All Aglow

It's usually when I've been working on a wedding or special event that I am reminded of the importance of good lighting. Whether in a tent or one's home, it is the key ingredient in setting the mood and creating the ambiance you want. Obviously good design is important, but if the lighting isn't right, the design may matter little.

I've collected a few images of fixtures that inspire me...

 A beautiful Murano glass chandelier

A simply elegant gilt chandelier

Muriel Chandelier by Oly  The cast resin "bubbles" will cast fun shadows.

Love the roughness of the stone wall compared with the ornate crystal chandelier

Fun and funky

Arctic Pear Chandelier by Ochre

Seed Cloud Chandelier by Ochre

Swarovski crystal chandelier   Its color is to-die-for!

This is the "before" look of a tent wedding designed by Pieter Bouterse Studio; the "chandeliers" were a combination of tiny lights and lucite rods. They were absolutely magical with the tent all dressed up for the party.

 

What are your preferences for lighting your own home?

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Crystal Trees

I was told it was a sight to behold- a fifteen foot crystal Christmas tree standing under a huge Swarovski crystal chandelier. Our good friend, who happens to be a flight attendant, photographed the tree in the lobby of her hotel, the Harbour Grand, in Hong Kong. The signature crystal Christmas tree is placed in the center of the oval-shaped lobby of the Hotel.

 

For those who think bigger is better, you might have liked this Swarovski crystal tree that was in the Siam Paragon Shopping Mall in Bangkok, Thailand last year. The stunner contained over 2,000 crystals.

Another of this year's Swarovski crystal Christmas trees is a beauty standing in the Christkindli-Market at the ShopVille-RailCity, located at the train station in Zurich, Switzerland. It holds over 7,000 crystals. You can view the list of Swarovski's 2011 crystal trees here. 

Personally, I don't know how I ever missed this chocolate Christmas tree last year from chocolate artist, Patrick Roger!

Which is your preferred?

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