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Archives for Lighting

12 Days of Christmas (day 5): Outdoor Lights
Our move to a new home a few months ago prompted us to  figure out new placements for our indoor holiday decorations and, of course, we faced the same dilemma with our outdoor seasonal decor.    Outdoor Holiday Lights Even though our landscaping is far from complete, my husband rose to the challenge of outdoor decorating again this year,  although not nearly as extensively as some prior years  due to ...more»
Accessorize with a Plan – part 4: Lighting
If you've been following along with this series of accessorizing articles, you now have beautifully decorated walls, your favorite treasures are stunningly displayed and you've added plants to the room to soften the space and add life.  What could possibly be missing?  A key ingredient to any home:  lighting. This post isn't going to be  in depth coverage of light waves ...more»
Design Innovations
Design doesn't have to be stuffy and staid and expected and ordinary.  Interior designers, architects, furniture & lighting designers all revel in letting their creativity loose.  Here's what happens.  At first glance some of these ideas may not seem to have any redeeming value.  Take a moment to look a little closer.  Do you find some small element you can adapt ...more»
Lighting Whimsy
Lighting has many functions:  task lighting to provide bright light to work under; overhead ambient lighting to make moving through a room safe; accent lighting to brighten a dark corner or bookshelf.  Most rooms have a combination of all 3 levels of light.  I've found a couple of great lighting options - just because lighting has a serious function doesn't mean it ...more»
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