Hopefully, many of you have not had the experience of shopping for lampshades. I am surprised that when you buy a lamp, a spare shade does not come with it. At some point the lamp may be fully functional, but the shade is in complete disrepair. I can't say that shopping for lampshades is the highest priority on my list, but some time it is necessary.

There is a lampshade buyers guide at Lamps USA that has some good information. It points out the different types of shades, base designs and how to measure correctly for a lampshade. Many lamp shops are more intent on selling a new lamp as opposed to a replacement shade. Lamps USA offers a good selection of replacement shades available for purchase at reasonable prices.

Mosaic Quatro Ceiling Light from Azzia

Here is an interesting piece from Azzia. This ceiling light is made of hand blown glass making it a piece of art as well as a light source. A brushed nickel base gives it a warm contemporary feel and art deco appearance. Azzia offers three different color combinations using red and white. The mosaic quatro retails for $699.00.

Leaf Light - A New way to see the Light

Here is a very sharp and modern light from Hermann Miller a leader in great designs.The innovative Leaf Light is a collaborative effort from Yves Bahar's San Francisco based studio, fuseproject. This LED table top light allows for choice of light color as well as intensity, and is available in red, black, and silver.The Leaf Light was introduced in 2006 and was the winner of Interior Design magazines Annual Design Review "Best of Consumer Products" award in a field of 400 entries. For the energy conscious consumer this light will use only eight to nine watts of power which is 40 percent less than a compact fluorescent bulb. In addition the LED bulb will last for 60 thousand hours on the highest setting.