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 “Changing outdated light fixtures can update a home in subtle, yet meaningful ways.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...]

  By Nancy B In my last blog, I told you a little bit about myself. My business card has my title as owner and founder. For fun, years ago, my card read lighting goddess. To be honest, my title could read head peon. When you own your own company, nothing is beneath you. You empty trash, you plant flowers at the entrance, you deal with vendors and strive to get the best product and price … [Read more...]

  Our customers most often think they know the style of lighting they want. However, when they come into our showroom that all changes. Selecting lighting can be challenging and sometimes overwhelming. Customers who are building often decide on flooring, counter tops, plumbing, appliances, paint colors and save lighting for last. When this happens, panic sets in. But no fear, we’re here to … [Read more...]

  By Nancy B   Back in the day (just a few years ago) styles such as Contemporary and Traditional were the lighting choices that were offered. Now, many styles with new names have surfaced. Following is a guide for these new styles offered by a couple of my vendors: Crystorama and Maxim. Before tackling a major home renovation, it’s important to understand your interior … [Read more...]

By Nancy B   The title of my blog was an article written by Randall Whitehead who is a professional lighting designer. I met him in Dallas years ago and while he is witty and loves to tease and laugh, he knows lighting and he is very serious when discussing it. I learned much from him. In his article he wrote about bathroom lighting. I want to expand a bit on this. As we age, we need … [Read more...]