Beautiful belljars.......

Notice I changed the pictures in my header? I figured why not change it up to reflect summers light, airy vibe with a blue and white touch. Hope you enjoyed a relaxing and happy, safe Memorial day weekend.Hard to believe summer is officially here, we ended up having a lot of fun, it was more action packed than I originally was hoping for but once in the throes of all the activity, gotta admit we had a darn good time!

Before I begin, I was so honored to have been featured in a really fabulous online magazine spread, Belle Inspiration. If you arent' familiar with it, you are missing out, its a wonderful online magazine created by tastemaker Mimi, and is wonderful treasure of all things French. I was so honored when they asked to feature me and The Enchanted Home shop! Click here to visit (click on May/June issue) . It begins on Page 79-80. Its worth heading over! It is such a beautiful spread....thank you Belle Inspiration!

One of my favorite kinds of lighting is bell jars. Just like the ones I have in my kitchen which is what prompted me to even start carrying them in the first place. They are classic, elegant, don't detract, just enhance and are always such a perfect choice when in doubt. They also provide a nice soft lighting, nothing too strong but a definite room enhancer.  I have seen them work their magic in the most traditional spaces to very light airy modern/transitional ones.  So today a look at them in all their beautiful glory...what do you think, do you like belljars? Have them? Would want them? Would love to know!


So first my own belljars, funny for lanterns that were supposed to be "temporary" I think they are now staying. For good. They literally look perfect here, and for anyone who has seen them, they have thought I am crazy to consider switching them....so looks like they are home sweet home. These are the "tulip etched" design........

I love the etching, gives it such an old world appeal

Belljars hold their own in the most spectacular and formal of spaces, Barry Dixon

Love the way the belljar was used in this showstopping foyer, Intrinsic Designs

Love the belljar in this super chic bathroom, Jennifer Eisenstadt

They are the perfect choice for a bathroom, House Beautiful (Same line as I carry)

This pair in nickel by Dana Wolter adds just enough tradition to a somewhat transitional feeling kitchen

Love how Barry Dixon used a belljar for this beautiful girls room

Rinfret chose a beautiful etched glass belljar for this beautiful and stately dining room (Same line as I carry)

Even for dramatic spaces, JMA

Rinfret used a collection of four (these are the line I carry) to create an interesting lighting design

Belljars are perfect for hallways and gallery type spaces, James Michael Howard

A pair of belljars is like a sure thing above an island, Deborah Lehman 

Belljars to me, are always the perfect choice for baths and smaller spaces too (same line as I carry)

Adore this closet by Barry Dixon......the belljar is a perfect accent here to not detract from all the fabulousness in this space!

Adore this space by Mary Evelyn, the belljar is a great compliment but does not detract from the beauty of the room

A trio of pretty belljars work perfectly with the scale of this long island

This is the cut star design, used beautifully in this stunning bath, Rinfret (same line as I carry)

A pair of belljars with a bronzed finish looks beautiful in this kitchen, James Michael Howard

The pretty and "go with everything" starburst design is a perfect compliment to this pretty dining room, Kristin Panitch

Belljars are my favorite lighting for hallways, both big and small, Bacco (same line as I carry)

Belljars can hold their own even in the most formal of spaces, as executed by Barry Dixon

This is the diamond cut pattern and reflects light beautifully (Thes are also from my line)

For a cleaner crisper feel, the polished nickel finish gives a nice gleam and adds to a crisp aesthetic

I think they are perfect for transitional spaces like small vestibules, Intrinsic Designs

Love the oversized scale Thomas Hamel used for this cozy elegant breakfast nook

Love the mix of styles here, the belljars with a highly polished nickel finish were a great choice, Downsview

Homey Design shows that even in more transitional spaces, belljars are a great choice

Love the way the belljar here adds the effect of lighting against such beautiful window, Barry Dixon

Another pretty example of why these always work for above an island! Alexandra Luhrs (From my line sa well)

Ralph ( as in Ralph Lauren) yes we are on a first named basis, uses belljars in his personal closet! Smart man that he is:)

For tall ceilings, they do a nice job of anchoring the volume of the space, Doma Architects

Barry Dixon chose a tinted belljar for this elegant bath

Even in a more formal room like a dining room, belljars look fabulous, prefer the ones with the metal tips for dining rooms, Rinfret

I think belljars are an ideal lighting option for foyers and vestibules, Barry Dixon

So....do I have you hooked yet on belljars? What do you think? Do you like the subtle way they add interest to a space yet don't compete with what else is going on in the room as some light fixtures do? I think thats one of the most redeeming qualities about them, besides their versatility is that that they add interest, beautiful soft lighting but do not detract from what else is  happening in the space.

Reminder for anyone thinking about belljars from my shop, my approx. 20% price increase is effective tomorrow June 1st. They, even with the increase will be still be considerably less than my competitors, but right now they are as low as they can go! Thanks for stopping by and would love to hear your thoughts on belljars! Wishing you a wonderful day.

56 reasons why I love blue and white jars!

Happy Monday! Never made it to Target...I figured it was going to be a madhouse and I try to stay away from shopping in general over the weekend, so just as well. The only two people I know that saw the Calypso Collection seemed a bit underwhelmed so doesn't seemed like I missed much. Anyone else check it out? Moving along......who has a thing for blue and white china? Surely I know there are lots of you out there that like me, love the look of blue and white and what it does to a room. Just add a blue and white jar here, a plate or garden seat or vase there to a room  and voila instant glamour, pizazz and sophistication are added! No doubt about it......they work just about anywhere, in any room of any color of any style. They are considered by most designers to be staples, items that never ever seem to go out of style. Classic, timeless, stylish. That's how I sum up the use of blue and white pottery, and china. They come in the form of vases, jars, with tops, open faced, with lids and without, garden seats, big bowls, huge planters,plates I could go on, they can be found very inexpensively so you get a lot of look for the money. Today I salute the almighty blue and white jar, plate, bowl and such.....what do you think? Used alone as a single standout piece or grouped together as a collection...blue and white makes an impact on a room, there is no denying. So, I have put together what I think is a fairly impressive little collection of beautiful spaces that make a pretty beautiful argument for blue and white! Would love to know! Do you have a secret or tip on how you like to use blue and white? Do tell!

There is perhaps no more gracious way to welcome guests to an entry hall than with blue and white, love it against the rich warm woods, Joseph Minton 

John Bossard used blue and white brilliantly in this stunning entrance hall..love it!

Kristin Fitzgibbons and Kelli Ford show there is never such a thing as too much blue and white!

Love lots of blue and white displayed in a pine hutch as shown here, Photo by John Umberger

Love the blue and white here against the dark contrast of the floors, Ashley Whittaker

How amazing is THIS? It took my breath away.... Lake Forest pool house, designed by Marshall Morgan Erb Design

Blue and white in an all white kitchen is a winning combination, Country Living

Who said blue and white china is only for indoors! Gorgeous setting......Peggy Sewell

Love how this blue and white collection is arranged atop this magnificent antique chest

David Netto chose to put ginger jars in different shapes and heights for interest on this sideboard, Veranda

Larger ginger jars were used behind the sofa and as lamps next to the sofas

Ralph Lauren bedroom using ginger jar lamps, Seasidestyle 

Blue and white holds its own even in very bold rooms just as this one, Anne Miller

And when you cannot satisfy your ginger jar cravings enough...indulge in this fabulous wallpaper! By Ralph Lauren of course!

Elegant blue and white ginger jar lamps on this dining room console, such striking colors

Candler Smith chose to use blue and white plates in this sumptuous back entry foyer

Carolyn Roehm's room is dotted with blue and white jars everywhere

J Tribble chose large scale blue and white jars for extra punch

Cathy Kincaid used blue and white accessories for this elegant kitchen

A collection of blue and white ginger jars always looks great above a fireplace, House Beautiful

Rinfret chose a cluster of ginger jars for this center hall table in this foyer

I like one big blue and white filled with a spray of hydrangeas as shown here...Veranda

Stunning over sized blue and white ginger jars grace two windows at the home of Dick Ridge and  Rod Denault

Juan Pablo Molyneaux chose to display a pretty collection of blue and white jars atop this peaked rooms wall of painted and upholstered closet wall

Gorgeous table of blue and whites, Carolyn Roehm

On a fabulous rustic table....could this be any more spectacular? Cadeau Registry

How gorgeous does the blue and white look here?(Jeffrey Delvy) Mixandchic blog

Blue and white jars on this center hall console table in this foyer is picture perfect, Shannon Bowers

Love how blue and whites porcelain looks next to rich woods, Candler Lloyd

Love the collection of blue and white plates, Country Living

Bunny Williams chose a collection of ginger jars to stand guard on this elegant mantle

One of my all time favorite arrangements, from good ol Southern Accents (of course!)

There is no such thing as too much blue and white in my humble opinion! Kellogg

 

Love the earth tones with blue and white as shown here, Rinfret

Cathy Kincaid hung a collection of blue and white plates and displayed them throughout this elegant living room as well

Gorgeous ginger jars flank a console in a dining room, William Eubanks

Blue and white looks gorgeous in this persimmon colored room.....

Timothy Corrigan used blue and white to delicately accessorize with flowers and greenery

Even the simplest touch of blue and white can add such a special little something, Windham

A huge collection of blues and whites stand behind this important looking china cabinet, Veranda

Blue and white is exquisite in this formal dining room, William Eubanks

Blue and white looks amazing in a crisp white kitchen, Downsview

Blue and white looks amazing in this CT. home, Jonathan Wallen photography

Blue and white always looks stunning against yellow or gold....Atticmag

A pair of ginger jars does the trick every time! Arch Digest

Love how this pair of blue and whites is the crowning touch! Veranda

The blue and white china plate collection gives this room such warmth and character

Under a table? Why not! David Hicks

Gorgeous tall blue and whites flank a grand fireplace in the home of Carolyn Roehm

Love how William Eubanks uses it liberally and does it so well!

Cathy Kincaid hung rows of blue and white plates and places jars on brackets....gorgeous!

Even in a simpler less formal setting, there is always a place for blue and white, Sherill Canet

Ashley Whittaker chose two pretty blue and white garden seats for beneath a small console

Over the top, decadent and gorgeous! William Eubanks

Wow......this is blue and white overload, but I love it especially against that pale apricot colored wall, so dreamy! Bunny Williams

A great ginger jar with a huge spray of delphiniums is always a way to create a showstopper of a room!!

Well there you have it! Blue and white jars and there many many uses. What do you think? Is it a love? Do you already have them or would you use them? Let me know! I always enjoy knowing what you think....and do hope you have a wonderful day!