Archive for August, 2010
Old homes can be quite drafty, which presents myriad concerns. There is the worry of constantly being cold, of course, and this is often remedied by turning up the thermostat, therefore increasing your energy bill. If you have an older home, the best options are to install new windows, invest in better installation and have your doors weatherproofed.
But taking these steps is a big undertaking, not to mention expensive. In my home, one of the areas where I noticed the draft was the fireplace. Instead of simply installing a drab fireplace cover, I decided to use it as an opportunity to spruce up the living room. I invested in a Tiffany style fireplace screen, which effectively blocks out the cold are and brings a kaleidoscope of iridescent colors into the room.
Ever since I was a little girl I’ve been infatuated with Tiffany lighting, so when I got my own place, the first thing I wanted to do was go out and invest in some. Of course, my fiancé insisted that we buy some more practical items first, and by the time we were finished furnishing our home, there was barely any money left in the budget. But I didn’t want to go without my Tiffany lighting.
Purchasing a chandelier or elaborate lamp was out of the question, so I decided to see if they had any accent pieces. After doing a quick search online, I was able to find Tiffany style pedestal lamps. Now I can have Tiffany style lighting in my home and we still aren’t even over budget!
Tiffany Style Lamps. They are WONDERFUL, GORGEOUS, Colorful, amazing, unusual, unique. I could go on and on. I love to look at them, own them, talk about them, and even sell them. There is one thing that should be mentioned when you go to buy a Tiffany style lamp. Be flexible when it comes to colors.
All those colors in a lamp can vary and be many shades different than in the picture. This does not mean the Lamp is less beautiful. There can be more colors than you realize, that maybe the picture does not even pick up. A good idea is to read the description, IF , they have one. Not all suppliers have color descriptions. Another site might offer the primary colors. Great! Other colors could be present as well in smaller degrees. Some times they get the primary colors WRONG. This is unfortunate, but true. I had a company put pinks down as a primary color, but the lamp was clearly orange, not pink. Returning a lamp can cost you 20 to 30 percent restocking fees, so take your time and be flexible.
Never set your self up and try to match exact colors. Allowing your self some freedom on the colors and shades of colors will help you to enjoy your shopping experience and purchase the right Tiffany Style Lamp or Window Panel for your home. The bottom line is that they are just so BEAUTIFUL in any color. They are worth a little color risk. Remember they are all pieces of art.