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A Whole Lot of Light

Monday, July 5th, 2010
By Christa Terry

Who else thinks one could easily whip up something very much like Rody Graumans’ 85 Lamps using only things purchased at Home Depot? Because I think as DIY projects for the home and lighting specifically are concerned, this is one of the easiest I’ve seen. Too bad Graumans thought of it first, which is why he gets to charge $3,700 for the thing.

Droog describes 85 Lamps thusly: “This lamp uses only what is necessary to create light: bulbs, wires, connectors. By multiplying these essential elements an opulent chandelier is created. Less and more are united in a single product.”

And here are my thoughts:

Pros: 85 light bulbs equal a whole lot of light!

Cons: 85 light bulbs will generate a whole lot of heat!

Other: So many wires! Say hello to my friend the knot!


Lighting That Wears Many Hats

Thursday, February 4th, 2010
By Christa Terry

Here’s a little antidote to the colorful interior shots that had some of you covering your eyes because oh my gosh, the brightness!

pendant lighting bowler hats

Jake Phipps Jeeves & Wooster pendant lights are made from authentic bowlers and top hats, and are British to the core. Forget fun and funky, these lights will imbue your dining room or other space with a somber seriousness fitting your station in life.


NtB Loves: Thinking Pink, Again

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
By Christa Terry

Pink goes from being cool to not being cool anymore with surprising rapidity, which means sometimes my tastes are cool and sometimes they’re decidedly uncool. For I, like many people, like pink. You’ll never catch me wearing it (heaven forbid!) but I do like to surround myself with touches of pink. And for a while I even had bright pink hair, so you know I must truly adore it. Every so often I go looking for more pink in my life, and now is one of those times.

Here’s just some of the pink stuff from Graham and Green that I’m digging on right now:

pink lamp

This pink mercury table light with its matching pink shade would pop in almost any room, but looks especially stunning when displayed amid lots of black and white or, as shown here, mirrors.

pink hot water bottle cover

Cute as a button, a pink and white lambs wool hot water bottle cover hides the actual hot water bottle. Which is nice, since they tend to look rather nasty and medical.

pink dresser

This pink dresser would be great in a girl’s room… or a grownup girl’s room. But somehow even though The Beard is quite oblivious when it comes to most of my decorative choices, I don’t think I could slip this past him. Nuts.

pink chair

I love this antique-style rattan back chair with its luxurious pink cotton velvet upholstered seat. Tell people it’s vintage and that you reupholstered it yourself. Who’s going to argue?

pink bedside table

Finally, there’s a mother of pearl inlay bedside table with clear crystal glass drawer knobs. Handcrafted in India. Unique with a flaw or two, as a result. Very cool, I think, since pink paired with that style of workmanship is surprising.


A Potentially Drunken DIY

Friday, October 30th, 2009
By Christa Terry

Need a way to illuminate those wine bottle shelves you slaved over? Drinking all that wine was *such* a trial, so I understand if you need some time to recuperate before starting your next wine-themed DIY project. I couldn’t resist, however, posting a link to Gerardot & Co.s wine bottle torch tutorial.

wine bottle torch

According to the instructions, making a wine bottle torch is easy and cheap at around $5 for materials. That doesn’t include the cost of the wine, but we all know you were going to have yourself a wee drop even if you weren’t planning on crafting something afterward. Actually, if you’re aiming to empty the bottle yourself, you may want to wait twelve hours or so before beginning this project.


No Room For a Chandelier? No problem!

Friday, October 16th, 2009
By Christa Terry

Sweet hip printed cotton canvases by DuffyLondon take the place of actual lighting fixtures when tiny houses and apartments simply cannot handle the introduction of something as impressive and imposing as a full-size chandelier. All the glamour without the threat of banging one’s head or snagging delicate glass!

crystal chandelier print 1x

Some of the DuffyLondon prints even glow — the images are digitally printed onto cotton canvas and stretched over wooden frames that installed with low energy strip lights that illuminate the prints from within. Interesting, but sounds kind of ghetto, a la the glowing crucifixion scenes one can purchase at the Dollar Tree.

crystal chandelier print 2x

Or you could just opt for a straight-up crystal chandelier poster, like this one from ElectricPopSpot on Zazzle:

crystal chandelier print 3

It’s not quite as chic and cheeky, but the colors are fantastic and with the right frame it could be a lot of fun!


Curves That Light Up Your Life

Thursday, March 19th, 2009
By Christa Terry

le klint pendant lamp

The world famous Le Klint pendant lamp that made a splash in the 60s is back, sort of. A reproduction of the original pendant designed by architect Poul Christiansen is available for $266 at Sexy Furnishings and elsewhere. The new Le Klint lamp, like the original, features a beautifully curvaceous polypropylene shade, a portable luminaire format, and a 6′ white cord ready for hanging.


Tacky or Totally Lust-Worthy?

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009
By Christa Terry

There’s a lot to hate here… the powder pink paint, the cheesy hanging crystals, and the in-your-face arms on this pink chandelier from Bunny Maxwell come to mind. And yet, I’m drawn to this chandelier like a doomed moth is drawn to the flame of a citronella candle.

Pink Chandelier

Yes, my lust is awakened, and I would gladly reshape my entire abode to find a fit for a powder pink chandelier. It’s a good thing I don’t have three hundred smackers lying around… or is it? If I found the right chandelier at a secondhand shop and the right color of paint at the local Home Depot, I’d wager a powder pink chandelier would suddenly fit right into my budget.

Someone has to warn The Beard!


Swank Lighting for Swank Homes in Swankiville

Sunday, December 7th, 2008
By Christa Terry

Love vintage lamps and vintage-look lighting? Then you need to check out Swank Lighting, located in Dallas, Texas.

Lamps

They stock a fabulous collection of original Venetian art glass lamps that have been updated and are ready to show off in your 21st Century environment. Prices? Vintage Murano lamp prices start at $1,800 per pair, but can go up depending on size, rarity, quality, and the complexity of the blown glass in each lamp.

Not in Texas? No problem — they Swank Lighting ships worldwide!









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