Lighting can determine the mood and feel of a room.  A great place to start is with a floor lamp.  Here are a few to get you started.

1. I love the natural flow of the lines.  These would be great for use with a sectional or over a bed. For more info. check out Cattelan Italia

2.  This faux bois (“false or fake wood”) brings a bit or nature in the room.  The silver makes it chic.  This lamp can be found out at Neiman Marcus

3. It might be hard to tell, but this is mother of pearl.  It is timeless and will go with almost any interior. Available from Horchow

4. I like lamps that allow you to adjust them for use.  This one has a clean lines and an easy adjustment. Can be purchased through Restoration Hardware

5. Simply Glamorous! Check out Artemide

6. Recycle. This was made from a radiator. Fun stuff from Bobo

7. Faux bamboo is a classic.  I love the way they changed the shade to match the chair!  How fun. Good site- Shades of Light

8. Great used of wood and metal. Innovative design from Y lighting

9. Over-sized and dramatic. Modern looks can be seen on Frandsen Projekt

10. Classic tripod base with a colorful shade.  This makes it easy to update the look- just add a new shade to freshen up the look.  For more cool stuff- Y lighting

As you all know, Mother’s Day is just around the corner. This is the day to honor the woman that brought you into this world.  This year, give the mom in your life a gift that show you care and love her with all your heart. Here are 7 potentially awesome gifts.

1. Each of these ceramic cups displays multiple layers of glazing-in one of four unique patterns. The have a slim design that fits perfectly into mom hands.

2. Displayed in three chic white pots and a matching water tray.  Mom can grow chamomile, lavender and lemon balm, their aromas combine into a natural mood lifter.

3. These unique bookends will help mom keep her favorite book collections perfectly upright between these two clear vases. She can even fill them with flowers, marbles, seashells and more.

4. As warm as they are comfortable, these soft felted slippers bring on the bling too-or at least add a touch of it in the form of sparkles that refuse to toe the line of boring bedroom footwear.

5. This votive samplers are a great way to experience the diversity of the Timothy Jay fragrance range.  Mom will think of you ever time she lights one.

6. Any bag can accommodate Mom’s favorite things; this one makes room for her favorite people, too.

7. Let mom get some shut-eye in this uproarious sleep mask reminiscent of Miss Holly Golightly herself!

If during these times you can’t afford to buy mom in your life anything, give her a call and tell her you love her.  That is priceless!