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1. CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs) save energy two ways: The U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Star program estimates that Energy-Star-qualified CFLs use up to 75% less home energy than thei … read more

Q. What is alabaster? A. Alabaster, in its pure form, is a mineral: a crystalline form of gypsum. The alabaster quarried is actually a rock frequently mixed with traces of other elements like iro … read more

Q. What are the historical roots of Tiffany? A. Louis Comfort Tiffany was the son of Charles Tiffany, the famous New York City jeweler. Tiffany became a legendary artist, painter, designer and archit … read more

I get a kick out of headlines like “dot-com opens brick and mortar showroom” or “online magazine buys print magazine”. It’s not that I don’t get the reasons why, it’s just that those example … read more

Measureing your existing lamp shade (and determining its style) is critical in getting the best replacement match. The first step is to assess the style of the lampshade, empire, bell, coolie etc.Lamp … read more