By Nancy B Celebrating one of our own was so fun. Sherri Perri, our Lighting Showroom Manager has been with Nancy B’s for years and has just had a very special birthday. She turned the big Six-O, but looks 40, if that. We celebrate all sorts of holidays around here but especially birthdays. We are so happy Sherri was born. She is a real asset, the builders love her … [Read more...]
Big Box Stores Recommend Nancy B’s for Lamp Repair
By Nancy B There is a Lowe’s right across the street and a Home Depot to open next month that’s close by as well. I must admit, I love Lowe’s and go there for much of my gardening needs and so appreciate gift certificates my children gift me. Lowe’s has a very kind and knowledgeable employee who manages this garden center and is most helpful, I search her out when I go. What’s interesting is that … [Read more...]
Making Stylish Fan Selections is a Breeze
When customers come into Nancy B’s showroom, we spend time answering questions about the fans we offer. With new technology and materials, today’s ceiling fans deliver comfort everywhere in the home, even outdoors. We know fans create a breeze that is cooling and provides us comfort. Fans also help heat a room by changing the direction of the blade rotation. Adding a fan can result … [Read more...]
Are We Spoiled?
By Nancy B Yes, we are. Please let me share with you, outside of lighting, my recent experience. In May, my husband and I took a trip to Lancaster, PA to see a wonderful show, NOAH at the Sight and Sound Theatre. We decided to stay a few days and enjoy the Amish Village. We stayed in a lovely home right next door to an Amish Farm. These folks live with no electricity or running water, cell … [Read more...]
Tariff Effects on Residential Lighting
Tariffs are on all our minds of late - a necessary evil, if you will. And this is forcing our lighting vendors and us along with all stores to have to increase prices. Our vendors are now saying prices will increase 20% across the board. A very hard pill to swallow, but I do believe to be short lived. I remind myself to breathe in and breathe out and remain calm. Not an easy thing to do for … [Read more...]
Colorful Lighting Designs for 2025
By Nancy B Lighting designers are really thinking outside the box this year. Crystorama, one of our vendors is offering chandeliers, pendants, flush mounts, and sconces in two tone finishes and they are beautiful. The Esme chandelier is hand-blown art glass and shaped like delicate flower petals. So whimsical and glowing with warmth. This chandelier stands out in any … [Read more...]
2025 Lighting Trends
2025 is here! January is moving right along, and cold temperatures are making us want to be inside staying warm. However, we had thirty guests in the showroom on Saturday, regardless of the temperature, to see our stunning lighting fixtures. Lighting a home doesn’t stop due to the weather and we strive to be open for you unless the county demands we stay home for safety due to snow. The January … [Read more...]
Autumn Leaves and Roasted Turkey
By Nancy B The smell of autumn leaves and roasted turkey is in the air. Fall is here and it’s time to prepare your home for the holidays and guests. guests. Table and floor lamps cozy up a room better than anything. Add some throw pillows and a colorful mum or some festive decor and you have a cozy place to relax and enjoy with family and friends. We have lots of lamps in … [Read more...]
Voted Best Lighting Store in Charlottesville
By Nancy B It was such a surprise to receive the GOLD award “Charlottesville’s Finest 2024 Winner” from the Charlottesville Radio Group. We were voted “Best Lighting Store in Charlottesville”! Thank you to all who voted for us, it is such a privilege and nice honor. If you voted for us, then you obviously have been in our showroom, and you most likely have met Larry and Sherri. I would like … [Read more...]
Lighting Inspiration and Cleaning Tips
By Nancy B Our showroom is a lovely place to visit and shop for lighting inspiration, with lights of all kinds on display. Often, it takes seeing fixtures in person to get excited about them. However, our website (Nancybshouseoflights.com) can show you our offering of hundreds of fixtures whereas our showroom holds far less. It would take at least 20 of our showrooms to display all that we … [Read more...]
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