etsy lighting round up

Recently, I have been seeing some really great lighting on Etsy. Shopping Etsy usually means prices are to more competitive, customization easier and you get to work directly with the maker - which I am all about. These can all be real advantages when it comes to lighting as its not always the easiest of purchases. The sellers can help you answer such questions as will the piece give off enough light for the room/desired use, is the scale appropriate, how to install etc. 

Below are a few finds. 

1. Photonic Studio

I really like the reduced, industrial quality of this studio's lighting. The pieces are simple but still interesting and priced well too!

2. Light and Ladder

Light and Ladder currently only offers one style of light but its a beautiful one. Made from porcelain and rope, I am pretty obsessed with it. Check out their website (or Etsy shop) to see their planters and other home decor items. 

3. Worley's Lighting

Making pieces from wood and brass, Worley's Lighting has a nice selection of sconces and lamps that are available in four different wood stains. I could see the top sconce looking so cute in a boys room or in a cabin setting. 

For other lighting related posts check out lantern lighting, the amazing design work of the firm Bocci or this post on rattan lights. 

chocolate brown walls

I am helping a friend with her recently purchased new home and am trying to convince her to paint her basement family room brown. Yes - brown. A deep chocolate brown that is chic, unexpected and timeless. She is having a hard time visualizing the color so I thought I would do this post to help her out. See brown walls can be so good!

Perhaps no other designer creates better spaces with a brown backdrop than Tom Scheerer. He is a complete master - not to mention one of my absolute favorite interior designers.  Brown works well to highlight other colors such as purple and blue while keeping the base color of the room neutral but also impactful. In short, its a classic choice so embrace the brown!

from top left - via Country Living - via The Design Chaser - bedroom designed by Tom Scheerer - entry in home of Tom Scheerer - living room designed by Tom Scheerer - chair with pink curtains in room designed by Tom Scheerer - hearth room designed by Tom Scheerer - home of Paloma Contreras via La Dolce Vita - office designed by Tom Scheerer - dining room designed by Tom Scheerer

sauce magazine + the place home

Sauce Magazine photography by Emily Suzanne McDonald

If your in the St. Louis area, make sure to pick up a copy of the November issue of Sauce Magazine. Because... there is a beautiful story shot on location at our home! If your not local to the area, fear not as you can read the digital edition here. The amazing Emily Suzanne McDonald shot the "Season's Brunchings" story, page 14 to 23, yet again making our home look incredible. Don't miss out as the story will sure to get you inspired for the holidays and craving some yummy brunch items - I am dying for buttery croissant right now! Happy reading!

And thanks to Sauce Magazine and Emily Suzanne McDonald for including The Place Home in such a fun and festive feature.

For behind the scenes images, check out Emily Suzanne's blog post here and for other holiday related TPH blog posts click here for Thanksgiving and here for Christmas.