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Happy National Aviation Day Everyone!

Adam — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:18:00 GMT

Way back in 1939, FDR set aside August 19th as National Aviation Day, a day to reflect on the history, development, and sheer wonder of flight. So, every year we celebrate Orville Wright's birthday and the ways he and his brother Wilbur changed our world forever. For you aircraft aficionados out there, I wanted to point out a couple of ultra-cool items on our site.

Even if you can't leave the house, you can still enjoy the excitement of taking to the skies. Check out our great selection of aircraft models and decorative objects. Items like this Sopwith Camel feature incredible detail. It comes in two sizes.

Now, you don't see this every day: We've got a scale model of the Hindenburg Zeppelin that features intricate detail. This incredible showpiece is hand-made and arrives fully assembled.

And finally, your little pilot will love these helicopter and airplane pendant lights.

Happy birthday Orville!!

Asian-Inspired Home Decor to Spice Things Up

Adam — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:54:00 GMT

The Olympics have been a visual feast so far. With the spectacular opening ceremonies and all of the images of Beijing, I'm inspired to post a couple ideas for working a little Eastern flavor into an interior.

These great boxes, made with reclaimed walnut shells, are a quick, inexpensive way to personalize a room. The pieces are a modern, environmentally-conscious take on lacquer boxes.

These gorgeous table lamps feature classic Asian porcelain patterns, with ornate detail and rich color. They fit wonderfully with a range of decors, from traditional, to country, chic and eclectic, too.

Finally, I just love the Shanghai Collection from Robert Sonneman. Brilliant polished chrome and warm opal glass is a great combination.

Enjoy the Olympics!

Some People Call Me Meurice

Adam — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:04:00 GMT

We love Jonathan Adler's "quirky modernist" style. He's the celebrity designer from Bravo's Top Design, and he recently created the look for the fabulous Parker Palm Springs resort (check out his Parker Collection for lighting inspired by the hotel!).

Speaking of Adler, his Meurice Chandelier has been popping up everywhere! See this recent blog (and this one) about retro design on TV, shows like AMC's Mad Men and CBS's Swingtown. Looks like Adler, with his Meurice Collection, has his finger on the pulse!

Instant Refreshment for Your Decor

Susanna — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:37:00 GMT

During these dog days of summer, try using nautical accents at home to conjure up a cool, breezy day by the sea. We noticed Destination Weddings and Honeymoons magazine recently featured these fabulous bookends as decoration for a beach wedding. We agree, but no wedding necessary!

A Pair of Top Floor Lamps from Domino's Daily Dose

John — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:21:00 GMT

The Domino magazine blog picked two of our floor lamps in their Top 5 Floor Lamps under $200 roundup.

Making the list is a classic pharmacy-style tent lamp from Robert Sonneman, and a cool adjustable model.

Get Real with Hannah Montana

John — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:57:00 GMT

Going over some of the new table lamp designs, these Hannah Montana lamps caught our eye. Fans of the show (you know who you are) will love these. The teal shade design features a 3D image of the star. The guitar-shaped lamp comes with a built-in speaker. Just plug in your iPod or favorite MP3 device and rock out. Now about those show tickets... Hannah Montana 3D Table Lamp. Hannah Montana MP3 Guitar Table Lamp.

Remodel Magazine Shows Off Our Swing Arms

Susanna — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:42:00 GMT

Our swing arm wall lamps were featured in this month's issue of Remodel magazine. Swing-arms are an often overlooked option for desktop task lighting even though they're great for this context. They're especially ideal for small rooms since they allow you to make the most of your desktop work space.

An Aristocratic Look in Outdoor Lighting

John — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:01:00 GMT

The classic, European look in outdoor lighting always seems to be in style. This new design from the John Timberland outdoor lighting collection perfectly captures the style. It features tastefully ornate detailing in the top crown filigree and handsome clear seedy glass. Just the thing for your castle! Casa Aristocrat outdoor light.

Introducing: Kathy Ireland Air Purifiers

John — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:33:00 GMT

We've introduced Kathy Ireland's new line of air purifiers to our site. They come in three different sizes for large to small rooms, and all have super efficient HEPA style filters that can trap up to 99.97 percent of the nasty dust and mold particles in the air. If you have asthma or suffer from allergies, these make a great addition to your home.

Kathy Ireland air purifiers.

Our Outdoor Bird Table Lamp Makes the Press

Susanna — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:32:00 GMT

We're not the only ones smitten with this bird accented outdoor table lamp. The oatmeal linen shade is weather resistant and, amazingly, this retro-cool lamp is UL listed for wet locations.

Check out parents.com, Family Circle's website, for more home decor ideas.