Lighting!

This is the fun part! Of all the components required to make a house special, unique and reflective of the owner's taste, I think lighting should be given a top priority and an ample budget should be set aside to be sure that at least the living, diningroom and kitchen all have fixtures that have some wow factor. I love lighting fixtures! I wish I could buy new ones every year, like eyeglasses, but the reality is that they are expensive--and should be--so it's important to get this purchase right the first time.

Tonight, while doing my usual surfing for house things in France, I FINALLY came across a great, did I say great, online lighting shop called france-luminaires.com. I have been looking for one for several days and just kept finding places like the French equivalent of Home Depot--nothing special. France Luminaires is just what I was hoping to find. The selection is fantastic! The prices are reasonable and they offer free shipping in Europe.

Here are the fixtures that have caught my eye:

Livingroom

Dining area

Also this sconce: 

I still need to find a pair of simple lights for above the island in the kitchen. No problem. I'm sure, given a little more time to browse, I will spot something perfect. I love, love, this shop!