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Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Fireflies in a Jar

One of the biggest hits of the Fall Preview was the Mason Jar pendant lights that we created.  I've nicknamed them "Fireflies in a jar" because that's what they look like to me.  They were pretty spiffy on their own, but we jazzed them up even more by creating a "cord cover" of sorts from old industrial springs!  This made them very unique and completely our design.
Then, I took a few more jars and flipped them upside down as light covers on this large metal chandelier.  The result was a really cool blend of old and new.....it was definitely a hit! 

I love the old aqua Ball mason jars, or as they are called by Ball, "Ball Blue".  Did you know that the Blue jars were preferred in canning because they blocked light from the food which made for better preservation and taste?  Nothing to do with the lights, but I thought it was an interesting bit of trivia.  I just like them for the pretty color!

I will probably be offline for the remainder of the week as I have a little business to take care of.....it's First Monday weekend!  And, if that's not exciting enough......it's supposed to cool down during this show....60s at night!!  How "cool" is that?

Come see us!  We'll be here Thursday - Sunday, and we have a brand new shoppe for you to browse and enjoy!! 

Can you see me smiling from ear to ear?!











19 comments:

  1. I love those ball jars!! And as lights...they are fabulous! I can see why there were a hit!
    Enjoy your week
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  2. That is so pretty, LaurieAnna! They do look like fireflies!

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  3. That is so cool Laurieanna. I love the way you added the springs to the cord..you are a decorating genious!
    I sent Freckled Laundry over here yesterday to check out your window divider in your livingroom. she had a similar issue. we love your style!

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  4. What a great look! Amazing what we can come up with something that has an entirely different use and be so decorative too!~Patti

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  5. Such an inspiration Laurie Anna, you always are!

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  6. We loved the new store so much we're coming back on Friday! Just can't get enough!

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  7. Why can't I come up with these ideas....spectacular!

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  8. Love your lights and yes they do
    remind me of when we used to catch
    fireflys (lightn' bugs) as we called them. Yes I did know why they were blue only because I'm
    old enough to have seen them being
    used by my grandmother. She used to store her canned goods in the
    out side storage house on shelves
    in the dark. That way they preserved the food longer. Guess they didn't have 115 degree weather. I love the chandy with the
    ball jars, soooo ca-ute!!! I can't
    wait until next month so I can eyeball all of this wonderful decor. BEAUTIFUL!!!":o)

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  9. That chandelier is !so! clever. I love it - terrific idea.

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  10. Just found your blog and became a follower!! Your shop is BEAUTIFUL!!!

    Cheryl~

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  11. Those lights are beautiful! I've always been a fan of the old blue mason jars!

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  12. This is such a clever idea..I love it! I only wish I lived closer so I could come to your store and SHOP!
    Kristen

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  13. Now I am the proud owner of 3 of the Fireflies in a Jar! Can't wait to hang them in one of my guest rooms. The new place is AMAZING! It was fun to spend time with you guys...and who knew that we used to work for the same company. Small World. Have a great weeekend and thank again.
    Denis

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  14. Looks Amazing, i love it all, i wish i was near-so i could shoppe there as well, im still eyeing a few pieces i would love for my place, what did you do to that wall- looks like tissue paper crumbled.. Love it..
    Karryann
    LOOKS amazing..
    You are the best

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  15. {sigh} gorgeous gorgeous! I love the lights.

    I've recently done a vintage modern house review here

    http://beafunmum.com/2010/09/home-vintage-meets-modern-decorating/

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  16. What a great look! Amazing what we can come up with something that has an entirely different use and be so decorative too!~Patti

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