Monday, May 4, 2009

Do You Think I'm Pretty?



Today, I received a catalog with this chandelier on its front cover. My first reaction was: Who would want that monstrosity hanging in their home? I know what you're probably thinking: I'm sure it looks better when it's hanging in a room?




Negative. (Is it just me or does anyone else think it resembles a spider?) ...Maybe it would look cuter if it didn't hang down so far?




Nope...still scary. (Now, it reminds me of Medusa, you know the lady with snakes for hair) Perhaps you prefer more color in your chandelier? Then, this may be a better choice for you.




Sure, I understand everyone has different tastes, but sometimes I think designers purposely create objects that are just plain weird. And, if we don't like it, then we must not be able to understand their cool vibe. I don't know... I think some things are just plain hideous, no matter how you look at them.

When I first saw the chandelier, my initial thinking was: I should probably forward it to the Moggit girls.
Moggit is a hilarious new blog run by Joy and Janet who "tackle 'fugly' design and home decor on a daily basis." If you like to laugh, and think that design just sometimes goes too far, then you must visit Moggit.


(All photos courtey of Lamps Plus, where you can find these lamps, plus thousands of more attractive lighting options: Lampsplus.com .)

10 gracious thoughts:

Deb's Country Crafts said...

I'm with you YICKS it does look like a spider and I HATE spiders! Very strange!

Sugar said...

How funny... I was thinking, "Oh wow! Check out that chandelier! I wish I had an urban loft to hang it in!" But then that's how I buy outfits. I buy the shoes first and then build around the outfit. LOL. It's definitely not a traditional piece, is it. Haha.

paige said...

funky indeed
although i did see a huge one like that in a gorgeous handblown glass shop & i loved it
x0

Brittany said...

Lol! You are cracking me up. Seriously, that thing looks like a piece of trash! Ick!

Thanks so much for the advice, I will definitely try it!

A Beach House Dreamer said...

Yes, guys you are a little droopy, ghostly even or just electric! All of it really.

Julia @ Hooked on Houses said...

Ha! This cracked me up--both the photos and your commentary. The Moggit girls would love it, you're right. Love their blog.

Michelle said...

I'm a little scared! That first one reminds me of those things from the Matrix!

DesignTies said...

Ummmmmmm.... no!!! I love sparkly and unique chandeliers, but these ones are just plain WEIRD!!

Kelly @ DesignTies

Peacock Blue said...

FUGLY! It looks like an octopus! And the floor lamp is not any better!

AndreaLeigh said...

that looks dangerous. i'd be afraid that it would fall and kill me.

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