Artisinal Lighting Hand Crafted by Julie Neill

When I decided to feature the talented illumination artist Julie Neill's work I didn't realize how daunting it would be...To pick a few examples of her extroardinary collection from a myriad of photos. This, a new design, the Bon Bon Chandelier. (one of my favorites)

AND IF YOU ALREADY DIDN'T KNOW SHE HAS A BLOG......THE BAYOU CONTESSA....

The lighting from Julie Neill is hand crafted in New Orleans LA. Every piece is made on premises by her talented team of artisans. I found out about her from one of my clients. We are collaborating on her new home and needed some sconces for the living room. They had to be narrow and elegant.... She found one and sent me a picture and I went on to investigate...I proceded to be amazed and impressed at the selection and the design of Julie's collection...I am lucky my client has good taste.......














Another new design, Carol's Crown Short Top chandelier...





Julie mentioned her inspiration comes from her artisans talents, her love of classic design that is all around her in NOLA, and her appreciation of classic proportion. Having a background in interior design and a degree in fine arts, her design business has evolved into the making of these incredible pieces. This is another new piece, a feathered glass chandelier called the Guthrie.








Offering several different gilded and glazed finishes, shown is one of the artisans adding the silver and gold glazing to THIS..



The Ingrid Wide Chandelier... The is also an Ingrid Pendant.....




I love the delicacy of this one and the classic Balloon Shape..
The Cammie... It looks light as air...



The Bywater chandelier in the black iron finish.....


Did I mention she does extroardinary lanterns too???? This is my favorite with a little Oriental flavor..... The Mary Ann..... Gee I wonder why I like this??????



The Sheldon Sconce....... Shown in Orleans gold and glazed gilt.




The Carolina....The crystal looks like bubbles.
Julie also excells at making custom pieces for designers for large and small projects and does it very well. For example:

This was done a custom design for the Monteleone Hotel. Look at the cut out initials......

WOW. Look at the reflection in the crystal ball........

Julie is working on a new catalog to the trade and tweaking her website which is already full of eye candy http://www.julieneill.com/ . In addition to lighting, there is some furniture, mirrors and other accroutrements. If you get to go to NOLA Julie's showroom is at 3908 Magazine St.

So, what sconce did my client like? This one the Claudia. Perfect.

I hope she doesn't kill me for this.....

Oh, and I promised you a bed........

Julie said this one was sold.... I say MAKE another one or two or three.....!