Market will save you just over 300 smackers. But you know me, I'd say go for a DIY before you buy.