Just Can't Go Wrong with Traditional

If you're ever unsure of what 'style' of lighting to choose for your home. Well you can never go wrong with staying with the classics. Look at this traditional schoolhouse light that blends beautifully with the rest of the decor. So easy and transitional. A perfect fit!

Vintage or New?

I love some of the new products that are available..like the filament Edison inspired, squirrel-cage light bulbs. These light bulbs give such an authentic, vintage look to any light fixture.
A client sent me the picture below with the variety of true vintage pendant lights. She asked me to create a similiar looking pendant.
So, here's my design. I'm often hesitant to use the new rayon, twisted wire that is available because with a glass shade you're beginning to add weight. And that can be dangerous as the twisted wire is not U.L. listed. So I stayed with the black pendant wire.

Don't COPY This POTTERYBARN!

Here's my version of the FIRST canning jar sconce ready for any country, cottage, rustic or transitional decor. I love it and many new clients are beginning to enjoy them in their homes as well. The glow of the light through the vintage canning jar with its raised lettering is so...'comfortable'. Then the original wire bale adds to the charm. The sconce has a warm, oiled-bronze finish. I also like the use of the pint jars for smaller areas.
Here's one of my favorite customers 'showing-off' her beautiful sconces in her master bedroom. Gorgeous!

Turn-a-bout is fair play Pottery Barn!

After seeing Pottery Barn's version of the canning jar chandelier, I had a client request some changes. So I thought, why not!?!? If Pottery Barn can take my idea, why can't I mimic them. My client wanted a smaller canopy, three true vintage jars, blue jars and a specific drop length. Now Pottery Barn's not going to do that for you. So here it is. I really like how this looks and can easily visualize it in a cottage or country home. But, if you don't like blue, I'm also introducing a clear canning jar chandelier that has lots of sparkle.

Did POTTERYBARN Copy my CHANDELIER?

Perhaps they did! Funny how I had mine out there for the 'public' eye and now PotteryBarn will have a 'version' of my canning jar chandelier available in October!?!?!?! Very interesting.
Tell me which you like better, theirs or mine? And I promise, you won't hurt my feelings.

How much light is needed?

Many times people ask me 'how much light do I need'? And I'm sure there is a scientific answer, but to me the question is so personal that I can't answer it.
Not only do you have the number of windows in the room, you have to think of the other lights you might be using, i.e. table and floor lamps. Also, how do you intend on using the room? Viewing TV in a brightly lit room, is not very pleasing to me, but either is trying to do a task without enough light. So, again it becomes a personal choice.

Fashion Designer's Choice

Clothing designer, jodi arnold, prepares for the opening of her second store location, this time in Brooklyn, NY. Chosen for its traditional styling to marry with the building's architectural elements, jodi selected the schoolhouse globe pendants to furnish her shop.
Jodi's design style has been snatched up by 'The Limited'. Here's what Jodi says about her work. "My design voice has always been inspired by my love of prints, patterns, and creating unique twists that are unexpected yet at the same time very wearable. I have done the same for The Limited but now at a price point that makes it more affordable to a broader audience."
If you'd like to see more of jodi arnold's design, visit her at www.jodiarnoldnyc.com