As of May 12, our retail store in the Short North Arts District is OPEN! Our new store hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 10-4 pm and by appointment. Feel free to call or email us to schedule appointments, pickup and deliver to your home or office after store hours. Our expert lamp repairman is back too.[…]
We are currently CLOSED due to COVID-19. For now, please stay home and be well. We hope to reopen in May. When we reopen, keep us in mind for your lampshade, lamp and repair needs. With your support we will recover quickly from this pandemic. We miss you and hope to see you again soon!
We are healthy and hope you are too. Our store is disinfected daily for the health and safety of our customers and staff. Store hours during this slowdown are Monday-Saturday 10-4, closed Sunday. We are happy to deliver shades and lamps, and to pickup lamp repairs before and after our store hours. Call us at[…]
Contrary to urban legend, parking in the Short North Arts District is plentiful! But it is not free. You must pay to park on side streets in Italian and Victorian Villages. The PARKCOLUMBUS Mobile APP is the most convenient way to pay for parking on streets and at meters. PARKING APP – Download the PARKCOLUMBUS[…]
Lampshades and lamps can be large, fragile, and awkward, making them difficult to pack and move. If not packed properly, shades can easily be dented, bent or torn, depending on whether they are hard or soft-lined shades. Lamps that are breakable should also be handled with care. Below are a few packing suggestions. Before packing, it’s also[…]
Light bulb shopping can be SO confusing! There are so many different bulbs on the market today. How do I choose the best bulb for my home or office lamp? BEFORE YOU SHOP Before going to the store, it’s a good idea to consider where and how you will use each new bulb. Will you be[…]
In an effort to support small businesses during the holidays, American Express launched “Small Business Saturday” in 2010. Since then Small Business Saturday has grown throughout the U.S. to become a day when independent businesses are supported by customers, both locals and visitors alike. So shop small this holiday season, starting on Saturday, November 25. […]
Need more light from your lamps? Just changing bulbs may not be enough. Turn your lampshades over and look inside. Hard-backed lampshades can darken with age. Pictured below is a lampshade with an old dark lining. Even though the exterior of the shade looks okay, the dark lining reduces the light coming through it. Below the old shade is[…]
With the convenience of online shopping, why should I get out and shop local? Online shopping is so easy today and it’s projected to grow dramatically over the next 5 years. Online shopping is great when you can’t find an item locally, or to research a variety of product options and compare prices. Local retailers provide superior customer[…]
Customers often ask “Why should I bring my lamps”? We know bringing lamps can be cumbersome and risky, especially floor lamps and fragile glass or porcelain lamps. But it’s almost always best for several reasons. Suppose you have had the same lampshades for 10 years or more. Do you want the same shades again? We can usually[…]