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“It had to be good to get where it is. Around the corner from anywhere. The best friend thirst ever had. Whoever you are, whatever you do, wherever you may be, when you think of refreshment, think of ice cold Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola … along the highway to anywhere.”

And coming to a pool hall near you. The Coca Cola Billiard Lighting fixture by Meyda Tiffany measures 24″ long by 16″ wide and 8″ tall, with an overall height of up to 49″, uses six 100 watt bulbs, and is supplied with thee need chains hardware and wires (pool cues sold separately). (product page: http://www.affordablelamps.com/mey-74069.html) It is UL Listed for damp locations,  including sweaty billiard dens, humid pool side games rooms, or the family garage, basement or rumpus room. For a paltry $414.00, “here’s the real thing.” “Make It Real,” with a Meyda Tiffany Coke Billiard light. So even if you loose the game, who cares, because “Things go better with Coke.”

“Things go better with Coke.”

“Coke adds life.”

“Have a Coke and a smile.”

And my favorite, “The Pause that refreshes.” We all know it, and most of us drink it. Known worldwide as the most recognizable beverage, the Coca Cola logo is Iconic, for sure, and you can find it in every country on Earth. And now, thanks to Meyda Tiffany, you can hang it high, in the comfort of your own home. This Coca Cola Medallion Window Art (Product page:  http://www.affordablelamps.com/mey-106226.html) measures 21″, and features opaque red stained glass, in a regular or bottle cap version. Put it in front of a bay window, and get an effect “as pure as sunlight.” “You can’t beat the Feeling” with a Tiffany Coca Cola window stained glass art. Get that “Ice-cold sunshine” feel with Meyda Tiffany, and Coca Cola. “Enjoy.”

For those of you who are fans of the Tudors on Showtime, you might recall Sir Thomas More, the Lord Chancellor and friend of King Henry VIII, who lost his head over an act of principle when he refused to the sign the Act of Supremacy that declared Henry supreme head of the Church of England. It was Thomas who coined the term Utopia, and wrote a book about it, describing the ideal society.

Well, all societies need lamps, and this contemporay pendant lighting fixture by Quoizel Lighting, the Utopia Two Light Pendant (product page: http://www.affordablelamps.com/quo-ut2816k.html) probably would most likely fit into one of Sir Thomas More’s island communities. With a cream silk drum style shade and a Renaissance inspired floral patter, this two light pendant looks like it could have come from Henry’s court, before he went berserk, that is. This pendant measures 15.5” and the maximum height is 53.5”, with a 5.5: canopy. There are two 6” rods and two 12” rods provided, and the Utopia uses two 60 watt bulbs. Plus, it is priced reasonably low enough ($234.00) that you won’t loose your head over it.

“For over a thousand generations the Jedi Knights were the guardians of peace and justice in the Old Republic. Before the dark times.  Before the Empire.” OBI WAN KENOBI

And what better way to light up those dark times, than with the Empire four light flush mount crystal ceiling fixture by Quoizel Lighting? (product page: http://www.affordablelamps.com/quo-ep1616bo.html) With European designer crystals and Bolivian bronze accents, not to mention tiny dewdrops illuminated by four 60 watt bulbs, this flush mount lighting fixture reeks of Empiric power, and order. Measuring 16″ in diameter and 13.5″ in height, the Empire Four Light Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture will summon up the force in your lighting design array.

Hey, this is my 100th blog, so I would like to dedicate to all my Star Wars friends out there. Keep the faith!

Wheel in the sky keep on turning. With apologies to Journey, the Aurora Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling light (product page: http://www.affordablelamps.com/nul-407.html) is a wheel of precision cut crystal that distributes the light throughout the fixture utilizing either four 60 watt bulbs for 14″ model, or fifteen for the 26″ version. From $968.00 to $3025.00, this fixture is not made for the Wal Mart crowd, for sure. With a choice of gold or chrome finishes and a regal quality not usually associated with flushmount ceiling lights, the Aurora Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling light by Nulco Lighting glistens like an elite royal crown in the sky, with an Elizabethan feel. There are matching pendants and sconces available for the well heeled of you out there. So show off your royal side, and flaunt it if you got it. Remember, you can’t take it with you, so shine on, you crazy diamond.

New from NULCO lighting is the Forma Crystal Semi Flush Mount Ceiling Light, (product page: http://www.affordablelamps.com/nul-397.html) a crystal marvel of exquisite design and form. Hence the name, Forma. Available in either Chrome or Gold finishes, the Forma crystal flush mount lighting fixture uses fifteen 25 watt candelabra style bulbs for the 24″ or 32″ versions (12 bulbs for the 18″ model). The light shimmers under the fully polished lead crystals, creating an effect like gossamer wings in flight.

The respective measurements are 11.75″ by 18″, 13.5″ by 24″ or 17″ by 32″

There is a matching pendant light offered as well, assuming you have any money left in the budget, of course.

It is an expensive fixture, to be sure ($1868.00, $3289.00 or $5830.00) depending on the model you select, but imagine having an angelic light hovering over your bedroom or dinning room, and you will see that price may be worth it after all.  Give me a call and I can work with you on it. Forma plus function equals fabulous! (Did I just say that?)