Rugs and lights: two essentials.

This was a lo….ng wait. We ordered these two runners through Joss & Main, and then we waited, and waited, and waited. They were held up in customs we were told. But finally, they arrived and I love them!

IMG_3457

IMG_3467

IMG_3468

They’re made from recycled plastic and are totally washable. An added benefit is that they sort of stick to the floor: no slipping at all! And they’re comfy on the feet: like nice, thick padding.

Here is the company website, although I couldn’t find any retailers in the States (and no, the sale at Joss & Main is long over).

IMG_3526

Looking up toward the ceiling:

The spots are ok…but I wanted the look of pendants over the center island.

IMG_2977

You will recall Kelly’s design board:

Screenshot

I really LOVED those Stacy Garcia lamp shades. I mean love, love, love.

Well, you just never know do you? They arrived and no, they just were not right.

IMG_3031
Too large. Too bulky. Too in-your-face. So back they went.


The search was on, and this is what we ordered from Destination Lighting. They are oh so PERFECT, and you can’t beat the price! Just wonderful. Subtle, soft, contemporary and go so well with the colors (that story is coming next week!).

IMG_3182

IMG_3245

IMG_3243

IMG_3397

IMG_3396

IMG_3398

Happiness is….making the right choice!