Carolina Fontoura Alzaga is a Mexican artist with a body of work that is contradictory and yet so striking. The “Connect” series of chandeliers is dark, gothic and extremely beautiful, but made of recycled bicycle chains. Speaking to her “penchant for repurposing castoff materials and exploring socio-political themes”, Carolina suggests that “these subversive objects challenge [...]
Posts Tagged ‘CHANDELIERS’
Cool Product – “Connect” series
Posted in Cool Products, tagged Bespoke, Carolina Fontoura Alzaga, CHANDELIERS, Mexico on February 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
DIY – Chandelier Makeover
Posted in DIY, tagged CHANDELIERS, Glass Crystals, ReStore on June 8, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Carol shows us a simple way to make a $20 chandelier look like a $200 chandelier. Mission – Turn a brass chandelier into a sparkling white one to better fit into Carol’s powder room. Materials – Brass chandelier purchased at ReStore for $20. White spray paint. Glass crystals, silver loops and hooks. Method – Carol, [...]
Shop Watch – Bethelin International
Posted in Shop Watch, tagged CHANDELIERS on December 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Chandeliers have become a mainstay in a designers repertoire these days and as I mentioned on Tuesday, I’m loving the many different chandeliers that I’m seeing. What is also a bonus, when products become popular and more competition appears, prices go down. Always trying to get my clients the best deal whenever possible, I’m constantly [...]


