Fan of Jamie Young Lamps

For those of you who have followed my blog over the last year, you know I LOVE lamps. They are such an important accessory in a home, and many people don't pay enough attention to them when they are decorating their home.

There are many great manufacturers of lamps out there. I love Slip for its fun, contemporary look. http://www.weareslip.com/ (I sell them, so email me if you'd like to place an order.) However, one of my favorite lamp designers right now (and I have many!) is Jamie Young. I've highlighted her lamps in the past, but noticed they are getting more recognition for their design so thought it was worth mentioning again. What makes these lamps so great? Quality of construction and materials is foremost. But, the great range of diversity means that as a designer, I can usually find something for any of my clients. Plus, most are custom ordered to give you the perfect look!

These lamps are only available to the trade, or some high-end retailers like Miller-Pollard in University Village (Seattle) carry this line. Many of the lamps are priced $300-$700 and more, but it's certainly worth the investment!
http://www.jamieyoung.com/index.asp

Here are just a few of my favorites right now:

Wine Bottle Chandelier - Really?

Before I begin, I have to apologize for my poor blogging etiquette. I've been absent from blogging about design for quite some time. Yes, I've been busy, which is a good thing, but not good if you want to be a responsible blogger. So, I promise to be more blog-worthy, as there's so much to talk about in the world of design!

Take, for example, Pottery Barn's new wine bottle chandelier. I received my emailer from them last week and couldn't resist learning more about this wine bottle chandelier. They use authentic wine bottles to make this chandelier. But, I'm just not sure people will buy it. I'm sorry, but I don't find it attractive. Maybe if you have a wine cellar, this might excite you, but isn't that being too obvious? I love to think outside of the box, but perhaps in this case, the bottles should have stayed there.

What do you think?