I have been researching pendant lights for a bar area in one of my design projects. This blog post is the result of that research. Not all of the lights in this post are appropriate for my client’s bar but they are all now my new favorite pendant lights. The first is the Firelight lantern…
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The Law Office Project
For the past two years I have worked on what I call The Law Office Project. The Law Office is located in Soulard which is an area of St Louis, Mo that was the landing place for new to St Louis immigrants in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The buildings The Law Office occupies…
Lanterns vs Chandeliers
I love a chandelier, sparkling crystals, glittering lights. Beautiful. Recently I have developed a crush on another style of lighting, the lantern. The lantern is no longer just for Early American designs. It is being used in traditional, transitional and contemporary designs. This beautiful orange and grey lantern from Urban Electric is perfect in a…
More New Favorites
I have several client projects in various stages. The projects range from a client building a custom home to clients updating in time for the holidays. I have been researching furnishings for these projects and now have a new list of favorites, My first new favorite is this two drawer chest from Sarreid. It will…
It’s All About The Lights
A new client project has me thinking about and finding beautiful light fixtures for her home. The project includes furniture, fabrics and rugs but for now, it’s all about the lights. The house has a two story entry so this 62″ high chandelier with crystal beads is the perfect fixture to lighten and brighten the…
Cafe Natasha: The Transformation
Cafe Natasha is a Persian restaurant located at 3200 S Grand in St Louis Mo. They have been at their South Grand location for several years. The food is great, the owners are charming but the interiors definitely needed an update. I was called in to help with design. The updated bar Before the updates….
Spring Projects
I have been busy working on various client projects. Some are nearing completion and others are just beginning. Light fixtures have recently been installed in a new home. Moving day is just around the corner. The beautiful crystal bud globe from Currey & Co hangs in the front entry of the home. A pair…
What I’ve Been Doing
I have several great client projects I am working on. Because of that I have been looking at, researching and selecting wonderful pieces for these clients. So I decided to share these gems here on the blog. This delightful ottoman is from Thibaut Designs. I love the shape and details of it. It comes is various sizes…
Powder Room Update
I’ve been working with a client to help update her beautiful home. She has wonderful furnishings and art but the rooms needed to be finished, pulled together. One of the rooms I worked on was the powder room off the foyer. It is a room with high ceilings and plenty of natural light. It also…
Lighting For The Dining Room
This time of year we start thinking about and planning for the holidays. The dining room becomes a focal point in the house. A new chandelier or sconces or both are at the top of the” I need this for the holidays” list. Here are a few I have selected for clients and a few…
