Timberlake Lighting

I am lucky enough to have inherited a few amazing lamps from my grandmothers.  Two of them are lucite – which I learned is actually plastic and not some special form of glass.  While this may be common knowledge, it was not to me and I ended up ruining one by using a nubby sponge to clean it.  It is now a style I call “crackled lucite”.

You can find special products for cleaning lucite and some people claim that  Turtle Wax works wonders and sometimes even removes scratches.  The simplest way is to use a soft cloth, lukewarm water, and a bit of mild dish soap.

Since I woke up thinking it was Monday and it is actually Tuesday, I decided that my thoughts really need to be on work – at least for today. My office is in my home and I am lucky to be placed right in front of a giant window with lots of natural light coming in. That is helpful until the sun goes down – the time when I actually do my best work.

Day or night, the key to good office lighting is flexibility. It is helpful to have multiple sources of light to reduce eye strain. Of course, direct task lighting is important so you are able to direct light where you need it the most. Sconces and hanging pendants are wonderful for reading nooks. Mixing table or floor lamps into your lighting scheme will allow you to vary the brightness and color. Be practical but don’t forget to choose fixtures that show off your personal style and make your workplace unique to you.

Photos: Living ETC | LBL Lighting