Because I took a glassblowing class in college (and I know how scary it is to look into the mouth of a furnace holding molten glass), I appreciate everything that's produced via this ancient-and difficult-technique. Tracy Glover's creations, including her new Dixie Pivot Sconce, deserve special attention.

Refined and lovely, Glover's work feels more like jewelry than lighting. Take a look at her wonderful Jewel Box Wall Divider, for example, which puts me in mind of fairy tales and Christmas.

But she also has a keen eye for practical products such as the new Dixie Pivot Sconce, which places "a spot of light exactly where you need it." Made to order, the Dixie Pivot Sconce is available in 30 glass colors, 5 glass patterns, and round or square backplates in 9 metal finishes.

For residential and contract applications, the Dixie Pivot Sconce is a bedside dream, perfect for illuminating that novel you can't put down. It's also a wonderful option for small offices and desk nooks-to light up your work (and your life perhaps).

Another piece that illustrates the splendor of handblown glass is Core by Innermost (another source of lighting genius).

A little bit of light can go a long way, especially if it comes from a well-designed lamp. Get more information on the Dixie Pivot Sconce at Tracy Glover Studio.