By Nancy B I often receive kind notes from our customers thanking us for the great care we displayed while assisting them with their lighting needs. I am most appreciative of their taking time to thank us and I am so proud of our staff! We strive to listen and encourage as well as offer suggestions. Selecting lighting should be fun, but for many, it is a tough job and can be very stressful. … [Read more...]
Choosing the Right Home Lighting
By Nancy Brewer I was reading some info from Hinkley, one of our top lighting suppliers and they are spot on. If you can dream it, most likely they have already designed it. They offer a plethora of lighting fixtures; interior, exterior and landscape to please everyone and they offer many styles. Selecting the correct fixture for your home lighting can often be a challenge but you CAN … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday!
Today, June 22, is my wife Nancy’s birthday. And it’s a special one. To celebrate, and as you are reading this, we are off to the Eastern Shore for three days of fun and relaxation. On our way, we will stop at Bubba’s in Virginia Beach and eat lunch right on the water at Lynnhaven. We may drive up to Chincoteague one day and we will certainly eat a meal of two at Stingray’s. We might even dunk a … [Read more...]
Landscape Lighting Beautifies As Well As Illuminates
“Grazing, Shadowing and Silhouetting” are a few of the terms that we use at Nancy B’s House of Lights to create effects by utilizing landscape lighting. They each have a positive effect and help to dramatize an interesting shaped object, whether it is a tree, a statue or the exterior of your home. Creating a focal point is most accomplished by uplighting. Wall washing is a technique that refers to … [Read more...]
Lights That Wow
New lighting from the January Market has arrived, has been assembled and is on display for all to see! Remember, lighting to a home is like jewelry to an outfit and we have some spectacular “jewelry” that will make a statement in your home. Right now seems to be a seller’s market and while some are remodeling, others are making needed changes to their dining room, powder room and exterior … [Read more...]
Recognizing Special People
By Nancy Brewer at Nancy B’s Aloha! This is a word that means both hello and goodbye. It is also a word for love, affection and peace. While lighting is my passion and love, the love of my life is my husband. We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary March 3rd and celebrated in Hawaii on the Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America this past week. When people ask the secret of 50 … [Read more...]
New Fixtures Arriving
I often wear black. It’s slimming, forgiving of red wine spills, always in style and goes with gold and silver jewelry alike. Well, in 2018 black is the new finish. You will see more and more offerings in this finish, whether furniture, clothing, appliances or lighting. In January at the Dallas Lighting Market, every showroom focused on the black finish for chandeliers, pendants, orbs, island … [Read more...]
Lightovation Market in Dallas
By Nancy Brewer Returning from the Lightovation Market in Dallas last week, we found many new products to enhance anyone’s pallet. While the orbs are still hot, clear glass and clear seeded glass are tipping the scales. Chandeliers, bath fixtures, pendants, fan light kits and exterior fixtures are all becoming statement pieces. New materials for exterior fixtures abound assuring … [Read more...]
LIGHTING TRENDS
By Nancy Brewer Happy New Year from Nancy B’s House of Lights! The past year seems to have flown by and the New Year is off to an exciting leap. We saw many changes in the lighting industry in 2017, especially the acceptance, confidence and use of LED lighting (light-emitting diodes). We now know we can rely on the color temperatures (Kelvins) of LED’s to make food look appetizing and … [Read more...]
Exterior Lighting
Just As Important As Interior Lighting By Nancy Brewer It’s that time of year when we are busy making lists, shopping, baking and decorating the interior of our homes. Here at Nancy B’s, our shop is looking like Christmas as well. But let’s talk about the exterior of your home. While we may string some lights on the porch, trees or lamppost, it is only temporary. As you’ve … [Read more...]
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