By Nancy Brewer As we reflect on 2018 at Nancy B’s House of Lights and take some time to gather our thoughts, we are grateful for yet another year but are filled with a bit of sadness saying goodbye to 2018. However, looking forward to the new year with awe, anticipation and excitement is most uplifting. At Nancy B’s, we are most appreciative to our builders, architects, … [Read more...]
Light Bulbs: Part 2
By Nancy Brewer Continuing my blog from last month may help you to think through some important issues when choosing the correct light bulb. Light bulbs give off different colors of light, known as the color temperature. Often as bulbs burn out, replacing them with the same color temperature (Kelvin) can be challenging. Have you ever noticed that some bulbs in your recessed cans … [Read more...]
Shedding Light On Light Bulbs
By Nancy Brewer I have blogged often about light bulbs, but it is worth repeating. Most often, fixtures are purchased with beauty, style and desire in mind. We don’t necessarily consider important issues such as the specific lighting needs of the room and how to save money on energy bills. Saving energy starts with selecting the correct bulbs. Compact fluorescent (CFLs) and … [Read more...]
A Thank You Note
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...]