New Furniture Arrivals

Beautiful furniture pieces continue to arrive at our store daily and they just keep getting better and better! We saw a lot of really interesting trends at market this year! Actual antiques as well as antique looking furniture was very popular. There were also several small companies that offered industrial type pieces. Probably the most interesting pieces we picked up are a table with a top made from the wood of an old bowling alley and a coffee table made from an old wooden cart pulled from a rundown old barn. Each piece is refurbished and incredibly unique! Whether you are looking for furniture with a contemporary flair or for a few nice pieces for your beach home we've got something for you. With new furniture arriving daily be sure to stop in often and take a look!!!

This Easel holds a flatscreen TV and is so amazing! There is no way this piece will last long!

Turquoise: 2010's color of the year

We received an email last month from one of our vendors regarding the hot color of 2010! Of course it happens to be one of my favorite colors(in fact it's the color of the diamond on my engagement ring, the color of the shirt i'm wearing, and the color of my earrings!! :) Soooooo......I felt it necessary to share it with all of you! Here is what our vendor Global Views has to say about 2010's color of the year.............

 Turquoise

"Rich and vibrant turquoise takes top honors as 2010 color of the year from Pantone, the recognized expert on color. All shades of blue have long been amongst America's favorite hues, whether in fashion, home, or crayons. Color it blue.

Today's turquoise goes sophisticated when paired with grey, particularly in contemporary interiors and becomes a bit more lively when teamed with chartreuse or orange (loved by most of us in small doses). The color holds up well with golds, browns and other shades of blue.

The feeling of turquoise is calming and serene – think tropical oceans – and some cultures believe the color to be a protective talisman. Taking its shade from the colors of the sea and the sky, turquoise evokes a momentary escape to a tropical island.

This hue is perfect throughout the house to brighten existing décor. It complements reds and pinks, pairs with deeper blues to become nautical and livens up other greens. Pair turquoise with yellow-greens for the hottest look of the season"-----Global Views

Pendant by: Eglo Lighting

Pendant by: Stonegate Designs

Sconce by: Schonbek 

Pendant by: Eurofase

Lamp by: Quoizel Lighting

Come by the store today and get your lighting and accessories in this years hottest color! 

One of a Kind Furniture Collections Have Arrived!

I am excited to share with you three one of a kind furniture collections we just unloaded off the truck today! Guildmaster is a company made up of 400 artisans who individually handcraft each piece. In cleaning out their warehouse recently they discovered about 100 mahogany pieces that were built and ready for finishing. A lot of these pieces were prototypes and first run furniture that never got completed! Guildmaster handed these pieces over to their artisans and gave them complete artistic freedom to create a stunning piece of art! Below are the pieces we were able to get and are so happy to be able to share them with you!

****NOTE: Each piece will be sold individually****

Collection #1

Accent Table Details

Collection #2

Desk Top Details

Collection #3

Dresser Top Details

Side Table Top Details

Art Glass Lighting

From handblown to recycled our showroom is FULL of beautiful glass fixtures!! I was taking a few photos of our store the other day and snapped these shots below.

This purple chandelier from Cyan Design is covered with blown glass orbs and crystals.

The Fascination Collection from Varaluz uses recycled steel and glass to make it's fixtures!

The Oggetti Luce Bolle 60 Suspension is handmade in Murano, Italy, by

glass artist L. Ferro. Bolle.

(P.S. I'm in love with this fixture :)

Come by the store and see all the other beautiful Art Glass we have today! From pendants to chandeliers to sconces, we're sure to have something you love!

Pink Lightbulbs: A surprising way to cozy up a space!!

In honor of our Visual Merchandiser John, I am writing a post on Pink Lightbulbs. He is always telling us how great pink lightbulbs are and that they make you beautiful! Well we have always been skeptical until he found this article backing up his claim. I havent switched my lights out to pink bulbs yet but after reading this article I just may!!!

"Lighting transforms a space. A room can feel small and cramped or it can feel warm and cozy depending on how it is lit. There are many aspects to creating good lighting, but changing the light bulbs you use is one of the simplest things you can do.
Most people are aware that fluorescent light bulbs leave a cold, bare feeling in a room. They can even make us feel stressed when we aren’t worried or strained otherwise. Incandescent bulbs and full-spectrum are better. But even better yet, are pink incandescent bulbs.
Sylvania and GE both make 60 watt and 3 way bulbs that emit an amazing glow. They are better than any other bulb to warm up a room. Basic white, incandescent bulbs and full-spectrum bulbs tend to create shadows and give a stark feel to a room. They cast a blue tone in the room that can detract from warm wall colors rather than accentuate them.
Pink bulbs, on the other hand, emit just as much light as standard bulbs and produce a warm, cozy feel. They are also easier to read by because you have less glare and starkness against the page. They are also easier on the eyes.
Many of my clients try these and end up exclusively using pink bulbs in their homes. One client needed to make a windowless, basement room an inspiring office. The first thing he did was to switch to pink light bulbs. It made a huge difference.
Many designers use these bulbs because the warm tones make peoples skin tones more attractive and alive looking. Restaurants and hospitals wanting to create a friendly, calming atmosphere put pink bulbs throughout thier buildings. Everyone looks better in this light. Plants, color on the walls, art, furniture, rugs, even the lamp the pink bulbs are in all look better with these transforming bulbs.
Don’t let the pink package fool you. Many people see the package and think of them as party bulbs, not for everyday use. Essentially these bulbs are only tinted; they are not pink. Putting them in your home or office, no one would detect you have put a different color bulb in your space. They would only detect that your home your home feels inviting and comfortable. But in truth these are only bulbs you need in your home.

Citation: http://www.qi-journal.com/fengshui.asp

Lightbulbs Reborn!

With the world looking to a greener future, incadescent lightbulbs are becoming a thing of the past! We are being told to throw out those old style bulbs and replace them with the more energy efficient fluorescent and LEDs. But do we really have to just throw them out??? I was thinking about that today and my pack rat- do it yourself attitude told me to surf the web to see what I could find. Below are some of the coolest ideas I came across!! I can't wait to try them myself!

Salt and Pepper Shakers

Vases

Oil Lamps

Annual Garage Sale

Our Annual Garage Sale is going on now!! This sale always follows our At Cost Clearance Sale and anything that did not go at cost will now be marked down even lower!! Just like a Garage Sale, you're sure to find a bargain. Everything is "As Is" and must be taken at the time of sale. Although you may find a missing crystal or a small scratch we guarentee that everything works! Bring in your thrifty self and get some new items for your home at an incredibly low price!!

There are plenty of outdoor fixtures to choose from! From Contemporary to Traditional we have it all!

There's great furniture to choose from too!

We tested out this double couch and it is sooooooo comfortable!! It's a perfect place to lounge or take an afternoon nap while still showing off your incredible style. :)

We've got lamps galore!

New Winter Collection: Savoy House Ravenna

I just wanted to introduce a great new collection we picked up at the January Market! The Ravenna collection features an oiled copper finish with cream textured glass. Most pieces are rod hung with adjustable heights.

12 -60W Bulbs

Width: 40"
Height: 33"

6 -60W Bulbs

Width: 31.5"
Height: 27.5"

3 -100W Bulbs

Width: 27.5"
Height: 8.75"
Extension: 6"

4 -100W Bulbs

Width: 35.9"
Height: 8.75"
Extension: 6"

3 -100W Bulbs
Width: 40.25"
Height: 12.25"

New Silver Finishes Shine!

This past January we attended the International Lighting Market in Dallas, Texas. All of our vendors were there and debuted some fantastic new products! A lot of the new merchandise has been coming in over the past few months and I noticed a trend in some of the metal finishes of the lights we've been receiving. In the past bronze was what it was all about! There's gilded bronze, old world bronze, aged bronze, oil rubbed bronze, the list goes on! Well this year it looks like the silver is taking center stage. Previously you only had the choice between chrome and nickel. Now there is a multitude of silver finishes to choose from. From Argentum to Crusted Umber to Winter Gold, you can't go wrong with one of these hot new finishes! Below are some of our lights featuring these gorgeous new finishes. Come in today and see see for yourself the beauty of silver!

Featured Product: Hometown Streets Artwork

Streets of Orlando

31" x 35"

$299.95

This artwork was custom made for Lightstyle of Orlando. It features popular streets of Orlando such as Orange Avenue, Robinson Street, Colonial Drive, and Mills Avenue. This unique piece of art will look amazing in any home, office, or restaurant!

Welcome to our Blog!!

We are so excited that we have finally joined the blogging world!! We cannot wait to keep you updated on all of the exciting things we have going on here at our store. Check in with us regulary to learn about our current sales as well as new products we have coming in. We attend 4 Markets a year and will be sharing with you all of the new lighting, home accessories, and furniture we've purchased!! Also you can expect to read about current events in the lighting world as well as tips and ideas for updating your home. Have a design or lighting question? Leave us a comment! Our knowledgeable staff will get you your answer and more! Thank you for following us and Enjoy!!!!!