Lighting Trends to Know in 2021 Our focus has shifted in 2021 as have the lighting trends. Typically, we are all saving our pennies to get away from the confinement of our homes. And now, with 2020 behind us, we are comfortable to start tackling the projects that have been put on the backburner for a significant amount of time and we are ready to invest in our homes. That bare-bones corner with an outdated lamp, or in my case, a seriously outdated front entry consisting of taupe tile with pink undertones, a bi-fold closet door and a hideously ugly boob light. You know what I am talking about ..read more

Navigating Ceiling Fans: It’s that time of year again when the summer heat is turning up but you want your house to stay cool. We have a list of some frequently asked questions when considering or shopping for a ceiling fan. Below is a series of frequently asked questions to help you understand what it is that you and your home require out of a ceiling fan. These key considerations will help you make an informed decision about the fan that is best suited for you and the space in your home aside from the style. How Many Blades Should I Consider? Are more blades better? The Answer is NO. It all ..read more

“Business as usual” should be “business gets creative” – Elizabeth Fazzare Francesca Albertazzi‘s Home OfficePeople’s lives have been completely turned upside down and inside out. Moms, Dads, children, young adults, teachers, men, women, and everyone else. Navigating through this time of uncertainty and fear is challenging. Not one person isn’t having to step up these days. Fortunately, in our world of technology, our ability to continue with “business as usual” is possible. We just have to inject some creativity and self-discipline into the mix. Forced to be flexible, our employers are tru ..read more

Lighting Trends to Know in 2020  In this latest blog, I am going to share some of the latest home lighting trends that are very hot for interior design in 2020. Some we started to see last year but now with a new and improved look. while others are totally original. I will go more in depth about specific spaces in the home such as the dining room or bathroom lighting and what is trending for each of those, but for now I will be going into hottest lighting trends in 2020. So here is what we are seeing and what we can expect to see a lot more of… Matte Black Matte Black. This starte ..read more

Cozy Up to Fall Summer is officially over and we are welcoming the returning fall season with open arms (or at least I am). And it’s not because it’s “pumpkin spice” season (which I actually do not care for whatsoever), but it has simply always been one of my most looked-forward to seasons. The warm golden hues, crisp air, comfort food, football and of course, Thanksgiving and Halloween. The turn of the seasons also means that I get to turn over the home decor. I love to get season-ready by redecorating my home. I bring out all of the fake pumpkins, the amber leaves across the table, an ..read more

Why Should You Layer Your Lighting? Creating the perfect mood in a room is often thought to be in the décor of the home. But furniture, pretty pillows and throw blankets are not the only way to please one’s eye. What is the number one thing we do to create a serene, relaxed or romantic setting? We light candles. What do we do when we need to get something accomplished at home? We turn on the brighter lights. When we want to focus at our desk or sit on the couch and dive into a good book, what do we do? We turn on a lamp. Light is one of the greatest and most important additions to our day ..read more

Benefits of LED Light is a new “all-natural ingredient” for health and wellness. Artificial lighting systems act like vitamins for circadian rhythm. We have daily cycles of natural light which is critical for synchronizing hormone cycles that regulate our energy, metabolism, mood, sleep, and overall health/well-being. Light and wellness go hand in hand. LED light color temperature (blue) increases energy, mood and vitality throughout the day. Whereas the warmer colors which help stimulate the production of melatonin in the body, allowing our bodies to physically and mentally relax which ..read more

#SUMMERBREEZE19 Thinking of a way to stay cool this summer? Come check out our Fan Sale and use the code #SUMMERBREEZE19 and receive 25% off all fans throughout June. I know fans have a bad reputation for not being the most attractive way to illuminate a room, but they have always provided exceptional comfort. Fans have come a loooooooong way. We have a wide range of fans to choose from. Traditional, Coastal, Contemporary Modern, Farmhouse Modern, Mid-Century Modern, etc. You name it, we have it! Hurry in, the month is already half way through! We’ll see you soon! #SUMMERBREEZE19 ..read more

With Father’s Day around the corner, we have put together a little gift guide to celebrate the men in your life. For the Tech Junky For the “techy” in your life, we have the radiant wireless phone charger. This is a perfect gift to keep the clutter of cords at bay while effectively providing safe wireless charging for all Qi compatible devices. It is fact but also does not close off any other plug in options. it still has two outlets as well as a USB port for other electronic devices. It is perfect for in the kitchen or his side of the bed. For the Office Man For the off ..read more

LED and Hydroponics We are all very well aware that our world climate is changing rapidly and we have mankind to thank for that. Global warming is closer than ever before and it is very clear that we need to see immediate change. Doing our part, Canada is pledging to leave 17-20% of its land dedicated to green space. Unfortunately, this is not enough. Our shrinking green space coupled with an increasingly popular plant-based diet drives us in need of an alternative solution. And NASA may have found the answer: LED lighting and Hydroponics. Hydroponics is the method of growing ..read more