I would have posted photos of loots from our most recent trips to Dapitan and Tiendesitas but, quite unexpectedly, I got sick on December 23 and I didn't feel better until … [Read more...]
Housekeeping
November 24, 2008 By 5 Comments
The weekend was all about housekeeping. A portion of the parquet flooring in my study had to be repaired. In the garden, Speedy started installing lights and Sam was his … [Read more...]
Matching floor and table lamps
August 2, 2008 By 2 Comments
When we moved in, the only lights in the living room were seven halogen bulbs in brass fixtures on the ceiling. We rarely turned them on because the power consumption gave us … [Read more...]
The beautiful pendant lamp is a magnet for antflies
July 17, 2008 By 2 Comments
One of the lighting fixtures that took us longest to choose was the one meant to hang over the dining table. The popular choice is the pendant lamp with retractable cord but … [Read more...]
Lighting can change the mood of a house
July 9, 2008 By 3 Comments
For someone like me who loathes knick-knacks and flower vases (especially with plastic flowers), the idea of decorating a house with functional pieces is more appealing. … [Read more...]
Ceiling-mounted light fixtures and chandeliers
May 27, 2008 By 6 Comments
Not every light that hangs from the ceiling is a chandelier. By definition, a chandelier is a lighting fixture that is attached to the ceiling, has branches (or arms) with … [Read more...]
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