Fun Finds: Epiphany

My friends at Epiphany recently located some cool things for me that I'm excited to share with you.  First up is my new living room light.  I wanted a fixture that felt weightless in the space, unique in shape and industrial in construction.  I'd say they hit the nail on the head with this one!  The old fashioned bulb (also from Epiphany) adds a nice touch. 

The cigar table below is both functional and beautiful, with an antique mirrored glass top and aged silver finish.  Perfectly sized to hold a remote, book or refreshing beverage. 

Epiphany Design Studio

2115 8th Avenue South

Nashville, TN

615-385-3289

Fun Finds: Linen, Light, Large Tote

I've come across a few great things recently I wanted to share. First up is my new shirt from Alabama-based designer Billy Reid. The black linen with contrasting white buttons and unique detailing quickly caught my eye. What makes it even better is that I found it on sale over 50% off!

My next fun find is this amazing Niermann Weeks light fixture. Usually I'm not a fan of reproductions, but this one is fantastic. It looks just as aged and appreciated as the European details that inspired this piece. At a cost of $5,530 it will not be hanging in my home anytime soon, but one can dream... 

Next is this handmade large canvas tote with natural jute base.  This would make a great beach bag or tote around the city to hold your laptop and books.  It's a steal at just $54, available on Etsy.

Industrial Chic

I have exciting news: I'm moving to a new place in December. Preparing for the move to a chic modern loft downtown has motivated me to do an overall cleanse... going through closets, prioritizing my things and taking only what I envision having a spot for.  It also has me looking around for fun ideas and solutions to a couple of problems, as the new place is somewhat spaciously-challenged. 

Problem & Solution 1: Lighting

The unit has excellent natural light with floor to ceiling windows, but at night it has the potential of being very dark, as each room only has one light.  Instead of putting multiple lamps in the living room that would require wasting space with extra end tables, I think it might be a good idea for me to use a single floor lamp to fill the room with light. I don't come across many that I like, but I'm in love with the one below.  With a glamourous off-the-movie-set look, this Visual Comfort lamp found at www.neenaslighting.com would do just the trick.

Problem & Solution 2: Book Storage

Where to put my reading, design and art books?  I would prefer to save space by not brining in a bookshelf, so I may hang a few ledges and attach grips as bookends to keep them upright and aligned.  Pictured below are grips found at www.cb2.com but you could easily find the real deal for much cheaper at a hardware or home improvement store.