Occasionally our vendors surprise us with some fun pieces with lots of character and interesting materials. And the January Market did just that. This year expect to see fixtures with natural fibers and materials. Some of the chandeliers, sconces, and pendants are made of hand-wrapped rattan, smooth bamboo, woven string, handcrafted of mango wood, cork, handcrafted of Eucalyptus, and many in … [Read more...]

By Nancy B   Saying farewell to 2022 and filled with hope for 2023 makes my heart sing.  Yes, we’ll have some challenges, maybe disappointments, but also the excitement of new adventures and anticipations of great things is on the horizon. Industry experts anticipate a year of calming hues and warm neutrals which sounds nice, wouldn’t you agree? Sherwin Williams, Behr, and Benjamin … [Read more...]

(With the proper size fixtures) By Nancy B Aloha! My husband and I took a long-awaited vacation to Hawaii a couple weeks ago and it was wonderful. Our trip had been cancelled last year because the staff had not yet had all the training  necessary  to handle Covid. I did not see one lighting showroom on the Islands we visited but the chandeliers on the ship were absolutely gorgeous. The sizes … [Read more...]

By Nancy B   Just in time for Christmas, we have these adorable Zafferano Lamps in lots of exciting colors. These are ideal for the patio because they can stay outside – even in the rain. Also, wonderful to use on the dining room table as accent lamps and of course anywhere you need some light. Just touch the top and you are rewarded with just the right amount of light. To dim, hold … [Read more...]

  By Nancy B   It’s time to spruce up your lighting! Don’t you love it? Cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, pumpkins to carve, mums in all colors, football, craft shows and the smell of hot cider brewing. What is it about the fall season that magically moves us between summer fun and winter celebrations? Fall is a wonderful time of the year. With Thanksgiving in sight, it … [Read more...]

By Nancy B   My husband and I took a little get away recently. The cottage was lovely and fishing from the doc added to the experience with help from Hurricane Ian. Reading and relaxing were in order and sitting on the sun porch were two sets of these double fixtures. The curse of being in the lighting business is noticing things like this. One bulb was a 2700K and other must have been … [Read more...]

By Nancy B In my last blog, I discussed lighting for bathrooms and explained lighting for vanities is either placed above the vanity and mirror or wall sconces can be placed on either side of the mirror. However, there is another type of lighting for the vanity. Illuminated mirrors. That’s right, illuminated mirrors. Now you might remember the old “Hollywood strips”. I sang and participated … [Read more...]

  I met Randall Whitehead years ago and often read his funny play on words. He is a brilliant lighting designer and spares no expense in telling it like it is. In a recent article he mentioned homeowners are looking to refresh their spaces, following the pandemic. “Changing outdated light fixtures can update a home in subtle, yet meaningful ways. Why hold onto those fixtures from the … [Read more...]

By Nancy B   When I started our residential lighting business in 2007, I was enrolled in a business class at the UVA Darden School of Business. This class was primarily for those who were considering opening their own business, but I happened to have already begun ours. I felt the professor was most discouraging and think he may have frightened some of the talented students who had much … [Read more...]

  By Nancy B I will tell you I have a birthday coming up, and while a two-digit number, it’s pretty big. Speaking of age, look around your home and notice pieces that may have belonged to your parents or grandparents. Maybe its furniture, china, jewelry or maybe lamps. We are the only lamp repair in Charlottesville and people bring in lamps of all shapes, sizes, and age. We are … [Read more...]