BCBG :: Paper Garland Window Display

I didn't get the best photo of this BCBG window display but it's a nice example of something super simple.   Just some clothed mannequins and floral paper garlands {they might be snowflakes}.

The paper garlands remind me of this garland light by Tord Boontje.

Super simple but really effective, and I like the shape of this garland light much better when the garland is contained in the globe rather than drooping over a bare bulb.

Formfjord

I'm sort of in love with these futuristic crown lights from Formfjord.  A part of me thinks they would need a very modern space to live in, but then again....

{photo: jeanine}

Flowerpot Pendant Light

 

I thought these little pendant lights looked very Pantone-esque {happily 60s/70s} and I was surprised to see I was right.  They are the Flowerpot VP1 Pendant Light by Verner Panton.  At the time, I didn't remember seeing them around before but I have seen the larger ones, it was the size that threw me off.  I'm totally in love with the desk lamp, someday I hope one of those finds it's way to my desk.


{photo: jeanine}

Studio Gorm - Milk Bottle Lamp

I really enjoyed these milk bottle lights by studio Gorm, with the double shade {above} or single shade {below}.

I really like the look of the opaque double shade pendant.  I didn't get a photo of one but you can see it on their website.

{photos: jeanine}

Coffee Prince

I've been at it again.  I found another K-drama and {luckily?} got sick while watching it so I could spend a day in bed watching episode after episode.  For some reason I find them addicting, but I have cut myself off until I get my taxes done...

The latest series I watched was Coffee Prince which was cute, but what really caught my eye were the lights in the coffee shop.  They are simple pendants with a silver band across the center which may even hide an ugly fluorescent bulb {mostly} from view.

 

I have no idea who manufactures this light, I've never seen it before but there are plenty of other similar lights.

The Globo di Luce Pendant by Roberto Menghi {at DWR} is beautiful, shiny and pricey.

There is a lower priced Globe Pendant from West Elm {with an exposed bulb} which is simple and pretty but doesn't have the silver strip which is what sets the first light apart from the rest.

I'll have to be on the lookout to see if I can find out the manufacturer.  I'd love to know.

I liked this series better than the last if only because I didn't have to use box after box of tissues and also wasn't tempted to make more kimchi.  I made some after the last series from this recipe {I don't eat fish so it's safer to make my own without the fish sauce} and still have about 3 pounds left!  Kimchi anyone? 

{top image: hulu}

Kotori Pendant Lamp

I came across these pendant lights, made by Hiyoshiya, at the Japan by Design section of the ICFF. The picture doesn't do them justice, since my photography depends more on luck than skill and luck seems to have deserted me here.

The lights are actually made of bamboo and fabric-like washi paper but can be custom-made with your own fabric or paper. They are constructed like traditional Japanese umbrellas and fold down to a very small size for storage and portability. You can see better images here.

{photo: jeanine}

Discoco Pendant Light

I was fortunate to attend the ICFF in Manhattan this past weekend and I wanted to share some of my favorite finds during my next posts.

One of my favorite lights was the Discoco Pendant Light by Christophe Matheiu from Marset. The light is made from steel rods and ABS plastic. I guess that is the only drawback that I see. I would prefer if it were made all out of powdercoated steel or aluminum than plastic but it is very well designed and I actually couldn't tell until I did some further research on the fixture.

One thing I really like about the fixture is the fact that you can't see the light source. I find it really distracting to have the light source visible, though there are some lights that pull it off. With the glossy white surfaces, the light bounces around and creates a nice glow.

{photo: jeanine}