Back To Our Roots: Thomas Edison Inspired Lighting





A home decorating show I saw recently reminded me of these really neat lights that Hudson Valley Lighting offers. The interior designer on the show was transforming a man's apartment with a very masculine, old world style of decor. Think dark chocolate leather furniture, vintage world map-like artwork, and  a vintage trunk as a coffee table! The wall sconces she chose were what really peaked my interest! She found them at an estate sale which genuinely made them old and perfect for the apartment! After an accident left the glass shades broken, she decided to use nostalgic edison style bulbs in the sconces instead of replacing the glass. The sconces looked incredible and added so much style and character to the  overall look of the room! The Heirloom collection by Hudson Valley uses these very same bulbs to give them their vintage style. Although this collection has a very specific style its applications are endless! Come by the store today to see this collection as well as many others offered by Hudson Valley Lighting.

New Arrivals from Quorum Lighting

While inputting the June Market orders a few months back I really got excited about this family of lights from Quorum! Damask print has been a really hot trend these last few years and I think Quorum has done an incredible job incorporating it into their French Damask family of lights. We just received these lights in recently and you can now find them hanging in our showroom! Stop and check them out! They are even nicer in person! :)

French Damask Vintage Pewter Pendant

24"(w) x 24"(h)

(4) 60W Medium  bulb

 

 

French Damask Vintage Pewter Pendant

(1) 100W Medium bulb

French Damask Vintage Pewter Wall Sconce

8"(w) x 15"(h) x 5.75"(ext)

(1) 60W Candelabra

New Product Preview: Framburg Lighting

There is always so much to share with you when we get back from a Lighting Market that I find it hard to get started! As I was looking through our orders I decided I better just pick a vendor at random to share with you first. This brought me to Framburg! You can read a little more about Framburg as a company on a previous post I wrote on lighting made here in the US. We picked up a few new pieces last month to add to our showroom that are sure to catch your eye!

Giselle Pendant

Features a beautifully crafted Murano Glass Bowl w/a unique spiraling shape

Hanging cables are accented with Golden Teak crystals

The Giselle collection features pendants in various shapes and sizes as well as wall sconces and semi-flush options.

Gymnopedie Chandelier

Available also in gold sheer, chocolate, and a deep eggplant shade

Oracle Drum Pendant

Available in Satin Pewter and Bronze

The metal drum shade is accented with crystals

The fixture is suspended by cables accented w/ crystals as well

The Oracle Collection features pendants in various sizes as well as a 2 lt bath/wall sconce.

Angelique Chandelier

Available also in white sheer, gold sheer and opaque white shade

The unique square and round link chain suspends the shade

Patsy's Lighting Picks

We have such a great sales team here at Lightstyle of Orlando! We have had the same group of people working together now for about 4 years! Most of our salepeople have been here for over 6 years and there are even a handful who have been here 20+!! Because there is so much knowledge and expertise between them I figured I would share with you some of their lighting and furniture recommendations. Be sure to subscribe to the blog to get the next set of staff picks sent directly to your email!

Name: Patsy

Position: Custom Builder Sales

Years with Lightstyle of Orlando: 31 Years

"This piece is not just contemporary, it fits into many different environments"

Cost: $663.75

"This is a fun fixture for lots of rooms! It would work in a little girls room that would grow with her!"

Cost: $162.87

" It's just the right fixture for a Master Bedroom. It adds romance!"

Cost: $618.75

"This is a great piece for an island! It fills the space with a lantern but even better. This fixture gives you a lot more for the price!

Cost: $1484.59

"Contemporary yet elegant piece to update your traditional space."

Cost: $3600.00

Come in and see Patsy today about these lighting fixtures as well as the many others we have here at the store! Our salespeople are always available to help you. Whether its a technical question about a rail lighting system or if you just want to know what would look good in your space we are always here to assist you!

Made in America

Today is Memorial Day and I am feeling very patriotic! I thought it was only fitting that I highlight a few lighting companies who manufacture right here in the U.S.

"Since the late 1980's, Arroyo Craftsman has provided the finest in Arts & Crafts inspired lighting; honoring this tradition of elegant simplicity and quality craftsmanship." They hand-craft each piece individually out of raw brass. Their naturally oxidized finishes sometimes take days to cure! Their lights can be found in many historical landmarks such as The Grove Inn and many of Frank Lloyd Wrights homes. What is really great about American handmade lights are that they are almost always fully customizable! From glass to finishes to even the size of your fixture you can choose it all.

Framburg is another lighting company that makes its products right here in the States. In 1905 Framburg was founded by Henry Alfred Framburg in Chicago, Illinois. Throughout its history Framburg has been a great support in many of our Wars. During World War I Framburg made searchlights for the Armed Services and during World War II Framburg manufactured ship recognition models to train our forces to be able to recognize Allied versus Axis ships. Framburg has a reputation for high quality, commercial grade lighting fixtures that are also very beautiful!

Fine Art Lamps is a company who produces just that, Fine Art! When the company first began, the finest designers, sculptors, artisans, and decorative artists were assembled to make up it's creative team. The company developed an artistic standard that has come to symbolize the Fine Art Lamps name today.

 They made a "pledge to manufacture in the United States of America, based on the belief that this insures design integrity, quality control, reliable delivery, and personal service." As with the other American companies I mentioned, all of their fixtures are handmade which allow them to be customizable!

Last but not least is Hubbardton Forge!! This is a really neat company we brought in fairly recently. They are based out of Vermont and just like there name states each piece is hand-forged. When we first brought in Hubbardton we learned all about their manufacturing process and how their company works. Their passion for what they do is evident in not only their products but in their employess as well!!  They are the oldest and largest commercial forge in the country with a team of over 200 people creating functional works of art from raw metal.

Feeling the Love!

We received a really nice Thank You from one of our great design teams we work with here at Lightstyle that I wanted to share with you!

Dear Gang
We just wanted to take a minute to let you ALL know how much we appreciate you. Design is not ALL about the designers. It's about everyone that helps the designers achieve the best of what they do. You are an invaluable part of our team. The support you give us at C and L Studio, Inc. is truly appreciated!
Thanks again for everything!
Best, Jose and Cynthia

You can check out C and L Studios and some of the projects we've worked on with them at:

http://www.clstudioinc.com/

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"