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Decorative lamps date back to first lightbulbs The invention of the lightbulb in 1879 changed our lives. For the first time, it was possible to have lamps with a light that pointed down. Designers made lamps in many shapes, including some that resembled old candlesticks or other familiar forms. The tradition continued with Art Nouveau designers of the late 1890s. They made bronze lamps that looked like bats or dancing women twirling scarves Antique lamps can be quite fanciful The invention of the light bulb in 1879 changed our lives. For the first time, it was possible to have lamps with a light that pointed down. Designers made lamps in many shapes, including some that resembled old candlesticks or other familiar forms. Douglas Avenue groundbreaking set Monday Roseburg is hosting a celebration and ceremony to commence the new streetscape improvements on Douglas Avenue. AT HOME WITH. . . Dale Reeves Mara Its not often that a single decision forever changes a life. DINING GUIDE THE FOLLOWING are among the best in their categories, chosen by restaurant writer Helen Schwab. QUESTIONS? hschwab@charlotteobserver.com. UPDATE a listing: jsheats@charlotteobserver.com. Invention Of Light Bulb Touched Off Lamp Craze The invention of the light bulb in 1879 changed our lives. In search of the best lemon shakeup As I sat backstage at the Sheffield Homecoming talent show waiting for the results, gulping up my second lemonade shakeup, homecoming association president Bob Lanxon happened to walk by and asked with assuredness, “You get around. Is that the best lemonade shakeup you’ve ever tasted?” Are You An Innie or an Outie? While contemplating my navel isnt the first thing I think of when I ponder design issues, I do believe its intriguing to consider if you are an innie or an outie relative to your house and garden. You may favor one environment over the other and desire both to be similar. ANTIQUES: Creativity seen in myriad lamps The invention of the light bulb in 1879 changed our lives. For the first time, it was possible to have lamps with a light that pointed down. Designers made lamps in many shapes, including some that resembled old candlesticks or other familiar forms. The tradition continued with Art Nouveau designers of the late 1890s. They made bronze lamps that looked like bats or dancing women twirling scarves Above it all After 20 Minnesota winters, I understand, and share, this ardent desire to spend every possible moment outdoors when it is remotely habitable. But Ive never gotten the sidewalk-dining-on-a-busy-street deal thats so prevalent here. Ill have the No. 4 special with No. 12 bus fumes, please. In recent years, though, a swell alternative has arisen. At more than a half-dozen Twin Cities | |||