design

10 iconic lights ~ a little weekend eye candy

March 12, 2011 by admin

zettel’z is a grand chandelier where the bohemian crystal drops are substituted by scribbled paper notes from some incurable romantic’s desk ~ the light shines through the paper mobile.

the bourgie table lamp ~ on one hand, it is classical, rich and traditional & on the other, it is innovative, transparent & ironic.

by david abad, this elegant cluster of 19 seemingly simple sockets with clear globe bulbs.

the testa floor lamp by Estudio Estiluz.

from the murano due collection, esign by patrick jouin ~ composed of strands clear, hand-blown glass “bubbles” suspended from a polished steel canopy.

the timeless Arco Lamp perfectly encompasses both form & function ~ the polished Aluminum domed shade is beautifully balanced by a heavy marble base.

from the 60s, the le klint pendant is a modern classic made from color-stabilized white PVC which is completely washable.

a mid-century classic, the bubble lamp was first designed by george nelson in 1947 and was produced by howard miller starting in the early 1950s.

designed by ferruccio Lviani & made in italy by kartell, the take table lamp is a very contemporary reinvention of a classic bedside lamp.

you can find all style icons at ylighting.

do what you love & delegate the rest!

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5 low cost ways to improve your curb appeal

March 8, 2011 by admin

everyone talks about curb appeal ~ but, exactly what is it? you know it when you see it & you also know if when it is totally lacking. here are some tangible & low cost ways to dress up the curb appeal of your residence.

a good place to start is with your front door. a punch of unexpected color is a low-cost way to give your house personality & set it apart from your neighbors. if you live in a condo, this is probably not an option, but you can still find ways to give your entry some panache. make sure it is clean, polish off the hardware & add some flowers, topiaries or swag or wreath that reflects your personal style ~

create a garden in a day. container gardens work on any type property as do hanging baskets of lush flowers or ferns. softening your exterior with a beautiful vine ~ either annual or a perennial like a carolina jasmine is small investment with a big payback ~

add window boxes ~ we are currently working on a post on window box resources to share with you ~ there are boxes that work with almost any style of house. by mixing plants & flowers, you can create a lush & charming addition to the facade of your home ~

make sure your home is clean, clean, clean & properly painted & maintained. also consider adding extra molding around windows & doors ~ it can be done in a weekend & will update it & add value ~

don’t forget about your gutter & drainspouts. make sure they are not clogged with leaves or looking shabby with peeling paint. vinyl systems are easy to install & if you can afford them, copper systems will add class & value to your home ~

and finally, consider adding an arbor or other focal point in the your garden. a value added expense that will delight you as you plant round it ~

planting season for shrubs & perennials is here & annual season is around the corner. it’s is an excellent time of the year to plan some small changes that will give back large rewards in the curb appeal of your property.