♥ love and light.

i was first introduced to interior stylist/editor extraordinaire, stacy kunstel,

last year via twitter (find her @stacystyle!), when much to my amazement,

she re–tweeted one of my blog posts only a day after i had revealed it to

the world (ie. my family & friends) and before i had even considered setting

up my own twitter account.

and while i still have not had the privilege to meet her in real life, i feel as

though i have known her forever since i have been keeping up on her blog,

following her tweets, and admiring her work in the innumerable shelter

publications that she has meticulously styled and written for,

for quite some time now :)

and as if she weren't fabulous enough, she has added the role of home accents

designer to her already impressive repertoire, joining forces with her partner

(in business and in life), photographer, michael partenio, to create

a line of romantic yet modern candelabras and lamps, known affectionately

as dunes & duchess (their adorable nicknames!)

so, when this incredibly talented pair is not busy styling and photographing

gorgeous interior spaces, or renovating their historical home sweet wreck

of an island home (read about it here), they are traveling to gift shows,

(like the new york international gift fair) and promoting their

simply de.LIGHT.ful new line.

feast your eyes, my friends,

while i shed a little light on the subject...

these candelabras had me at hello. (as in hello, i love you!)

available in black, white and turquoise, they will add a splash of

color while effortlessly transitioning into any space.

one of my favorite pieces, by far: the eclectic/ electric version of

dunes & duchess' signature candelabra, a tall high gloss lamp

fit for the most glamorous of libraries, powder rooms,

living rooms, bedrooms, any rooms!

and i know it's not possible due to the nature of the

goods, but these hurricane lamps nearly blew me away!!

towering at an impressive almost 3 feet tall, 2 feet across,

this lamp is made up of two large pieces of glass held together

by a custom leather clasp and walnut bolts. love!

for pricing, email: info@dunesandduchess.com

to follow on twitter find them @dunesandduchess