Isn't it magical? And by the way, darn you for this temptation, New York Times' T Magazine. (Photo by Coppi Barbieri, via the New York Times)
The basket chandelier designed by Marco Dessi for J. & L. Lobmeyr. This is not simply a light fixture. It's an illuminated work of art. The basket is created from glass tubes bent in hexagons and stacked into a shape inspired by traditional lanterns. The creation is woven with silk cords and lit by a twisted spiral of halogen bulbs.
So, will a Dessi basket be coming home? Not likely. My low-ceilinged Colonial has nowhere to showcase this gem. More to the point, it costs as much as I'm hoping to spend on my master bathroom renovation. Hmmm...incredible jewel of a light fixture or a new bathroom without a Tupperware lid glued to the shower ceiling? When put like that, it's not really a hard decision, is it?
I did do a little spring redecorating. Let's say it was inspired by our local spring festival. Or rather, using things brought home from our local spring festival. (If you were there and saw a man wearing a silly balloon hat, that was my husband. The good sport.)
An homage to Friday's royal wedding?
It's not Chihuly, but it does have a certain something, doesn't it? Speaking of Chihuly, I still haven't gone to the Museum of Fine Arts Boston's Chihuly: Through the Looking Glass exhibit. I've been an enormous fan of Dale Chihuly's since I saw his Chihuly: alla Macchia exhibition years ago. I can't wait to go.
Those light fixtures are absolutely stunning! Low ceilings or not, I like to show pieces like those to the hubs. They make my eventual selections look like bargains. The spring festival sounds like it was a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh droooool! Those are marvelous. I agree with lax, always good to show the husb what high home fashion goes for!
ReplyDeleteLove your balloon art. The next big trend, perhaps?
Good idea! I'll seem so low-maintenance/budget-conscious in comparison.
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