At the beginning of the year we saw Elle Décor’s Editor in Chief name the top interior design trends for 2013. We’ve certainly seen these trends surface in fun, creative ways… and of course, lamps are also marching to the same tune. Below are a few ways we’ve seen lighting manufacturers incorporating these trends. Brass […]
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Lately we’ve seen the kitchen colander go from straining spaghetti to streaming light. Designers such as Nadia Belalia have adopted this new lighting style, and we couldn’t agree with this idea more. Colanders were destined to
When I woke up one week ago today I never imagined the tragedy and chaos that would unfold in Boston. After all, it was Marathon Monday and Patriot’s Day, a civic holiday commemorating the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775. What was supposed to be a day of celebration,
Click here to learn more about our Red Sox lamps. Opening day at Fenway was Monday and Red Sox fever is infecting Boston – and what a start to the new season! As New Englanders,
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One of my greatest passions (aside from lighting, of course, J), is the ocean. Many of my vacation hours are spent on a sailboat cruising the New England coast. The rolling waves, fresh air and warm sun clear my mind, relax my body and energize my spirit. I call it nautical therapy! When I am
When you walk into our store, you quickly realize how much there is to learn about lighting. From wall sconces to chandeliers, entry way lights to table lamps and bathroom lighting to floor lamps – it can all
Spring is here, and summer is around the corner (if you can believe it). Many New Englanders are thinking about getting their summer homes in order – spring cleaning, organizing and redesigning summer spaces. One very popular way to add a new look to a room is with our collection of nautical lampshades. We can
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Providing a good and lasting “first impression” to your guests as they walk into your home is most always our objective as host and homeowner. One of the ways to accomplish your objective is through the thoughtful selection of your entry way or foyer lighting fixtures. When you walk through your front door, you want
A lampshade without the shade? Yes, that’s right. This trend has become popular. Initially the wire pendants added a hint of industrial charm to a room; in the last few years, the look has expanded to include modern and transitional styles. Given the “bare bulb” look, the optimal location for these types of pendants would
Click here if you are interested in checking out our Red Sox table lamp. It might be brutally cold in New England this morning, but, our beloved Boston Red Sox are down in sunny Florida training for the 2023 MLB season. We’re slightly jealous and dreaming of those warmer days when they return to Fenway. Until
The perfect Kitchen Island lighting solution for any kitchen is always a challenge. Typically, our kitchen pendant lights should achieve three goals: task light, ambient light and a light that is not visually dense. Clearly, task lighting over the island is important. At the same time, unless the ceiling is covered with canned lights,
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A fitter is the mechanism by which the lampshade “attaches” to the lamp. The six most common types of fitters for a lampshade are the washer, the washer with reflector bends, the clip for a standard light bulb, the clip for a small, chandelier type of lampshade, the threaded Uno, and the Chimney: The washer
