Comments on Things That Inspire: Moravian stars

You sent me high-tailing it to Wikipedia. Being M...

2011-12-13T22:44:03.657-05:00

You sent me high-tailing it to Wikipedia. Being Moravian and having grown up in Winston-Salem, I was a little skeptical about the adjective being casually thrown about to describe anything but the traditional 26-point star. Looks like there's a bigger world out there.

So that's what they are called! They are gorge...

2011-12-08T07:51:08.272-05:00

So that's what they are called! They are gorgeous too. I've got this linked to my stars post today as well, for inspiration!

Would you mind sharing what you did on your hardwo...

2011-11-30T18:21:10.139-05:00

Would you mind sharing what you did on your hardwood floor finish? I love the way yours looks natural and fresh. Did you carry the light floors throughout the house? Thanks!!

Oh, this is such a wonderful round up, I will sure...

2011-11-28T03:22:44.810-05:00

Oh, this is such a wonderful round up, I will surely be pinning several of these. The Moravian star is a lovely fixture, I particularly like the look of them repeated along a long hallway!
Nancy xo

I love the Moravian start pendants and think it...

2011-11-25T11:56:22.727-05:00

I love the Moravian start pendants and think it's a perfect choice for your charming niche!!

Thank you for the wonderful inspiration. I have a...

2011-11-19T08:48:03.266-05:00

Thank you for the wonderful inspiration. I have always loved Moravian stars.

Hanging Moravian stars during Christmas is not a c...

2011-11-17T05:36:35.052-05:00

Hanging Moravian stars during Christmas is not a common practice in our place. I'm going to have this star this Christmas for a change.

The star would also cast such interesting shadows ...

2011-11-13T11:08:25.535-05:00

The star would also cast such interesting shadows & light in that alcove space!

I love my moravian star in our entry. I had diffic...

2011-11-11T06:30:43.162-05:00

I love my moravian star in our entry. I had difficulty finding a fixture in a brass finish- finally located one at vaughan. Should you install a clear glass fixture, be aware that the old-fashioned looking light bulbs are fairly low wattage, and you might want more light in a workspace...

EAC

those stars are really lovely. i would want to own...

2011-11-10T01:40:31.604-05:00

those stars are really lovely. i would want to own one of them these days

I am a huge fan of the Moravian star and was stunn...

2011-11-09T19:06:15.657-05:00

I am a huge fan of the Moravian star and was stunned to find out that it originated in Germany since I grew up in New Mexico, where these are used in traditional Spanish/Mexican design. I have a punched tin Moravian star on my sideboard and recently ordered another clear glass one for from Direct from Mexico. It is well-made and was carefully shipped. Plus it's on sale for $86!
http://www.directfrommexico.com/mc3046.html
Camille

Saw these at a restaurant recently. They had hung...

2011-11-09T15:32:42.619-05:00

Saw these at a restaurant recently. They had hung dozens at varying heights and sizes. Couldn't keep my eyes away.

Thanks for the history lesson.

Garden & Be Well, XO Tara

I love that light fixture and I think it would be ...

2011-11-09T12:41:33.784-05:00

I love that light fixture and I think it would be perfect for that little nook!

It's going to be such a great look and one tha...

2011-11-09T07:41:00.334-05:00

It's going to be such a great look and one that has the fun aspect kids will love. but is elegant enough for adult taste!

I put a star fixture over a client's tub a few years back and have wanted one for my own house ever since. I went on the hunt again recently and have several of these images you showed here and really enjoyed seeing so much new inspiration!

Lovely post. The image of the dark library is from...

2011-11-09T01:13:43.073-05:00

Lovely post. The image of the dark library is from here: http://www.empirevintage.com.au/thewhitehousedaylesford/ It's designed by Lyn Gardiner, and is a house she owns that she lets out for vacations in Daylesford, Australia.

Hi Holly, I enjoy your gorgeous posts so much. Do ...

2011-11-08T17:55:15.042-05:00

Hi Holly, I enjoy your gorgeous posts so much. Do you have a library or bookshelves in your new home? I would love to see your take on bookshelf design and colours.

the examples you have in this post are terrific. a...

2011-11-08T17:53:17.134-05:00

the examples you have in this post are terrific.
and in unexpected places as well.
love that!

Just loved this post and learning something new, t...

2011-11-08T17:27:38.573-05:00

Just loved this post and learning something new, thanks so much, love the children's study area with the arched upper, feels perfect.

Hi - thanks for the comments! Paint colors are Be...

2011-11-08T16:23:38.315-05:00

Hi - thanks for the comments!

Paint colors are Ben Moore carrington beige on walls, linen white on trim.

Holly - Any chance you can share your wall and t...

2011-11-08T15:57:04.698-05:00

Holly -

Any chance you can share your wall and trim color/manufacturer?

Much Thanks,
DAM

Holly I love the idea of this star hanging over th...

2011-11-08T14:29:58.618-05:00

Holly I love the idea of this star hanging over the desk, How fun is that!? Great idea. Thanks for posting all the fun images, loved seeing them, Kathysue

Can't wait to see what you find at Scott's...

2011-11-08T13:56:41.556-05:00

Can't wait to see what you find at Scott's this weekend! I've always tried to make a trip during market week, but never get to it! We have a Moravian star in our rear foyer, and I love it --- we actually got it from a recommended ebay person in Texas.... he has many from which to choose....http://stores.ebay.com/Moravian-Star?_trksid=p4340.l2563

Good luck, I love the space!

Love this post! I'm originally from Bethlehem ...

2011-11-08T11:50:28.341-05:00

Love this post! I'm originally from Bethlehem PA (home of those star-loving Moravians) and now on the west coast. I miss seeing these all over the place. Guess what I'm putting on my xmas wish list!

I have one in my guest room. It makes the most del...

2011-11-08T11:41:55.088-05:00

I have one in my guest room.
It makes the most delicious shadows.

Although I love all of the images, the alcove wit...

2011-11-08T10:56:39.145-05:00

Although I love all of the images, the alcove with the Moravian Star, Mexican retablos and Moroccan table really pulls me --a great embracing spot to chat. Thanks Mary