Monday, January 16, 2012

in pursuit of pendants

Pendant lighting doesn't have to be ho-hum or look so utilitarian. 
Make all those plumbing fixtures, stone counter tops. and appliances sparkle 
with some shining jewels - artful and decorative pendants 
that add pizazz to kitchens, bars and other work spaces. 


1. Etched Bottle Pendant Light, Anthropologie
3. Globe Pendant, West Elm
4. Aqua Gumdrop Pendant, Serena & Lily
5. Small Meurice Pendant, Jonathan Adler
6. Lotus Flower Chandelier, Viva Terra
8. Charles Nickel Chandelier, Crate&Barrell
9. Hoyne Pendant, Crate&Barrell

click on names to link

Monday, January 9, 2012

artist: jennifer mercede

 This painting by Jennifer Mercede immediately caught my eye 
the other day at Simpatico.
I love her whimsical designs + fun festive colors.

If you're in Chagrin Falls, check out Simpatico in person, 
It's a great shop full of unique furniture + accessories. 

'Garden of Paint and Color' Original Mixed Media Acrylic Painting 30" x 30"

More great paintings I found on Jennifer's web site...
(click on title to link)
'New Friend' Original Mixed Media Acrylic Painting, 24" x 24"



Sunday, January 1, 2012

welcome 2012!

Happy New Year!
Lucky me...I got to spend it with my husband and daughter
on Siesta Key Beach in Florida.

Taken with iPhone's Hipstamatic app