LIGHTING • FURNISHINGS • STYLE
Happy Wednesday everyone! My quick trip over to Ragged Mountain Running Shop today made me jealous that I couldn’t spend more time outdoors…If anyone wants to come over and take me for a quick jog that would be awesome. Or maybe just come back and tell me how it was… I’ve never seen so many [...]
With the temperatures slowly creeping up and the first buds starting to break, it is the perfect time to add a dose of spring into our homes. Small touches can have a big impact on your home’s readiness for the season. Use fresh flowers and greens wherever you can. Pinks and whites are especially springy. Get [...]
What a beautful Spring day to start my trip–and luckily I’ve arrived at Scarpa (in the Barracks Road Shopping Center) where I can watch people come buy shoes for the warmer weather! I’ve noticed some trends from my perch here in the store; my personal favorite (if I wore shoes) is the combination of neutrals and dark green, but [...]
Do you have a piece that you just don’t know what to do with? A unique sculpture, a stunning vase, a hollowed out piece of wood… almost anything can be made into a lamp. 1. How are you going to run the wire to power the bulb? This is where a hollow piece comes in [...]
Starting Wednesday, March 24th, the Paulette Lamp, a beautiful table lamp in aqua cased glass, will travel around Charlottesville to seven locations while on its way to finding its permanent owner. Each week, the lamp will switch to a new location, finally ending at the home of the winner. Be sure to check back each [...]
You’ve decided it’s time to work from home, or maybe you’re just revamping your area for bill paying and schedule making. Before you run to the closest home office supply or discount store to pick up a simple desk lamp, think about the other, more stylish options that are out there. Everything that you put [...]
A trend this spring is lucite, the clear plastic that seems to pop up every couple seasons or so. Lucite can be a great choice for lamps in small spaces, such as hallways, small bedrooms, and apartments. Because it is clear and you can see right through it, it gives the illusion of taking up [...]
C’ville Abode has a new column called “Rental Rescue” which highlights ways to turn your plain rental into a place with personality. Many of us live in rentals with harsh overhead lighting or dated fixtures that we can’t take down. In this issue, columnist Ed Warwick shows readers how to turn a ceiling fan with [...]
We can look at different lighting trends and highlight tips for a variety of spaces in your house, but there are some things in lighting that apply to almost every room in the home. 1. Layer your lights. Don’t stop at one ceiling light. To create comfortable and inviting light, use a combination of table, [...]
