I first went to Madrid in the summer of 1979. I spent a week in that fair city, before I got booted out of the youth hostel, and had to flee to Zaragoza (I overstayed 2 days.) So, when I see this fixture: http://www.affordablelamps.com/max-2255-whbr.html , it brings backs fond memories of warm nights near the Prado Museum. The Madrid 6 Light Chandelier is a true beauty with its beautiful white alabaster throughout. This Features a large glass shade in the center which is surrounded by 5 up-lights. Recreate the feelings I had back in ’79 of warmth, camaraderie and festivity with this affordably priced alabaster chandelier, for a fraction of the cost of air fair.

Brazil Summer Carnival is coming, light it up!

The Handkerchief Electra Fused Glass Mini Ceiling Light – http://www.affordablelamps.com/mey-81326.html is an exercise in contrasts. The copper canopy adds a touch of old world stability to the wild panoply of colors; yellow, red, black and blue swirls set upon an electric blue background for a mod art explosion of frenzy. This is the perfect light for a Brazilian Churrascuria, especially during carnival season (both winter and summer), and you will feel festive under its warmth. Features include 9″ wide by 14″high; adjusts to 78 1/2″ height, vintage copper finish and includes 1 blue multi-hued fused glass shade and uses one 60W medium base bulb. Now, get ready to samba!

Let Mardi Gras light the way!

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What is so absolutely cool about the Mardi Gras 5-Light Island Light is that it looks like it came out of a New Orleans restaurant. The five hanging lanterns, suspended on a bent black bar, and held by suspension chains, are exactly in keeping with the style and grace of Bourbon Street. The fixtures measures 47″ long by 33″ high by 12″ wide and uses five (5) 100 watt medium base bulbs (not included) and is made from iron construction with black finish. The perfect light to munch your Popeye’s chicken under, or for any other Carnival or Mardi Gras celebration. Now get your order in before Ash Wednesday!

Get LOST with the Louvre

Maybe it’s just me, but I’m in a LOST mood. The show has been getting really good lately. And I keep visualizing tropical decors and settings. So when I saw this Fanimation Fan on our site, the bells and alarms went off. The sleek pewter along with the green pal leaf makes up the narrow oval blades, and this fan looks like it just came off the set of the show, from the Others Compound. The features include one 60W Incandescent Bulb (not included) 188 by 25 Motor, 52″ blade, sweep motor housing rotates with blades, 20 Degree Blade Pitch, 80″ Lead Wires Three forward and three reverse speeds and includes (1) 6″ downrod or longer rods are available upon request. It is suitable for ceiling up to 30 degrees, or up to 52 degrees with additional slope adapter. But the hippest thing is: You can feel like you on the set, while you chill out during the hot, long, Lost summer. Louvre Single Light Tropical Ceiling Fan
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About the Author

Alan Williams is an expert in lighting fixtures and table lamps and has been head of sales at Affordable Lamps for four years. Prior to that, he was VP of Creative Development for Lazarus Lighting Design for six years, as well as a co-founder of Lumia Therapy with Brett Lazarus. He was also Director of Merchandising for Dizko Lighting from 2002-2004. He is the Editor and Publisher of STEMS, and The Mutant Press, and has written articles and contributions for Pro Light and Staging News, VMSD, Professional Lighting Magazine, Soul Brasil, Sign Builder Illustrated, and Native American Casino magazines.
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