LIGHTING • FURNISHINGS • STYLE
It’s been awhile since you’ve heard from me, but I figured it was time to update everyone on how happy I am in my new home, and with my lovely owner Amy Vigilante! After a very enjoyable stay at Quince, I said goodbye to my friend Sharon (the owner) and a chauffeur picked me up [...]
Selecting the right shape shade for your lamp is all about style, but selecting the correct size is all about proportion. Even if the style of shade is correct, the size can make or break the look. One way to determine width of your shade: Measure the lamp from the bottom of the base to [...]
Lighting can be your best friend when it comes to decorating a small space. Whether it is natural or artificial light, it can make a room feel larger, more spacious, and more open. Keep heavy drapery to a minimum and avoid placing furniture or plants in front of windows. Flooding a room with natural light, [...]
Now that it’s post Memorial Day and our dinner parties will make their way outside, it’s time to light up the outdoors in a creative way. Add a magical touch to your outdoor areas with flickering lights and interesting colors. Glass lanterns in the same color family hung at differing heights and adorning the table [...]
Bring this coupon into the Shade Shop until May 30 for a 35% discount off one item in-store!
Instead of using sconces to shed light on your fireplace mantle arrangement, consider adding symmetrical candlestick lamps. These pieces will add another element of decor while making your fireplace seem wider by drawing attention to either end of the mantle. Pick skinny candlestick lamps that will not distract from the beauty of the fireplace or [...]
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Traveling Light Lamp Giveaway! We are anxiously tallying up the votes to find our winner. Stay tuned to find out where our lamp travels to for the final time!
I’ve had the best time for the past six weeks, but have finally arrived at my last destination! The warehouse district in Downtown Cville is home to the fashionable Quince, and I must say that I look pretty cozy among all these great home furnishings…Sharon Manering has used her expert eye to bring eclectic, yet functional finds to Charlottesville residents, [...]
Now that I’ve had my coffee fix, I’m all revved up for the last leg of my Cville tour! This week I’m at novel.,a unique boutique in the Barracks Road Shopping Center. I’m just a few feet away from where I began my trip at Scarpa– it’s crazy to think how much travelling I’ve done. The [...]
Rise and shine Cville! Week 5 brings me to Shenandoah Joe on Preston Avenue, and let me tell you, I needed the caffeine! My trip around town is halfway over and I was getting a little worn out. A lot of thought went into my little mug of coffee–I learned all about how Shenandoah Joe roasts and grinds their beans here in the [...]
