Designer or DIY?: Jeff Jones' Tobacco Stick Chandelier

When I stumbled upon the Jeff Jones Tobacco Stick Chandelier made of reclaimed barn wood, cotton, plastic, and steel, the hanging fixture caught my eye.

Mixing rustic elements with bright colors to create contrast may be not be a new concept, but I can appreciate the reclaimed materials and the creative way that the piece is assembled. I was, however, a bit surprised when I saw the price.

When I saw that it was going for nearly $1300.00 at Anthropologie, it made me wonder: would you pay designer prices for something you could DIY? Does knowing it was designed by an artist / architect / designer justify the price?

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Problems at the Stick: Been so busy paying attention to...

× Like us and you'll find top breaking news in your Facebook newsfeed. Sign up for our daily email newsletter and get top stories and breaking news delivered to your inbox. Friday, April 22, 2011, by Abby Pontzer

Been so busy paying attention to our local world champions that you forgot SF has another pro team? Turns out the 49ers and this "football league" they play for is having a rough time of it right now and causing a problem at, of all places, city hall. A looming lockout would mean that no football would get played next year, which would mean the Niners wouldn't have to pay rent on Candlestick. Now, we've tried this with our landlord, but it turns out even if we quit our jobs like a bunch of babies, he's still expecting a check on the first of the month. The city Recreation and Parks Department could be out up to $3,500,000 if no football is played. [SF Appeal]

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