After living among boxes for a few days, I wanted to complete at least one room. A place of order, if you will, in an apartment otherwise in a state of chaos. The dining room won. My husband and I painted the living room and dining room the day before we officially moved in, so the walls are a lovely shade of light gray with a red accent wall. We pulled together the rest of the room with items we already owned, including our existing table and chairs, candlesticks, woven placemats and a funky geometric rug. But there’s one thing missing: A great hanging light fixture to really anchor the space.
As hesitant as I am to replace a light fixture in an apartment, I really want a chandelier or pendant in the dining room. We have an inexpensive paper shade lamp from Ikea, but I want something more substantial. I’ve had my eye on this silk cocoon hanging lamp from Viva Terra for quite some time, and now that it’s on sale for less than $200, I’m really itching to see it hanging over my table.
After that, all I’ll need is a sideboard or console table under which to create a well-organized (and hidden) recycling center, and the room will REALLY be complete. Then I’ll take show you some photos 
Why It’s Green:
- Handwoven entirely from recycled and organic materials by a women’s farming collective in Thailand
Price: $199 (on sale from $419) (aff)
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I’m Jennae Petersen, and I’m a lot of things. A mother, a graphic artist, a connosieur of beautiful interiors and a purveyor of all things design. Green Your Decor was borne of frustration in my attempts to find eco-friendly housewares that were also beautiful, and inspiration to do something to reduce my own carbon footprint and help others do the same in a beautiful way.
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Jennae, It’s gorgeous and based on your description of your room, it should be the perfect finishing touch. Go for it!
Jeanne
totally delightful.. This lamp could really compliment so many types of decor!