Monday, February 18, 2008

Flowers & A Housewarming Present

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!
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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?

9 comments:

  1. 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.

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  2. I agree with emily....the rosedale seems more formal...but you could do the annapolis in either room really.

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  3. Yes, 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.

    I 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.

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  4. Annapolis. But that' just my personal taste.

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  5. How lovely! I had visited this company many times while living in NS. Every piece exquisit!

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  6. I 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!

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  7. I 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!!

    Hope you are feeling better,
    Linda

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  8. Those are beautiful lamps. I prefer the Annapolis pattern as well - simple and elegant.

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