There’s no doubt that chandeliers can enhance a home’s interior. This is not only for decorations but for better lighting as well. The cluster of bulbs that are arranged creatively are so glamorous and elegant to see.

There are quite a number of chandeliers available in the market. But it will have a greater impact if you do it yourself. You don’t have to look any further for materials because you can create a chandelier out of the mason jars you have at home.

How to Make a Mason Jar Chandelier

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You Tube video – How to make a Mason Jar chandelier

Mason Jar Chandelier Materials:

Mason Jars with lids

Flat cord wire

Light bulb receptacle

#10 Washers

Small Hose Clamp

PVC cap

Hex Nuts

Steel Nipples

Electric Drill

Wire Staple

Base (wood, metal or anything that can hold the jars)

How to Make a Chandelier Directions:

1. Prepare all the materials.
2. Drill a hole in the center of each Mason jar lid. This hole should be fitting to the steel nipples.
3. Then, drill at least 4 to 5 small holes in your Mason jar lids. This will provide the necessary exhaust for the heat produced by the bulb.
4. Attach the steel nipples in each lid and secure it using the hex nuts with the washers.
5. Insert the flat cord wire in the steel nipple. At the end of the wire, screw the wire to the bulb receptacle. Connect the bulb into the receptacle and seal the lid. Do this step in all the mason jars.
6. Ensure that all electrical connections are done accurately. Take note that electrical safety should be your priority. Also, it is very important to make it neat and clean.
7. Fasten each wire connected with the mason jar to the base. Do this according to your desired style.
8. Connect all wires in parallel. Arranged the wires properly so that it will not look messy.
9. Securely fasten the mason jar chandelier on your ceiling.

This personalized mason jar chandelier will surely be an eye-catching fixture at home.

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Anne Lubner’s  Answer to “What would you do under your OttLite?”

So many things I’d do with an OTTLITE Cobra desk lamp: select a color palette to see the true color, do anything when I need to really see the details, read with ease, file my nails between manicures :), watercolor paint. It’s more what WOULDN”T I do with an OTTLITE!

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— Anne Lubner (@AnneLubnerDsign) March 3, 2016

Loving my LED Desk Lamp #LifeInABetterLight & OttLite Giveaway

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I’m excited to pair with OttLite to feature their LED Cobra Desk Lamp

Tell me what activities do you do on a daily basis that can be transformed with better lighting? See here how my Interior Decorating, Food Photography, and Crafting are transformed with the OttLite:

How OttLite transforms my everyday activities:

LED Desk Lamp is Great for Food & Lifestyle Photography

Whether I am photographing food or home interiors the lighting is essential to a beautiful product. What I loved about the LED Cobra Desk Lamp is the ability to adjust the lighting from cool to warm to daylighting with a simple swipe touch of my finger. Here’s the result of an Easter photo shoot I was staging. I may not need to lug out my huge professional lighting now!

Best LED Light Bulbs for My Hobbies & Crafts

If you love to make jewelry, crafts, paint or even just read next to your bedside it’s important to have an LED Desk Lamp that can dim and brighten as you need it. I’ve had many lamps and the problem is that it may only have a few settings. This lamp has 9-10 ranges of dimming per light mode. Which means you get at least 36 levels of lighting in this one LED lamp!

OttLite Cobra LED Lamp Desk Features:

• Diffuser provides smooth, uniform illumination
• Smart dimming feature remembers your last brightness setting for each color mode
• Built-in USB port fully charges tablets, smartphones and more (5V, 2.1A)
• Super bright natural daylight LEDs rated to last up 40,000 hours

Watch my video to see how the OttLite LED Cobra Desk Lamp adjusts to 3 different lighting modes

OttLite Giveaway:

Ready for a chance to win a LED Cobra Desk Lamp? 

In the comments below tell us what you would do under your OttLite… get creative! Whomever has the best answer will win this LED Cobra Desk Lamp! Also tweet @OttLite on Twitter and share what you would do under your lamp using the #LifeInABetterLight hashtag and mention @Stagetecture.

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Here’s a Special Offer for Stagetecture readers – 30% off an OttLite

Visit OttLite and receive 30% off any purchase on OttLite using coupon code OttliteLED30 through May 31, 2016

We want to hear from you, enter in the comments below what you would do under your OttLite!

How to Beautify your Holiday Interiors with Lighting Ideas

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String up holiday lights in creative ways

While holiday string lights could possibly be one of the most traditional ways to light up your home, why not find new types of string lights? From snowflakes, woodland animals, or even chili peppers, you would be surprised what new lighting options are at your favorite store. Bring in color with red, blue, green, gold and even shimmery silver string lights hung from your stairway bannister can be gorgeous. Once you’ve found the lights you like, try hanging them from the ceiling down a bare hallway or from your living room ceiling. You will love the ambiance it gives.

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Bring a rustic ambiance into your interiors with lanterns

Lanterns can be used in varying sizes around your holiday home. Large lanterns can add a beautiful touch around your fireplace and they can also be hung from the ceiling or can make for a gorgeous dining room table centerpiece. There are so many varieties of lanterns! From ones that are run on batteries to the traditional where you add a candle inside. Let them light the way in your foyer or put them on stairs to add a touch of light to your holiday interiors.

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Decorate your current lighting fixtures with decorative garland

Another way to bring the festive season to your holiday home is by decorating your current lighting fixtures with garland and faux greenery. Try wrapping garland around your dining room pendant lighting or even your foyer chandelier. The possibilities are endless and are only limited by your imagination.

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This holiday season bring sparkle and luminance to your interiors with these holiday lighting ideas. From your front foyer to your dining room we love to use string lights, lanterns and our existing fixtures to bring in the holiday cheer. What type of decorations do you enjoy using in your holiday home? We’d love to know!

For more holiday lighting ideas on Stagetecture, click here.

Global Lighting Introduces New Designs from Karman

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Take a Look at the Lighting

The fresh designs by Karman are Domenica, Ginger, Mek, Nando, and Mono. Domenica and Nando are designed by Dario De Meo and Luca De Bona, Ginger is the creation of by Edmondo Testaguzza, Mek is the masterpiece of Bizzarri Design Associates, while Mono is the brainchild of Giovanna Colapristi. Domenica is a fixture than resembles the gorgeous bells that are found in all of Italy. Ginger is made up of three identical pieces which bring to mind vintage candy jars.

Their triple-layered glass frames emanate an otherworldly glow. Mek are three pendants which resemble engine parts. Actually, they are named after automobile engine parts – camshaft, crankshaft, and clutch. The pendants are available in white, black, or bronze ceramic. Nando is a cluster of pendants which pays homage to the Lambretta motor scooter which was created by design genius Ferdinando Innocenti. The fixtures are made of punched metal and have lacquered finishes in white, gold, and gray. Mono is a gorgeous pendant.

Global Lighting

Global Lighting is a company based in New York renowned the world over for its architectural and artisanal lighting fixtures. The fixtures it offers are used in residential and commercial environments. The company was established in 1991 by Larry Lazin and has grown from strength to strength. It is now one of the best sources of contemporary lighting. Its fixtures are UL compliant and are sold in online stores, showrooms, and by lighting reps.

The company has collaborated with Karman to enhance accessibility of innovative lighting elements. Karman produces expressive fixtures that respect tradition and continuously experiment with materials.

What lighting fixture is your favorite?

Win A Parrot Uncle Wooden Lamp in the #FallHome

‘Pin-To-Win” Lighting Giveaway

About Parrot Uncle Lighting:

ParrotUncle.com, as one subsidiary corporation of Eileen Grays Network Technology CO., Ltd , is a specialty retailer striving on satisfying your home lighting requirements.  From living room to bedroom, floor lamps to chandelier, from bathroom to hallway, mirror lighting to wall sconces, we are dedicated to offer you the best quality and the largest selection of home lightings fixtures. From modern designer ceiling lighting to cottage chic handmade wooden lamps, you can enjoy the warmest light and most decorative style for your house.

Moreover, ParrotUncle is a social platform for home lighting design. No matter you are a house holder who wants to communicate with others about the specific lamp for your room, or a interior designer who wants to sell your designs, ParrotUncle will just ensure you join the right community.

All purchase and sales are online or from a mobile device. You even do not need to move out from your sofa. With an unparalleled selection from hundreds of supplier, ParrotUncle helps people find the perfect product at the right price. You will find anything you need for your home lighting and get free shipping. We are going to make your home shining as you want.

In Addition to Giveaway – Here’s a Parrot Uncle Promo Offer for You!

Currently, every customer could get free gifts when you order totals over $50.00

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Choose from one of these gorgeous Wooden Lamps:

1. Bentwood Ceiling Pendant Lighting

See more about the Bentwood Pendant here.

2. Pinecone Ceiling Pendant Lighting Fixture

See more about the Pinecone Pendant here.

How to Enter Giveaway:

1. Follow Stagetecture (@RoniqueGibson) and Parrot Uncle (@ParrotUncle) on Pinterest.

2. Read through the Rafflecopter entry options. This contest wants you to pin your favorite Parrot Uncle Wooden Lamp on your own Pinterest Board and tag Stagetecture (@RoniqueGibson) and Parrot Uncle (@ParrotUncle) in the comments of your pin. Also include #FallHome in your description. Choose your favorite lighting at Parrot Uncle – Wooden Lamps .

3. Leave a comment here (below giveaway) on Stagetecture.com and tell us which lamp you’d love to win. Tell us if you would pick the Bentwood Bowl Shape or the Pine Cone Shape and why.

5. One winner will be chosen on Thursday, August 20th, 2015. Winner will be announced by 9:00am EST. Check back to see if you won! Winner should fill out contact form to claim prize.

Note – Only open to continental U.S. residents. Must have a shipping address and not a P.O. Box for Parrot Uncle to mail you the prize if chosen.

Official Rafflecopter Directions: Earn more chances and enter each day – August 17th – August 19th 11:59pm EST

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For more fall home decor ideas on Stagetecture, click here

4 Easy Changes to Prep Your Home for Resale

These four simple steps for freshening up your home can help you secure an offer without investing tons of time and money, so you can focus on life in your new home. 

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1. Improve your Curb Appeal

While the interior of your house is where your potential buyers fall in love, the exterior has to give the right first impression. Real estate professionals say that the quickest ways to boost your curb appeal are to clean, lighten, and refresh your décor. Replant your flowerbeds with bright, seasonal flowers to draw the eye to the door – which you can give a breezy facelift with a fresh coat of colorful paint and a few new address numbers. Hire a pressure washer to clear the front walk and patio. If you don’t already have outdoor lighting installed in your landscape, you can buy some solar-powered fixtures for a quick install, with no power cords or batteries required. 

2. Neutralize Colors Throughout your Home

Painting an entire house is a full-time job that can take weeks to accomplish. When you’re trying to do all of the other preparations that selling a house involves, a full repaint might feel overwhelming, but you’ll be amazed what a huge difference it can make in the overall appearance of your home. The key to painting for a resell is to find the most neutral color scheme possible. So while you might enjoy bright colors and vibrant hues, they’re particular from person to person, and you might risk a potential buyer who isn’t feeling it. Go for a light beige and khaki tones for a warm, light-filled, and neutral décor that feels calm and welcoming. It’s universally appealing, and one of the easiest ways to increase your home’s aesthetic value without major renovations.

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3. Organize your Home Before Buyers Come

Cleanliness and order are a homeowner’s dream. While you may not live up to it in everyday life, your home should promise buyers that the potential is there. It can be as simple as keeping clutter off the floor, like children’s toys, clothes, and packing boxes, but it applies to the overall organization of the home as well. As Realtor.com highlights, Each room in your home should have a purpose – even if you have to make one up. Everything should be intentional, from the pictures hung on the walls to layout of your furniture. And, as always, keep it clean!

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4. Bring in Lighting that is Welcoming

It’s pointless to have bright colors and clean rooms if they aren’t lit well enough to see them. While natural light is always wonderful, not every old home is blessed with the windows to provide it. If opening all your blinds still isn’t doing the trick, try putting in a few fresh light fixtures from a neutral and flattering designer. They’ll appeal to virtually any buyer, and they’ll make your space seem larger, brighter, and happier than before.

Every home is different, and every home requires different work to bring it to the forefront of a buyer’s attention. But these four keys are a good baseline to get you started. As long as the house is clean, bright, and welcoming, buyers are sure to see the value, and you’ll have an offer to buy in no time.

Summer Lighting Tips – Making Your Days Last Longer

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Use Gentle Lighting for Entertaining

When planning exterior lighting, consider your space as a whole. Add layers of light on tabletops and at ground level. Hang lights and torches on trees  to create diffused, gentle lighting. The effect will be similar to having a full moon. Illuminate shrubbery or gardens which can be seen from the living room or dining room to make the exterior look bigger.

Add Special Effects

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There are many ways you can create special effects in your exterior. You can filter light downwards through tree canopies to create a lacy shadow effect. You can also highlight a focal point by placing lights around it. If you have a water feature, illuminate trees to create lovely shadows on its surface.

Emphasize the Barbeque with Pendant Lights

A barbecue is the highlight of summer parties. It helps you to make mouthwatering delicacies. This summer, use pendant lighting to accentuate it. Pendant lights are easy to install and show off your unique style. If you are a DIY enthusiast, try making your own pendant lights. They will provide radiance for years to come.

Leverage Path Lights to Guide the Way

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Paths and walkways lead guests to your house and must be well lit. Place lights on both sides of walkways for safety and beauty. However, refrain from placing all the lights in a straight line as they create a runway effect. Make the paths look stunning by choosing subtle, non-glaring fixtures that direct a lot of the light downwards.

From outdoor get-togethers to kids’ parties, summertime means time outside. While most summer activities take place during the day, others extend into the night. Use these summer lighting tips to create an exterior that allows you to spend more time outdoors in summer. What’s more, good lighting can make your space enjoyable and safe.

How do you light up your exterior?

2015 New Year Re-Design a Room Project – Updating My Foyer with Del Mar Fans & Lighting

Moving into my 1987 home five years ago was a joy. Moving from an ultra-modern 2007 built-home that lacked character and was too big for me and my hubby to keep up with led us to our current fixer-upper home that is charming in more ways than one. The downside of moving into a 1980’s home is embracing all of the outdated finishes and brass lighting fixtures that fill the house. My foyer with its vaulted ceiling has always been striking with the fresh green I painted the wall but the carriage chandelier lighting fixture has always been an eye sore!

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I was delighted to pair with the online lighting company, Del Mar Fans & Lighting to choose a fixture to give my foyer a facelift and bring modern appeal to my foyer.

Out with the old chandelier and in with a modern one!

I decided to play up the darker undertones of our wood floor and foyer table by choosing the modern Del Mar Fans & Lighting Kichler 2343OZ . I love the Olde Bronze finish and minimal detailing. I also chose this fixture for it’s adjustable stem length, as I knew my vaulted foyer ceiling might need extra length.

The REVEAL! My foyer looks like a modern home

I was extremely pleased with the finished result. The Olde Bronze finish stands out against the white, creamy yellow and green walls and the lights cast a soft glow as opposed to the bright beam the “candle” light bulbs used to cast.

Not only does the foyer look better, but also it gives a whole new dimension to our family room. Thanks Del Mar Fans and Lighting for helping me say goodbye to our retro brass foyer chandelier for a modern and sleek one!

If you are trying to transform an area of your home this year, consider replacing lighting fixtures. They are cheaper than a complete renovation or purchasing entire rooms of furniture. It’s amazing what one lighting fixture can do for a room!

For more lighting ideas on Stagetecture, click here.

Day 3 in Los Angeles for #BlogTourLA and the home design inspiration was flowing like a river yesterday!! If you missed the recap of BlogTour LA Day 1 & 2, click here. Yesterday was a visit to Lamps Plus (in which I’m going to be joining their fabulous blog – Style Illuminated Blog team next week… YEAH!) and Westedge Design Fair’s opening day.

Here’s just a few of the many great highlights of the day.

#BlogTourLA Highlights: Lamps Plus Store Visit

If you’re interested in the Lamps Plus Color Plus collection – check it out here on Stagetecture.

Westedge Design Fair Highlights

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Gorgeous products from Gessi – if you’d like to see their other products, click here for the Stagetecture post.

Zia Priven – Always Gorgeous Lighting

Innovative Westedge Highlights

I absolutely loved all of the innovation of materials, finishes, and modern twists on old design. These two were my fav’s!

So today we are off to Heath Ceramics, Natural Curiosities and a walking tour of local shops in Venice Beach… Wheh hew

Follow along for BlogTour LA highlights:

Twitter: Follow the conversation: @Stagetecture and Follow the stream of all the bloggers: #BlogTourLA

Facebook: Follow my Instagram posts on my personal page: RoniqueJonesGibson and Stagetecture Fan Page

Pinterest: Follow the BlogTour LA board for images & design inspiration

Google+: Follow the communities and join in on the hightlights from BlogTour LA

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Today is day 3 depending on how you count the days at fabulous #BlogTourLA. On Tuesday when we arrived here in Los Angeles, California it was so jammed packed with excitement. From meeting all of the other design bloggers to ending the evening at the delicious La Boheme restaurant in West Hollywood. So I consider yesterday.. Day 2.

Day 2 Higlights – BlogTourLA

Day 2 was absolutely amazing. From the gorgeous shops of Dragonette and Mecox Gardens to seeing the innovative and always beautiful Walker Zanger tile showroom, there wasn’t a dull moment.

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One of the biggest highlights of the day was meeting design icon Kelly Wearstler in person and meeting her staff, asking her questions and walking through her design office and then store. It’s always great to meet the “Wizard behind the curtain” and seeing her gorgeous interiors, furniture, jewelry and clothing lines was hands down the highlight of the day.

We finished up at the new Poggenpohl showroom and met Blanco and Gagganeau – all innovative German kitchen pioneers who have revolutionized how we use our kitchens. The Oktoberfest of pretzels, sandwiches and German fare was wonderful and Day 2 came to a close with me hitting the bed hard last night! HA

Today is day 3.. Westedge Fair, we go to Lamps Plus, Gessi, and then in the evening is the opening party for Westedge.. Wheh hew.. stay close and I will take you along.

Follow along for BlogTour LA highlights:

Twitter: Follow the conversation: @Stagetecture and Follow the stream of all the bloggers: #BlogTourLA

Facebook: Follow my Instagram posts on my personal page: RoniqueJonesGibson and Stagetecture Fan Page

Pinterest: Follow the BlogTour LA board for images & design inspiration

Google+: Follow the communities and join in on the hightlights from BlogTour LA

For the rest of the BlogTour LA Agenda, click here.

For more BlogTour LA posts, click here