It's All in the Lighting, and Viva Terra's Got My Back

I've recently adopted the theory that lighting can make or break a space. (No, my room doesn't reflect this - I'm a commitment-phobe! Lighting = staying! Though I do have a great Goodwill-found bedside lamp, now that I think about it ...) ANYWAY, I found some incredible copper hanging lamps at Viva Terra, and am back to imagining what my nest will look like one day. See for yourself:

Copper Moroccan Hanging Lamps, from $179 - $485

Right?? And don't you stress, if you're not a copper fan, they've got them in silver as well:

Silver Moroccan Hanging Lamps

Just a lil stylin' idea:

Aaand, pretty:

Mmm yes. These lamps are made by artisans in India. Here's how they're made, as described by Viva Terra: "Using methods as ancient as the design, artisans pour hot wax into each shaped lamp; once it hardens, they use hand tools to puncture the recycled aluminum with hundreds of small holes to form the intricate patterns. Remelting the wax, they empty the mold and leave behind a soft patina finish. "

Viva Terra is a company committed to a great list of things, including "ecology and elegance" and being "earth and people friendly." Read the rest here.

Thanks to Harper Poe of Proud Mary for the Viva Terra home decor rec ... Check out her wonderful blog, named Lloso, when you get the chance!)