The Oh-So-Popular Pendant Light

I think two weeks of sick children {actually one sick with bronchiolitis and the other feverish from teething} has caught up with me because I am beat and it's not even 11pm.  Most evenings about this time, I'm catching my second wind and starting laundry, cleaning the house and tending to other household matters.  But not tonight...I'm exhausted! 


So on with the post {before I fall asleep}...


Within the world of lighting, theres nothing more classic than the pendant light.


According to Design Boom pendant lamps date back to 2700 BC.  It's recorded that the first pendant style light was actually a clay lamp that burned animal fat.


Animal fat?  Would that be like bacon grease?  Whew...thank God times have changed! 


In this month's issue of Country Living, they listed the five most popular pendant lights from leading retailers.   They are as follows...



Porter Pendant {Pottery Barn}

$79/$129

Marrakesh Melon Pendant {Ballard Design}

$129

Mercury Glass Pendant {Shades of Light}

$139

Trey Pendant {Crate & Barrel}

$229

Outback Warehouse Pendant {Barnlight Electric}

$173

So there you have it.  America's most popular pendant lights. 

What's your favorite?  Have any of these lights found their way into your home? 

Sincerely, Lisa

Timeless Tuesday at Paula Grace Designs

A Light Bulb Moment

To me, lighting really sets the mood for a room. A 40 watt bulb in a cheap lamp is the same as a 40 watt bulb in an expensive one. ~Edward Walker

With the purchase of Seaborn, Hubby and I inherited several boxes of glass jars. While some were nothing more than old spaghetti and pickle jars, the boxes revealed a few antique Atlas, Mason and Ball canning jars.

A few weeks ago I was looking to be inspired for a kitchen light fixture when I came across the most interesting pendant light. It was made from an old preserving jar.

Image from What Possessed Me?

Intrigued by this idea, I found a couple places that sell mason jar pendant lights. Napa Style and Reclaimed Lighting . But at $199 PER pendant, I didn't like them that much.

A little more research revealed a DIY version from the awesome blog Design Sponge. Finally, I thought, a use for those jars in my basement!

Well, I thought I knew what I wanted until I saw this picture of Anthropologie's version on the Apartment Therapy website.




So until I gather that many jars, this goes in the idea file. Just wanted to share the inspiration with you!
Sincerely, Lisa