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Desire/Acquire: Chandelier Canvas Light

CasaSugar — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:00:39 -0700

I've been fawning over the Duffy London Glo Canvas ($339) ever since I included it in my Modern Marie Antoinette Get the Look back in September 2007. Unfortunately, it hasn't gotten any cheaper, and I'm reluctant to spend so much on a transient style. Luckily, I've just come across a much more affordable alternative. To see it, read more.

The Chandelier Print Canvas ($17) was designed by Linda Barker, who designed my wallpaper. No, it's not a light fixture, but it could easily become one by installing it as a sconce in front of a narrow bulb or attaching small LED lights to the interior of the frame. What do you think?

Found It! Erin's Gummi Bear Light

CasaSugar — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:00:01 -0800

Whitney Port's friend Erin on The City has a youthful, rock 'n roll style when it comes to her apartment décor. While her trendy accessories aren't exactly timeless, I think they're fun and appropriate for a young chica. I'm particularly smitten with her Gummi Bear lamp, and had to hunt one down for myself. To see where you can pick up one of your own, read more.

The Gummi Lights are designed by Jellio, which is the go-to place for sugary furnishings, and are sold there for $125 or at Babesta for $99. Tricky, I know.
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Light Up Your Life to Beat the Winter Blues

FitSugar — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0800

Adjusting to the suddenly dark evenings is a little rough for me, even though I truly enjoy and take advantage of the extra light in the morning. Lack of it makes me a little blue; does it do that to you, too? One way to perk up your mood is to increase the amount light you enjoy on a daily basis. While getting up and exercising in the morning sun for 30 to 60 minutes can help relieve the Winter blues, that can be a tall order, especially when it is cold. Spending more time exposed to sunlight during the day can help, too. So get out and walk at lunch to see the sun during the day.

It might also help to increase the amount of artificial light in your office or house in the darkened evening hours. You can brighten things up with eco-friendly compact fluorescent light bulbs. The light spectrum emitted by fluorescent bulbs has a greater potential to lift your spirits than the spectrum from traditional incandescent bulbs. So make your life a bit more cheery by turning on some lights.

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Su Casa: A Brilliant Bathroom Door

CasaSugar — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:00:27 -0700

Su Casa member Halsig posted photos of her ingenious bathroom door in her loft. In this photo, the bathroom door (in the background) is open, and the light is off.

To see what happens when the bathroom door closes, read more.

Halsig says, "We used an IKEA PAX closet door, and modified the top and bottom rails so that you can walk easily into the bathroom. We included a relay switch that turns on IKEA halogen lamps when the door is closed. The translucency gives the room and door a very open feel, but there is still privacy and it is a very modern look."

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Cool Idea: Ceiling Medallion Light

CasaSugar — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:00:48 -0700

Switzerland-based product design consultancy Life Goods designed the Ceiling Light, which mimics the shape of a traditional ceiling medallion. I've always loved ornate ceiling medallions, so it's refreshing to see the design take on a different function. The design doesn't seem to be in production, but I'll be the first to get my hands on the clever luminary if it ever is. There aren't too many good-looking ceiling lights out there, and there are thousands of rental apartments ridden with eyesore ceiling lights, so I'd love to see this sold at an affordable price point. It's also just a great alternative to a chandelier; it may not dangle down from the ceiling with crystal stones but it's still a glamorous piece. What do you think?

Steal of the Day: Mixko Delight Belle Light

CasaSugar — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:00:53 -0700

I don't know what it is about butterflies lately, but they've had my heart all aflutter. The cutout butterflies on the Mixko Delight Belle Light ($49, reduced from $83) are quite dainty and appeal to the side of me that secretly loves pink, unicorns, and party dresses. And I love how the light just seems to peek through its skirted edge. I also don't think I've ever seen a felt lamp shade before . . . people seem to use whatever they can get their hands on these days (kitchen canisters, Tupperware, vellum). No, I don't think my husband would be a fan of this Lepidopteran light, but it would be quite cute in a girl's bedroom or a feminine powder room.

DIY: Mason Jar Garden Lights

CasaSugar — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:00:52 -0700

Considering the prices of garden lights these days, I've been looking for a low-cost alternative. Lucky me, I found a DIY for temporary garden lights you can make from only LEDs, lithium coin cells, mason jars, and a little bit of tape. The lights will be temporary, until the battery runs out, but you can always refresh your battery supply just for about 30 cents each.
Supplies:

One ultrabright LED with a diffused lens per light
One CR2032 lithium coin cell per light
One mason jar per light
Tape, masking is fine

To learn the steps, read more.

Connect an LED directly across the terminals of the lithium coin cell, so the long lead goes to the positive (+) side of the battery.
Wrap it once with tape so the LED stays touching the battery cell.
Half-twist the LED 90 degrees from the battery cell so that it can bend that way and the two leads of the LED don't touch each other.
Tape the light to the inside of your mason jar lid.
Screw the lid on. Fini!

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Love It or Hate It? Smoon Ombrella

CasaSugar — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0700

The Beau & Bien Smoon Ombrella ($1854) is a wireless and rechargable "light sculpture" for your indoor or outdoor space that acts a parasol in the day, and a lantern at night. But, to be honest, it looks more to me like an alien starship from It Came From Outer Space . . . kinda creepy! What do you think?

Spruce Up Your Nerd Den With the Illuminating Coffee Table

GeekSugar — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:00:06 -0700

I am totally falling in love with Suck UK's geeky-chic goods. Not only can they supply me with an old-school Mixed Tape USB Set that I can slip in my BF's bag to show him some love, but they can make me the queen of my castle with this totally hot Union Jack illuminated coffee table. I am seriously jonesing this thing.

But don't think it won't cost you a pretty penny - this baby comes in at around $4,000 bucks. And if flags aren't your thing, you can order your table minus the Union Jack top. I don't know what is geekier: an independently controlled coffee table with a built-in power connection, or me, who gets all excited over the idea of having lights underneath my furniture and on my clothes. It's probably the latter.

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Love It or Hate It? BettyLou Cordless Lamp

CasaSugar — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:30:24 -0700

The Mmckenna BettyLou Cordless Lamp ($275) is a cordless rechargeable lamp that sits on a wine glass and shines for over seven hours, until it needs to be recharged on its base. If you're a wino, this is probably right up your alley. But then again, you might be tempted to use the included glass to serve yourself some Sauvignon Blanc . . .