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Cool Idea: 1930s Vintage Seltzer Pendant Lamps

CasaSugar — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:15:27 -0800

I've seen pendant lamp shades made from sugar and flour canisters, as well as corrugated cardboard, plastic tupperware containers, and measuring tape rolls, among with many other alternative materials. Though the look of retro food storage containers may not jive with the aesthetic of my home, it never ceases to inspire me, and I always look forward to seeing more of its kind.
In the case of these Russell Johnson Vintage Seltzer Pendant Lamps ($395), which are cut from 1930s Argentine seltzer bottles, I'm once again impressed with a clever re-purposing of an old item. I think the re-imagined silver bottles are subtle enough to incorporate into any home, without shouting "Look at me! I'm retro and reused!" They execute a charming nod to the past, but fortunately not with avocado green or mustard yellow florals.

Found It! Nicky Hilton's Pendant Lights

CasaSugar — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:00:36 -0700

Flipping through my vast magazine collection, I recently reread the March issue of InStyle. This issue featured the home of celeb socialite Nicky Hilton, and while I did find it quite chic (though fussy at times) for a 20-something, it wasn't the sophisticated interior design style that struck me. In the master bedroom, which she calls, "classic but naughty [ . . . with] a cabaret feel" (note: patent leather upholstered headboard), the pendant lights framing her bed glared at me. Where had I seen them? To find out, read more.

Nicky's pendants are the Sugarlite Pendants ($625) from Neiman Marcus (also available for $590 from Cottage & Bungalow). I featured the pendant in my Black and White Elegance Trend Alert about a year ago. If you take a look at the rest of Nicky's apartment you can see she's certainly a proponent of "black and white elegance." Perhaps she was inspired by my post?
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Love It or Hate It? Teardrop Pendant Light

CasaSugar — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:00:20 -0700

The Bodo Sperlein Teardrop Pendant Lighting ($5,500) is made of handblown glass and bone china flowers. It is pretty gorgeous, though I'd be too afraid of breaking it to enjoy it fully. How about you?

Midday Muse: Storage That Shines

CasaSugar — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:00:37 -0700

Recently, I showed you lights made from Tupperware, and apparently great minds think alike, because AT:SF also posted photos of these kitchen lights, made from vintage canisters. I love the diffused light from the punched holes, and the silvery sheen of these storage containers. What other kitchen objects would make great lampshades or pendants? Source

Casa Verde: Graypants Scrap Lights

CasaSugar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:30:31 -0700

Seattle-based design collaborative Graypants designed Scrap Lights (inquire for price), a series of pendant lights made from salvaged pieces of corrugated cardboard. I love how the reused cardboard's grooves and folds reflect dreamy, cloud-like patterns on the wall. The truth is, these days it's not hard to find beautiful furnishings made of reused or sustainable materials; however, Scrap Lights' design makes use of corrugated cardboard's unique structure, which is really appealing to me. I'd love to see a few of these pendants used above a kitchen island or a bar. Where would you hang them?

Steal of the Day: Crate & Barrel Dane Pendant Lamp

CasaSugar — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:00:40 -0700

Faux bois may be a fading trend, but vrai bois (real wood) is not likely to ever lose its edge. That's especially true when it comes to handsome designs like the Crate & Barrel Dane Pendant Lamp ($64.95, reduced from $129). Made of a beautifully grained Brazilian sandalwood veneer shade, it will make a dapper focal point above your kitchen island or dining table. There's obviously something rustic about it that would assimilate easy into a Wisconsin lodge, but its drum shape gives it modern lines that would look just as at home in a SoHo loft.

How-To: Rewiring an Overhead Fixture

CasaSugar — Thu, 15 May 2008 09:15:45 -0700

If you thought that changing out a light fixture was beyond your skill set, think again. This small change made a huge difference in our entry. It can make a huge difference in your home as well!

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Love It or Hate It? XL Hangbol Pendant

CasaSugar — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:15:16 -0700

The XL Hangbol Pendant ($595) is handcrafted from aluminum with a delicate patterning. I like how it blends industrial materials with a more Morocccan sensibility. How about you?

Love It or Hate It? Chihiro Tanaka Lamp

CasaSugar — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:15:28 -0700

The Chihiro Tanaka Lamp ($180) looks like a puffy cloud floating in your room. I think they look lovely when grouped together, but I also can see how their amorphous shapes can be a little off putting.

Would You Hang These Lamps Above Your Head?

CasaSugar — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:15:26 -0800

Artist Chrissy Angliker makes her Measuring Lamps by spiraling measuring tape into a cone shape. The positioning of the centimeter and inch ticks and the colors of the tape vary, so the pattern on each lamp is unique. While they'd certainly be appropriate for a craft room or workshop, I think the graphic quality of the ticking would be an eye-catcher in any space. How do you think they measure up?