Last Minute List for The Design Enthusiast

Last Minute List for The Design Enthusiast

Everybody loves a crackling fire, twinkling lights, and good dose of holiday cheer. But let’s be honest – the holidays can be a stressful time, especially when it comes to finding the perfect gift for EVERYONE IN YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. And what about that one...
A Bright, Sunshiny Day

A Bright, Sunshiny Day

Sun Rooms are great for allowing one to feel like your outdoors with all the comforts of the indoors. I recently completed a project of furnishing and accessorizing a sun room. We incorporated a lot of rustic elements, birds, birdcages, leaf motifs and bright colors...
Lighting Trend

Lighting Trend

When I say “lighting trend”, I’m really only referring to my own trend of what I’m gravitating toward.  However, it may indeed be an indicator of a larger industry trend, since there are so many great options available, especially from the...
Jewelry for Your House

Jewelry for Your House

Any woman can tell you that jewelry can make an outfit.  The right accessory can completely transform the same outfit from casual to fancy. I always consider light fixtures to be the jewelry of your house.  A light fixture must be carefully chosen since it can make or...
Incandescent No More?

Incandescent No More?

  At least, incandescent light bulbs will be no more for the Toshiba company who has been manufacturing these bulbs for 120 years.  They are now streamlining their production with more efficient, low energy bulbs as the demands for them increase.  The...
Design: Sacramento

Design: Sacramento

I decided to start a column for my local readers and anyone interested in Sacramento.  I will highlight some great companies and finds around Sacramento that I have found useful in my profession or worth taking notice.Today’s Sacramento Source is Lumens...