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Hanging Two Oversized Glass Kitchen Pendants
I like big globes and I cannot lie. You other brothers can't deny. When a light walks in with an itty bitty waist…
… and a round thing in yo face you get sprung. At least I do. John just gets all blown out and looks angelic.
The purpose of that photo was actually just to show you why we picked the height that we did. The common pendant light recommendation is to hang it 30″ above the top of the counter (from the top of the counter to the base of the pendant), but we went 31″ because my tall hubby didn't want those round things in his face obstructing the view. It's so nice to have some proper lighting above the peninsula since that part of the room has been super dark. As we mentioned yesterday, they were $60 each at a local lighting outlet, which made buying two of them cheaper than the actual retail price of one (they're $129 a pop here).
Of course we still have some holes to spackle (five to be exact), but things are definitely looking up!
As in, I can't stop staring up at them. And John's been ogling them too.
The lights, not the holes.
I've got holes. In different area codes… area codes. Remember that song anyone? Apparently I'm in a singing mood today. I blame it on the eh-eh-eh-eh-electrical. Blame it on the eh-eh-eh-eh-electrical.
Ok, I'm done now. Promise.
Anyway, this is a shot to show you that we still have a light over the fireplace to switch out. It's actually perfectly centered on the fireplace as you face it, although the angle of this pic makes it look all sorts of wonky. This is a pendant that broke pretty soon after moving in so we haven't used it for about half a year. Can't wait to hang something better suited to the chill-zone by the fireplace. Maybe a big ol' drum pendant that's only dropped a few inches from the ceiling so it's high enough for anyone 6'4″ and under not to bump their heads (that's the tallest person we know, haha). So yeah, along with spackling holes and getting a pendant for over the sink, this guy's on the lighting agenda too.
But back to the globes. We actually installed a dimmer switch yesterday, which is awesome because we can blast them all the way up or lower them for we're-just-eating-spaghetti-but-let's-fancy-things-up ambiance. We'd love to get LED bulbs for our pendants (they're compatible with CFLs, halogens, incandescents, and LEDs, which is nice) but since we have a dimmer switch, we have to find special LEDs that work with a dimmer. We'll keep you posted.
Update: we're getting lots o' comments asking if we'll be ORBing the stools – we're actually going to wait for the dark cork floors to go in before making any decisions on them either way since that could be a game changer. Oooh cliffhanger…
Here's how things look in the other direction. See how a big drum shade might be nice for that cozy corner by the fire?
Mmm, let's get a little closer, shall we?
Update: We gave edison bulbs a try and they were reallllly yellow in our room (maybe with white counters they're not the best idea since they left ours looking dirty?) – we also gave clear bulbs a try but they cast a bunch of harsh shadows on the ceiling, so we prefer the frosted guys we have here for now – although we're definitely still looking into dimmable LEDs!
In the words of sandwich-loving Joey Tribbiani: how you doin?
Oh and see that nice big chunk of sunny grellow wall between the fridge and the half wall into the dining room? We want to get a nice big piece of art for that spot. So we're on the prowl. Will keep ya posted on that too.
When we were reconfiguring the kitchen we talked about putting an upper cabinet there but knew that the peninsula would feel so much more open to those sitting there (especially the person on the end) if they weren't staring at the side of a cabinet. It's actually an area where we do a lot of prepping now, so we love that it's open. It's hard to explain, but it feels more like a room and less kitchen-y, in a good way. Just sort of casual and airy and not too wood-riddled.
Anyway, next on the ol' kitchen list is patching those holes (we'll share all the spackle-tastic details) and hanging (and building in) our craigslist range hood. Then we finally get to add the open shelves that I've been over the moon to "meet" since about four months ago when we decided to go for it. We've been keeping all of our dishes/plates/cups in a lazy susan cabinet in the corner by the stove, and while it works okay, open shelving will be approximately 957 times more convenient. Yes, I'm a complainer about turning the lazy susan one way to get a dish and having to spin it the other way to get a cup. Plus after we get the shelves made and hung and painted I get to put pretty vases and containers and frames up there along with all of our everyday dishes. Maybe even a ceramic animal or two if I'm feeling crazy. And let's face it, I'm pretty much always feeling crazy.
Speaking of which, remember my whole self-imposed "Dude, Get On That Already" challenge?
How is it already Wednesday and I have yet to tackle something? Come on $herdog, you said once a week you'd get on that. So GET ON THAT, ALREADY! Hopefully I'll have a little update for ya tomorrow. Anyone care to join me and share what you've done tomorrow morning?
So in summary: work continues and we're all over the place as usual. Hah. What are you guys up to today?
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I am picky about lighting, I feel in your space they work wonderfully! I wouldn't use them in my decor,but that is because they would then clash. I was looking on blogs today http://blackwhiteyellow.blogspot.com/2012/01/scandinavian-inspiration.html and saw the second picture on this blog. The pendants looked similar to yours only larger. I just thought I would share. Thank you for offering such an amazing blog I always look forward to your posts, and I feverishly take notes for when the hubs and I have a house!
The kitchen looks so incredibly beautiful; I'm very jealous.
I know you already mentioned it but those pendants are screaming for some better looking bulbs!
Maybe http://www.lampsplus.com/products/philips-ecovantage-72-watt-2-pack-clear-halogen-light-bulbs__u5882.html ?
Those lights are nice! I installed some pendants recently too and peeled those warning stickers off. Stuck them into the info packet in my house book I keep so I still have the info, just don't have to look at it on my pretty lights. :)
Celeb look-alike spotting: I was catching up on my TV shows last weekend and spotted what I thought were your pendants, but turned out to be similar ones from LampsPlus.
I found the scene on youtube (just the first 20 seconds): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn4pXsGZHSs&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLF651B80727E5F422
My husband officially called me nuts when I sat up and said "OMG! It's the YHL lights!!!" He seriously considered getting me help when I got equally excited about the characters on Bones buying a fixer-upper.
This stuff really does start to leak into every aspect of your life and entertainment doesn't it?
My mother has been oggling your lights too….do you know what brand they are? She wants them, but we are in Canada so I'm hoping to search for them and find out if anyone sells them way up North.
They're gorgeous!!! I love your all's taste. I am so eager to see the finished product. The pace you two go at is very intriguing – keep up the good work. :)
I'm a new reader (and homeowner), and I love your blog! Do you have a post about how you installed the pendants? It looks like you may have had recessed can lighting before, and I'm curious if your fixtures were the screw in can converterted type or if you hardwired to the electrical box. Thanks!
All right…I've been drooling over these lights for a few weeks now. How long ago did you buy them at the outlet, and any chance they might ship to Texas if they are still there?
I NEEEEEED them. *sob*
Re the art – you may already have done, BUT i was just the other night thinking about my friend's house, when it was new to them, back in the day: Her son was pre-school aged. She gave him a big piece of paper, picked the colors SHE wanted, and had him go at it! I don't remember whether it was hands or brush, but it was QUITE abstract, LOL. Since it matched (or contrasted nicely with – i don't remember now) her color scheme, it was absolutely STUNNING when FRAMED and hung! Didn't cost a lot so didn't have to be permanent, either!
Can I just say that you crack me up like an egg waiting to be scrambled! "I've got holes. In different area codes". I almost spit out my coffee. Your blog is amazing. Though, I must say, it's a work hazard. I can spend hours jumping from post to post. It's a good thing I'm sleeping with my boss, otherwise I'd be fired (p.s. my boss is my husband, so it's not a sleazy as it sounds! Bahaha). Keep up the great work! Can't wait to get my hands on a book!
Love those lights! I'm curious…do they get crazy dusty? Considering them for our island…
I know this is an old post, but wondering if you will answer my question. :)
Based on the inspiration of this amazing kitchen renovation that you did, my husband & I are thinking of also installing globe lights such as yours. We were wondering if you think the dimmer switch is necessary (ie. they could be too bright or "harsh", as you said, to stare at or sit under for long periods of time)? Hope that makes sense. Thanks!
I know this is an older post, but we just ordered (and hung) these same lights. I've got a quick question on cleaning them/keeping them clean. Did you find because they were in a kitchen, they got a layer of grease/film on them? And how often & what did you use to clean them? I was meticulous about getting the inside all clean but they still look very spotty and like they have smudges on them.
Thanks so much,
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Downing Street's website, the e-petitions hit tart
Number-10.gov.uk, the stultifyingly dull home to Downing Street's idea of news and absurdly astroturfed 'webchats' with our leaders, has released its visitor numbers for the year so far, showing an amazing increase in traffic over the previous year. Or alternatively, suggesting it's been going nowhere for most of this year. How …
Online petitions are the opiate for the masses
Is there any proof that any of these gov.co.uk petitions actually do anything other than provide a clear list of dissenters for the government? Can signees expect visits late at night from people in black?
Admittedly they get a damn site more comments than, say, ThisIsLondon does when it stirs the mud, as it frequently does, about speed cameras. In fact, could we have another icon, like the Paris Hilton one, that indicates that whatever woe is being commented on, whether it's a giant asteroid that's going to destroy the Earth or whether it's a new strain of C.Diff that's killing hundreds of people, speed cameras are to blame? It would appear that most contibutors to the TIL website believe this to be the case. And frequently their spelling is atrocious too (he says, nervously re-reading what he's typed).
Anyway, why don't they publish some pictures of tits? They'd up their hit-rate no end...
Think about it some more
Considering the prime purpose of the site, shouldn't it be clear to everybody that the increasing number of visitors to a petition site is primarily caused by governments' increasing arrogance in doing PRECISELY what the people DON'T want?
slightly suspicious
I've just been on the site in question, and i noticed that if you go to the petitions page, and click on the 'stop the war coalition' to see how they've acted on that petition, it bizarrely takes you to the page concerning the E.ONUK plc's application to build a coal fired power station at Kingsworth.
A simple coding error? I think not.
Why even bother?
The only possible use of the e-petitions section on the Number 10 site requires that someone in number 10 gives a stuff what the public actually think - and that's where it all falls down...
Re: Online petitions are the opiate for the masses
I suppose there IS a way, in a future black helicopter world, where the e-petitions could provide a clear list of dissenters. Say they finally figure out an effective way to verify ID for electronic voting (no, I don't know how you do that either), and then they argued that the weight of the views e-petitions would be substantially increased if this system were used there as well. Then the signatures could be associated with actual IDs and addresses, and personal files could be tagged accordingly. If you ever get an effective way to verify ID for electronic voting, of course, you could do some of that anyway; Should it turn out that our masters are evil Stasi bastards, rather than the upright and well-meaning people they protest they are.
But to do anything that has an effect beyond semi-random buggeration (current state of the nation), you need to be able to build databases that work, so IMO we're perfectly safe, apart from the semi-random buggeration.
BTW, spelling: site = sight. Gotcha. (-:
Re: Online petitions are the opiate for the masses
I think you'll find that opiates are the opiate for the masses.
Re: Online petitions are the opiate for the masses
The uncharitable might suggest that the website is *full* of pictures of tits.
IT angle?
On a side note...
The design for that website is absolutely awful!
What sort of URL is that? I hope to god they haven't coded each asp page individually! It seems they also have a lack of RESTful understanding.
This is the UK Government afterall!
*gets coat*
Hoist by my own petard...
@John Lettice - re: site/sight - Bugger, bugger, bugger! I blame the hangover...
BUT - When you sign an e-petition they require your email address and then send you something that you have to reply to to confirm that it was you that signed the petition in the first place. Now, while I accept that you can create email addresses to your heart's content, I'm sure a lot of people don't and so they can reap the details of the signee that way.
However, I still feel I should collect my Burberry from the hook in the cupboard under the stairs and retire...
@John Lettice
"I suppose there IS a way, in a future black helicopter world, where the e-petitions could provide a clear list of dissenters."
The problem is not *whether* they can do it or not, the problem is whether people *believe* they can.
My petition against the plans to criminalise the possession of "extreme pornography" (see http://www.backlash-uk.org.uk for more about this campaign) garnered over 1,800 signatures, but there were also a lot of people who said that they didn't dare sign up in case they ended up on some Home Office "hit list" and have to worry about getting a knock on their door "Excuse me Sir or Madam, we have reason to believe that you may be in possession of illegal material and we have a warrant to search your home and confiscate your computers..."
The fact is that people simply do not *trust* our Government any more.
They are pointless
In all the e-petitions I have signed, I simply receive an email from the PM or his office thanking me for my efforts but we (the government) are going to ignore the e-petition anyway as we are the elected government and you (one of 60 million insects we govern) are totally irrelevant until we need your vote.
Dear Mr Prime Minister (and/or office),
Why have an e-petition site at all (or even a petition procedure)?
Yours yada, yada, yada...
Search Bots
One has to ask if the search bots were excluded from the stats... My guess is that 90% or more oft he hits would have come from them, so the question becomes - why don't the bots attend any more...
obvious petition
Surely, the obvious petition to create would be something along the lines of "We petition the government to act upon the petitions that are presented on it's own e-petition website."
The wording in the government's (obvious) refusal to comply would need to be pretty clever to avoid admitting that they really don't give toss.
@ anonymous coward re: obvious petition
here here...
I DARE you ;)
I'll certainly sign it.
@Anonymous Coward
"E-Petitions are an important way for the government to get feedback from the populace as to what the desires of the country are. Obviously since the petitions are written by individuals that frequently don't have a full understanding of the situation, it's quite common that they do not adequately cover the situation completely enough to give a good view of the options.
The road charging scheme is a good example of this - there is need to do something about the problems with increasing traffic and congestion, as well as the increased awareness of the costs (economic and ecological) of motoring. Therefore a blanket "don't do <x>" is not actually that helpful, since the alternatives are likely to be as unpopular".
See - it's not difficult to weasel out of it, and that just took me a few seconds to come up with, the spin doctors would do a much better job much more easily. There's also the fact that 1.5 million votes is approximately 2% of the population of the country, and in a democracy surely 2% shouldn't have a controlling vote?
If the UK government actually wanted to do what the general public wanted then there would be a couple of immediate affects. Firstly we'd see an increase in public campaigns by the press (if they can brain wash enough people, they'll get what they want), and secondly the country would go "to the dogs". The general public (myself included) DON'T know all that's going on - so their suggestions are likely to cause more problems than they solve. I've always considered suggesting a "true" democratic party, where the people within their constituency get to say which way to vote in the house (e.g. website, drop in center, etc) and if more than 10% of people express an opinion, it's legally binding. However, that brings home the point that people are stupid - and it would be a recipe for disaster.
Hmm. Now I'm worrying myself - I've actually just defended (unintentionally) the government. They are a bunch of not-incompetant-enough wankers that I really don't like, but some of the alternatives are worse.
Can someone put me out of my misery?
@Graham Marsden
Of course we don't trust them.
The only thing they are interested in is their big, fat, index-linked pensions and anyone who thinks differently had better get their head examined.
Not much difference between this and 'consultation' and 'Reader's Poll's'
In the old days (possibly pre-Blair) 'consultation' used to mean something was actually talked about and those in power listened (possibly). These days it means that they are telling you what they are about to do and they don't give a toss what you think. The amount of glossy leaflets and money spent on 'consultation' in considerable but the masses seem to believe they are getting a say in what goes oh around them.
The on-line petitions are no different with folks having their say and assuming that someone is paying attention back in Westminster.
No different from 'Reader's Poll's' in the papers except that HM gov haven't sorted out the phone-in part yet - which would invoke a round of 'yet another stealth tax' comments thus increasing the revenue.
One e-petition that did work was an updating of the Fraudeulent Mediums Act. Now Derek Acorah et al. will find it harder to practise their "skills".
If the UK government actually wanted to do what the general public wanted
... then it would either abolish parliament or make it a purely advisory body, and replace it with a daily e-vote where everybody has a chance to contribute to a vote that actually DECIDES what the policy will be. No ratification by the electorate, no law -- full stop.
The biggest problem with the idea -- how many of us would honestly say they could trust this government, or indeed any future one, to declare the ACTUAL result rather than the invented one that they intended all along?
Nobody gets into government by telling the truth, and they most certainly don't start telling the truth as a result of being elected.
Ah yes, I always look forward to ignoring whatever excuse No. 10 gives for not being swayed by the petition. I used to check, but after so many, with only one reply being half decent, well, what's the point ? Still it allows one to make an official record of yet another dissatisfaction.
The easier it is to give your opinion
The less value it has.
Internet polls mean about as much as Sun telephone vote in's
I signed a no. 10 petition once...
...realating to the proposed re-wording of the highway code that mandated cyclists to use bicycle lanes / paths where they exist, rather than them being discretionary.
I subsequently received an email from '10 Downing St' informing me that the givernment had indeed changed the wording of the highway code:
So the one I signed seemed to be successful. Maybe I shodul sign more of them...
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What a bunch of a holes give rim a break
The interviewer is a slime ball. Way to go Mike. You did the right thing. And never back down with your security either. India will NEVER shut down the network. NEVER EVER. They are just posturing. If they did shut it down, there would be a revolt and the government would fall. RIM is huge there, way ahead of Apple and their overpriced garbage. The interview was about the best tablet around, the Playbook. The interviewer should be fired. You rock Mike. RIM rules, Apple sucks!!!
RIM RULES SUPREME!! Way to go Mike!!!
Go ahead Stuart Weinberg an Shayndi Raice, ambush ANY CEO in a scripted interview. See if you get another interview with any CEO. You can point out RIMM, but would any other CEO do differently?
Watch Jim Cramer on his interviews. Has any of his "hard balls" been a surprise to the CEO? If he did, it would be the last.
This unstable nutcase is one more product flop away from a shooting spree. RIM employees might want to call in sick in the days after the PlayToy (finally) hits shelves. Just sayin…
Mike's response was justified and expected given the question. Security is a RIM competitive advantage and growth of the Blackberry continues to accelerate. I give investors much more credit than the media. I am looking forward to the Playbook.
He whines a lot! A real CEO would come back and shut the reporter down or face his question head on. Mike ran away crying and BBM'd his mommy after the interview.
These are all the Android geeks trying to paint a pretty picture for Android, which makes Google next to nothing. They like to use smear tactics on all the competitors. They'll stop at nothing. Everthing fromdistorting data, to out right lying and even supressing reports that contradict Android's "army" on the march.
Many have media roots, hence reports like this one. Why? Many are afraid of Apple and want a free means of distributing their media online. Hence they see Android as their savior. Sad but true.
Thank God the people packing the Apple stores aren't reading this slanted junk!
The interviewer is incompetent. Way to go Mike. You did the right thing. And never back down with your security either. India will NEVER shut down the network. NEVER EVER. They are just posturing. If they did shut it down, there would be a revolt and the government would fall. RIM is huge there, way ahead of Apple and their overpriced garbage. The interview was about the best tablet around, the Playbook. The interviewer should be fired. You rock Mike. RIM rules, Apple not so much!!! To Tech Follower, you are spamming this web site now with your Appletard fanboy garbage again eh? We can laugh AT you here too! Hahahaha.
Focus on Blackberry Products, Do I care what mike says. Good day's are coming for RIMM. I went to the Best Buy store to check what's available (tablets), had a chance to play with Ipad2,Moto Xoom and Blackberry Playbook. Playbook is simply amazing.Whether you like or dislike Blackberry check this out! Playbook is superior almost every Catagories.
I've been resting up so I could have enough energy to visit Rim's Balsillie with my special powers. The idea is that hopefully a bit of rug might go a long way during the Playbook release. On that note. Where's the Rug Fairy? Lazaridis does need his own special rug so that he can practice on it before he leaves home.
Clearly the interviewer was asked not to ask questions regarding this ongoing situation and did so anyway. I would have thought Mike L. would have handled it better and just politely ended the interview.
The interview was probably set-up in support of the Playbook launch and got off track. Still, no excuse for being breaching the well-known Canadian polite demeanor.
Give these CEO's a break. They have a really really tough job to do. It is easy to be an outsider and through every thing that your tongue comes up at them… No point to make them uncomfortable all the time..
While I think Lazaridis certainly could have handled the situation more tactfully he was undoubtedly asked a loaded question. I just hope he learns how to respond when asked these types of questions in the future.
He couldn't assure his customers that their information was safe and service wouldn't be interrupted so he ended the interview? That says a lot…He could have just said, "Yes, we're doing all we can to keep their service working and information safe." What's so hard about that?
Pissy little nut. Face the issue and answer the bloody question. Not too difficult if you have any intention of telling the truth.
Needs a PR coach!
As a share holder who has seen this stock go from a high of 74 to today, this executive officer has no morals for selling a product. I mean seriously blows steam a few days before we are launching our newest Playbook. Get smart or your ass will be out the door I don't see any need for that. If not loyalty to your company, at least show some loyalty to the millions of shareholders. You are ignorant, flamboyant, and a very cocky man.
Going to England to pull his higher and mightier act in front of the BBC really backfired for Lazaridis and Rim. It's going to get worse. Rim's running out of places to fit its ego because they can't handle being a fifth banana.
On opening day, Tuesday April the 19th, there will be stores among the 20,000 selling the Playbook that will go without selling a single Playbook. Some stores won't be able to sell a Playbook in 7 days. And that could stretch to 30 days. $500 is a lot of money for a tablet not ready for prime time. Rim will be buying back its shares. Once the Playbook is released we'll have to see if anyone's going to sue. This would be a good time.
The difference between Blackberries and other smart phones is that all user data goes through RIM's servers, so it's a central data clearinghouse for which governments can clamor for access. This creates a huge security problem for its users which is probably what's rattling Lazaridis. Other smartphones simply don't have this problem because they make a direct connection to the servers they talk to.
Hey Mikey — buh bye!
I would like to speak to people working for Mike Lazaridis on his management style !
Clearly, here's a m$an never going to run for a public office
This reporter is like so many others, put anyone 'on the spot' for cheap sensationalism and try to "get that scoop'. When are the media companies going to learn they are in the information business, mutilating and mishandling an interview is contrary to sound business. Lazaridis may not be the best CEO in the world, I don't know, but he is deserved of humane, respectfull, and insightful interviews. If nothing more than respect for his position and the challenges he face.
Before I get flamed, I am not a RIM owner or fan, but I am concerned about the growing lack of ethics in the media business. We all deserve more than shoddy and cheap journalism.
i don't think he blew his cool. he didn't think the implication of the question was fair. he could have done a better job handling it, but this was in no way blowing his cool if you ask me. he warned the interviewer that he didn't think his implications were fair, and when the next question did the same thing he called it off. period.
A person is only on the spot if they need the spot light and can't handle it. He's a grown man and the leader of a multi national company worth billions; not a baby with a rattle. Obviously Lazaridis doesn't know how to use English and is hiding something. Wimping won't do. And its people like you who accept dumbed down standards that endanger people and make information insignificant or pointless. This was a simple and straight forward interview by a person who will probably have a respectful career. Why don't to make it a point to look for the fearless honesty that others impose upon themselves in similar positions of leadership? Ever thought about it?
He did blow it because he looks useless and dumb. Do you know how many times through out the interview that he said that's unfair? 4 times. The guy is not very sophisticated that's why he gets flustered and becomes impossible to understand. And he'll screw himself again because this is a repetitive pattern that he puts himself in. He and Balsillie live in their own little world.
I don't quite understand why once you're a "public figure" people think they can just chew your back side without you reacting in a normal humanly fashion. People are people, I once gave the finger to an idiot on the road and he flipped and started chasing my car .. now how stupid was that, but come to think about it, he's a person and we both had a bad day, even if he were a so called public figure, he'd have reacted the same way. get it .. humanly emotions and reactions, not because you become public you flip a switch and become a robot and put a poker face for the people .. i just think people in this part of the world are too artificial and like all the fake and pretense that people always put up when in a conference, interview, or any public gathering. that is total bs and unnecessary in daily living.
Genius of wireless technology? The guy seems quite clueless. You Tube the unveiling show for the playbook with this guy on stage.. "A full GIGAHERTZ of RAM" *sits stone faced*
A real CEO would come back and shut the reporter down or face his question head on. Mike ran away crying and BBM'd his mommy after the interview. http://www.loans-personal.net/
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