Friday, January 9, 2009

Jewelry for the Home

The use of semi-precious stones and natural materials in the home is a refreshing change from the overuse of all the coral, glass and "synthetic bling" we've been seeing the past few years. According to Traditional Home, we are seeing more "turquoise backsplashes, rock crystal chandeliers, mica lampshades, lapis-trimmed tables, tigereye countertops..." The use of these beautiful materials gives the impression of timeless elegance and sophistication. The colors are to die for and there's something a bit magical about incorporating jewelry inspired elements into your home decor.






FENDI SEMIPRECIOUS STONE MOSAIC BELT; LAMP IN HONEYCOMB CALCITE
JADE USED IN VARIOUS WAYS SHOWN HERE

CHANDELIER MADE OF AMETHYST & ROCK CRYSTAL; STONE DRAWER PULLS; LAMP MADE OF ROCK CRYSTAL


SELENITE LAMPS AND CANDLEHOLDERS; ROCK CRYSTAL OBELISKS
Enjoy your weekend! See you all back here next week for more exciting design finds and discoveries. Ciao :)
PHOTO CREDITS: TRADITIONAL HOME

7 comments:

  1. Hi Jules, I borrowed a couple of photos from you for today's post. Hope you're okay with that - I've linked back to you.
    Happy weekend!
    Trudi

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  2. i would never tire of adding natural colors and materials to my home or commercial space. bringing the outdoors in. i think everyone needs to be surrounded by little reminders that there are beautiful environments outside as there are inside! enjoy your weekend, have a glass of wine tonight...me too!

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  3. I wanted to buy that turquoise chandelier for my home, until I saw the price....$10,000.00!!!!

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  4. That belt...the chandelier--it's all too amazing.

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  5. The chandelier in that turquoise color- WOW!


    Jen Ramos
    'Cards & Prints You'll Love...'
    www.madebygirl.com
    madebygirl.blogspot.com

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  6. I love all the jewel tones!

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  7. So beautiful! These make me wish I had acquired some of the large stones that are so prolific in Brazil in my travels there!

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