Replacement Socket Switches: Westinghouse Socket Turn Keys with Extenders

Sep21
Replacement Socket Key Pretty and very easy to turn

Replacement Socket Key
Pretty and very easy to turn

One of the little knobs that switches the light on in our log cabin got gone. I took one from the house to replace it. (The log cabin is overnight cabin rental right now.) I swiped the knob from a lamp we don’t use very often. But, not very often is not never and I keep forgetting to pick up another knob. I know I’ve seen them in clear packaging near the light bulbs at Lowe’s. But I never remember unless I want to turn the light on. Continue reading →

Blue Willow China and Blue and White Chinoiserie Tray Tables

Aug31
Blue Willow Pattern Porcelain Tray with Brass Handles on Black Lacquer Table with Gilt details

Blue Willow Pattern Porcelain Tray with Brass Handles on Black Lacquer Table with Gilt details

Many years ago I saw a Blue Willow tray table at a trade show. I just loved it, but I didn’t think of buying it. It wasn’t even actually for sale, it was part of the display.

But since then I’ve run across them a few times. I really love them. And they can be had. Continue reading →

Rose Gold Lighting for Every Style

Aug7
Maxim Lighting Meteor Rose Gold and Crystal Vanity Lighting

Maxim Lighting Meteor Rose Gold and Crystal Vanity Lighting

Rose Gold has warm cast that is flattering. It feels new and fresh, but it is actually a classic.

Even pure gold is slightly reddish yellow in color. Anything other than 24 karate gold is mixed with something. Rose gold is gold mixed with copper. The more copper, the darker the red color of the gold. Red gold jewelry is up to 50% copper, 50% gold. Rose gold is 75% pure gold mixed with copper and silver. Continue reading →

Rose Gold for Any Room and Any Style

Aug7

Rose gold finish is used on furniture and lighting. Softer than copper, with a warm pinkish cast, rose gold coordinates beautifully with any style from Hollywood Regency to Farmhouse, from Mid Century Modern to Industrial.

Modern and Mid Century Modern Rose Gold

ELK Group International 3138-266 Jette Chairs

ELK Group International 3138-266 Jette Chairs

ELK Group International 3138-266 Jette Chair

17” wide x 19” front to back, 38” high back

Finish: Rose Gold

The energetic, upward-directed vectors of our retro-futurist Jette collection Chair relaunch the nuclear and celestial-inspired “Googie” aesthetic made popular by Mid Century Space Age design stories. Beautiful, on-trend Rose Gold-finished metal openwork. Perfect for that hip urban address.

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