Newport Lamp & Shade Newsletter

A Brief History of Battery Powered Lighting
Our favorite little cordless lamps are everywhere we turn it seems - and for good reason. Their long battery life, practicality, and attractive design make them ideal for numerous applications.  As such - I thought it might be fitting to...
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Sterling Silver by Alfredo Sciarrotta
There is something special about sterling silver - especially when it has a story. This holiday season we have on offer select works by the later silversmith, Alfredo Sciarrotta. Sciarrotta was an Italian born engineer who lived and worked in...
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The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
November 30th 2022 marked the 90th year of a classic American tradition, the lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree...To celebrate the occassion and ring in the Holiday Season, I thought it might be fun to share some history of this...
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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and with it, our varied traditions. One tradition that many of us share is watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - which is in its 96th year!  I thought it might be fun to share...
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Penny Morrison: The Story Behind the Brand
We love Penny Morrison's collection of lighting and lampshades, fabric & wallpaper - and furniture, too....but did you know it all started with Interior Design? Below is a brief summary of Penny Morrison's story that illustrates the history of this successful designer - and now brand...
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