March 2008 - Posts

• Opening Day

  Every year in spring we get a fresh start for the new year. Our scores are yet to be determined and we can hope for a better performance for the year. We no longer have to think about what did or didn't happen last season, we can simply plan for the performance ahead. Opening Day of Major League Baseball offers us this chance for renewal. Celebrate today with our baseball themed home decor. Published: 03-31-2008 By Susanna no comments

• Three Lights are Better Than One

  The new Piccolo floor lamp design caught our eye. From designer Robert Sonneman, it has three adjustable lamp arms and heads that allow you to point light just where it's needed. Each lamp can be turned on or off  independently of the others, giving you even more flexibility. It also comes in a white luxe look. Published: 03-21-2008 By John no comments

• Decorating with Accessories Store Workshop

  If you live near our Chatsworth store in Southern California, we invite you to attend our Decorating with Accessories "Ask the Expert" workshop from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on March 27. Interior design expert Thea Myerly will reveal the secrets for adding sparkle and glamour to home decor without breaking the bank. Myerly, of Moorpark, CA, is a designer with more than 20 years of interior design, management and education experience. You'll learn the basics of how to choose accessories, where to place them, and how to create trend-setting rooms that reflect personal style. You can register online here to reserve a seat. We hope to see you there! Published: 03-21-2008 By John 1 comment(s)

• Adjusting to the Early Time Change

  Since we shifted over to daylight savings, I have been having trouble getting up in the morning. My room is so dark that I would rather keep on sleeping than start the day. And it's a blaring shock to the system when I turn on the nightstand light. I need some kind of in-between light for those sleepy transition points. I'd like to install a dimmer on the light next to my bed. That way I can add just a little bit of light to get me up without the unpleasant cringe. This person recommends sconces. Another option might be a table lamp with a built-in nightlight like this one on the left. Have you found a good solution for waking up in the dark?  Published: 03-17-2008 By Susanna no comments

• Update: Convert Your Recessed Lights Into LEDs

  John did a post on these energy-efficient LED recessed lights on February 27th. In the meantime, our the team from the LAMPS PLUS professionals side attended a trade show. They had a booth next door to the display pictured above with the recessed lights actually installed. They were really enthusiastic about how well these recessed light modules work and came back with some pretty exciting additional information: They are dimmable. They consume only 12 watts of power but produce the equivalent wattage of a 65 watt reflector or an 18 watt compact fluorescent. Their bulb life is 50,000 hours, 5 times that of most compact fluorescents. That means that if you use these lights an average of 5 hours a day, the bulbs could last over 25 years! Published: 03-11-2008 By Susanna no comments

• Six Ways to Add Vintage Style

  Celebrate the cozy ambience that a few vintage accents can add to any environment. These six items embody vintage style: Small chandeliers with colored crystals and aged metals. Oriental and hooked floral rugs. Decorative pillows that mix with other colors in the room. Decorative lamp shades with ruffles and floral patterns. Oil-based painted artwork with aging glazes or folk art pieces. Decorative throws in damask trimmed with fringe. Published: 03-07-2008 By Susanna no comments

• teenVogue Feature

  Check out this great-looking before and after feature in teenVogue. They placed one of our mirrors over the fireplace. I like how they placed the flowers right in front of the mirror. That really maximizes the color impact. I want to try that at home with mirrored glass candlesticks and a floral table arrangement. Published: 03-04-2008 By Susanna 1 comment(s)

• Unintentional Price Smackdown

  Dallas Morning News shopping blog writer Paige Phelps loves the look, and price, of our Wishbone Floor Lamp. You can read all about it in her Unintentional Price Smackdown: Floor Lamps blog post. Published: 03-04-2008 By John no comments