fun items (and sale!) at branch boutique

sustainable home decor boutique branch is currently having a three day sale. they are offering 20% off most of their merchandise, so now would be a great time to think about doing a little decorating.

how about some new bamboo veneer moso lamps by brian schmitt, sourced from a sustainably managed forest?

or some fresh organically grown cotton and hemp pillows for your couch from k studio?

i can picture the room already. and it looks pretty good from here!

click over to the shop and use special code branchfriend at checkout to receive your discount, but hurry - the sale ends august 29th, 2008!

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mariposa pendant light by la murrina

i think this very pretty mariposa ceiling fixture by marco piva for italy’s la murrina would add a colorful sculptural element to a neutral room. it is crafted of butterfly wing-styled murano glass discs (hence the name) and reminds me of capiz shell lamps, but it’s a bit more substantial.

this piece can be ordered in a few different sizes with black, red or white disc combinations. see it and much more from la murrina right here.

via trendir

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marcel wanders’ skygarden lamp

marcel wanders, reflecting on his lovely plaster aluminum alloy and glass skygarden pendant lamp:

“in my former house i had a fabulous antique decorated plaster ceiling. i called it my skygarden, it always looked good and it didn’t need water or sun but would live only on the warm rays of the electrical light under it.”

find it in four colors at hive.

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cool necklace round up

gather round kids, it’s time for the weekly round up, and today we’re having a fun look at some clever and unique contemporary necklaces…

fine tune metal pendant from antlitz design

english summer necklace from mixko

elizabeth scott’s shallow water necklace; moskow necklace from charlotte tollstén

sherry truitt’s bull’s eye blue spirit necklace

catherine chandler’s pod necklace

branch necklace from sharma designs; hedgehog button necklace by the magpie’s nest

zipper necklace from frans van nieuwenborg and martijn wegman

small petals necklace from yoko izawa

nesting box necklace by ruth baillie for her birdland creations

gold knit collar necklace with semi precious stones by barbara silverstein

silicone star planeta necklace

know yourself pendant from melanie favreau; small glasses necklace by small things designs

third time’s a charm necklace

18k gold vermeil adage necklace from kimberly baker

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jeremy cole lighting

wowee wee woo woo look at these amazing lights from new zealand born, london-based designer jeremy cole. jeremy is clearly inspired by the organic forms found in nature and his aloe collection reflects that philosophy; simple structures on the outside cover hidden complexities within. the lights are made of individual handcrafted porcelain pieces and are offered in three styles: bud, blossom and shoot.

see more and contact jeremy on his website. purchase select pieces at personal interior design.

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measuring tape lamps by chrissy angliker

swiss-born multidisciplinary designer and artist chrissy angliker is a recent pratt grad who has created (among many other clever things) these boldly graphic measuring tape pendant lamps.

i can imagine the soft glow emitted from their tightly handcoiled shades, and love the idea of these in a craft room (duh) or a little vestibule or foyer. what a cool thing to come home to!

the lamps can be seen at the los angeles branch of the permanently cool reform school. but you can also order them from her directly: $100 for the black and white light, $120 for the yellow and $130 for the multicolored. be sure to check out her great portfolio too while you are over there!

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luzifer i-club lamp

i like the sleek minimal character of this i-club lamp collection from burkhard dammer for luzifer. the shades are made of natural wood veneers and are available in a beautiful array of colors.

purchase them all at 2modern.

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tazana foliage pendant lamp

inspired by nature, thai designer suppapong songsang has created this lovely little plastic foliage light in white and green for his company tazana. it takes up to a 60 watt bulb and is about 7″ x 7″ x 8 1/2″.

i’d love to see eight or nine of these at different heights with low wattage bulbs in them, hanging together. what a lovely way to light up a corner with a quotidian promise of spring!

snatch ‘em up at the missing pixel for $26 each.

via at home with kim vallee and betterlivingthroughdesign

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