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The Olympics have been a visual feast so far. With the spectacular opening ceremonies and all of the images of Beijing , I'm inspired to post a couple ideas for working a little Eastern flavor into an interior. These great boxes , made with reclaimed walnut shells, are a quick, inexpensive way to personalize a room. The pieces are a modern, environmentally...
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We love Jonathan Adler's "quirky modernist" style. He's the celebrity designer from Bravo's Top Design , and he recently created the look for the fabulous Parker Palm Springs resort (check out his Parker Collection for lighting inspired by the hotel!). Speaking of Adler, his Meurice Chandelier has been popping up everywhere! See this recent blog (and...
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Blog Apartment Therapy points out what a great choice swag lighting is for renters: Overhead Lighting for Renters: Swag Lamps . The post mentions how easy it is to install swag lighting; all you need is a ceiling hook to hang the lamp and there's no worry about electrical wiring. When you move, take the swag light with you and change back the ceiling...
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The hot trend of the moment? Mini-chandeliers ! The look makes a great accent for smaller seating areas or dining rooms or anywhere you need to make a big style statement. Designers are also using them to create extra sparkle over bedroom nightstands. Used in this way the they eliminate the need for a bedside lamp and create a more open and airy look...
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Swag chandelier lighting is a great option for when you don't have any ceiling junction boxes handy and you want to install overhead lighting. These chandeliers hang from hooks you install in the ceiling and can be plugged into any nearby outlet. Many of the designs have a cool retro look, but there are also lots of traditional swag chandeliers out...
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Last fall we decided to add more product information to our site by posting feedback from past purchasers. One of the neatest things to spring out of this is the photo submissions we've been receiving. This photo comes from a review submitted by saguarosam in Sedona, AZ. I like the way the patina finish and Scavo glass complement the rustic edging of...
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Act like a gourmet chef by adding a pot rack chandelier . These specialty chandeliers add handy storage space, plus are a great option for keeping cooking pots close at hand. With their built-in lighting, they're also a great solution for smaller kitchens.
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Alyson from Portland writes about this Schonbek chandelier "one of those amazing things that people in movies always have in the entry way." Because we're headquartered in L.A. our stores and website are often visited by set decorators and designers. We've had our lighting featured in television shows such as Desperate Housewives , and HGTV's Divine...
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Swarovski always impresses with their Crystal Palace design fair displays. The London Design Festival recently showed five of Swarovski’s celebrated designs at the reopened Royal Festival Hall. Wallpaper is currently featuring a slideshow capturing the setting-up of the crystal creations. You can see more about the London Design Festival and Swarovski...
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This new contemporary glass chandelier really caught our eye and made an impression. First off, the design has a clear and opal glass body shaped into a graceful, sinuous line. Then, when illuminated the piece takes on a whole new dimension, as lights situated within the opal glass makes the chandelier appear to glow from within. It's a wonderful visual...
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