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History Lesson: The Torchiere
A torchiere, or torch lamp, is a lamp- typically with a tall stand- where the light shines up like a torch. Originally used in France in the late 1600s, torchieres were a form of candleabra that utilized one candle but could also use multiple candles to illuminate an entire room. Though lightbulbs are now used [...]
Weekly Wrap Up: From Grandfather Clocks to Glass Owls
Monday’s History Lesson: The Grandfather Clock Tuesday’s Fashion Finds: Erin Wasson Bangle Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: Dark Woods Inspiration Thursdays: Into the Woods Friday Faves: Murano Glass Owl
Friday Faves: Murano Glass owls
Found this gorgeous Murano Glass Owl on auction at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. It stands 13 1/2 inches tall and is composed of smoky glass with iridescent eyes and a red interior.
Design Meets Fashion: Dark Woods
(Images via Apartment Therapy & Fashion Gone Rogue)
History Lesson: The Grandfather Clock
The grandfather clock, aka longcase, tall-case or floor clock, is a weight-driven pendulum clock inside a tower. Typically the tower stands 6 to 8 feet tall, the dials are adorned with decorative embellishments, and the clock sounds on each hour. English clockmaker William Clement created the grandfather clock in 1670 after the invention of the anchor [...]
Weekly Wrap Up: From Toile to Twisted Lights
Monday’s History Lesson: Toile de Jouy Tuesday Fashion Finds: Après Cardigan Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: Traditional English Rose Inspiration Thursday: Wallpapered Furniture by Bryonie Potter Friday Faves: Twisted Lights by Erwin Zweirs
Friday Faves: Twisted Lights by Erwin Zwiers
I found these amazing lights on Design Milk this week and had to share! Designer Erwin Zwiers presented this collection at the Elle Inside Event in Amsterdam in September. According to Design Milk, it “was inspired by the bent plywood material that was used”. I love that the design looks like inside out terraced hills!
Inspiration Thursdays: Wallpapered Furniture by Byronie Potter
(Byronie Potter via Carrie Leber)
Weekly Wrap Up: From Dhurrie Rugs to Gold Bowls
Monday’s History Lesson: Dhurrie Rugs Tuesday’s Tout: Design Studio Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: Pink & Teal Inspiration Thursday: Garden Party Friday Faves: Gold Paper Bowls
Friday Faves: Gold Paper Bowls
I love the delicate organic quality of these Gold Paper Bowls from Up In the Air Somewhere. The rich gold color is gorgeous and make them a perfect holiday/wedding gift!
