By Nancy B Christmas time is upon us! We’re decorating, shopping, attending parties, baking, addressing Christmas cards, wrapping and mailing packages. We’re almost frantic to get everything done and know we only have a few days left before Christmas day. At Nancy B’s, we’ve been repairing lamps like crazy and getting out orders as the year winds down. Also in our thoughts are goals for 2026 … [Read more...]

By Nancy B We are so excited to receive the 2025 “Best of Charlottesville” award AND this amazing recognition from our local Congressman John J. McGuire, III! I’m so proud of our staff and so thankful for them and our many customers who voted for us.  As we head into the holidays, with lots of great food on the menus, family visits, shopping for the perfect gifts, and wrapping, let us … [Read more...]

By Nancy B It’s October and there are bright colorful mums everywhere and pumpkins of all sizes. The leaves are starting to change and finally, cooler temperatures have arrived. Yep, it’s fall alright!  Customers are bringing in their old lamps that need rewiring or new sockets and many need new shades. This is the time of year we are all thinking about and getting ready for the … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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 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...]