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We are getting quite a few requests for LED lighting from our professional members these days and we adding new products at a steady pace. Since this is such a new field we are continually sourcing, testing, and trying out new products. Here is an overview of LED lighting we have added over the last couple of months: Take a look at our LED bulbs if...
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Got a small room space you want to make the most of? Use a glass top or transparent top table. These make a room feel larger and less cluttered. I especially like the nesting tables that tuck neatly out of the way when not in use. Glass top tables . Glass top seating .
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Wall clocks were once a common home decor accent; think of the retro atomic clock in the kitchen. Clock watching is back in style now with fluid contemporary clock shapes as well as traditional wall clocks straight out of a romantic bistro. Use them in your home decor for their abstract shapes and visual qualities...and, oh yeah, they can tell you the...
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Actor and environmental crusader Ed Begley Jr. talked to Residential Lighting magazine about the difference energy efficient lighting can make in your home. They've also posted an short excerpt from his new book, “Ed Begley, Jr.’s Guide to Sustainable Living." Read all about it: Sustainable Lighting With Ed Begley Jr.
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As part of the LAMPS PLUS Professionals trade program, I survey media reports on real estate periodically to get a sense of any shifts in the currents. Recently there has been some very positive analysis indicating stability in the housing market. Take a look at this article from Builder Magazine blogger Boyce Thompson . Even this New York Times article...
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I recently was looking over our Bob Mackie Lighting Collection and became curious about his clothing designs. What an inspiring, interesting career Bob Mackie has! Based in Los Angeles, Bob Mackie has been tightly linked with the entertainment industry even prior to today's celebrity driven fashion culture. This charming tribute by Carol Burnett and...
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Our staff design expert, Lynda Gould, was interviewed by Memphis Online about trends in chandelier design and decorating. What's hot? Mini pendants , swag chandeliers and contemporary chandeliers . And the bottom line: "I think chandeliers are still the grand dames -- they're still the focus, the drama of the room..." Read all about it: The Sparkle...
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One of the most respected names in the lighting industry, Minka-Lavery is part of the Minka Group of companies (which also includes Minka Aire ceiling fans). The Minka-Lavery lighting collection centers on ceiling lighting and wall lights featuring strong, elegant designs. We spoke with company rep Tim Titus about the company's line and some of their...
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Allison West is the artist-designer behind the chic Thumprints collection of lighting. Thumprints table lamps offer unique, artistic looks with mouth-blown glass, ceramic bases, and sumptuous fabrics. We recently chatted with Allison about her collection, and her design philosophy. Q: We love the free-flowing profiles and contemporary looks of the collection...
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Over the past several decades Dick Idol has become recognized as a true icon in the world of outdoor sporting. We talked to him about his art and his popular lines Dick Idol Lighting and Dick Idol Home Decor . Favorite design inspiration: The Great Outdoors, of course! For thousands of years man has been inspired by nature and has collected nature’s...
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