Category: Lemonceillo Home & Gift

Why Everyone Needs Mood Enhancing Lighting
Ready or not, winter is coming. While most of us love the beauty of the first snow of the season or the tradition of spending holidays surrounded by family and friends, we don’t relish the idea of waking up in the dark and returning home in much the same state. If you’ve ever wondered why you feel that way, we have the answer. Prolonged exposure to darkness actually has a psychological effect on all of us. Fortunately, there is something you can do to bring summertime into your home all year round. Take a look at the benefits of mood enhancing lights below and decide for yourself. Why not incorporate one into the undoubtedly fabulous lighting scheme in your home? After all, who doesn’t want their interiors to do double duty? More…
 

Decorating Trend: Winter Whites
We’re all about making the inside of your home a warm, inviting haven during the winter months. Playing around with soft textures and pale patterns is an easy way to inject warmth and coziness into a winter white colour scheme, from felted wreaths to shaggy mohair pillows and angora throws. More…
 

How to Add Just the Right Amount of Dramatic Black
Black is a somewhat divisive color when it comes to interiors: some adore it; some abhor it. Personally, I love black — it instantly adds atmosphere — but it can be overwhelming if not handled carefully. From mixing in jewel brights to restricting it to paintwork or a feature wall, here are 10 ways to use inky shades in uplifting ways. More…
 

Try a Handmade Oushak Rug for Warm Spice Tones and Softness Underfoot
Oushak rugs are elegant and incredibly soft, and work well with a range of styles — is it any wonder they are a favorite of decorators? Here’s how to identify these beautiful carpets and where they come from. Oushak rugs are named after the city of Uşak, Turkey, which was a center of rug production beginning in the Ottoman Empire and continuing to this day. In the past these magnificent rugs were known simply as Anatolian, but today collectors and scholars are able to more specifically classify them apart from other Turkish rugs. More…
 

Guest Picks: The Chicest Party Gear
planning the annual holiday party is just as fun as the event itself — and to be honest, a lot less stressful, too! This year I’m dreaming up a fun fete with a chic black and white palette. Think glamorous (like a pewter champagne bucket) but with a sense of humor (like photo props). Plus, all of these picks are incredibly versatile, so they will work well beyond the holidays. Here’s to the chicest party yet! Shop Now
 

Simple Pleasures: Savouring the Season of Fire and Light
Keep your windows clean and as bare as possible. You may be surprised at how much more light comes in through crystal-clear windows. Even if it’s too cold out to get to the exterior side of the windows, cleaning even inside can boost light. And while there’s something to be said for the insulating effects of heavy window treatments, they do nothing when it comes to letting in maximum light on dim winter days — so open the blinds and pull open those drapes!
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