This weekend we had David's family over for dinner. I always use the arrival of guests as an excuse to buy flowers (I rarely need an excuse). The flowers are miniature carnations, which I adore. They are the definition of pretty! 
While our guests were here, I showed off our new house-warming present, the darling crystal lamp above. This is actually a sample version of the new crystal lamp I'm in the process of ordering.
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Over a year ago, my Mom gave us money to buy a house-warming present. I bought a few things after moving in, but decided I most coveted a crystal lamp from a maritime craft company called Nova Scotian Crystal. Nova Scotian makes the only hand-blown crystal in Canada! Since the lamp was very expensive, I spent a whole year fretting about whether to buy something practical or something beautiful. I finally decided it was okay to do both!
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So last week I went back to the shop (after staring in the window for months...you see, my train passes by the front windows of the downtown shop every day!). I was undecided on the size and pattern I wanted so the lovely shopkeeper, Sue, let me bring home the small size lamp (19" high) to try in our dining room.
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The pattern shown is called Annapolis, and it's a contemporary floral pattern, with a brass base. After seeing it on the sideboard, I adore it, but think I need the taller model (22") and the chrome (shiny silver) finish instead of the gold. I'm still undecided about the pattern!
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Besides the modern pattern, the lamp also comes in a traditional pattern, called Rosedale (shown below). Note that the taller lamp also has a modified shape and a more narrow base.
I've already ordered the Rosedale, so my lamp will look like this, except with a shiny chrome base. I've chosen the pure white shade which has a heavenly glow!*
I expect to love it when it arrives, but I might be tempted to re-order it in the Annapolis pattern which has really grown on me over the weekend!
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Which pattern do you like?
mmm, they're both lovely. i think i like the annapolis pattern better for a bedroom - such pretty curves. but for a dining room, i think the rosedale is perfect for a dining room - so elegant and stately.
ReplyDeleteI agree with emily....the rosedale seems more formal...but you could do the annapolis in either room really.
ReplyDeleteYes, I can see why you're having difficulty coming in for a landing on this one. They're both very nice. What complements the rest of your room the best? FWIW, I think that your room is quite formal and the formal Rosedale would be lovely.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about the white miniature carnations. So lovely and sooooo practical...those things last at least two weeks with proper care. I may have to buy myself a bouquet of pale yellow ones.
Annapolis. But that' just my personal taste.
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ReplyDeleteHow lovely! I had visited this company many times while living in NS. Every piece exquisit!
ReplyDeleteI personally like Annapolis. And dont you just love those little carnations? If I keep the ends clipped and fresh water in the vase... they can live for almost two weeks! Love those guys!
ReplyDeleteI think I'm liking the Annapolis pattern better...it is a bit more surprising! Either way, it will look beautiful in your home. I think it is so much more fun to buy what you want instead of what you need...good choice!!
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Linda
Those are beautiful lamps. I prefer the Annapolis pattern as well - simple and elegant.
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