Please consider these useful DO’s and Don’ts when it is time to buy and install your home lighting fixtures! First off, DO have fun with the process and never get rushed.  Lighting is the jewelry of your home. I know, I know, it can be overwhelming when your electrician or contractor tells you they are ready to install lighting right away and asks you to get your fixtures. We have customers who … [Read more...]

By Nancy Bs Computers, what are they good for? Reminds me of a song from 1970, though I didn’t agree with its message. We’ve had visits from our computer guys this week, too many visits in fact. We’ve become so dependent upon computers and when issues arise, we’re ready to go back to writing orders by hand! I’m sure some people think the same way and become discouraged about having home … [Read more...]

By Nancy B Every now and then I like to blog about something fun, not that residential lighting isn’t. Sometimes we dread the number of candles we’ll see on the birthday cake. Remember how much fun it was to turn 6 and then 16? At the 6th birthday; balloons, hats, and cute favors made you so happy and your mom may have taken cupcakes to school to help you celebrate. The 16th party was for … [Read more...]

A CFL/LED Dimmer   By Nancy B Do I have your attention? Lighting can make a difference in your life, the same as a comfy chair or a bed that fits your physical needs.  Your home is your sanctuary.  Selecting the right shades for your lamps, the right chandelier for the dining room, the proper lighting for your bathroom is most important. Selecting artwork, mirrors, torchieres, … [Read more...]

By Nancy B   At Nancy B’s, we understand that determining the proper placement of lighting fixtures in your home can be a daunting task. That is why we offer an in-home lighting consultation service in Charlottesville and Albemarle to assist you in finding the ideal lighting solution for your home! One of the first things we suggest is to call an electrician. An electrician will know … [Read more...]

By Nancy B   Easter has come and gone but Spring flowers are abundant and beautiful. Have you noticed all the different colors of Spring flowers? They are cheerful and bright and make us happy. And so, it is with colorful residential lighting as well. Spring is a time of renewal and excitement, a time to make changes and prepare for new beginnings. Wouldn’t new pendant lights over … [Read more...]