Exclusive LightingEverything that is old is new again! Check out the latest trend report from Ashton in the latest issue of Lightsource. Our Niermann Weeks Vivaldi Chandelier, Jonathan Adler Ceiling Light & French Provincial Pickled Wood Floor Lamp are all showcased.
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Jul
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How lucky to be coming out of a major structural renovation on our house to have such a great choice of products for our house from our cover shoots for Summer 2010.
For the Family Fun/Media Room see After the Transformation Part I
As you can see our bath off of the main room was screaming for a “makeover” and our design team rallied!
Started the project choosing Reclaimed Pickled Wood Side Board and worked the room around this charming piece.
Teamed up with husband Dave to choose the sink with hardware & the lighting fixture; sure he wanted bronze & I wanted nickel but aside from that ( and you see who won….) must say pretty smooth sailing as these things go!
Found the green filigree wallpaper & had to have it; really complimented the new cabinet & I love the feeling it gives the room.
The mirror was the last piece. Since with the 7.5 foot ceilings, space was limited! See our collection of smaller mirrors on the web for tight spots!
Jun
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So it’s summer time where we long to spend endless hours relaxing in the summer breeze…Here not so much; it is hot, sticky, humid & downright miserable. Hoping wherever you find yourself it is more pleasant but for now; we are moving inside to the comfort of AC & away from the bugs.
Check out our great products made for the outside & look scrumptious inside.
How about these outdoor lights on a brick fireplace or used in an entranceway. Cool; uh???
Slate Outdoor Light, Tavern Outdoor Light, Hammered Copper Outdoor Light
Perfect in kitchens, baths or foyers where a flush mount is the only way to go;
Federal Ceiling Light, Fleur-De-Lis Ceiling Light, Nantucket Ceiling Light
In need of nautical décor for that beach getaway great room??? Look no more!
Charleston Harbor Outdoor Light, Beacon Lantern Outdoor Light, Ships Watch Outdoor Light
From our outdoor rug collection in easy care polypropylene making them perfect for active rooms, from kitchens to mudrooms.
Vera Bradley Indoor/Outdoor Rug, Indoor/Outdoor Braids Rug
Now I am ready to crank up the AC & sit back on the chaise & watch an oldie but goodie movie Body Heat and be thankful I am inside.
Jun
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Check out several of our products featured in this months Better Homes & Gardens!
Stepping Stone Rug: 4 Colors Available
Jun
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We love babies! Whether you are expecting your first, second or fifth child, decorating their nursery is an essential part of nesting. We have a great selections to start out or spruce up for the newest addition to the family.
Baby makes 3! Our Creative Director, Devon & her husband James are the parents of precious 5 month old Alexandra. She makes her modeling debut featured happily on our Sheepskin Rug styling & profiling for the camera man! We had such fun on her visit to our photography studio & know you will agree she really is adorable & such a natural; she really hammed it up for the camera! Too cute!!!
Pretty Pastels Mini Table Lamp 3 colors
Our Pretty Pastels Mini Table Lamp add the perfect touch to your nursery. A Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen design!
Telescoping LED Desk Lamp – 5 colors
These little lights will make a great night light for the changing table & the choice of colors are such fun! Perfect baby shower gift! LED makes this eco-friendly to get that baby on the “go green” track.
Reading Bunny Table Lamp, Reading Bunny Table Lamp, Ceramic Bunny Table Lamp – 5 colors
Bunnies remind us all of babies & our choices are oh so cute!
Pink Flower Petal Ceiling Fan, Basketball and Net Ceiling Fan
Our fans are perfect for the little Princess or Prince’s room. Have you seen anything cuter?!
Oval Variegated Braided Rug 3 Colors
Stripe Chenille Braided Rug 5 Colors
Looking for easy care & cute rugs? Look no more! We gotcha’ covered.
Congratulations to our good friends John & Sherry at Young House Love who welcomed baby Clara on May 14th. We wanted to share their good news! For more nursery ideas & too see their bundle of joy visit their site here.
Visit our Children’s Lighting & Children’s Rugs for more!
Jun
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Have you read Lonny Magazine yet? Created by the contributors of Domino Magazine (which we all miss SO much) its the newest way to get your interior decorating fix. Be sure to check out “Starting from Scratch” on page 145 where several Shades of Light products are featured! Including our Mother of Pearl Table Lamp, our Sassy Ceramic Table Lamp, and our Greek Key Wall Sconce. View the entire magazine here.
Jun
08
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Let’s just say our basement was not a show place & leave it at that. It served as a “multi-purpose” room in the broadest of senses. Old stereo equipment dating back to husband Dave’s years of collecting the latest & greatest in Hi Fi, 8 Track, Cassette Recorders, etc. etc., etc. Hand me down sofa from my sisters first house, etc. etc., etc. Oh yeah did I mention the Electronic Piano??? You get the picture; brings new meaning to “fallout shelter.”
So the transformation began with my need for bright color & the family’s need for a Family Fun Room/Media Room. Found the rug & the rest just came together one, two, three; really- it all happened in 1 hour of being at the furniture market with some of our favorite supplier.
Found the rug & ottoman
Festive Plaid Rug, Festival Floral Ottoman: 3 Colors
& worked the colors of the sofa around it
and then turned & walked around the corner & there was the Chandelier,
Circus Tent Carnival Chandelier
next corner were the Geometric Prints! Poof! Done!
Back in Richmond we got down to the details of accessories & lighting. Here is where I pulled in our Design Team. The Outdoor light for the prints just spoke to all of us; love them! The gloss white & design is so right with the prints. We decided to keep with the color story & bring in this cool table lamp in the orange & bravo! It made a huge impact.
Sizzling Colors Geometric Ceramic Table Lamp 7 colors
Deciding the wall color was even simple as we all agreed Yellow was the right choice. We went with a vibrant , buttery yellow to keep things uplifted & crisp. The family is happy, hubby loves the chaise lounge connected to the sofa & our Loki can’t stop chasing her tail when we let her visit the new room. Not sure that is because she loves the room or she really is “Loki” 
Jun
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Wedding season is upon us! We’ve got the best ideas for unique & intriguing gifts for the happy couple.
Who wouldn’t love this Geometric Ceramic Table Lamp. Trendy colors will work in the first home, apartment or loft.
Sizzling Colors Geometric Ceramic Table Lamp – 7 colors
Our Quatrefoil Metal Shades are just the thing for a charming & fun couple. What a perfect shower gift! Great for chandeliers and sconces.
5″ Quatrefoil Painted Metal Chandelier Shade
Hip & hot our Soho Dhurri rug will make things pop for any couple.
Soho Dhurrie Rug: 9 Colors Available
Vera Bradley is a fav among the young & hip and we know any couple would relish this lovely lattice lamp!
Vera Bradley – Lattice Table Lamp
Looking to really impress? Our exclusive Demijohn Table Lamp is the right choice for stepping it up a notch.
Demijohn Table Lamp – 3 colors
There are so many more ideas! Hop on over to www.ShadesofLight.com for more.
Jun
02
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We love to reuse and recycle. So we were ecstatic when our friend Valerie Sanson (Lane Sanson & Lotsa Neat Stuff) took several damaged and old shade frames from our Virginia Beach store and used them for the new VFMA gift shop!! Very nice job Valerie!!
May
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We had the distinct pleasure to have a visit from Justin Binnix the President of Niermann Weeks. He brought us a treasure of information of this fine furniture & lighting company whose “designs borrow elements from the past and reinterpret them to fit current lifestyles, aesthetically relating to both traditional and contemporary interiors.” Our showroom is adorned with exquisite pieces of their hand forged lighting that delights our design trade & intrigues our customers & staff.
We now offer these heirlooms of the future in our catalog & on our web site.
Iron & Crystal Chandelier, Vivaldi Chandelier
Justin Binnix related the story of this unique company & how it evolved beginning in 1978. It has stood the test of time & continues with a mixture of custom & over 600 standard designs. Thank you Justin for coming to visit us!
May
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Check out several of our New Modern Spindle Table Lamp & Crewel Fabric Drum Lamp Shade featured in this months Midwest Living!
May
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Watch it this weekend! Open House to the Rescue
Shades of Light was chosen as the exclusive provider for lighting for the rescue house by well-know interior designer Christopher Hyland. We are happy to be able to provide the homeowners with this donation.
In this special episode of Open House: To The Rescue, George, along with top designer Christopher Hyland, comes to the rescue of a New Jersey family. Single mother of 2, Laurie lost all her furniture and belongings in a house fire last year. With just the exterior of their home as their blank slate, George and Christopher help Laurie embark on a complete home transformation.
Tune in at the following showtimes on NBC
New York: Sunday 8:30 am
Chicago: Sunday 10:30 am
Los Angeles: Saturday 7 pm
Philadelphia: Saturday 10 am
DC: Sunday 5:30 am
San Francisco: Sunday 3 pm
San Diego: Sunday 6:30 am
Dallas (Fort Worth) : Sunday 11 am
Miami: Sat 9 am
Hartford: Sunday 6:30 am
May
08
08
Check out several of our Alabaster Urn Table Lamp & Colonial Hurricane Sconce featured in this months Easy Decorating!
May
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Did you know we’re on facebook? Check us out here to be the first to know about upcoming event, web specials and other exciting things going on at Shades of Light.
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Apr
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Congratulations to soon-to-be parents Sherry & John! Their little beanette will be joining the family in the next couple of weeks. We are so happy that they were able to find our aqua capiz chandelier & one of our plush 5′ x 8′ 100% wool rugs at our Decorating Outlet (for a steal!) to complete the nursery. Check out their serious shopping blitz here and the big nursery reveal here. As always, nice job guys! Little bean has one incredible nursery!!
Apr
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Apr
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Check out several of our Iron Medallion Chandelier featured in this months Kitchen Solutions!
Apr
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Check out several of our Swedish Chandelier in Vintage White featured in this months Better Homes & Gardens!
Apr
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Thanks so much to Daniela for featuring our Pagoda Lantern, Bamboo Lantern and our Bamboo Tower Chandelier on her blog. Check it out here.
Mar
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Check out several of our Vintage Spindle Table Lamp & Mercury Glass Pendant featured in this months Country Living!
Mar
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We love kitchens! The aromas are inviting, the warmth comforting & they’re the heart beat of the home. Even if you don’t give a hoot about cooking, kitchens are THE place to gather, converse & share a cup of Joe.
We’re showcasing some of our favorite kitchen lights & paring them up with rugs that will work the look.
If traditional is your gig check out Bell Jar Cluster Pendant
Pair these up with Bronze and Clear Glass Smokebell Lantern over the table for a new spin on smokebells.
From the Paula Deen Home & Porch Rug Collection® we recommend these rugs for style & easy care.
Our Eclectic Art Glass Pendants will captivate your guest and look swell with our Tuscan Gold Ceiling Light
Keep it colorful and use our artful Chocolate & Green Soumack Rug.
Industrial decors are happening in a big way & we bet you will fall for our Screen Geometric Pendants.
Try our Screen Shade Pendant Chandelier for a coordinating combo.
Continue the trend with our Fretwork Rug
Transitional designs glow with this Jonathan Adler Pendant & Ceiling Light.
Keep it cozy with our Ornamental Ironwork Rug.
For more inspiration on Kitchen Design visit Things That Inspire.
So now that you’re thinking about kitchens; ready to cook up some yummy treats? Check out Smitten Kitchen for picture perfect ideas & wonderful recipes.
Feb
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Spring is in air; isn’t it??? A girl can dream; work with me, people….
Our Early Spring Catalog is out and it is full of enticingly-warm and spicy ideas.
Captivating Mother of Pearl is the star of the show! We set these beautiful queen of the sea products against a backdrop of spicy coral walls and fell in love with the combination.
Mother of Pearl Mosaic Chandelier – 6 Light
Mosaic mother of pearl shells in a bold traditional shape produce a glistening masterpiece! 6 arms. (30″Hx25″W)
Pendant Parade
Capiz Shell Pendant
Capiz shells cover a bulb-shaped glass for a fresh look in pendants that goes from contemporary loft to seaside cabin. (9.5″Hx6″W) 60 watts.
Capiz Shell Tumbler Pendant
Golden pearl capiz shells are layered for a sophisticated, textured look in a coastal or modern dining area! 60 watts. (7″Hx6.5″W)
Mother of Pearl Mosaic Cylinder Pendant
Glistening mother of pearl shell is fitted into a mosaic cylinder pendant. (15″Hx5″W) 60 watts.
More, you want more??? Okay, okay
Picture this!
Mother of Pearl Table Lamp
Popular mother-of-pearl mosaic reappears as a sleek cylinder that slips into seashore as well as city settings. Taupe cotton drum shade. 100 watts. (28″Hx13″W)
Mother of Pearl Pocket Sconce
The lovely mosaic design on the glass shade is made from genuine pen shell, bringing the beauty of the sea into your home. 2×60 watts. (12″Hx9″Wx5″D)
Golden Capiz Pillar Table Lamp
Hand-applied natural golden capiz shells on a rectangle column base add layered texture and warmth to coastal or modern interiors. Rectangular raffia shade. 3-way 100 watts. (26″Hx18″Wx9″D)
Natural fiber rugs are perfect to coordinate with the lovely Mother of Pearl. Our new selections include sisal & jute which are not only sustainable organic products they are trendy & hot!
Double Plaited Jute Rug
“Go green” with this sophisticated jute rug. Double plait adds texture to this natural sustainable product with serged border. Made in USA.
Sassy Sisal Stripe Rug
Clean lines of sisal combine with trendsational stripes in this cotton bordered rug. Runaway colors add just the right punch for decorative detailing.
Jute Natural Boucle Rug & Jute Terracotta Diamond Rug
Two impressive patterns in a bulky jute woven rug that will make headlines. Choose from our Terracotta Diamond or Classic Boucle or use both! Imported.
I don’t know about you but this sure puts me in a warm weather state of mind!
Feb
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We are so excited that John & Sherry over at Young House Love were able to find a great swing arm lamp at our Decorating Outlet for John’s sister Emily’s nursery makeover! Check out the post here!
Photos courtesy of Young House Love
Jan
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If you’re looking for that one special purchase that will take a room from 2000 & late to Hip, Happening & Now keep reading!
Mariee Table Lamp
Glossy white interlocking rings produce a modern “wicker” look that joins the loft to the cottage! With an ivory modified bell shade this lamp rocks!
Circle marks the spot!
Oval Ring Drum Shade Pendant
Oval Ring Drum Shade Pendant
The trick to making “noncolor” and neutrals work is to mix materials and textures! And this oversized pendant has it all: painted rattan in a bright white or a gunmetal paint over a web-textured fiberglass shade.
Sophistication with a spin! Capiz Shell Shade Buffet Lamps work as a pair or can stand alone.
A polished nickel candlestick base is accented with highly-polished capiz shell at its base and neck, and topped with a unique capiz shell shade. A perfect way to add high style and warm light to your entry way or dining room buffet
Sure to start a conversation, our Crystal and Capiz Mini Chandelier is unique & happening all in one!
Softly colored capiz shells dangle from clear crystal strands off the delicate cream frame of this mini chandelier.
William Morris influence always a classic is front & center in today’s decorative projects! Subtle colors give the design full focus in this trendy area rug.
Deco Damask Rug
Deco Damask Rug
Deco influence is the star of hip hand-carved rug with a high low texture to accent the over scaled damask design. Warm toast field with silver mist accent in a hand-made tufted pile rug.
Click for William Morris trivia (he is credited with the evolution of brick homes)and to find out how he inspired the whole Arts & Crafts movement.