Glitter & Gold

More than just hardware now a days, Metallics are gleamworthy in any home or outfit and marrying metallics with nuetrals or pastels can make you glow. You all are invited to a enjoy a sparkling & sweet time...take a second to enjoy these deliciously sparkly treats this New Years Day!

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Metallics are all the rage right now, which means gold & silver alike are topping the charts. If both strike your fancy & you’re worried you’ll have to choose one or the other, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Gone is yesterday’s belief that gold & silver do not belong in the same ensemble; in fact, mixing them is encouraged.

Metallics are dynamic by nature, the blend of gold & silver in particular, lends not only an intriguing contrast, but also a sense of visual dimension & texture. With the right balance of the two, you can feel both elegant & eclectic.

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Happy 2013!


peace & love,
Lindsey

Heureux Mardi Gras!

So sorry I have been MIA lately…projects at work and going to 6^th street down in Austin for mardi gras took me away from here!

Speaking of mardi gras, I thought I would share a little mardi gras inspiration with you! Purple, gold, & green with a little bit of a sheen :- )

clockwise starting from the top :

gold slipcovers from sodarling blogspot; floor lamp from homedecor; paint color found from google database; wave fold silk drapery; midas collection at design within reach; sofa from thisnext blog; bourgie table lamp from design within reach; gold louis side chair from maisons du monde online store; pillow from csn online store; gold cube from maisons du monde online store; abbey chair from astoria imports; glam sunburst mirror from cyan design; vases from cyan design.

I took a spin on this mardi gras design. Instead of the usual Kelley green, bright royal purple, & bright gold. I went with more of a deeper purple like eggplant, a muted green like pea soup, and some gold to give it that celebration sparkle! I accented it with neutrals, like a cream, which is the way to go if you have more than one strong color in the design already.

Well, that is all I had to share for today. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves on mardi gras & liked my design treats! See you next time!

peace & love,

Lynz

Lustful Lighting

Gone are the days when lighting was a background feature designed to showcase the rest of your home. Now, thanks to material & advances that make more affordable, versatile lighting, the way you light your home has become just as important as what’s being illuminated.


Here are a few of my top interesting lighting choices for inside or outside your home...



"Torn Lighting"
Each of the LED units is designed too like it is part of your room,
giving the illusion of the wallpaper peeling back to emit a steady glow.





"Book Lamp" design by Marti Guixe for Lujan Sicilia is made of books
& LED sources with chrome & acrylic elements



Module liquid floor tiles found at Bloom Lighting Company
& can be used for commercial or funky residential clients.

Designed by FlickMars for the NASA Hotel Lobby in Houston, TX
These are cool fiber optic lights that drape down toward the seating arrangement.

 

By Designlush these lighted space panels are made of white laquered fiberglass
with a chrome plated bulb.

"Cadmo Floor Lamp" by Artemide this lamp is so slick!
The almost 6' of smooth metal curves will surely make your house guests want one too!





Arteriors sells this Table Lamp that has almost a paint dripping effect.
It's simple but, makes an impact.



Designed by Bruce Munro and is formed of acrylic tubes containing
optical fibers but, not quite yet on the market.

LED pebble string lights 2" in diameter that are water rated
so you can use them around water.

Oluce Stone Outdoor Lamps would be very nice for a modern home.
You can find them at Ylighting.



I hope you were inspired by my lighting choices! If I could I would own all of these designs!

Well time to turn off the lights...at the office & go home!

peace & love,

Lynz