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Jack O’Lantern Tiffany Sculptured Accent Lamp from Meyda

  Okay, not exactly spooky Halloween decorating style, but personally we love Meyda’s  Jack O’Lantern Tiffany lamp exactly because its more charming and fun rather than scary.  Crafted from Pumpkin Orange colored stained glass the Meyda Jack O’Lantern lamp is a perfect Halloween decorating accessory that will never go out of style since it adheres [...]

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Urban Safari Glam in Black & White Sophisticated Palette

Color trends for 2009 and 2010  continue to showcase the simple, elegant and dramatic color scheme duo of black and white as a popular home decor choice for contemporary styled homes. Black and white alone can create a sterile, sharp and often harsh contrast, but add in the soft lines and patterns of the Zebra [...]

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Crystal Chandelier at Eden Roc Hotel Miami Beach

The Eden Roc is one of my favorite hotels in Miami Beach, and one in which design inspiration beckons from every angle, every wall and, yes, even the ceiling. Case in point, the  Art Deco inspired crystal chandelier that illuminates the Eden Roc’s lobby.

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Dorian Webb Venetian Glass Bead Chandeliers – Inspired Design

We met Dorian and her lovely mother during the summer 2001 market in Atlanta. We were charmed with the beautiful, unique, intricate, and very detailed chandeliers Dorian created.  Over the years her work has continued to evolve beautifully. And throughout the years we have remained enthusiastic fans of her designs. We’ve selected three chandeliers that [...]

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Jeweled Flowers Lighting Fixtures – Get Inspired

Floral motifs were all the rage at the Spring 2009 fashion shows, and true to fashion, if it’s on the runway it will make its way to your hallway and home. We’ve found these lovely floral lighting fixtures all dressed up in crystals, gems and gold finery, and we’re sure you’ll love them too. Vita [...]

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Feminine Chandeliers from the Pretty to the Divine

    Very pretty in pink chandelier from Crystorama (model 4474-AB-GTS) from the Bohemian Crystal Collection. Features Golden Teak STRASS® Swarovski® (GTS) crystal with Gold pins.   A natural beauty, the Wampum chandelier from Currey and Company is bejeweled with natural shells creating a one-of-a-kind look. The Wampum chandelier is a perfect fit for shabby [...]

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Etienne Chandelier from Fredrick Cooper

The Etienne chandelier (an Alexander Julian design for Fredrick Cooper) has a bronze finish signature silhouette and a Raffia textured fabric round tuck-under shade. We love the modern feel. We adore the juxtaposed textures: rough Raffia, smooth bronze finish. We swoon over the exquisite balance between the feminine curves and the masculine lines of this [...]

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Stunning Capiz Shell Chandeliers from Pacifica Home Gems

Blue square chandelier from Pacifica Home Gems is our favorite. It’s so sophisticated and beautiful. Gives us a serious case of decor lust. There’s also a mint green version of the square chandelier. A close second for our decor affection is the Lotus chandelier.  Images copyright of respective companies. Home Decor Buyer Resource: Contact Pacifica [...]

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Table Lamps – How to Select and Buy

When selecting a table lamp to add to your home decor you need to ask yourself the following questions: What’s the style of my home (or room ) where the lamp will reside? Your living space is typically a direct reflection of who you are, your personality; so you want to find a table lamp [...]

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Lighting Your Artwork: The Dos and Don’ts

Don’t Natural light is the best lighting for viewing and enjoying your art however natural light AKA sunlight is detrimental to the health of your artwork and is best avoided. Never hang your artwork or photos near windows as they are sources of natural light. Many homes do use fluorescent lights as general lighting fixtures [...]

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Fashion Inspired Lighting for 2009

Bagdley Mischka (left) and 2nd Shadow Table Lamp from Zwello (right). Collete Dinnigan (left) and Tresor Suspension Light from YLighting (right) – also sporting the hot metallic trend for 2009- Silver. Lanvin (left) and Kiss Table Lamp from YLighting (right). Collette Dinnigan (right) and Light Shade Shade 95 + Chandelier from YLighting. Louis Vuitton (left) [...]

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Meyda Venice Collection of Cut Wine Bottle Pendants – Eco Chic Lights

Meyda’s Cut Wine Bottle Pendants breath new life into old wine bottles. The Wine Bottle Pendant lights are created by cutting off the bottle necks and refitting the remaining portion of the wine bottle to function as a light. The cylindrical shape gives these unique, and eco-friendly lights a modern feel. We like the blue [...]

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Caboche Suspension Ceiling Light in Amber

The Caboche ceiling light designed by Patricia Urquiola and Eliana Gerotto in 2005 continues to work its design magic and has become a timeless modern design classic. We love this modern styled chandelier as a natural fit in modern styled home interiors, and surprisingly even in classic traditional settings, specifically those wishing to mix the [...]

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kaarsKoker Chandelier Candle Sleeves – Inspired Design

Dress up your old chandelier with kaarsKoker chandelier candle sleeves. Each kaarsKoker is available in candelabra diameter and in 4” and 6” lengths, which can be easily shortened to accommodate custom lighting. The kaarsKoker chandelier candle sleeves are quite affordable with prices ranging from $12 to $23 per pair. Below are a few of the [...]

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Organic Baby Nursery Style – The Nursery Issue 2008

Soothing, comforting and organic by design and color. Simple geometric patterns, a neutral color palette and natural materials create a nursery that is serene and balanced. Inhabit Axis Stretched Wall Print ($70) – inhabitliving.com Paper Cloud Sunflower Pendant Lamp($185)-paper-cloud.com Luca Glider by Monte Design( $900) – montedesign.net. Campaign Crib by DucDuc ($1700)-ducducnyc.com NettoCollection Loft Changing [...]

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Crystal Snowflake Chandelier -1stDibs

1stDibs.com is where we gleefully click to when we fantasize about decorating our fabulous imaginary (for now) mansions with the worldly treasures that abound at 1Dibs. Why don’t you join us in Fantasy Decorating and Design and head over to 1stDibs to create your very own dream home? A little taste of what awaits you [...]

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Little Luxuries – Affordable Decor – Hanging Candle Chandelier

Luxury doesn’t always come with a shocking price tag. CB2 proves that point with their charming, very modern, stylish whirly hanging votive candle holder (shown on left). At $3.95 (that’s less than a Starbucks Venti Mocha and less fattening ) for each of these hand blown glass spheres it will only set you back a [...]