In the store: Dramatic lighting

New additions to the store are these two towering floor lamps. The bright yellow color of the spotlight is eye-catching enough, even when it's lowered to a height of 4', but when it's extended to its full height of 6.5', it really makes a bold statement.

The huge arc lamp has a glossy glass globe that is a warm tan at the top and deepens to a gorgeous caramel color. It stands 7' tall and stretches almost 5.5' in length, lending a soft glow to a seating area.

Bright yellow spotlight

Glass globe arc lamp

In case you've spotted the snazzy orange club chairs in the background, there will be more about them later!

Crazy for candleholders

Perhaps the candle craze of the 90s has run its course, but I think Danish Modern candleholders have a classic beauty that never goes out of style. My favorites are teak and walnut.

modernspecific at etsy.com

modernfindings.com

svpply.com

kibby71's photostream at flickr.com

I also love chrome, pewter, stainless  and black cast iron. I'm not picky.

1stopretroshop.com

antiquehelper.com

kaboodle.com

candlepower.nl

modish.net

My favorite tapers are the tiny 1/4" diameter ones, but they're fairly hard to find.  I've recently found them in a great selection of colors in 6", 12", 15" and 18" heights at Crafted Candles.

newportmodern.com