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Fervor + Hue Christmas Gift Guide 2021
Fervor + Hue CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE 2021
On the hunt for that quirky gif Fervor + Hue is a treasure trove filled with unusual ideas for those in the bracket of very "tricky-to-buy-for" including Art, Home Decor and Christmas Figurines . Check out the Christmas Collection instore at the Cornmarket Centre, open everyday, Monday to Saturday, 10 - 6pm and on Sundays, 1-5pm. Also available online at www.fervorandhue.com Free delivery on orders over €50. Remember to get your order in early as last day for posting for delivery before Christmas is Dec 21.
CHARMING VINTAGE GIFT IDEAS
Lovers of all things vintage will be absolutely charmed with a gift that captures the essence of a by-gone era. For elegance and character, these inspiring pieces will be treasured always.
Traditional Father Christmas Figurine from €24
Vintage Gramaphone Bookends, €45
”At Ease” Bulldog Figurine €36.95
Vintage Kitchen Scales Clock €28
“Timepiece” Tapestry Cushion €17.95
GIFTS FOR THE HOME LOVER
Layering up soft furnishings in fabulous textures to create the perfect cosy space will have instant appeal.
Wool Rich Tweedy Herringbone Cushions from €18.95, Choose from 5 colour options
Something gorgeous ,soft and beautiful, Wool Rich Tweedy Herringbone Throw €65
All Aglow! The Marshall Table Lamp €95
GIFTS FOR THE ART LOVER
“Ocean View”,60cm x 90cm, Handpainted Wall Art On Canvas €125
“Ocean Gold”, 60cm x 90cm, Hand Painted Wall art On Canvas €125
“Brushstrokes” 60cm x 90cm, Hand Painted Wall Art On Canvas, €100
“City Lights The Street”, 60cm x 90cm, Hand Painted Wall Art On Canvas €125.00
GIFTS WITH STYLE
These stylish buys will be cherished gifts in the Insta-worthy home where both fashion and interiors are used to express personality and style.
“Flower Sketch Pink Grey”, 80cm x 80xm, €110, Hand painted Wall Art On Canvas
“Perhaps” Sculpture €35
A Statement check armchair, Studio Chair €165
FLORAL GIFTS
Bring joy to the everyday with striking floral patterns and art.
Floral Classic Duck Egg, Linen Weave cushion 50cm x 50cm €22.95
Exotic Palm Aqua Chenille Print Cushion 50cm x 50cm €24.95
Summer Flowers Aqua Chenille Print cushion 50cm x 50cm €24.95
“Roses By the Window” 60cm x 90cm Handpainted Wall Art On Canvas €125
Discover even more inspiring gift ideas instore and online at www.fervorandhue.com
F+H Tips on Planning Your Home Office Lighting
Getting your home office lighting sorted can have a big impact on your comfort and concentration levels.
Function
The lamp should be at or slightly below eye level. The aim is that the bare bulb should not be seen. Position the light to shine directly on to the page which is the best plan to avoid eyestrain. At any time, do take a break and remember to blink...super simple! Your eyes are often deprived of this natural function as we stare at phone and computer screens for hours on end. The discomfort can be epic!
Fabulous
Contemporary light design offers some very cool style options so it isn’t all about function only. You can actually love the look of the lamp as well as enjoying it’s practical role.
The classic modern design for a desk lamp is a deep cowl shade and a sleek metal stand. A metal shade will focus the light directly onto a particular task which is spot on. A fabric shade will diffuse light casting a gentle glow into the total area which is the perfect solution for a reading lamp in a living room or bedroom.
Flexible
Go for a compact design with an adjustable head and sturdy base so that you can direct the light exactly where you want. Neutral colours in metal, wood and fabric will fit in with any home office design, ambitious or otherwise. A neat base with a sleek stem will give max space on the desk for keyboards, reading notes and the beloved coffee cup.
Lighting create that warm home glow
What is ambient lighting?
The main purpose of ambient lighting is to act as your main source of illumination, but without the warehouse glow of a supermarket from the 70s! If it’s well thought-out, it shouldn’t create any glare, so as not to distract your attention, and it shouldn’t be too bright or dark, as both will tire out your eyes. Lighting should work around you and your needs rather than the other way around. Start by with your furniture layout and then select the lighting to suit. Available floor space will instantly tell where and how many table lamps and floor lamps you can introduce, plus available power-points.
Usually, this type of lighting is created using the right balance of ceiling and free-standing lamps. Wall-mounted fixtures can be included in the mix but do require more thought when fitting. Just have to remember that they are not as versatile as lamps which can be easily moved about.
Ceiling fixtures (chandeliers, pendants, recessed and track lighting) help to evenly diffuse the light throughout the room, while lamps soften the corners as it were within the room. A mixture of both could be your solution – just the lamps would be perfect for chill-out, Netflix nights but the main light is needed when the room is in full use. An open-plan space such as the kitchen will utilize a combination of recessed lighting for general ambient light while more decorative, industrial style drop-pendants will work to home in on the sociable dining area.
Need more light to get a job done?
Let us move on to task lighting, which you might use when you study, work or just want to curl up with a great book. In the living room, create a cosy, relaxing reading nook with the use of a floor lamp over a comfy armchair. Do check that the lamp will deliver the level of light that is needed. Finally, light should fall on to a book from over the shoulder for truly comfy bedtime reading.
Creating the high-lights
Accent lights will work to highlight that super-wow painting, sculpture or that particular something of which you are very happy to be the proud owner. Take it handy as all too easy to go overboard here.
Style Details
While practical matters are important, you can totally nail it by considering the light fixtures as another tool in your room décor scheme. All those eye-catching wood and metallic finishes will add another element of serious style that should not be overlooked.
When you are winding down at the end of the day, your choice of bedroom lighting should offer a gentle background glow to aid total calm and relaxation. Woods and metals in white or soft gold are the dreamy go-to options.
The kitchen has a bigger ask, where action and chill-out can carry equal demands. Here the metallic pendants, can have major visual impact with the use of one or more long flex shades suspended over the dining area.
Well-positioned floor and table lamps is the key to creating that cosy, warm vibe in the living room which is so vital in 2021. If the room décor theme is more Scandi look to the pale woods for the perfect easy complement. Leathers and warm woods will look at home in a contemporary interior with the use of industrial style lighting.
