Moving isn't ever that much fun. At least the spending your entire weekend lifting heavy boxes part isn't. I'm currently in the beginnings of a moving process and have decided to push the actual move out of mind, but explore what new types of functional decoration I could potentially find for my new apartment. This week I've been focusing on lighting and wanted to share the best of playful lights and lamps I've discovered. More

As a major coffee drinker (seriously, it's an 8-cup-a-day habit at this point!) I find these recycled coffee filter lamps from Lampada quite beautiful…

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Traditionally, gold conveyed a sense of opulence and glamor. Today, a punch of gold can also convey pop fun. These gold accessories are current and functional too. Even the smart phone handset you say? It may look like mere trendy tchotchke, but it cuts down on 96% of cell phone radiation, making it both fun and functional. More

In my quest for sleek, spare minimalism, I never thought I'd become a fan of infusing my décor with a touch of whimsy. Quirky, cutesy, ironic — these were words I never associated with stylish design. But lately, I'm all about adding a punch of unexpected humor to liven up my pad. Inspired by my recent stay at the very whimsical Mondrian South Beach, I've selected a few items that can add a similar charm to your home. What do you think — hot, or just plain hokey? More

Q: I've just across this beautiful light fixture that would look spectacular over our dining room table. Does anyone know where I can get this? More

What's better than one gorgeous pendant making a dynamic impact in one of your favorite rooms of your house? Why, several gorgeous pendants, all working together to create a unique-to-you lighting arrangement sure to brighten up any space. More

When I stumbled upon the Jeff Jones Tobacco Stick Chandelier made of reclaimed barn wood, cotton, plastic, and steel, the hanging fixture caught my eye.

Mixing rustic elements with bright colors to create contrast may be not be a new concept, but I can appreciate the reclaimed materials and the creative way that the piece is assembled. I was, however, a bit surprised when I saw the price.

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Q: I recently bought the Tord Boontje "Garland" lamp, which I've wanted for years. But I didn't realize it's a plug-in pendant lamp — I was looking for a regular ceiling lamp, since that's what I'm replacing. Do you think the shade would work on a pendant lamp base? And if yes, can you recommend a plain (and not too expensive) one? More

Polish designer Pani Jurek took inspiration from the world of science when she designed the Maria S.C. chandelier lamp from a set of test tubes. The piece is named and designed as a nod to innovator, scientist, educator and academic Maria Sklodowska-Curie, who was the first person to be twice awarded the Nobel Prize, first in 1903 and then again in 1911.

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There's no denying the wonders that a little natural light can bring into a home. But due to tight spaces, strange layouts or close neighbors many of us are stuck with artificial light. Day lighting company, VELUX, recently set out so solve this problem with their new product, the Lovegrove Chandelier, which can be installed anywhere and is powered by the sun. More