A Whiter Shade of Pale: 6 Chic Hanging Lights

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Gone are the days of harsh overhead lighting (remember the kitchen in your childhood home?) that made everyone underneath it look gaunt, sick and haunted. As more and more homes and offices alike are retrofitted with modern light fixtures, a wildly inventive naturalist streak is becoming more widely available across the — forgive us — spectrum of hanging lights on the market. While the Comet lamp, pictured here, gives us an unbridled burst of illumination

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6 Uber-Cool Desk Lamps

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To some, the modern desk lamp may be little more than a basic utilitarian accessory used for completing work late into the night without eyestrain, but today’s roundup of uber-cool desk lamps is nothing short of inspired. While one is made from 40 pairs of aviator sunglasses, another replicates the headlight and handlebars of a sky blue Vespa, and yet another emulates (not to mention illuminates) an oversized resin version of the Control and Shift

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7 Stunning Contemporary Chandeliers

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Today’s roundup sheds a little light on things with a collection of stunning contemporary chandeliers. While the beauty of a traditional crystal chandelier stands the test of time and never really goes out of style, these visually arresting creations give the ageless classic a run for its money. From an urchin-inspired burst of light to a carefully-arranged pendant drop of what appear to be several varietals of wine glasses, take a look at this brilliant

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6 Stylish & Sustainable Light Sources

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Made of recycled, upcycled, eco-friendly and/or generally conscientious materials, this roundup of sustainable light sources doesn’t sacrifice style for soul. From glass bottles to bamboo, these pendants, table lamps and otherworldly light sources provide all sorts of ambience to suit a wide range of tastes. Their levels of brilliance run from subtle and understated to brilliant and bold, and there’s something for nearly every budget too. Many of the lamps shown above are

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Soji Solar Lanterns & Strings by Jamey Allsop Make Your Garden Glow

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As hosts and hostesses enjoy the last few weekends’ worth of crisp, cool evening air to host their dinner parties al fresco before the temperatures drop, Jamey Allsop offers a beautiful collection of ways to add ambience to your outdoor gathering. His Soji series of solar-powered lanterns and strings have an ethereal effect in their appearance, ranging from a traditional paper-esque lantern to an undulating and otherworldly sphere that appears to have been sent from places

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