Archive for May, 2010
I often get asked if tiffany style lamps can be used with upholstered furniture. Well of course they can!
Immediately the assumption is that the room will become too busy. Unless the walls are covered in a wild wallpaper, that is not the case. The coloration of the lamp is the key. Purchase a lamp in the same scheme as the upholstered furniture. And note – not all tiffany lamps come with tons of varied colors, some are single colored lamps. It is the processes used in the creation and production, as well as the materials used that classify the lamps as tiffany lamps, not the number of colors.
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Today, an original tiffany lamp is considered antique and very expensive. Reproductions of Tiffany lamps have revived the Art Nouveau movement. Tiffany style floor lamps capture the artistic talent of Louie Comfort Tiffany. Stained glass artistic design is the signature style of a tiffany.
Each piece of stained glass is intricately connected using welded copper foils by a well-skilled artisan. Each lamp is individually handcrafted and not mass or machine produced. Tiffany style floor lamps are innovations of the original. The shade stained glass is a classic Tiffany signature and the Manhattan style lamp captures it in a modern design.
Candelabrum are ornamental branched candlesticks or lamps with several lights. There shapes and colors vary as much as the materials they are made from.
The particular one I am showing you is made of wrought iron, to fit a shabby elegance décor style. It was seen used as part of a family tree in a hallway which led from the foyer towards the bedrooms. It encompassed the entire wall. The photographs of the family members were selectively placed around the candelabra, and leaves and branches were painted between the photographs and behind the candelabra. This particular taper candle holder was selected because of the number of tapers it would hold, as well as the original shape of the candelabra, which fit nicely into the center of the painted tree’s foliage. The candelabra holds 8 taper candles, the family has 6 children. They took this idea a full step further than most people I have seen do this. They purchased candles in the colors of the birthstones for each member, and placed the candles in the order of the pictures. For example, the emerald green candle was placed in the same location on the candelabra as the photo location for the son born in May. Since they are a real family, and prefer to keep their anonymity, I am going to do my best to show you the layout they used. Hopefully you will be able to picture the finished product from the diagram below.
More homeowners are moving their living areas outside to the patio or deck. They furnish these spaces with all the comforts of their favorite indoor gathering spaces.
To light this space, use solar accent lamps in the surrounding flower beds. Then use a unique candle lantern to light the seating area without drawing all the insects.
Don’t think that your father is beyond caring what his office looks like. He entertains 
business associates and management personnel there, and presentation is a huge part of office politics. He may have a framed personal photo on his desk, a picture on the wall or even a plant in the room. All these items humanize the room, but a tiffany desk lamp states you like the better things in life. Visual impact from your first meeting with a client can make or break a deal. As the saying goes, dress for the occassion.
Don’t be afraid to give your father something other than a tie.
Garden gnomes are considered good luck symbols when placed in your home and garden. Imagine every gnome you possess bringing you luck and the opportunity to do a good deed.
That is the case the entire month of May. Gnome sales endow an American Legion Auxiliary’s scholarship fund. You can decorate your garden, bring yourself luck and help put an at-needs student through school.
If you are looking for a unique way to add charm and beauty to your home, why not opt for Tiffany accent lamps. They can be very decorative and makes nice conversation pieces for your houseguests. This kind of Tiffany glass lamp is beautifully detailed and usually adorned with images of nature. Another great thing about a Tiffany lamp is that it gives any room a very cozy and elegant touch.
These elegant lamps can be easily found at various online stores. With many choices in styles and designs to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect Tiffany accent lamps that will best compliment your home interior.