De Pendant

 I haven't a clue how I stumbled across the woman's blog. But I'm glad that I did.

 

 Once I got in to it, hit the 'previous post' button a few times, my eye was drawn to what must be one of her favorite types of lighting as well- the over-scale industrial pendant light.

There were probably far more than what I snagged from her site, but I like that with so many shots, it gives you great inspiration as to where and how such a fixture can be used. 

 

Don't these look like they just hatched all over her floor?

 

The clean austere black finish lends a serious tone to what appears to be an old utility porch turned kitchen. (love that ceiling and the cord)

 The metal, basket is a great design element. I'm not sure what purpose it serves.... except to sit there and look cool.

Ah. I mean, who doesn't love a pop of any bright color just to shake things up? This must be the other side of that fore mentioned room with the black pendant. (smeg. love the name. love the fridge)

ok, one more shot of the room. That window is fantastic, isn't it?

 

 I know this about the pendant but don't you love a good, flag-as-decoration moment?

oh and also, she featured some kind of a swedish, summery desert yule - loggy thing. Doesn't it look delicious? I don't know what it all says, but I suppose I could hit 'translate' in google. But there's something even more charming seeing all of those umlats and ikea words all over my computer. 

here, go take a look for yourself: in-myhouse

get your ne on

just found over at etsy shop, Neos Lettering, these great neon letters and numbers from the early 90s. Pick a single letter, number or create a phrase.

great for a nightlight, or a glowing bit of modern art ( 12.99 for a single letter ) oh and they come in greek letters as well. In case you're one of those who's still hanging on to your Greek Affiliation.

No idea where I, originally, found this dress.  It's Marchesa { thank you Katie Armour }

 

but doesn't it remind you of the Marjorie Skouras Turquoise Chandelier?

a light post

If you live in the Bay area, you're probably well acquainted with, the Berkley based, Omega Too . For the rest of you, they're the purveyor of one-of-a-kind lighting fixtures, made from repurposed items.



They've also been, long known for having cool, vintage bathroom pieces: sinks, claw footed tubs, all of those awesome things that peopler { stupid people } rip out of old homes. When I was re-doing my house, we spent a lot of time over there { they're always getting new things in, so it's worth it to pop in often }

Everything you need to make your old house look like new again.

I was looking for some light fixture possibilities for a new job I'm starting. Something interesting, something that gives the space an added sparkle. Like a great pair of earrings would to and outfit. I found a few things that would work nicely.



but check out what  else I found over there.....





I love their repurposed pieces. so clever. 

 

 

would love a few of these , hanging over a big farm table. 

 these would be perfect in a boy's room.

these are antique funnels. so cool.

go check out their site, they have so much to peruse. Omega Too

yakuza lou chandelier::: eddie sykes

The mechanically, articulated chandelier by artist, Eddie Sykes is a cross between the 'cootie catchers' of gradeschool and modern-victorian, moving orgami, sculpture.

Ya, it's that complicated in its art form but simple in its concept: a controlled and beautiful source of lighting. Each limited edition piece, takes up to 4 months to craft. there's a great video here if you'd like to see more on that.

"When the chandelier is closed, the lights are off and hidden. When the chandelier is turned on, the source lights 'unfold' and begin to increase illumination in sync with the expansion of the piece. A special dimmer control increases lighting wattage so the level of light is related to the size and position of the chandelier itself."





Translation:: you can program this incredible work of art to start shape shifting and light adjusting in a matter of seconds or with the setting of the sun. pretty cool. wonder if he knows Tord Boontje