I have a weird affinity for moss. Weird because generally speaking, I try to avoid Things in Nature as much as possible. Well, that’s not fair — I love most types of animals that have four legs or fewer. But I’m just allergic to every damn thing that grows. Not moss, though. And I adore the feeling of moss under… Read more →
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Pipe Sconce
It’s a little twee, but I can get on board. I love me some copper pipes. Take the idea out of this context — lose the shade and the blackboard wall — and go red and gold and dingy and dark, and I’m all for it. I think. Copper pipe is expensive, though. Read more →
Bare bulbs are totally cool now
Bare bulbs are totally cool now This is sweet and totally a thing I could potentially have the follow-through to do. Craft project cannot involve many steps with me, as I am pretty much as lazy as they come. And I like the bare bulbs contrasting with the dark-colored wood. A little more nature-y than I usually swing, but I… Read more →
Worth Kickstarting: The Taxidermy Wonders of Walter Potter
Worth Kickstarting: The Taxidermy Wonders of Walter Potter So, yes, I admit it, I’m kind of a hipster. I lived in Brooklyn for a month and came to terms with that. My bedroom is lit entirely with Edison bulbs and I love taxidermy (but didn’t a year ago). So yeah. THAT SAID, this short film looks like a hoot. The… Read more →
DIY Project: Copper Pipe Sconce
I love this project — I’ve been thinking about something similar ever since I was in Brooklyn and saw pipe-based lighting fixtures everywhere. Don’t let a boutique in Williamsburg charge you an arm and a leg for this, just follow Claire’s awesome tutorial. I might tweak it a bit for a table lamp and try it myself. Take a look… Read more →