I’ve loved  Schoolhouse Electric  for awhile and now I’m completely obsessed with their expanded line of furniture, home accessories and hardware. Take a peak at their virtual catalog here. I think the furniture and styling is beautiful and inspiring:

I love the pops of color and vintage feel. I’m obsessed with this kitchen (I want to paint our cherry cabinets so badly!!). I love the hardware along with the touch of blue from the steel utility stool. The dresser and chair in the room below are so beautiful, the whole room feels warm and cheerful and who doesn’t love an Edison bulb ?

Take a peak at their website and hopefully you’re as impressed as I am!

xo

Adrienne

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www.schoolhouseelectric.com

Admittedly, we just stopped in here for drinks. Actually, Joe went first while I looked at pillows on ABC’s first floor. He came back holding an ice-cold beer and while I think he was breaking numerous rules while drinking his way through the store, the pilsner made him much more patient during my shopping escapade so I decided to turn a blind eye.

We went back to the restaurant when he needed a refill and for once I was thrilled that he pushed for another drink because I loved the decor! The look goes along with their whole organic farm to table concept, which is everywhere right now. But I loved the pure white textured walls, along with the reclaimed wood beams, antique mirrors, raw wood tables and exposed brick. The overall effect was inviting and warm while remaining modern.

Looking around at the plates of the brunch crowd, the food looked delicious and we plan to actually eat next time we’re back although I will say my two blood orange Bellini’s were excellent. An added perk was running into Meg Ryan and her daughter along with some mystery man having a quiet brunch together. Love her (plastic surgery and all!)

- Adrienne

Get the “Modern Organic” look:

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Price:

Coffee table $3500

Roost pendants $143

Set of 2 vintage industrial chairs $1300

Purchase:

www.GetBackInc.com

www.velocityartanddesign.com

As you all know I’m already a huge fan of Schoolhouse Electric (previous post here). While I love their vintage looks, I think this new clear glass collection is stunning! The sleek use of clear glass with the black and silver accents are contemporary while staying true to their vintage lines. These fixtures would be wonderful in a modern space because they fit a contemporary look without being cold or stark. Once again I wish I wasn’t a renter so I could invest in some of these fixtures, but maybe some of you can!

- Adrienne

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Price: $21- $155

Purchase: www.schoolhouseelectric.com

I just wanted to pass along that Schoolhouse Electric Co.  has come out with their 2009 styles. I love this lighting company. They have replicated more than a 100 school-house style shades and light fixtures from 1900-1950 using a collection of original cast-iron moulds the founder discovered in an upstate New York warehouse. This collection represents some of the best examples of true American lighting design and is the inspiration behind Schoolhouse Electric Co. These styles make the perfect punctuation to a kitchen or bathroom!

- Adrienne

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Purchase: www.schoolhouseelectric.com

I know you’ve all been missing your daily dose of home product reviews :) I’m sorry for being M.I.A., but we’ve been completing the long (sometimes painful) process of moving. Needless to say, we’re very happy with our new home and I’ll be sharing plenty of pics over the next couple weeks once we’ve unpacked! 

Until then, I wanted to share a bit about a recent purchase I made for the kitchen. I had to find a replacement chandelier for the eat-in area (the original fixture was very Denny’s light circa 1984, not really the look we’re going for). I didn’t want to spend a fortune because we’re renting, but something had to been done ASAP.  So like any good home renter looking for a deal, I made the brave trek over to the never-ending maze of particle board and plastic that is Ikea.

At first, I was a little apprehensive about the Kulla pendant lamp that I ended up purchasing (pictured above). Like most Ikea products, it’s really a hit or miss about whether or not they look too flimsy. But once installed, this fixture makes the room! The installation was surprisingly simple and only took about 15 minutes. The height of the fixture was incredibly easy to change. The fixture itself is also made of pretty sturdy material so it doesn’t appear flimsy. 

So if any of you are looking to upgrade your fixtures for a reasonable price, I highly recommend the Kulla pendant lamp. You’ll be pleasantly surprised with the difference it makes!

- Adrienne

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Price: $69.99

Purchase: www.ikea.com

Update: Although my opinion of the Kulla pendant hasn’t changed, just a word of warning… don’t be an idiot like me and light three large candles underneath it for many hours, the plastic diffuser will melt! While most of you are probably savvy enough to figure this out, yours truly was not! On the bright said, I now have a “custom” three circle pattern on the bottom of the light. C’est la vie!

I just discovered these pendant lights from Rose and Radish here in the city. They’re designed by  Michele De Lucchi and manufactured by Produzione Privata. The pendants are made of hand-blown Murano glass and the green one below (my favorite) can be see in Paris’ Pompidou Centre, just in case you’re in the neighborhood! 

The designer Michele de Lucchi created Produzione Privata, a company concerned with creating small scale, unsolicited designs using artisan techniques and materials. I just think they are so simple and beautiful and would make a lovely statement in a kitchen or over a bar!

- Adrienne

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Price: $720 (pricey but I still had to share)

Purchase: www.roseandradish.com

I love Juliska and own many of their ceramic and glassware products. They are delicate but durable (a very important feature in our household, as my husband can attest I tend to put everything in the dishwasher, which has resulted in the unfortunate demise of too many of our wedding gifts).

Anyway, back to lighting! These hand-blown glass pendant lights are stunning, well crafted and elegant. The designs are versatile in that they fit in both modern and traditional homes. Above are three of my favorites (Amalia, Isabella and Florence). Go to their website juliska.com to view the whole collection!

- Adrienne

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Price: $350-$650

Purchase: www.juliska.com

BDDW is a small New York based company. Their showroom is in the city while the designer and founder, Tyler Hayes, creates custom designs from his Brooklyn studio. Their pieces can be a bit pricey, but the high quality and uniqueness of each piece means it’s something you’ll have forever. 

- Adrienne