Light Up Your Look with One Kings Lane
I find it delightful when my past meshes with the present. The kind people at One Kings Lane emailed me a couple of weeks ago and asked if I wanted to put together a little somethin’-somethin’ about chandeliers being the jewelry of decor. And I was like, “You guys, I used to make jewelry for a living!” They’ve either been spying on me or we’re having a collective MIND MELD about things we find cool. I’m good with either scenario.
So, let’s chat about putting the finishing touch on a look, whether it’s on your person or in your home.
chandelier // earrings // necklace // bangle // rings
The ways I decorate Casa Ronchetti and bejewel myself are pretty similar: clean lines, a lot of neutrals, bits of sparkle–hence the double-duty collection of lighting and jewelry here. I like a bit of metallic for a polished look in both situations, so that was the obvious choice when I was mulling over inspiration for this post. The glint of metal just makes a look feel DONE to me so I use it all the time: we put a shiny chrome faucet in the new bathroom, and I like to dress up jeans and a t-shirt with a couple of gold necklaces.
To illustrate the power of metal, here’s a dining room that’s lovely, but think about how strange it would look without its ceiling jewelry. (Scroll to cover it up. Weird, right?)
Aside from providing light–because who wants to eat in the dark like it’s Medieval Times?–the chandelier helps balance out the large artwork and adds some warmth in the upper half of the room where there are a lot of cool shades. I also like that it’s on the traditional side of the coin, just like the space itself, but isn’t too stuffy or dripping with crystals. It’s the right amount of glitter.
Likewise, this outfit, though made entirely of neutrals and therefore awesome, would be kind of snooze-y without the stack of bracelets:
They’re interesting and sparkly, but not in a way that will blind the people who shake your hand. If they weren’t there, I would be way less interested in the whole look (though I would still want the purse, let’s be real).
Have you noticed any similarities between your personal style and your house? What kind of room jewelry do you like to use when decorating? Are you into metallic things, too? Should we start referring to jewelry as “body chandeliers?” (YES.) What’s your favorite light fixture at your house?
This post was done in collaboration with One Kings Lane.
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