Wedding Giveaways
September 13, 2011 by GardenCity
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During my wedding, I was one of those brides who were very particular about each and every single detail of this momentous event. I had a wedding planner to help me out, but I still insisted on getting engaged with those minute decisions about my special day. After all, this only happens once and I [...]
Interior Novelties
August 23, 2011 by GardenCity
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Lighting fixtures are very much important to anyone’s home. It greatly affects the tone and mood of one’s house, and helps brighten up any dark and gloomy space. Having the right and proper lighting in one’s living space can make a huge difference in terms of character and appeal of the room. It also provides [...]
Not Drab At All
August 16, 2011 by GardenCity
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Thank goodness that art is getting to be mainstream these days. Gone are the days when you had to the museums to see art. This proved difficult if you live in a city where there were no museums. Today art has gone to the people. Art is present in car showrooms, office lobbies, hospitals and [...]
Lighted with Style
August 8, 2011 by GardenCity
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Accent lamps are home lighting options that focus more toward the creation of a mood or look in a room rather than simply providing a source of light. In general, an accent lamp is a relatively small device with most interior designers agreeing that it should be no more than twenty-four inches in height. A [...]
Handsome Handiwork
July 19, 2011 by GardenCity
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Choosing the best table lamp is often a matter of deciding on the style, size and shape for your furniture and type of room. The kind of table lamp that you will select is also going to be largely dependent on your budget. The Nuevo Basket table lamp was inspired by the patterns and colors [...]
Decorating with Tiffany Lamps
June 30, 2011 by GardenCity
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You can always find a variety of accent lamps that will blend with any room decor. Choosing the right kind of lamp is the first step. There are lamps that not only provide the right kind of lighting. They also add to the look of the room. Tiffany accent lamps will do this for you.
Tiffany [...]
Decorating with the Candle Lamp
May 25, 2011 by GardenCity
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This is probably the simplest and most practical portable light source. This is a lamp with a candle that is protected by a light chimney. The candle lamp is sometimes called a hurricane lamp but a hurricane lamp can also be fuelled by kerosene or electricity. Any kind of fixture with a candle inside can [...]
How to Care for Outdoor Sconces
May 17, 2011 by GardenCity
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Lighting fixtures do not just provide light. They are also ways of accenting a room. Accent lighting can be used indoors as well as outdoors. Outdoor light is important for security purposes. They also improve the appearance of outdoor space.
Outdoor accent lights, however, require more maintenance. Sconces installed outside gather grime and dirt faster. They [...]
The Symbolism of the Star Lantern
May 12, 2011 by GardenCity
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Filipinos call it “parol”. Others call it a star lantern. For Filipinos it symbolizes the star of Bethlehem and it can be seen everywhere as the Christmas season approaches. They are made of different materials in various shapes, sizes and colors and are illuminated with electric bulbs. They look beautiful hanging on trees, inside churches, [...]
Lighting Styles
May 9, 2011 by GardenCity
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One of the best ways to add character to a room is through the use of lighting. I find the selections for Moroccan lanterns very ideal for beautifying a living room. I recently saw this exquisitely handmade red Moroccan lantern called the Alibaba Red Lantern. This lantern reflects a soothing, glowing light which will remind [...]
