Chandelier love!

Ok, so it's been slim pickings on the Northern Light Blog this week, and for that I am sorry! 

I have been incredibly busy (that's a good thing), so blogging has had to take a back seat. 

I have had a few moments to catch up on all the new virtual magazines out these past few days, but not had the time to compose a proper post...

I am currently working on an apartment (with the most wonderful view) and after a very long search for the perfect chandelier, I selected this piece from Oly. I just love how simple the drum is, yet so interesting with the Capiz shell circles set in brass...

This afternoon I received an email from Canadian House & Home (LOVE that magazine by the way!!!) & as you may know, they have the whole social media thing down, newsletter, videos etc. Turns out they featured a Main Floor Makeover video, and yes, you guessed it... there was "my" chandelier! Yeah!! Interestingly enough, I am working with a similar muted color pallet. If you would like to view the video, you can check it out on my Pinterest board here.

What is your take on mixing metals in todays interiors? How do you feel about "warm" metals in an otherwise "cool" space? I like to mix it up a bit, though the whole shiny gold thing scares me a little, I am much more comfortable with the softer brass and brushed finishes :)

Busy, busy, busy!!     :)

Natasha

Images are screen shots from the House & Home feature.

It's the Weekend!

Last weekend I was wandering the - very hot - streets of Soho in New York, and among the many super cool stores and showrooms were Ochre. Most of you are probably familiar with the oh-so-chic Arctic Pear light fixture, and it was there in all it's glory :) !!

What you might not know is the chandelier I have featured here, called Seed Cloud Installation. I had not seen it in person before, but let me tell you, it's absolutely amazing!! There are 114 solid cast bronze buds each housing a glass drop and illuminated by a single LED light... Like drops of water, bulbs of flowers... The organic form of the cast metal and the raw finish, in stark contract to the polished glass, beautiful!!

I just love this photo!! 

I took them both with my phone - love the camera - and you can really see the detail in each drop! I do not currently have a project where I can use this light fixture, but it was just too cool not to share :)

What is your take on this  Seed Cloud by Ochre??

... and on a different subject, their horn handles are amazing as well!!

Natasha

Images by NHH for the Northern Light Blog