May 26
All of the pendant lights and sconces (over 30 of them!) are now in place throughout the interior and the exterior of the house.
Local artist Pauline Hernandez created every light fixture by hand. She began by using clay to make the form for each sconce or pendant light and then she fired it. She later added details such as horny toads or cactus leaves and then cut into the ceramic to allow light to shine through the form once the light bulb inside was turned on.
These lights are amazing, as you will see! Each one is a hand-made work of art and they add such a special touch to the house. I am so lucky to have these unique light fixtures–they are beautiful at night when lit and equally beautiful and interesting during the day. I love them! Thank you, Pauline!
technical
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- Animal pictos for my hallway–a special request!
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- Shamans for my bedroom, another special request. So cool.
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- Dining Room
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- Dining Room: hummingbirds and cacti
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- The detail on the dining room light fixture is extraordinary!
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- I love it! And it has a dimmer switch (nice for showing off the food…).
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- Hallway sconce with critters and grasses
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- Love these little critters
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- Horny toad
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- You can see them a bit better here
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- Watch out! Scorpions!
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- These pendant lights with grasses are in the kitchen
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- Outside sconces are all ravens flying through the agaves and sotols
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- Now the front door is complete
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- Outside sconce detail
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- Front porch
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- Garage
personal
I can report that all boxes from storage are now empty. Wahoo! I cannot report, however, that everything in those boxes has found its permanent place. Not yet. One guest room is full of “stuff” I don’t know what to do with…but a lot has been accomplished in the four months I have been living in this extraordinary house and I am feeling kinda proud of myself. Temporarily, anyway.
I am working on a posting that will give you some idea of how the interior of the house is shaping up, so be patient (as you have been, bless you!) and soon you will see more. 🙂
PS. Bella and Niles are great. They love it up here on the mountain as much as I do. Thanks for thinking of them. And of me.
Very interesting your lights and original too.
I laughed about the place full of staff and you don’t know what to do with 🙂
I’m glad you are happy in that house and your dogs too.
Verónica
Congratulations with all the new lights. They look very personal and artistic.
I am sure they will give your home a nice atmosphere.
Glad to hear that your dogs are in good shape in their new home.
Maybe you could put a new photo of them here?
Good luck with all you have to do in your new home!
Nora
These are beautiful and add such amazing detail and interest. I really like your front porch and door as well. Enjoy every moment of the new beauty and thanks for keeping us posted.
Wow, Leah! Those lights are amazing – works of art throughout your house. How nice of you to share this update to your home. Glad you, Bella and Niles are settling into your little piece of paradise. 🙂