Hello and welcome to the the second week of May. It’s hard to believe that May is already half over, I swear we just had frost last week. Wait we did have frost last week, that’s Ohio for you. This weekend there are been two events here in Dayton, which make the city come alive with a vibrant night life. The big one is called Urban Nights and it’s a time when businesses throughout downtown stay open late (10 PM) and feature art, sculpture, film and music from locals. The streets are packed and you get to experience a plethora of amazing art, it’s a shame it isn’t like this every weekend. The other event is called A World A’Fair where groups representing about 50 countries set up in our convention center and showcase food, culture and dance from their native country.
Now on to this week’s specials: This month we are still featuring 35% off all Mercury Mosaics ceramic switch plates. These have been discontinued and have been going fast, so hurry to take advantage of a great deal on this unique hand crafted ceramic switch plates. We even have a few of the last remaining stock of round ceramic switch plates.
 Sun Wall Sconce Light Cover We recently added a new artist, Metallum Creations, out of Tucson Arizona to our line up of decorative home hardware artists. They make amazing decorative hardware out of steel such as wall light sconces, key racks, single coat hooks, door bells and switch plates in 15 amazing airbrushed colors. |
 This week’s feature website is PrairieMod.com. If you enjoy architecture and Frank Lloyd Wright then this is site you must bookmark if you already haven’t. If you like great design then this is also a great place to look, with ideas both old and new meant to inspire. Basically this site espouses 10 principles based on the Prairie School and Modernism movements along with lessons from today: Consider the Cost, Form is Function, Less Becomes More, Useful and Beautiful, Informal Meets Elegant, Integrate and Unify, Bring the Outside in, Think Natural, Go Green and Uniquely You. I’ve been reading through this site for quite some time and still keep finding myself amazed. |
Our top ten list this week has a lot of focus on Full Circle Studio Designs with her unique decoupage collages with a French flair. This is also the first time in quite a while that diamond plate aluminum switch plates have made it into the top ten.
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 Sheet Metal - Rust Switch Plate Sheet Metal – Rust Switch Plate – Clearance 40% Off! Solid sheet metal switch plate with a rustic rust finish. Perfect for a rustic themed room or a cabin out in the woods. These have been discontinued, but we will see if we can get more from the manufacturer. (Five Configurations Available) |
 French Country Switch Plate French Country Switch Plate – Ceramic This switch plate features the classic French country design and is always welcome in kitchens and dining rooms. Ceramic switchplates designed and made in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly. (Eight Configurations Available) |
 Diamond Plate Aluminum - Silver Switch Plate Diamond Plate Aluminum – Silver Switch Plate Blazin’ cool switch plate and outlet covers are perfect for a garage, shop, specialty room, or car trailer. Car and motorcycle enthusiasts even put them in their homes and businesses. These specialty covers are made from solid polished diamond tread aluminum and are the larger, standard size. The edges are rolled and the screw holes are counter sunk. All switch covers come complete with stainless steel screws. Made by hand in Marion, IN. (Fifteen Configurations Available) |
 Raphael - Angel 1 Switch Plate Raphael – Angel 1 Switch Plate – Decoupage This switch plate features artwork from the Italian High Renaissance Painter Raphael. Each switchplate is made by hand in rural West Virginia, using art prints and durable steel plates made in the USA. The included screws are hand painted to match the background. Note: Remainder of painting can be found on Raphael – Angel 2 (Three Configurations Available) |
 Green Zen Switch Plate Green Zen Switch Plate – Ceramic – 35% Off! These switch plates feature a bright green background with a mesmerizing red dot. Created and fired in Minneapolis, MN. Every switchplate is individually glazed by hand, so no two are exactly the same. Unique and Beautiful, the perfect complement for any room in your home. (Twenty-Nine Style Available) |
 Italian Blue Birds Switch Plate Italian Blue Birds Switch Plate – Decoupage Original collage designed from antique ephemera featuring two Italian blue birds. Each switch plate decoupaged by hand in Washington state. (Four Configurations Available) |
 Songbirds Switch Plate - Pattern Songbirds Switch Plate – Pattern – Ceramic This switch plate features the silhouette of birds on flowering plant over a light background with flowered patterns. Ceramic switchplates designed and made in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly. (Seven Configurations Available) |
 Nosegay Bleu Switch Plate Nosegay Bleu Switch Plate – Decoupage Original collages designed from antique ephemera and a bunch of Blue Nosegay. Each switch plate decoupaged by hand in Washington state.decoupaged by hand. (Three Configurations Available) |
 Leaf Fan Wrought Iron Switch Plate Leaf Fan Wrought Iron Switch Plate The warm feeling of solid wrought iron finished with a baked-on flat black colored powder coat. This switch plate has the silhouette of a leaf fan across the top. Hand crafted in Central New York. (Thirty-Six Configurations Available) |
 Paris Pear Collage Switch Plate Paris Pear Collage Switch Plate – Decoupage Original collage designed from antique ephemera featuring pears on a pear tree with French script behind it. Each switch plate decoupaged by hand in Washington state. (Five Configurations Available) |
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