We Need Some Light

During last weekend's Ginger Rogers extravaganza, I realized that our outdoor dining area wasn't sufficiently lit.  Although this may have been triggered by my slightly altered state of mind,  I'm still on the hunt for the perfect mood lighting to enhance our summer evenings.  Take a look at some of the string lights I'm seriously considering.  All of them could be hung from the side of the house to the arborvitae hedge (with an ever so slight draping effect).

Above lights from: Ooga Lights

Vintage light string: Restoration Hardware

The cornet shaped lights can be hung among the trees surrounding our outdoor dining area.  Pick your favorite and help this girl out...

Finally A Green Light Bulb Worthy of Exposure: The Plumen 001

The Plumen energy efficient light bulb is one to show off!  More a sculpture than a bulb, it uses 80% less energy and last 8 times longer than incandescent bulbs.  Only recently available in the States (locally at Koo de Kir), the bulb gives us the option to expose our light.  Check it out!

Brimfield Picks

Walking through the maze of vendors at the Brimfield Antique Show in Massachusetts is quite an exhilarating experience.  I found myself gravitating towards shimmering lights, embellished chairs and ornate dressers, vintage items with pedestals and  huge contemporary planters.   Take a look at some of my favorite Brimfield picks.

In today's post we clearly get to admire design and detailing in items from our past.  Tomorrow, guest blogger Brooke Richard will show us how today's furniture is crafted with a renewed dedication to design and purpose for the future.

A Magical Chandelier

I love this chandelier from Brothers Dressler, a Toronto based ecologically conscious design company.  I first caught a glimpse of them on D Pages, an online magazine that features art and design from a company's perspective, revealing not only the beauty and uniqueness of a product,  but also the thought and emotion that goes into creating it.  Take a look at a Brothers Dressler Branch Chandelier.  The combination of reclaimed wood and crystals create contrast and also, in a less pronounced way :  balance.

Shadow Effects

In last week's post, Light Effects, we saw how light fixtures hanging in clusters added depth and drama to spaces exploring not only their "light" effects but the "shadows" they created as well.  It takes only one light to create a fantastic shadow.   Take a look at some shadows I found in our home.

Above:  The shadow cast from the entry hall lamp can be seen through the front door.

Next time you're chilling on the couch look around to see how the light in your home expands itself through shadows.

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