thanks everyone! i love this picture too… it is so not me, it is all thanks to the film! oh please polaroid… don’t leave!!!
jenny- i would have to say… long beach. rose bowl is too expensive to get in (at least at the time i like to go) and long beach always has unexpected finds!
sarasophia- i have never thought of that. thank you so much for liking it so much. i didn’t think people would be interested in my photographs. i will think about it… any tips or suggestions on how to make a copy of it? polaroid style or just a print of it square?
I shared in this post how how I liked this light fixture and asked if anyone knew the designer. Someone kindly shared it was called the Koushi Pendant, so I set off in search of it. Evidently, it was made by Mark Eden Schooley, but I couldn't find where it could be purchased, but that specific one I liked was by Nelson Sepulveda for Aye Illuminate. Apparently, both artists are friends, one uses wire and the other bamboo. I contacted Aye Illuminate for the cost of the light, and they directed me to two shops in Santa Monica. I called them for availability and cost, and they said they would get back to me, but they never got back to me. I tried one more time, and still never heard back, so what did I set off to do?! Make my own.
I liked both the wire and bamboo one, but wasn't sure how to get bamboo all bendy, nor had the patience since I was itching to put something in this space quickly. I took trips to the hardware and craft store to come see what materials I could find to make one of them work. I ended up making mine with flat, copper wire strips and it took some tweaking to get it rounded. For the cover, I had some cheesecloth in my fabric stash, and I used that to cover the frame. I used the light I had from the previous hanging light. Mine isn't as nice as the designers, but what I really love about the light is how airy and ethereal it looks, so I think I got pretty close.
In my research about the lamp, I came across Bodie and Fou and the lamp they made inspired by the Koushi Lamp. The outcome of their creation is just as gorgeous as the original. Here's another pin of that dreamy bamboo lamp. While, I would have loved to have the real deal, this made by me one works well too. I love seeing it hanging in our homeschooling space (more to share about our space soon)!
Wow; how dreamy!! Very sweet and beautiful photo. 🙂
Absolutely beautiful! What a little doll!
What a lovely shot… and a great field for a backdrop.
this is a fantastic photo!
Great photo! It looks like a piece of art!
Wow, where do you get green grass and sunshine like that. We are lacking in Idaho. What a cute picture, I like her dress a lot.
This is the sweetest picture, beautiful!
That’s beautiful!
Random question — which flea markets are your favorite?
Oh, and your photo is lovely!
thanks everyone! i love this picture too… it is so not me, it is all thanks to the film! oh please polaroid… don’t leave!!!
jenny- i would have to say… long beach. rose bowl is too expensive to get in (at least at the time i like to go) and long beach always has unexpected finds!
Perfection! A truly delightful photo.
This one is so pretty. I just love Polaroids and balloons and cute little girlies.
Thanks Ruby!
B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.L!!
Love love love this picture, Ruby!
Kisses from Brazil!
That is an insanely great polaroid. Love it!
I love that picture, and love your blog. It is so inspirational!
ilove this picture so much! so thank you all!
it seems so mystical… polaroids are the best!
i heart true
this is one of the best photo’s i’ve ever seen.
it actually would be lovely framed and hung.
do you think you would sell copies?
–sara
sarasophia- i have never thought of that. thank you so much for liking it so much. i didn’t think people would be interested in my photographs. i will think about it… any tips or suggestions on how to make a copy of it? polaroid style or just a print of it square?