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New Chandelier & Pendant Lighting

September 10, 2018

August 20th marked one year since we moved into our new house. Before we moved in we made some big changes like painting all the walls, ceilings, doors and stair rails. We added hardwood floors on the lower level and gave the kitchen a facelift by painting the kitchen cabinets white.

With all the cosmetic changes made, we’ve slowly been tackling our long decorating list. Among other things, the list includes new kitchen hardware, new light fixtures throughout and decorating my office space, which I finished last month. You can see the before and after of my office space here.

Our townhouse was the model unit and had a few upgraded features. Unfortunately lighting was not one of them. All of the fixtures were builder grade with little to no style. Changing out the lighting was on the top of our to-do list and slowly we are making progress.

In February I was fortunate enough to win a giveaway that Kristy Wicks had in partnership with Lamps Plus. Since I source a lot of lighting from Lamps Plus for design clients, I was thrilled to win a $500 credit from a company that I love. I immediately went shopping and selected a new chandelier for our dining space, new pendant lights for the kitchen and a ceiling mount for the lower entryway.

Lamps Plus processed the order in a flash and my new lighting arrived on my doorstep a few days later. That was back in March and FINALLY we got around to getting the lighting installed last month.

Our kitchen counters are black granite and all of the interior doors in the house are black, so I selected black and gold lighting for the dining area and kitchen.

Here’s a look at the dining room chandelier from Christmas. The original fixture was a grey color with dingy white lampshades.

NEW DINING & KITCHEN LIGHTING

Our new fixture is a beauty. It’s the Lufkin 6-light Chandelier with black shades and an antique brass frame. I love the combination of black and brass which speaks to my love for traditional decor and the rounded shape adds a modern vibe that I love.

**sadly the chandelier is no longer available

With an open concept main floor, our dining area and kitchen are right next to each other so the kitchen lighting had to coordinate. I choose three of the George Kovacs Gold Mini Pendants to hang over the peninsula.

fyi–the gold arm and collar on the pendant lights was bight gold so I used antique gold Rub-n-Buff to tone down the color. One coat gave me the finish color that matches the chandelier perfectly.

I’m thrilled with our new lighting and the transformation it made to our dining area and kitchen. The final decorative piece for the dining area was a new rug which I ordered a few weeks ago. I shared a glimpse of it on Instagram and will have a full reveal later this week. Stay tuned because it’s a beauty and a great price!

Our project list is getting shorter but I’m glad to have a few things checked off.

If you’re in the market for stylish and affordable lighting, definitely check out Lamps Plus. In addition to an amazing lighting selection, they also sell furniture and home decor. One stop shopping at its best!

My Favorite Ceramic Lamps

May 10, 2016

Shopping for lamps has become a whole lot easier since stores like HomeGoods now sell affordable and stylish table and floor lamps. While most of the lamps they sell are reasonably priced, I recently spotted a collection of Ralph Lauren table lamps at my local HomeGoods store selling for $499. They were gorgeous but definitely not something I expected to see in their store.

If you’re shopping for a single accent lamp versus a pair, you’ll have better luck at the big box stores since many times their assortments are picked over. When I need quality table lamps and want to ensure I’ll find what I’m looking for, I have several sources I turn to.

One of my go-to sources is Lamps Plus. Not only do they have a great selection of styles but they have free shipping and returns on most of their table lamps. When shopping Lamps Plus, you’ll find a wide range of price points, styles and colors to choose from which makes finding your style pretty easy. One thing to note is that many of their basic lamp styles are only sold in pairs which can be good or bad but usually their ‘pairs’ offer a great value.

Another source I shop is Home Decorators. I loved it when they had a store here in Atlanta but shopping from their website is the next best thing. They carry a variety of styles and their prices are good too.

Here’s a round-up of my favorite ceramic table lamps…

♦ I recently used this lamp in a design plan for a master bedroom and the clients loved the look, scale and detail. It’s a great lamp for a dresser and would also work great on a desk. Barbara Cosgrove Mid-Century Ceramic Lamp $129.99

♦ The Adrian Fluted Gourd Lamp {$79.95} is a great style for master bedroom night stands, a foyer table or side tables in a living/family room. The lines are a bit more feminine and the acrylic base gives it a slightly more modern edge.

♦ When it comes to classic gourd lamps, the Robert Abbey Emerald Triple Gourd Lamp is one of the best. It’s a bit more expensive at $299.00 but the design and style make is a classic piece that will last for years. And it’s available in multiple colors.

♦ You all know I love a blue and white lamp and the Amber Table Lamp is a favorite because of the blue and white design but also because of the antique gold accents. This scale is smaller so this lamp is best suited for a desk, vanity top or bar area. $91.00 { Alert–I just spotted a similar lamp at SteinMart which after the additional sale discount was $34}

♦ This classic Set of 2 Lillian Table Lamps is a good value at $248.00 for the set and in addition to the blue and white, it comes in red, black, orange and grey. This table lamp is ideal for side tables, a console table or night stands.

♦ I’m all about a chunky ceramic table lamp and love the silhouette of the Paris Ceramic Lamp. This style is available in 5 softer colors which make it great for a nursery, home office or bedroom. $143.00

♦ Diamond shaped lamps are popular right now partly because of the mid-century and retro decor trend that you’re seeing everywhere. This is a great lamp style for a desk, console table or foyer table. Robert Abbey Delta Brown Tea Ceramic Lamp $211.60 {available in 15 colors}

♦ If you’re looking for a pretty silhouette, then you’ll like the Wells Table Lamp. This lamp is available in a pale blue and soft pink so you know it perfect for a nursery or even a guest bedroom if you want a spa like feel. $195.00

♦ Here’s another classic gourd lamp. Sold as a set of 2, the Pamela Triple Gourd Lamp comes in 5 deep, rich colors including marine blue, Chinese red and fern green. $239.00

via Glitter Guide

If you’re looking for brass lamps, Lamps Plus does carry a selection but I’ve found my best source to be flea markets and antique stores. You can also find lots of vintage lamps on Etsy.

In a couple of weeks I’ll share my favorite floor lamps with you so stay tuned.

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Do you have a favorite lamp source I don’t know about? Leave me a comment and let me in on the secret.

From the Ceiling to the Floor–Stylish Ways to Light Up Your Life

June 18, 2014

Have you ever spent time on the Lamps Plus website? It’s kinda like lamp heaven and you can easily get sucked in and find yourself spending hours looking all their fabulous lighting.

Lamps Plus is one of my go-to sources for stylish lighting (especially when the budget goes beyond the big box stores). On a recent lamp binge I unearthed some fabulous lighting options and found myself humming “you light up my life“, which by the way was a favorite of mine back in the day. Anyway, I don’t want to be alone in my fixation with Lamps Plus lighting so I’m going to get you hooked with my newest discoveries–from ceiling to floor! Check them out and you can thank me later.

This Antique Brass Ceiling Light would look great in a kitchen or powder room or even in a kitchen pantry.

The Liberty Gold Ceiling Light is just screaming to be placed in a powder room or hallway.

You gotta love the Feiss Urban Renewal Wide Brass Ceiling Light for a boy’s room or mud room.

The classic styling of the Jonathan Adler Parker Wide Brass Ceiling Light make it perfect for a bathroom, small foyer or closet.

Two of these Alcazar Brass and Mercury Glass Table Lamp on a console table would be stunning.

I’d put this Dimond Farmhouse Antique Brass Table Lamp in a men’s office or kids play/study area.

The Spotlight Brass Table Lamp would be a stylish way to accent a desk or craft area.

The Robert Abbey Sloan Aged Brass and Crystal Table Lamp is screaming “put me on a marble top side table.”

One on his nightstand and one on mine–that’s where I’d put this Robert Abbey Alice Antique Brass Table Lamp

So many places the Robert Abbey Fineas Alabaster and Brass Table Lamp could go–dining room buffet, bedroom, sofa table!

I can just envision the Circuline Satin Brass Floor Lamp next to a big comfy chair and ottoman.

The Astor Antique Brass Tripod Pharmacy Floor Lamp is perfect for a study, next to a leather sofa.

What a beauty this Arteriors Home Norman Glass and Vintage Brass Floor Lamp would be flanking a dark navy sofa and framing a fun gallery wall of art.

This is not a sponsored post, just sharing one of my favorite resources with you.

How to Accessorize Your Front Porch

June 21, 2013

How much attention do you give to your front porch? During the summer months, the hubs and I often take evening drives to look at the flowers blooming and to enjoy the sunshine. As we tour through neighborhoods, it amazes me(well, not really) how many homes have lack luster front porches. I know that the front porch is often the last thing on the to-do list but it is the first impression that your home (and you) make to anyone that comes for a visit. Like many people, you probably have a flower pot or two out front and maybe even a door mat but that’s where the decorating of your porch stops.

Summer is the perfect time of year to give your front porch some attention and love and doing that is easier than you think.

ADD FLOWERS

Accessorizing your front porch really doesn’t get any easier than this. You can buy pre-assembled flower pots at the nursery or create your own. Mixed arrangements add a lot of charm while a single variety arrangement like these hydrangea are more classic. Go for something tall and wide to add drama to your porch.

Look for ways to up-style simple flower boxes like adding a decorative iron grill to the outside.

PAINT THE PORCH CEILING

I’m seeing more and more bloggers doing this with their front porch. A little paint on the ceiling can give your porch a cozy feeling and add visual softness.

PAINT THE FRONT DOOR

If you did nothing else to your porch, I’d suggest an accent color on your front door. A bold color won’t work for everyone but I know there’s a color in the paint deck that will work for you. A painted door adds so much impact and curb appeal to your home. It’s also a great way to visually frame your porch area.

ADD A DOORMAT

A decorative doormat is an easy and inexpensive way to add a little style to your front porch. You can buy one with a pattern already on it or DIY one for cheap. I’m hoping to finish up a doormat project over the weekend and will share it with you on Monday.

Here are a few of my favorite DIY doormat projects:

Colorful Doormat via Furnish Burnish

Diamond Doormat via All of the Fish In The Sea

Chevron Doormat via Moonpie Dreams

HANG A WELCOME WREATH (or a plaque)

A boxwood wreath is a simple sign of welcome and hospitality and an inexpensive chalkboard plaque will allow you to convey a welcome message in a fun way.

(if you are having a party for someone special use your plaque as a party element and write Happy Birthday, Cheers to the Graduate or Let the Party Begin)

UPDATE YOUR LIGHTING

I can’t even begin to tell you how many homes I’ve gone to where the lighting is old, dated and practically falling off its hinges. Lighting is a safety necessity on a front porch and stylish lighting should be a design necessity. Add lighting that mimics the style of your home or that fits with the design statement you are making on the porch.

Lighting doesn’t have to be expensive to look good and here are a few of my fave outdoor light fixtures to prove that point.

Carriage House Ceiling Light from LampsPlus–$95.91

Bellagio Outdoor Hanging Light from Lamps Plus–$89.95

Progress Lighting Resort Wall Lantern from Home Depot–$59.97

CREATE A LOUNGE SPACE

No matter the size of your porch, you can create an area that feels welcoming with the addition of seating. On a small porch consider a garden stool or small bench and if you have a larger porch space, a larger bench or chairs will do the trick. Come. Sit. Relax!

Remember that indoor/outdoor fabrics work best but on a covered porch you can get away with an everyday fabric as long as it’s not exposed to the elements.

ADD DESIGN STYLE WITH A RUG

Have you ever considered a rug on your front porch? A bold patterned rug will help contain a sitting area and add some real personality to your porch space. Also consider a runner that can run from the edge of the porch to the front door as another way to decorate with a rug.