Supersized Chandeliers

I've said it before here, but it bears repeating.  The right light fixture can completely transform a space.  And with light fixtures, I'm all over the map with what appeals to me.  Because of my history with historic home restoration,  I have a soft spot for antique lighting, but I like modern light fixtures too.  No matter what period they come from, I particularly like a large-scale chandelier.

Yes, this dining room by Amanda Nisbett is filled with beautiful furnishings (and curtains), but that enormous turquoise chandelier still manages to steal the show!

Didn't we all fall in love with the etageres on the counter tops in this kitchen?  Note the large scale chandelier over the rustic table.  Oversized, definitely, but it still feels right because of the simple, open design.

Oversize chandelier + lots of crystals = drama.  And PS this photo reconfirms my love for gray and lavender.

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Three of my favorite things - white walls, gold accents and a big capiz shell chandelier

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And this one.  So simple and yet so bold.  

So there you have it  - a beautiful light fixture can "make" a space - and bigger is better.

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High-Fives Pantone

Somehow this week has gotten completely away from me, but I did get to check into the cyber world quickly this afternoon, and I  found out that Pantone has named Emerald Green as the color of the year for 2013!  

Did you see that coming?  I didn't either, but as a lifelong lover of all things green, I'm pretty excited about it!  

Indulge me in a few emerald moments:

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Friends, it simply doesn't get any better than emerald velvet!

Except maybe emerald tile.  I love that too.

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And don't we love emerald  best when combined with leopard?

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And, if you are the beloved family member who happened to draw my name for the gift exchange -  well, here's a hint.

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Unwrapping this would send me to the happiest of places!

Is anyone else as excited about this as I am?

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Thoughts on Christmas Doors

Have you started decking your halls yet?  We're only a few days into December and I already feel behind.  I think my neighbors starting putting up their Christmas decorations right after Halloween,  yet the Dollhouse exterior is completely void of holiday embellishment!

I normally don't do a lot of holiday decorations outside, but I do like to dress up my front doors.  Here are a few options that caught my eye.

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These church doors are so close in color to my own freshly painted coral front doors..  Even though the royal blue ribbon isn't a traditional holiday color, I think it still reads "Christmas".

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Isn't this what the Christmas in your head looks like?  I love the placement of everything here. A wreath on each door works for me and I love the pine cone accented swag above the doors.  The only thing I would add are some small potted trees on both sides of the doors.

From Martha Stewart.  

First can we just talk about that door?  It's everything.  And I do like the whole vertically stacked wreaths they have going on with monochrome ribbon.  Side note: I've also seen lanterns filled with white Christmas tree lights and it's very cute.

Another Martha Stewart styled door.  Green and white is always so fresh.  I love the little trees in the white urns.  This entire look is a winner.

. If I'm not mistaken I think this image comes from a Pottery Barn catalog.  Here's what I like:  the big silver ornaments and the bare branch swag above the entrance.  The rest of it feels overdone to me. 

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What I love most about this image is the color of that door.  It's the perfect shade of green! And the weathered black urns with rosemary trees?- yes!  But the red floral decorations? - not so much.  They feel a little uptight to me.

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Yeah, this will not be happening. 

So among other things, I have thoughts of Christmas doors on my mind today. Feel free to jump in with your suggestions.  How is your Christmas decor coming along?

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