Speaking of light, I don’t have enough of it in this corner of my living room (the corner with the yellow chair in it):
Thing is, I haven’t figured out how to solve this problem. Nothing I think of seems right. So I’ve decided to open this up to my readers in the hopes that someone might have a brilliant idea.
Here’s how it will work. If you find a light fixture or lamp that I like, and which can meet the requirements detailed below, then I will buy it, install it, and post a picture with profuse thanks. I’m open to any suggestions: It can be from a website, some store, or even the Salvation Army. If for some reason it’s a lamp that exists only in your town, then I will coax you into sending it to me and I will reimburse any expenses.
As for requirements, here’s what we’re dealing with:
- Should probably be pendant or wall-mounted — there’s no room for a floor lamp
- Must be plug-in (no rewiring allowed in this rental)
- If pendant, can’t be too wispy and light, because the air vent blows out right above it and we can’t always be doing hurricane in my apartment
- No IKEA (which is too bad, because they have lots of plug-in pendant lamps)
Other than that, feel free to be creative. I’m open for suggestions. I will, however, nip this one in the bud:
No way. I don’t do kittens.
A More Gentlemanlike Manner 
Up-lighting. Home Depot. It sits on the floor and directs the light up to the ceiling. There is a hing on the bottom of the fixture that holds the light bulb so you can direct the angle of the light. creates a great visual. About 6″ high, about 3″ across. Love mine! No kittens… Lady
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How about this one?…
Norwell 8471 Maggie SwingArm Swing-Arm Wall Sconce
http://www.lightinguniverse.com.
It's also a plug-in. Hope you find what you're looking for.
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Well I was going to recommend this one
http://www.amazon.com/Laura-Ashley-Christie-Pendant-Lighting/dp/B0041LD1NW
but I realized it would show the hideousness that is a CFL bulb.
Then I thought… who wouldn't want a green and turquoise orb!? And I found this one!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0029F1Y4A/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0041LD1NW&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1PG83ZH1BABRJKG9GAYW
Something to match your red blanket…
http://www.lumens.com/Laguna-Down-Pendant-by-Bruck-Lighting-Systems/uu191619/product?ad_id=froogle&utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=Froogle&utm_term=Laguna-Down-Pendant-by-Bruck-Lighting-Systems-Vanilla-Pebble-Matte-Chrome-221812mc&CAWELAID=535363482
I actually think this one could be cool!
http://www.lightinguniverse.com/mini-pendants/bruck-lighting-22182-chianti-down-uniplug-mini-pendant_g465313.html?af=1658&cse=1658
Uuuuuuuuhhh…..???
http://speranza-design-gallery.amazonwebstore.com/Tord-Boontje-Midsummer-Pendant-Light-White/M/B002BU6RWC.htm?traffic_src=froogle&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=froogle
2 if by sea!
http://www.csnstores.com/World-Imports-Lighting-Old-Sturbridge-Indoor-Hanging-Pendant-in-Oxide-Bronze-WOR2329.html?refid=FR49-WOR2329
I think this is my favorite. Nice texture, can't see the bulb, Satin nickel and ceramic so it's not light weight…
http://www.amazon.com/Lighting-P57QJ-STN-WHC-Pendant-Adapter-Ceramic/dp/accessories/B0041O4OE4
Good luck!!!
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I FOUND THE WINNER!!!
http://www.amazon.com/Icarus-Pendant-Contemporary-Ceiling-Light/dp/B00301QZAK
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http://www.westelm.com/products/drum-sconce-w576/?pkey=e|plug%2Bin%2Bsconce|7|best|0|1|24||2&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-
Maybe you could find something to cover the cord.
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Here's two more…
http://www.lampsplus.com/products/swag-style-woven-wicker-print-giclee-shade-plug-in-chandelier__f9542-k2068.html
http://www.lampsplus.com/products/letters-to-paris-giclee-plug-in-swag-chandelier__f9542-u1748.html
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Found a couple of interesting option at Pier 1: the twited wood floor lamp and the link floor lamp.
Lady
http://www.pier1.com/SearchResults/tabid/37/txtSearch/floor+lamp/Search/floor+lamp/List/0/Default.aspx
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Stay tuned! Contest-related announcements to come shortly…
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