Let There Be Light!

I've just recently started a lighting design class which is very interesting. I love learning about the subtle variations and moods that can be created by just changing the lighting or even a light bulb. Something friendly and warm can turn to cold and clinical with the flip of a switch. So I've been assessing the lighting needs of the house and it's in desperate need of a redesign. The kitchen doesn't have enough task lighting and the over heads we have now are just to bright and produce a harsh glare. I'd like to take down the cabinets on the wall replace them with these...

Ikea ASPVIK shelves
I think it will give it a nice modern look and also I'll be able to show case our nice new colorful Fiesta Ware I just love. I bought the bright blue, orange, red and yellow sets. It's so bright and cheerful. Reminds me of mexico. I think that's the look I want to go for is a cheerful, modern mexican kitchen.

Fiesta Ware

I found this great Danish Modern lamp at the Salvation Army super cheap the other day. I ended up tossing the shade cause it was horrid and was looking online for a barrel shade for it when I stumbled upon this website...
Meteor Lights

They have the coolest retro fiberglass shades ever and a cool little flash game where you can design what style of lamp you want and what colors etc.




I'll have to take some pics of my recent thrift store finds. I've been having lots of luck lately. A mid century credenza for 10 bucks, the danish modern lamp, a danish modern chair and some cool odds and ends.