Design Happens

As a Director of Original Programming for HGTV, I get to see many our shows long before they air, which means that I have great access to the hottest trends and state-of-the-art design ideas. What I’ve been noticing lately is that people are going crazy-creative with chandeliers! In fact, I just got so inspired, that I purchased one for myself and it didn’t cost me an arm and a leg.

ZGallerie Gold Capiz Hanging Lamp

I swear, people come to my house and think that I spent $1000 on it, when it was actually under $300!

Some other favorites that I found in my journeys include:

ZGallerie Erto Chandelier

West Elm Cut Glass Chandelier

And my very favorite of them all:

mogullife.com Swarovski Crystal Chandelier

I’d love to see yours to get ideas for even newer, more unusual materials. Right now I am very into shells, Swarovski Crystals, and blown glass, but I’m sure that there are tons and tons of others I haven’t been exposed to yet.

Happy holidays everyone. I hope you have an “illuminating” season!