Okay so maybe since it's nearly November I shouldn't be thinking about beaded and/or shell anything because that sounds very boho summer on the beach, doesn't it? But truthfully I'm imagining them as being just as relevant and gorgeous in the colder months too - like now. I don't know, I just see them as being so cozy in rooms with lots of candles and smooschy pillows with a chunky cableknit throw. And I suddenly want one, again! Again, you say? Well I wanted this one back in 2012. This actually happens to me a lot. I fall in and out of love with stuff. So here is an example of a beaded light that I love...

This is from a shop that I always visit whenever I'm in Amsterdam called Suhka.

And now that you see a great bead version, let's talk about shells. I found a shell chandy near my house recently at a store called Looms and it would really work in my living room and introduce a little boho factor. Maybe you can only imagine capiz shell lights as I type this, but let me reassure you that while yes, I love those too, I'm including the mini shells and wooden beaded ones too. So below I'm mixing them all up in some pretty fantastic interiors. And I'd seriously love your opinion -hot or not?

The  is a shell light that I saw in a local shop window. Swoon.

This is a super mega capiz shell light from Angelika Taschen's Berlin home from The Selby. Gorgeous but a bit OTT for my humble home. I think it's as big as my living room.

These are all cute - not really "me" but cute. Top left: She Made Me // Top right: Wild Poppy Goods // Bottom left: Beach House Lifestyle // Bottom right: Peony Swimwear

I love seeing one set against a natural background of green, this is in Australia found on The Design Files.

Out of all of these, I really can see the one shown top left in my home. Or, the bottom right "baby" version - it would be darling in a beach cottage bathroom! Top left: The Decorista // Top right: Wild Poppy Goods // Bottom left: Euro Style Lighting // Bottom right: Pottery Barn Kids

From the Biskopsgarten shop - swoon! Yes, this is a good one too.

From Barefoot Styling and holy &$% that thing is massive. It's a real focal point.

From MilK Decoration - petite and understated but classy as all hell. That's Belgium homes for ya. Always interesting and classy.

From Adore Home magazine - great and very relaxed but not exactly what I'm seeing in my living room. Yet, well... They are nice.

From MilK Decoration - again in a home in Belgium. Love seeing it mixed with that shelving system. This actually looks really Parisian to me.

Beaded and shell lighting - So HOT or so NOT? Do you like BEADS or SHELLS?

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