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Way back in 1939, FDR set aside August 19th as National Aviation Day, a day to reflect on the history, development, and sheer wonder of flight. So, every year we celebrate Orville Wright's birthday and the ways he and his brother Wilbur changed our world forever. For you aircraft aficionados out there, I wanted to point out a couple of ultra-cool items...
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The Olympics have been a visual feast so far. With the spectacular opening ceremonies and all of the images of Beijing , I'm inspired to post a couple ideas for working a little Eastern flavor into an interior. These great boxes , made with reclaimed walnut shells, are a quick, inexpensive way to personalize a room. The pieces are a modern, environmentally...
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Swag chandelier lighting is a great option for when you don't have any ceiling junction boxes handy and you want to install overhead lighting. These chandeliers hang from hooks you install in the ceiling and can be plugged into any nearby outlet. Many of the designs have a cool retro look, but there are also lots of traditional swag chandeliers out...
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Now that we've had our product review feature available for about 6 months, I thought it would be interesting to see which products were getting the most responses. Here some of the results: Most Reviewed: This Mission-style table lamp with a nightlight feature currently has had the most reviews submitted of any item on the site. Most Stylish(?): This...
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Last fall we decided to add more product information to our site by posting feedback from past purchasers. One of the neatest things to spring out of this is the photo submissions we've been receiving. This photo comes from a review submitted by saguarosam in Sedona, AZ. I like the way the patina finish and Scavo glass complement the rustic edging of...
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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...
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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...
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This screw-in module converts most standard 6" recessed IC or non-IC housings into an LED light. It's a quick and simple installation and a great way to retrofit older recessed lighting. LED recessed light module . Product Update 4-17-08: This is actually a twist-and-lock base, not a screw-in as previously stated. It will still convert most standard...
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Schoolhouse style lighting refers to a specific type of ceiling fixture that re-creates the look of lighting used in public buildings and schoolhouses in the early to mid-20th century. They most commonly refer to lighting with the distinctive "orb" glass. Designers have been re-discovering these of late, as their styling blends well with both period...
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Kichler has some interesting designs for the kitchen, like this island chandelier . Twenty-three candelabra bulbs are set inside of faux glass candles. It has this very romantic look, yet there are also two spot light bulbs hidden in the bottom for task lighting. There is a great little video on youtube.com in which a lighting expert from Kichler is...
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