Brighten Up Your Ceilings…
Thursday, May 21st, 2009
With one of these beautiful fixtures!
Designer Lindsay Adelman’s 9 Globe Bubble fixture is the tops! Each fixture is custom made in her Brooklyn studio.
I love these Stamen pendants by Niche Modern for their simplicity of form and delicate quality. (It’s just a bonus that they also have Niche in their company name.)
The Ziyi chandelier by Thomas O’Brien for Visual Comfort successfully blends tradition and modernity.
Tags: light fixtures, modern chandeliers, new interior design products
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Top eBay Picks: Vintage Clocks!
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
This Retro Hallicrafters Clock Radio would add a little punch to your bedside table for $79.99
Rare Howard Miller clock, $850. Insanely priced, but I love the shape.
Bring some whimsy to your kitchen with thisVintage Mastercrafters Starburst clock, $9.99
An oldie but a goodie:1950′s Westclox Big Ben Alarm Clock, $9.99
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Before & After: West Portal dining room
Friday, May 15th, 2009
Bold paint, a new light fixture, and eclectic furniture create a cozy space to dine.
Before
After
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Island Style
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
Having just returned from the Caribbean, I thought I would share some outdoor style highlights and inspiration from my trip. Even though our Bay Area weather doesn’t quite compare, we can still make our patios, backyards, and decks as comfortable and enjoyable for those perfect San Francisco afternoons.
The above was taken at Nikki Beach on Turks and Caicos. White drapery panels create a very cool effect in the evening breeze. This would be easy to adapt to your own patio, all you need are some white cotton rod pocket curtains and simple tie backs.
Is it a bed, a sofa, or both? While you may be hard pressed to find something with such generous proportions in a retail store, it still provides inspiration for creating a relaxing outdoor space. Add lots of pillows in the same tone to your outdoor furniture to create a similar, loungy feel.
Blue mosaic tiles, white barstools and natural materials form a nicely contrasted composition.
Tags: caribbean design inspiration, island style
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Top eBay Picks: Light Fixtures!
Saturday, May 2nd, 2009
I’ve found a number of fantastic and unique lamps and chandeliers for clients on eBay. Unlike larger furniture items, lamps don’t usually cost much to ship. Check out my current eBay favorites…
Lucite chandelier. Buy it now for $149. It’s not the hottest deal around, but it would spice up a boring entryway or small kitchen.
1930′s industrial work lamp, currently at $32. This would make any work area shine.
I’m a sucker for these Art Deco headboard lamps. This one is in good condition and would be a unique substitute for a table lamp. The current bid is $10.
Vintage arc lamp, starting bid $9.99! This is a classic. The shade rotates to direct light wherever you need it.
Happy bidding!
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