You’re a Good Man, Goodman.

<p><img alt="Pinned Image" border="0" src="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/286330488779078777_93Z6QLrA_c.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" /></p> <p align="center">{Image via <a href="http://www.barbarawaltman.com/">Barbara Waltman Design</a>}</p> <p>When it comes to kitchen lighting, the possibilities are endless. I don’t have an island in my kitchen, so I made due by hanging an <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=1633">Extra Large Hicks Pendant</a> by Thomas O’Brien over my breakfast table and I love it. Naturally, I often think about what I would do in my dream home and I always come back to the <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/search_results.aspx?q=goodman">Goodman Hanging Lamp</a> by Thomas O’Brien (available through <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/index.aspx">Circa Lighting</a>) and it seems that plenty of interior designers have done the same. The Goodman has become a favorite in the design world and has appeared in countless publications over the years including House Beautiful, Cottage Living, and Lonny. Could it be the perfect kitchen pendant? Its clean lines make for a bold piece that lends itself perfectly to all styles from traditional to modern and everything in between as seen in these beautiful kitchen images. The Goodman is available in <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/search_results.aspx?q=goodman">three sizes and several finishes</a> with the option of a metal or natural paper shade. I personally love this piece because it can read classic or modern and is a refreshing change from anything that is too traditional or industrial (yawn!). My favorite finish combination—Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass with Antique White Shade, (shown in the first few images) adds a touch of modern glamour thanks to the warm glow of the brass-lined shade. <img alt="Pinned Image" border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec6.pinterest.com/upload/102527328986334989_y18UJqTc_c.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" /></p> <p align="center">{Design by Barbara Waltman |Image via the <a href="http://visualcomfortblog.com/shade/">Visual Comfort Blog</a>}</p> <p><img alt="Pinned Image" border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/156500155771939409_QsDr77Ow_c.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" /></p> <p align="center">{Coastal Living Showhouse |  Image via <a href="http://www.tphblog.com/coastal-living-showhouse-2012/">The Painted House</a>}</p> <p><img alt="Pinned Image" src="http://media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com/upload/37788084344714935_CLysIKhf_c.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" /></p> <p align="center">{Image via <a href="http://rawlinscalderone.com/projects/brooklyn-heights-apartment/">Rawlins Calderone Design</a>}</p> <p><img alt="Pinned Image" border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec3.pinterest.com/upload/133982157634817785_1yLIAmyQ_c.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" /></p> <p align="center">{Image via <a href="http://woodlandslifestylesandhomes.com/?p=6260">Woodlands Lifestyles and Homes</a>}</p> <p><img alt="Pinned Image" border="0" src="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/63261569736029517_cMyG4efB_c.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" /></p> <p align="center">{Image via <a href="http://www.christinamurphyinteriors.com/portfolio.php?gallery=classic-duplex&image=9">Christina Murphy Interiors</a>}</p> <p><img alt="Pinned Image" border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec3.pinterest.com/upload/233624299389467014_OWNo440D_c.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" /></p> <p align="center">{Image via <a href="http://www.melanieturnerinteriors.com/">Melanie Turner Interiors</a>}</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4DaYp7QPxsxgrGX7HhOotkxGQsHBDkGuRDhM02pyUcALSAeSHiJlPSOfvJ6cII8tExTS-tgbY0mwIZfe0X8AoRK68DOL4qXYdU0kFFOr4t6QDiypBtW_dotpUphEFwkmj8Uksw8HaXbM/s1600-h/image%25255B13%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvgINNnb_yuUlnrcRa11dXeENLQ7r3o-MpPye6KlwWxYM0ln1CyW80SUijFlyLy45arLC5ZumukVRhfLP8seky6CzeVcEj2tM11LEIJdQ_9F7YAGj4nuFMvQJml-LK1OGwuOJ3TdQMLec/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="562" /></a></p> <p align="center">{A Pair of Goodmans in Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass | Kitchen by <a href="http://aleciastevens.com/">Alecia Stevens</a>}</p> <p align="center"><img alt="Pinned Image" src="http://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/2462974766364618_ayOQCCSr_c.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" /></p> <p align="center">{Goodmans in Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass |Image via <a href="http://christinamurphyinteriors.com/portfolio.php?gallery=soho-retreat&image=6">Christina Murphy Interiors</a>}</p> <p><img alt="Pinned Image" border="0" src="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/37436240623241590_irur4M9O_c.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" /></p> <p align="center">{Kitchen by Lake Country Builders, Image via <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1197103/Lake-Country-Builders-traditional-kitchen-minneapolis">Houzz</a>}</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Pinned Image" border="0" src="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/37788084342992357_orOKVYEk_c.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" /></p> <p align="center">{A Trio of Goodmans in Bronze |Image via <a href="http://pinterest.com/ladolcevitablog/inspiring-interiors/">Pinterest</a> |Original Source Unknown}</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvcvt37Q1OJl0_zkSxnDuArHXHNVBxghyrbO4aidwUt4_dfewkUyiU_zAJavHrP8i4dIml9Utqm6B_uaKziPz6R47EX3Y5n67ttku9ihc98WcfNaYfKHXXy5XYgNoEaWkMwTES-b-XMjpk/s1600-h/image%25255B6%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpmhyf9_uh6VykyzPthAN1cWvYgyjTWwKv1OienZIKa6G6JTntxL_71oPwez_HUnRZ_SB0h_Jug8UtlUz27e3yPdq3W5jJJvdnk7JIiPn-Gz5eAQ7apupRFvkHD0FSsrx2ggdCQI_DmBmF/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="590" /></a></p> <p align="center">{Goodmans in Antique Nickel |Image via <a href="http://www.benco-construction.com/">Benco Construction</a>}</p> <p align="center">Could you see yourself using the <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/search_results.aspx?q=goodman">Goodman Hanging Light</a> in your kitchen? If so, would you opt for a metal or paper shade? Which of these delicious kitchens is your favorite?</p> <p><img src="http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww267/fabkcreative/2012/Signature-3.png" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" /></p>

You’re a Good Man, Goodman.

{Image via Barbara Waltman Design } When it comes to kitchen lighting, the possibilities are endless. I don’t have an island in my kitch...

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Bright Idea

<div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg__6X8NIq2pRt5GuLM5qWnIhm_jIH35fEgrQqdJqB3niwOFKbKKHfo9Y8V5Wf-k1JpgXu5wi1TZv5U1lw7eXywW0eFM8c6XesWwoGleYkFJiLV6oASCSAHROcncNiKigqcTXlycaNbd9Df/s1600-h/kaars+koker8.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288598657004577154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg__6X8NIq2pRt5GuLM5qWnIhm_jIH35fEgrQqdJqB3niwOFKbKKHfo9Y8V5Wf-k1JpgXu5wi1TZv5U1lw7eXywW0eFM8c6XesWwoGleYkFJiLV6oASCSAHROcncNiKigqcTXlycaNbd9Df/s400/kaars+koker8.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong><em> kkY-not</em></strong></span></div><div align="center"></div><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">I received the latest issue of <em>House Beautiful</em> in the mail last night. This month's issue features, <a href="http://www.kaarskoker.com/">kaarsKoker</a>, A Seattle-based company founded by April Pride Allison. The idea is absolutely brilliant! After ordering tons of light fixtures for her clients, Allison grew disillusioned by the cheap plastic sleeves that often come with certain types of light fixtures and decided to do something about it. In September of 2008, she launched kaarsKoker, which means "candle sleeve" in Dutch. Her collection features a broad spectrum of chic patterns and solid colors in 4 inch and 6 inch lengths. As if that were not enough, they are affordable, too ranging from $12 to $23 per pair.</span><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimK2RvlR_eq4pfSBFZKBsUpBrkAMDtoo-Xio_DExhUHQXFlBs54F-_hFd1ogzkQ5z5Og1f13JiniTwR9rAevWdP4TvWd3HjhgsoWqDH3TT7JmlJzlU5uVEABberWH3fRYwLJVSK_COwP3f/s1600-h/kaars+koker2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288598559601158146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimK2RvlR_eq4pfSBFZKBsUpBrkAMDtoo-Xio_DExhUHQXFlBs54F-_hFd1ogzkQ5z5Og1f13JiniTwR9rAevWdP4TvWd3HjhgsoWqDH3TT7JmlJzlU5uVEABberWH3fRYwLJVSK_COwP3f/s400/kaars+koker2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> kkClover</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFl2vxtOkuqe2CLRmGaBsKcdbnq-g3AbcEGhZDucRfzA7qYUBO4_uxtDY7GAK04ClYA1L8HYNGh5939k2vE1AmL89I6BxxVbytEXpP0BPJq-3HnuuhUu7OueOtt0C6kYeCXqf0QBld_wd1/s1600-h/kaars+koker9.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288598554869678898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFl2vxtOkuqe2CLRmGaBsKcdbnq-g3AbcEGhZDucRfzA7qYUBO4_uxtDY7GAK04ClYA1L8HYNGh5939k2vE1AmL89I6BxxVbytEXpP0BPJq-3HnuuhUu7OueOtt0C6kYeCXqf0QBld_wd1/s400/kaars+koker9.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">kkCone</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVWQ7BQjRHaFi7ypSaNSp-_l6Sgzqc_Y6clh7NhNv0-SMkcJiKXPkP3mpD92JZ7eisbZj_vON5OmkGefK6IV1ndYnZCF6liG4KA_Sq0CdO7Jir1vFcQWKOHrkvTn_XSX_iJ1xn4ZTcLUC/s1600-h/kaars+koker7.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288598366429894402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVWQ7BQjRHaFi7ypSaNSp-_l6Sgzqc_Y6clh7NhNv0-SMkcJiKXPkP3mpD92JZ7eisbZj_vON5OmkGefK6IV1ndYnZCF6liG4KA_Sq0CdO7Jir1vFcQWKOHrkvTn_XSX_iJ1xn4ZTcLUC/s400/kaars+koker7.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 264px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">kkY-Not</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5tVGJXt5bU6-1Y6R2a0i-qn9EX6eD3pPnziqmzObCSnBnI9fVJPupu3CwzyGtvW_ACVW0vng2WzwzOwTkVhy1_3YVxF5MFTW1f7eoJrR8wVEmqPJYyrBrigiQHH4ytKlZC6XMqFnV0Jij/s1600-h/kaars+koker10.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288598249311311922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5tVGJXt5bU6-1Y6R2a0i-qn9EX6eD3pPnziqmzObCSnBnI9fVJPupu3CwzyGtvW_ACVW0vng2WzwzOwTkVhy1_3YVxF5MFTW1f7eoJrR8wVEmqPJYyrBrigiQHH4ytKlZC6XMqFnV0Jij/s400/kaars+koker10.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 269px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> kkMarble/Feather</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMMJAotCtd4uvYw83CoWfY0SV0nvPBbWZ6Y5Tc54Gs6XK-LDNJ0giNkoEkPPv7dzdDQMkf_7SNxHXSzDPS0bg832GvchnHEP5jOD14UeUIypH5lSPbx7vbmu3cnbqjD-ti85yzdB1lZ8ez/s1600-h/kaars+koker6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288598093158025154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMMJAotCtd4uvYw83CoWfY0SV0nvPBbWZ6Y5Tc54Gs6XK-LDNJ0giNkoEkPPv7dzdDQMkf_7SNxHXSzDPS0bg832GvchnHEP5jOD14UeUIypH5lSPbx7vbmu3cnbqjD-ti85yzdB1lZ8ez/s400/kaars+koker6.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 262px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> kkSkull</span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6pv5w0L7_vjUfW90FXciyUGhgUxEM2kTBANCgq7FteqbCiGlNn1V5h1gweXdrOpH61TdrSDu7IGS1A3jfq8O611X6JVtxtwZjRZz5tSf3raeMwt-fazmltxXygmCM6Lme30fAOzD5avlU/s1600-h/kaars+koker11.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288598087827504770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6pv5w0L7_vjUfW90FXciyUGhgUxEM2kTBANCgq7FteqbCiGlNn1V5h1gweXdrOpH61TdrSDu7IGS1A3jfq8O611X6JVtxtwZjRZz5tSf3raeMwt-fazmltxXygmCM6Lme30fAOzD5avlU/s400/kaars+koker11.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> kkClover</span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />All images via <a href="http://www.kaarskoker.com/">kaarsKoker</a></span></div><br /></div>

Bright Idea

kkY-not I received the latest issue of House Beautiful in the mail last night. This month's issue features, kaarsKoker , A Seattle-bas...

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Circa Eye Candy

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuyu84uFlPYHmpLs1DBLuZxcT2OMIhyFUtPlMFmqnrAYAa6EB35FX9s_Dcza8X5fl__kpRFVBsgUoyOPhvAceZf8jJ6oHTEbfG1GK3JaeVgNqDboo1ayHezs86uuhR5fE_X8EvPXeOppdL/s1600-h/Circa+Aug.+%2708+018.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239352660084676434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuyu84uFlPYHmpLs1DBLuZxcT2OMIhyFUtPlMFmqnrAYAa6EB35FX9s_Dcza8X5fl__kpRFVBsgUoyOPhvAceZf8jJ6oHTEbfG1GK3JaeVgNqDboo1ayHezs86uuhR5fE_X8EvPXeOppdL/s400/Circa+Aug.+%2708+018.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <em><span style="font-family:times new roman;">An array of Circa chandeliers<br /><br /></span></em></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Last weekend, I paid a visit to </span><a href="http://www.circalighting.com/index.htm"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Circa Lighting</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">. Each time I set foot in the store, I fall more and more in love with my old favorites and discover new loves as well. I've compiled several pieces that are new this season and a few older pieces that I just love.</span></div><p><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239351835211886610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU7-owzGaNPC6d8VSJN-bwJR-1043v41UpD-rg79NwVorhsAMC9Oi0XMzBXQsZFUseR5JvXnWnFFv20N56W5TULgogceesgAG6jg8tSqIoZPc0lzZMVh_8mqZZLtqv_658wsGAM3ZxOJLw/s400/MANHATTAN.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">The classic <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/item.asp?idProduct=1212">Manhattan</a> chandelier would be right at home in an equally grand space.</span></p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0THNlMZaT7oa0NVm0jb7MwR-uxmkREieOOpuyU9JJvsuPwl8Iij31n1rhXYnsEu4PrLgDPBpDVsn5_C2roTZI5PwnFAxe50X_uUSK6eugmegMjHYAWoD-DxqTr6kSjkCeBuS9H8NgoZPN/s1600-h/CAROUSEL+LAMP.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239342001485618546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0THNlMZaT7oa0NVm0jb7MwR-uxmkREieOOpuyU9JJvsuPwl8Iij31n1rhXYnsEu4PrLgDPBpDVsn5_C2roTZI5PwnFAxe50X_uUSK6eugmegMjHYAWoD-DxqTr6kSjkCeBuS9H8NgoZPN/s400/CAROUSEL+LAMP.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">Barbara Barry's new </span><a href="http://www.circalighting.com/item.asp?idProduct=1435"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Carousel lamp </span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">in soft silver. I've been eyeing this one for my formal living room.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsFRWTOKr0SV6JHQFZ9ukVWygfDWsBXEzu6zJZhNZ-QLsGUoJF6csVZ02ac_6W1KEY0mtrm3Cw7mT3KHELLtpbKUZ6ZdsdGkwa-QW4f50iNEmm0_GW_UgUg-KSxlBCZu6Kmot5qwrK-y_D/s1600-h/Lotus+%26+Carousel.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239341509321860242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsFRWTOKr0SV6JHQFZ9ukVWygfDWsBXEzu6zJZhNZ-QLsGUoJF6csVZ02ac_6W1KEY0mtrm3Cw7mT3KHELLtpbKUZ6ZdsdGkwa-QW4f50iNEmm0_GW_UgUg-KSxlBCZu6Kmot5qwrK-y_D/s400/Lotus+%26+Carousel.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;">The white lamps are </span><a href="http://www.circalighting.com/item.asp?idProduct=1433"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Lotus lamps</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> also by Barbara Barry. I love that they are both feminine and funky. The Carousel lamp is seen in the bronze finish here.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil3Y15MI0MJN0y9reetUQ8ClA3OzlaQfadXQv530b2UEyYze-LVJgHYTACyZJaljxHjmuGskIXL4FbalJoE2UcMFtd17w65BQE0hGdauzxGTbDK7IkvPPhfvteU8qjjIgwnRqPCv8VVk1j/s1600-h/SIMPLE+SCALLOP.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239341118132131490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil3Y15MI0MJN0y9reetUQ8ClA3OzlaQfadXQv530b2UEyYze-LVJgHYTACyZJaljxHjmuGskIXL4FbalJoE2UcMFtd17w65BQE0hGdauzxGTbDK7IkvPPhfvteU8qjjIgwnRqPCv8VVk1j/s400/SIMPLE+SCALLOP.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;">The </span><a href="http://www.circalighting.com/item.asp?idProduct=1445"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Simple Scallop </span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">design is available in </span><a href="http://www.circalighting.com/search-results.asp"><span style="font-family:verdana;">several incarnations </span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">and is wildly popular with designers and bloggers alike.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjAUwFTsoYfa7XXX3oo-PqKfKqUpdtNvnXbB0TUvifeZVNTzSQ4mAjGdAHAFYQcwOeugECHG_ubiJvhjDnvtQ0anSGcsd55mVQxVkTDYaX8WxL-soKxRxRCLKW8abwJV6HHFNm2JUsEKvj/s1600-h/Circa+Aug.+%2708+029.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239340542903113170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjAUwFTsoYfa7XXX3oo-PqKfKqUpdtNvnXbB0TUvifeZVNTzSQ4mAjGdAHAFYQcwOeugECHG_ubiJvhjDnvtQ0anSGcsd55mVQxVkTDYaX8WxL-soKxRxRCLKW8abwJV6HHFNm2JUsEKvj/s400/Circa+Aug.+%2708+029.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;">The </span><a href="http://www.circalighting.com/item.asp?idProduct=1431"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Simple Scallop sconce</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> in soft silver</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB-jRH7aXhAv-rgyLacSlc-J8_PPDoMzTrzrzH05bTkxT4XngOrF_uM41pSMcV9bSwk_tYxQK-0ippSx0wC9zdGfgEEFUBACZ_hjMXwvq1lGDO9Ie6uboAOQ1YjM4sHu-AzlxUUe2YxD8g/s1600-h/Channing.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239340078335890658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB-jRH7aXhAv-rgyLacSlc-J8_PPDoMzTrzrzH05bTkxT4XngOrF_uM41pSMcV9bSwk_tYxQK-0ippSx0wC9zdGfgEEFUBACZ_hjMXwvq1lGDO9Ie6uboAOQ1YjM4sHu-AzlxUUe2YxD8g/s400/Channing.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> The </span><a href="http://www.circalighting.com/item.asp?idProduct=1635"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Chandler chandelier </span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">is seen without shades here. It is absolutely gorgeous in person and pictures really don't do the finish justice. It is burnished silver leaf with polished silver accents.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_aCd5e4nycr6IhBr0uk3bsNv60a4zj125NnLBDMi0nyg7keB9RgaEJAkeppQm3qqwkXEdgXOE_32HZN4gewus98KZ2ypNvZBjY3Ungmsb4x2xq64X3HmaMwsp8MclavxxxBikvb-3kR7/s1600-h/Circa+Aug.+%2708+007.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239339227649668514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_aCd5e4nycr6IhBr0uk3bsNv60a4zj125NnLBDMi0nyg7keB9RgaEJAkeppQm3qqwkXEdgXOE_32HZN4gewus98KZ2ypNvZBjY3Ungmsb4x2xq64X3HmaMwsp8MclavxxxBikvb-3kR7/s400/Circa+Aug.+%2708+007.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;">These industrial-inspired designs are super popular right now, but I honestly think it is a style that will withstand the test of time. Here, we have the </span><a href="http://www.circalighting.com/item.asp?idProduct=1473&Cat=Floor%20Lamps"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Small Country Industrial Stage Light </span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">on the left (it might as well be a custom piece as it is available in 18 possible finishes/shade combinations) and the </span><a href="http://www.circalighting.com/item.asp?idProduct=431&Cat=Floor%20Lamps"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Noho torchere </span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">in brushed steel on the right.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHtcVTJQ1btjStiLL5D0pkiwQArMG_JbHiIYf6rKWDIUN36bkdD-GsBYIKH_opq-BWgcjQuRwU6gdr79e9AjcLr6Lzh7J2PLp_20xbpAUeurBmGwkDJsVQeBfIQm2A1psTGOLlpUxkmhlJ/s1600-h/ZIYI.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239338783363297650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHtcVTJQ1btjStiLL5D0pkiwQArMG_JbHiIYf6rKWDIUN36bkdD-GsBYIKH_opq-BWgcjQuRwU6gdr79e9AjcLr6Lzh7J2PLp_20xbpAUeurBmGwkDJsVQeBfIQm2A1psTGOLlpUxkmhlJ/s400/ZIYI.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> The </span><a href="http://www.circalighting.com/item.asp?idProduct=911"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Ziyi </span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">chandelier looks equally fabulous without shades as it does with them.</span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6fVNdF5Bxo0Umi1n1JBECwyZovAz2YeCXIQiib8b060jTuiXUwK5yAnlt8479vIsJ1sZuJNuXW3pFxYio2RSH0mR0J_6HH-eHUxpiQYQLYNSDSFcDVbXHsRq-aP8YPPsgeV1UZYPPDf3J/s1600-h/Circa+Aug.+%2708+016.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239338418492332418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6fVNdF5Bxo0Umi1n1JBECwyZovAz2YeCXIQiib8b060jTuiXUwK5yAnlt8479vIsJ1sZuJNuXW3pFxYio2RSH0mR0J_6HH-eHUxpiQYQLYNSDSFcDVbXHsRq-aP8YPPsgeV1UZYPPDf3J/s400/Circa+Aug.+%2708+016.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> We just purchased this </span><a href="http://www.circalighting.com/item.asp?idProduct=1510"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Cornice</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> ceiling fixture for our home office. The picture truly does not do this art deco inspired piece justice. It is larger than you would imagine and makes quite a statement.</span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU_5tBcdoDkJPb6HAFwUcnkv7JmjpPgwmI_bFStxakDkM07Zdn4cykDnQVq-Nh3kCfZoiuI_B0gXQwf2LcHG6nzDn1KmxcVErnd4tWPKiH_6q3ru8sQbGuDkgF4a95NpgASDvk0gjZgXX6/s1600-h/Circa+Aug.+%2708+025.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239338104785571298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU_5tBcdoDkJPb6HAFwUcnkv7JmjpPgwmI_bFStxakDkM07Zdn4cykDnQVq-Nh3kCfZoiuI_B0gXQwf2LcHG6nzDn1KmxcVErnd4tWPKiH_6q3ru8sQbGuDkgF4a95NpgASDvk0gjZgXX6/s400/Circa+Aug.+%2708+025.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;">A bevy of beautiful table lamps in varying styles by designers such as Thomas O'Brien and Alexa Hampton</span></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9n6p5EasYiKgeUiJqEjF05UyoDR2yvS-mA41F4h3INRJiZPEXavQ7I7RlKoNLBwH7JWA4iLRaY9UoyZVMw2FwjLpSOeL7pFVh1Cig8OalfYKPnU_P599jcqiIqQxjaki47B_EOpWhyHip/s1600-h/WESTMEATH.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239337701070394658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9n6p5EasYiKgeUiJqEjF05UyoDR2yvS-mA41F4h3INRJiZPEXavQ7I7RlKoNLBwH7JWA4iLRaY9UoyZVMw2FwjLpSOeL7pFVh1Cig8OalfYKPnU_P599jcqiIqQxjaki47B_EOpWhyHip/s400/WESTMEATH.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;">The </span><a href="http://www.circalighting.com/item.asp?idProduct=1458"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Westmeath Obelisk</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> lamp- Its lines remind me of The Empire State Building.</span></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDfGRtkD4BKbmedaTtMTVaQPVwX9hXxkoJXCR8qBZ8L_h2MDvSvmkvctReyDk0PY9np0bPM7CvZryjLyyxDL1DlUXAq1pMwtYY82bpRJKMpTfGnEW5zBW8BmYVv7njr92ZC5hgFJlUEd5Y/s1600-h/COUPE+(L)+SAKE+(R).JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239337316889468178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDfGRtkD4BKbmedaTtMTVaQPVwX9hXxkoJXCR8qBZ8L_h2MDvSvmkvctReyDk0PY9np0bPM7CvZryjLyyxDL1DlUXAq1pMwtYY82bpRJKMpTfGnEW5zBW8BmYVv7njr92ZC5hgFJlUEd5Y/s400/COUPE+(L)+SAKE+(R).JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;">Various small table and desk lamps {If you'd like to know the name of a particular lamp, just let me know.}</span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM7QyhiXBu8hgPpANRoF0oNEAkVwS9r5KlVNAjWXEBvqJ_sDBBRbl1_Q0tm0HBsqXQOqw4KX-3oKjUZURq-IUcnvg0nOGBlBP3tTzRX6hKkcLxJXxNAzZLtnDRVs6EPg77uWQBMahJWdzs/s1600-h/Crescent+Table+Lamp+on+left.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239336902676627554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM7QyhiXBu8hgPpANRoF0oNEAkVwS9r5KlVNAjWXEBvqJ_sDBBRbl1_Q0tm0HBsqXQOqw4KX-3oKjUZURq-IUcnvg0nOGBlBP3tTzRX6hKkcLxJXxNAzZLtnDRVs6EPg77uWQBMahJWdzs/s400/Crescent+Table+Lamp+on+left.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;">Just as in life, one pretty lady always steals the show. In this case, it is the stunning </span><a href="http://www.circalighting.com/item.asp?idProduct=1418"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Crescent </span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">table lamp by Michael Smith made of quartz on antique gold leaf (far left).</span></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>

Circa Eye Candy

An array of Circa chandeliers Last weekend, I paid a visit to Circa Lighting . Each time I set foot in the store, I fall more and more in l...

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Harmonious Living in Houston

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF96hEyigvZMvzPqiA7Fg8BH4wne-yl_EMWwGdDkNf_eHJS99FXbxSc8PFwcWSzgHXVwxtZM_9K-PDnFE7tnwtWVt7ymYoyepv2a78tusaq9mzCtVb5ycwI_FbpCBOOeGhQzAiLCOj1qWh/s1600-h/intro.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221077290945447474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF96hEyigvZMvzPqiA7Fg8BH4wne-yl_EMWwGdDkNf_eHJS99FXbxSc8PFwcWSzgHXVwxtZM_9K-PDnFE7tnwtWVt7ymYoyepv2a78tusaq9mzCtVb5ycwI_FbpCBOOeGhQzAiLCOj1qWh/s400/intro.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;">The August issue of House Beautiful features the largest spread it has ever done on a home and it happens to belong to Andy Singer, the founder of <a href="http://www.visualcomfort.com/login.aspx">Visual Comfort Lighting</a> and his wife, Gayle. Those of you who a regular readers of La Dolce Vita know that my husband has the pleasure of working for Visual Comfort. The funny thing is, Andy's house is being published in a few magazines and he is notoriously modest and doesn't like being the center of attention. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;">The house, which was completed within the last year is situated in one of Houston's most beautiful areas. The interior was designed by J.Randall Powers, whose own home was featured in Elle Decor last year. J.Randall drew inspiration from the city of Rome and modeled the home after a neoclassical villa. His aim was to create a space which was beautiful, edited, and most importantly, comfortable. He and the Singers felt it was extremely important for their home to feel comfortable and livable, a refuge from the hustle and bustle of their daily lives. The house is dressed in a soothing and serene palette and feels homey, but very grow-up all at once.</span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW0CCDLQCiEmea1YN5zIJ-r-v6fjvumjVO5b1O-G7dcoS8JQBi-Ip4tRbse2A_Ywx_WaK_U-MmBI6qW-cIEx3aO5A792TL1HgPl9OFYRx9GQJ3LKJgeRuMVo0rgaTj53srB0qUiEJSMSOj/s1600-h/foyer.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221071534527285970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW0CCDLQCiEmea1YN5zIJ-r-v6fjvumjVO5b1O-G7dcoS8JQBi-Ip4tRbse2A_Ywx_WaK_U-MmBI6qW-cIEx3aO5A792TL1HgPl9OFYRx9GQJ3LKJgeRuMVo0rgaTj53srB0qUiEJSMSOj/s400/foyer.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> Visitors are greeted by a beautiful set of custom doors, a massive Visual Comfort <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/item.asp?idProduct=750">Zodiac pendant</a>, creamy marble floors, and Italian antiques.</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgQGe-2UL2b8UI7OjJ2HflSYGpDeWTAAKPErwIO0KdrAjNhTief9WPsbKD-FBM4Zi_MN3uHJYwxmB5735hoa7npS8hKgpl3PJgJhW9dQiXpnvmzrhJ5QI2PxoeBWylOtL1RcnEQ997DsjL/s1600-h/living1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221071426769671346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgQGe-2UL2b8UI7OjJ2HflSYGpDeWTAAKPErwIO0KdrAjNhTief9WPsbKD-FBM4Zi_MN3uHJYwxmB5735hoa7npS8hKgpl3PJgJhW9dQiXpnvmzrhJ5QI2PxoeBWylOtL1RcnEQ997DsjL/s400/living1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> The large living room is part of a two-page spread. Powers makes its massive size work by creating two smaller sitting areas. The floor is covered in grass matting in this room, while two wooden Italian busts stand guard over the space.</span> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwrpaI1BUbv4o5L7PQKOZo6QgFfaKstcbvCs7lodTytO_8ifA5vHFTFG79dTA46BYdQsXhxz_LG22axujxcQ0l6whOacYrNhyq9IeCe3QsUpNQvaamrFBCEflBzqsROdHwOIyN-jctj4FK/s1600-h/living+2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221071367410943554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwrpaI1BUbv4o5L7PQKOZo6QgFfaKstcbvCs7lodTytO_8ifA5vHFTFG79dTA46BYdQsXhxz_LG22axujxcQ0l6whOacYrNhyq9IeCe3QsUpNQvaamrFBCEflBzqsROdHwOIyN-jctj4FK/s400/living+2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> A second shot of the living room (notice the beautiful door knobs)</span><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOD6lzfBk-gzNHk5DBIzrDKbMmB0GRsiMl2WkScFHhxekwEs8d8mpPk39z_KGam-108vDIlhUN9CoeKx6EVyxYiWD-yd0p7l793VWkdgkqLRDoI3ni9hjkOrusG6uTvOYyKW4b-L2yR5HP/s1600-h/kitchen.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221071316075502114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOD6lzfBk-gzNHk5DBIzrDKbMmB0GRsiMl2WkScFHhxekwEs8d8mpPk39z_KGam-108vDIlhUN9CoeKx6EVyxYiWD-yd0p7l793VWkdgkqLRDoI3ni9hjkOrusG6uTvOYyKW4b-L2yR5HP/s400/kitchen.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> The family style kitchen melds together old and new. The Visual Comfort <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/item.asp?idProduct=609">Country Industrial </a>Pendants are modeled after a vintage style, while the room is filled with antique copper cookware and vintage ironware.</span></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8aIpGyV9UbYwN9MSgkSf87PPcmzKj0A4jXGgjnim-jJLNaelVWn3NNFBB_rgyjr_2D0O_Tk7gLFYEKhdDMWh2oRh1OUtn4gV5ZBLy34n4ygjaJlxCCKJGcb-gdD6U6p_Ef0MSkTAXhSyl/s1600-h/breakfast.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221071266642914978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8aIpGyV9UbYwN9MSgkSf87PPcmzKj0A4jXGgjnim-jJLNaelVWn3NNFBB_rgyjr_2D0O_Tk7gLFYEKhdDMWh2oRh1OUtn4gV5ZBLy34n4ygjaJlxCCKJGcb-gdD6U6p_Ef0MSkTAXhSyl/s400/breakfast.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> The sunny breakfast room feature exposed brick walls, a beamed ceiling, an antique walnut table accompanied by a banquette and upholstered chairs.</span><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc635nCsQDwZ9nD9r2vF2pj88Ip3flXxYtyaS7tOHANimTd7u2sP6I2nPNYA4iEQbfVP4CYn8qqfwDvCP5hlElrRS2gMNhpxhAxqFFsDFS9I2cA0ntxk1Zn2Ne33PFOUUDhKzXeMHmCpXX/s1600-h/multiple+rooms.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221071215011608386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc635nCsQDwZ9nD9r2vF2pj88Ip3flXxYtyaS7tOHANimTd7u2sP6I2nPNYA4iEQbfVP4CYn8qqfwDvCP5hlElrRS2gMNhpxhAxqFFsDFS9I2cA0ntxk1Zn2Ne33PFOUUDhKzXeMHmCpXX/s400/multiple+rooms.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> A vignette of several other rooms in the house</span></div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ9wWp_qwxpC97VN0u3IMEedbWhBukuTRys_EIm-0jmsjJuq3ugWi3965Bl_YcnKkfowmdAax6IXb5gLxSQO0bDXbvhx3zfs3w70HfWIF2tOLO0MUzm-0BOfC7vwomSHas9TgwLiAoUuw1/s1600-h/guest+bed.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221071162428258130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ9wWp_qwxpC97VN0u3IMEedbWhBukuTRys_EIm-0jmsjJuq3ugWi3965Bl_YcnKkfowmdAax6IXb5gLxSQO0bDXbvhx3zfs3w70HfWIF2tOLO0MUzm-0BOfC7vwomSHas9TgwLiAoUuw1/s400/guest+bed.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;">The guest bedroom features several engravings of Roman architectural fragments and a bed upholstered in paisley fabric.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;">The <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/item.asp?idProduct=283">Pimlico</a> bedside lamps are also by Visual Comfort.</span><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj79y7FuGIE0MhyAHblqUzrU770tW7-nQ_0-Ub8obvUYXyTQ3-rIeEBdOAadDYuIgkWTCnhgULs0c4akrqMIOy8D0sdvj6ol91f4wrzoF29gOn6NB-ZwNq38GRrYmSiZdTRaI9ztW76Q8jo/s1600-h/master+bath.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221071113214617634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj79y7FuGIE0MhyAHblqUzrU770tW7-nQ_0-Ub8obvUYXyTQ3-rIeEBdOAadDYuIgkWTCnhgULs0c4akrqMIOy8D0sdvj6ol91f4wrzoF29gOn6NB-ZwNq38GRrYmSiZdTRaI9ztW76Q8jo/s400/master+bath.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">The limestone floors, alabaster urns, and carrara marble counter tops in the master bath are meant to reference the materials used in ancient Rome. A vintage starburst mirror hangs in front of a circular window.</span><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNh9YcIvZX2YXgbTLd_MgYqO2Lk7q_lquMUeTmd13J8iMx4_7DChFoR0WmS6AdisQVoFq1YdbVCXDtHTsh1CZirZGiPU03xRd-y9RxXEqWvtunLOrYobHV3lp56ZCPXbZr2J-INtur4YXb/s1600-h/master+bedroom.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221071062298364226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNh9YcIvZX2YXgbTLd_MgYqO2Lk7q_lquMUeTmd13J8iMx4_7DChFoR0WmS6AdisQVoFq1YdbVCXDtHTsh1CZirZGiPU03xRd-y9RxXEqWvtunLOrYobHV3lp56ZCPXbZr2J-INtur4YXb/s400/master+bedroom.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> The master bedroom also features engravings of Roman ruins, a theme which persists throughout the house. Both the bedding and the bed itself are dressed in fine stripes. J.Randall opted for a leather settee at the foot of the bed because he felt an upholstered bench would "look too staged".</span><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsG-awPsUOKdoVkkFnwk5CJEUZr8vC2XQOH9u1RrEltY0jHFDMj2NR6ghpCqAXLIfxere4mMuI36AIfCnH2HHcZcRiHbK6bSWLM8ndf8saHZ17UTCemubpDPT5lOnp3rDL4MhAG39PKnBc/s1600-h/article.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221071004959264850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsG-awPsUOKdoVkkFnwk5CJEUZr8vC2XQOH9u1RrEltY0jHFDMj2NR6ghpCqAXLIfxere4mMuI36AIfCnH2HHcZcRiHbK6bSWLM8ndf8saHZ17UTCemubpDPT5lOnp3rDL4MhAG39PKnBc/s400/article.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> The interview with J.Randall Powers<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><br />All Visual Comfort products are available through their sister company, <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/index.htm">Circa Lighting</a>.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><br />Images from the August 2008 issue of <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a></span></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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