Natural light

I've got a guilty pleasure; lamps.  I love the soft warm glow of an incandescent light in the evening twilight.  I know that I should use CFLs but I have yet to find a suitable replacement to the color of old school bulbs.  (Please share if anyone knows of a nice warm CFL.)  I'm willing to compromise; I would gladly put any type of light in one of these charming and stylish lamps.  These DIY designs come from FreshHome magazine, whose blog is one of my new favorite links on the right.  Unfortunately these designs are only available (for now) in the magazine, so go check it out.  I've found my winter project.

And since it's day 3 of "texture week", a few words on the materials. I love the stitched tree with its smooth, earthy wooden base.  It makes me want to reach out and trace my fingers along the lines of the tree leaves.  The bamboo wrap is a perfect Asian-inspired complement to the adorable monkey base, and who can resist a monkey.  The twiggy lamp would be surprisingly terrific in a modern euro style room.  I'm off to buy a 3-pack of CFLs.  - l.o.d.