tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31195703240014691152024-03-13T20:04:32.775-05:00Down On The FarmYour window to what's happening at Fire farmAdam Jackson Pollockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04231209068283877461noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119570324001469115.post-23317346961708823532012-03-23T20:45:00.000-05:002012-03-23T20:45:39.355-05:00Spring Sprung<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OJoRxDAnsHg/T20jZTC9qbI/AAAAAAAAA-A/8dY8Vxn1Qdc/s1600/IMAG1914-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OJoRxDAnsHg/T20jZTC9qbI/AAAAAAAAA-A/8dY8Vxn1Qdc/s640/IMAG1914-1.jpg" width="393" /></a></div><br />
<h4><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spring is upon us! </span></h4><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are all amazed by the mild Winter we have experience and now the advent of unheard of March 82 degree sunny days.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KOuFhswC218/T2vxcWOWVDI/AAAAAAAAAws/0CrSXESvWaU/s1600/IMAG1824.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="380" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KOuFhswC218/T2vxcWOWVDI/AAAAAAAAAws/0CrSXESvWaU/s640/IMAG1824.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A transplant from Northern California, I still find the transition between seasons novel and invigorating. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ground is thawing, people are planning their gardens and farmers are starting their fields all around us.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WRWWxP90c4A/SW07V5AjxqI/AAAAAAAAAa0/-Wt2clSLUdE/s1600/PICT0166.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WRWWxP90c4A/SW07V5AjxqI/AAAAAAAAAa0/-Wt2clSLUdE/s400/PICT0166.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here at the factory (or 'plant' as my grandfather used to call our shop), we have been germinating ideas all Winter and are ready to sow new seeds of our own. </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3EwXto6Tiqw/T2vyrWrsR7I/AAAAAAAAAxM/0gxam9-xgg0/s1600/IMAG1841.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="382" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3EwXto6Tiqw/T2vyrWrsR7I/AAAAAAAAAxM/0gxam9-xgg0/s640/IMAG1841.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have been watching the LED revolution the last few years, waiting for the right time to dive in. We think the technology is finally beginning to deliver in a way that is reliable and accessible enough for us to embrace.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is as exciting as experiencing the change of Season. We are inspired by the unique qualities and wonderful promise LED holds for the future.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The green grass is shooting up outside, while inside it is fun to watch our own little green renewal in its infancy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is time for us all to come outside and play in the sun. Spring has sprung in Northeast Iowa!</span><br />
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In the 1980s, a Sister City relationship between Elkader and Mascara, Algeria, the emir's birthplace, was formed. Recently, Fire Farm's Adam Pollock designed and produced twin peace poles inscribed with the Sister City's motto "May Peace Prevail" in English, French, and Arabic for display in parks in Elkader and Mascara. Both poles were given by Pollock as symbols of the commitment to peace which links the two cities.<br />
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The Elkader peace pole was presented in the presence of the Algerian ambassador as part of a rededication of an Elkader park named for the emir's birthplace. The pole's twin was shipped in Mascara, and Pollock recently received pictures of it in place in a park there. Accompanying the pictures was a letter from the mayor of Mascara expressing his city's friendship, continuing belief in the ideals of the Sister Cities' movement, and gratitude for Pollock's gift.<br />
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See more images of the peace pole here: <a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?cID=211&pgpID=4765" target="_parent">Peace Pole 2482 Project Page</a><br />
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<strong>Click "Leave a comment" below.</strong>a.wrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13883592484842886617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119570324001469115.post-68013398383778904212011-02-28T14:05:00.001-06:002011-02-28T14:12:21.644-06:00Introducing Rosebud 3249 Pendant!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-lk-bmvzWKoo/TWv8QjEwXuI/AAAAAAAAAb4/CvpwR1U0N9s/s1600/C3249_L.jpg" imageanchor="1" target="_parent" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" l6="true" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-lk-bmvzWKoo/TWv8QjEwXuI/AAAAAAAAAb4/CvpwR1U0N9s/s640/C3249_L.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><strong>Introducing the brand-new <a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?pgpID=4762" target="_parent">Rosebud 3249</a> pendant!</strong> <br />
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Hand-formed from white acrylic, three layers of organic petals softly envelope a white globe encasing the lamping. Originally designed fro a client searching for "timeless contemporary elegance," this beautiful rosebud pendant delivers just that.<br />
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Designed by: Jim Walch, Adam Jackson Pollock and the Fire Farm Staff<br />
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Custom acrylic colors available<br />
Dimensions: approx. 30"D x 30"H<br />
Lamping: 1 x 32w CFL or 1 x 150w Type A Incandescent<br />
On-site adjustable cord suspension<br />
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Made in USA<br />
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<a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?pgpID=4762" target="_parent">Go to Project Page here.</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.firefarm.com/custompages/SpecSheets/FIREFARM_Rosebud3249_PR.pdf" target="_blank">Download press release here.</a><br />
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We <a href="http://www.graphicmail.com/new/viewnewsletter2.aspx?SiteID=9101&SID=0&NewsletterID=625532" target="_blank">put out an all-call</a> requesting photos from our lamp winners from our <a href="http://www.graphicmail.com/new/viewnewsletter2.aspx?SiteID=9101&SID=0&NewsletterID=608186" target="_blank">December Free Lamp contest</a>, and the photos are starting to trickle in!<br />
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We'll be posting the photos on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/FireFarm" target="_blank">our Facebook page</a> next week as they continue to roll in, but until then, I did a little photo shoot of my own to get your creative juices flowing. We're calling it "New In Town." Or maybe "When Chip Met Sally."<br />
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<strong>So, new Chip lamp owners, get out your cameras (or those new-fangled smartphones) and send yours in!</strong><br />
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For more info on where to send your photos, <a href="http://www.graphicmail.com/new/viewnewsletter2.aspx?SiteID=9101&SID=0&NewsletterID=625532" target="_blank">click here</a>.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">P.S. I certainly went all out, but even just a straight-forward shot of your Chip in its new spot is fun to see, so show us what you've got!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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More info to come, but for now, here's a glimpse at the latest bloom in our Fire Farm bouquet.<br />
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<strong>Click "Leave a comment" below.</strong>a.wrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13883592484842886617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119570324001469115.post-45574144559626639702011-01-14T11:06:00.000-06:002011-01-14T11:06:50.100-06:00Happy New Projects (and Year!)Remember to keep an eye on our regularly updated <a href="http://www.firefarm.com/custom_gallery.asp" target="_parent">Custom Projects Gallery</a>.<br />
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New projects uploaded this week: <a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?cID=0&pgpID=4745" target="_parent">Project 2702</a>, <a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?cID=0&pgpID=4746" target="_parent">Project 3060.001</a>, <a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?cID=0&pgpID=4741" target="_parent">Project 2802.004</a>, <a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?pgpID=4743" target="_parent">Project 2802.003</a>, <a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?pgpID=4742" target="_parent">Project 2802.002</a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a>, <a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?cID=0&pgpID=4747" target="_parent">Project 3080</a>, <a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?cID=0&pgpID=4748" target="_parent">Project 2394</a>. <br />
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Happy 2011, everyone!<br />
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Among the Fire Farm pieces cited: <a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?pgpID=925" target="_parent">Broadway Sconce</a> (available in four shade colors), <a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?pgpID=4616" target="_parent">Magnolia 2919 Pendant</a>, and the <a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?pgpID=4615" target="_parent">Constellation 2913 Series</a> (available in many finish options). <br />
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Donna has been a valuable member of the Fire Farm team ever since the company re-located from California. Among her many talents, Donna has a remarkable ability to visualize projects and understand how they might work. Often she would ask a designer, "Couldn't we do it this way?" and, sure enough, her suggestions were often incorporated into the fixture design. <br />
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Donna, we wish you a happy retirement with warm weather and low golf scores. You will be missed!<br />
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<strong>It's Two-in-One Day! (Yes, I may have just made that up.)</strong><br />
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Our next historical gem from the Fire Farm Archives is the Puck table lamp. Designers Adam Pollock and Ben Goldstone introduced said lamp in 1997. <br />
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Catalog description: <br />
<blockquote><strong>The rakish tilt of Puck's shade is in playful contrast to its solid brushed steel base. This high illumination task lamp has several shade color options.</strong></blockquote><br />
<em>And now for the Friday bonus:</em><br />
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The Slice of Light family of table and floor lamps were designed by Elizabeth Meredith and introduced to the Fire Farm family in 1994.<br />
<blockquote><strong>The Slice of Light shades are made of non-flammable glass cloth folded over the frame, secured by red ties along the sides.</strong></blockquote><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">* Archived lamps are <strong>no longer in production</strong>. However, if you absolutely love something in the Archives, it's possible we may have some parts still available, or may be able to apply what you love in a new design. Just ask!</span><br />
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<blockquote><blockquote><strong>The Willow is an exploration in simple joinery; no glue, screws, or fasteners of any kind, except the natural forces of friction, are used in its construction. The elegantly simple frosted shade diffuser is delicately perched on a thin brass stem and brushed aluminum base. It is a great lamp for improving ambient light quality and emotional mood in any setting.</strong></blockquote></blockquote><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">* Archived lamps are <strong>no longer in production</strong>. However, if you absolutely love something in the Archives, it's possible we may have some parts still available, or may be able to apply what you love in a new design. Just ask!</span><br />
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3-D rendering has become a real asset to Fire Farm's custom work, especially within the last year and a half. Using tools like Google SketchUp and Podium, digital renderings have helped us present designs and proposals very clearly to clients, as in our proposal for <a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?cID=0&pgpID=4614" target="_parent">Project 2991</a>, above.<br />
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Additionally we have found them useful not only in presenting finished designs, but in solving problems mid-design as well. A 3-D rendering of the space in which our design will be installed can alleviate production surprises and help to give a real sense of the space and environment with which we are working.<br />
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</tbody></table> Take the pair of images above, for instance, of <a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?cID=0&pgpID=4621" target="_parent">Project 2059</a>. The left image is a pre-production 3-D rendering done by our client, and the right image is a photograph of the actual finished space. The client sent us this rendering early on in the project's conception because they were concerned with their artist's depiction of the mesh. The mesh in the illustration looked crinkled and choppy, and the client wanted the mesh to drape in a smoother fashion. We were able to allay their concerns and provide a much truer representation of the draping mesh.<br />
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At the same time, the 3-D rendering gave us great insight into the environment where our mesh piece would be installed. After the project was finished, we were struck by how closely the rendering reflected the actual atmosphere and surrounding elements -- even down to the arrangement of the furniture!<br />
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Continuing our foray into Fire Farm's lamp history, we come upon the delightful Verushka table lamps and pendants, designed by Boris Jeanrenaud, and introduced to the Fire Farm line in 2001.<br />
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Reads the catalog:<br />
<blockquote><strong>Bold yet rigorously minimal, the Verushka lamp is the modern line distilled to its essence. Color Options: Powder Blue, Apple Green, Brown, Purple, or Cobalt Blue.</strong></blockquote><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">* Archived lamps are <strong>no longer in production</strong>. However, if you absolutely love something in the Archives, it's possible we may have some parts still available, or may be able to apply what you love in a new design. Just ask!</span><br />
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One of the exciting features in our soon-to-be-rolled-out website redesign is a brand new section: <strong>The Archives</strong>.* <br />
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Oodles of lamp designs have come out of Fire Farm in its 20 years of business, and since some designs are no longer in production, we have fun (and get all nostalgic, sniff) looking through our old catalogs. Join us!<br />
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In anticipation for the new website, we'll be posting fun selections from the Archives in the coming days and weeks.<br />
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<strong>We're starting off the spotlight with the Stack Table Lamp. Designed by Elizabeth Meredith, the gorgeous Stack was introduced to Fire Farm's line in 1997. According to the catalog: </strong><br />
<blockquote><strong>The stack lamp emanates a richly textured light from between the hundred layers of white vellum. The stack lamp features a steel base and is available as a table, floor, and pendant.</strong></blockquote><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">* Archived lamps are no longer in production. However, if you absolutely love something in the Archives, it's possible we may have some parts still available, or may be able to apply what you love in a new design. Just ask!</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">"As with furniture arrangement, the 'rule' for placing lamps is comfort. The effort of figuring out a few simple measurements before you buy your lamps or place them will pay off in years of relaxation."</div></blockquote><strong>According to <em>Better Homes</em>, the exact distance and placement of your task light depends upon the task and type of lamp. And they've made it incredibly easy for us by mapping it all out. </strong><br />
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<strong>So get out your tape measure, if you feel so inclined. Or just play I Spy, if that better suits you. I spy two mid-century kitties. And you?</strong><br />
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<strong><em>If you use a swing-arm or regular floor lamp</em></strong><br />
"The height to the lower edge of the shade should be between 47 and 49 inches. Measure 15 inches to one side from the center of your reading material, 26 inches straight back to rear. Place the lamp so shade center is above this point."<br />
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<em><strong>If you use a table lamp</strong></em><br />
"Table plus lamp base should total 39 to 42 inches. Measure 20 inches to one side from the center of your reading material. From here, measure 16 inches toward rear of chair. Place the lamp so that center of the shade is just above this point, with base in a direct line with shoulder. Shade should be at least 20 inches deep, 8 1/2 inches at the top, 20 at base."<br />
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<em><strong>If you use a wall lamp</strong></em> <br />
"Hang the lamp so that the lower edge of the shade is 48 inches above the floor. Measure 26 inches out from the center of the lamp shade--usually about 7 inches from the wall--then 15 inches to one side at right angle. Now, place your chair by lamp so that the center of your reading material is at this exact point."<br />
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<em><strong>If you need sewing light</strong></em><br />
"For a right-handed person, measure 15 inches to the left from the center of your sewing. From this point, measure at a right angle toward the rear of the chair--12 inches for floor lamps, 6 inches for table lamps. Place the lamp so center of shade is above this point. If the material is a dark color, add a spot or a flood lamp."<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">[This is a recurring post dedicated to highlighting snippets of "Chapter 7: Lighting" from Fire Farm's copy of the <em>Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book</em>, published in 1956. To see all posts from this series, <a href="http://www.firefarm.com/blog_betterhomes.asp" target="_parent">click here</a>.]</div><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">[<em>Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book</em>. Des Moines, IA: Meredith Publishing Company, 1956. Print.]</span><br />
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<i>Interior Design</i> magazine featured Fire Farm's Constellation Series 2913 in their <a href="http://www.interiordesign.net/slideshow/1960-2010_Spring_Market_Tabloid_Lighting.php?photoId=326016&photoUrl=%2Fphoto%2F326%2F326016-36562.jpg" target="_blank">2010 Spring Market Tabloid</a>!<br />
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<a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?cID=0&pgpID=4615" target="_parent">Constellation 2913 Project page</a> here.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>Drama, drama, drama. <em>Better Homes</em> suggests spotlighting your centerpiece to create drama. But—pssst—keep your voices down! Majorly secretive advice about to be divulged here! <em>We</em> suggest making your <em>light fixture</em> the centerpiece. If <a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?cID=0&pgpID=4615" target="_parent">that</a> isn't <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRlT50qS0X4" target="_blank">dramatic</a>, well then we don't know what is.</strong></div><br />
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"Dramatize your decorating with bright accents of light. This one sets directly into the ceiling, but there are exposed models of a bullet shape which can be painted to match the ceiling.<br />
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Consider using pin-up spots, or photographers' clamps with a spotlight bulb. For example, at a dinner party, hide a pin-point spot and focus it on the centerpiece while the rest of the table glows by candlelight. Or use a clamp light shining on an accessory."<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">[<em>Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book</em>. Des Moines, IA: Meredith Publishing Company, 1956. Print.]</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?cID=0&pgpID=4617" target="_parent">Click here to go the Project 3146 page for more info.</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?cID=0&pgpID=4615" target="_parent">Constellation Series 2913</a><br />
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<strong>Introducing the brand-new </strong><a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?cID=0&pgpID=4616" target="_parent"><strong>Magnolia Pendant 2919</strong></a><strong>, just in time for spring!</strong><br />
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Each Magnolia light fixture is unique, made up of hand-formed acrylic petals that can be moved and adjusted independently of one another, creating your very own individual bloom.<br />
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Dimensions: 25" x 25" x 25"<br />
Weight: 17 lbs<br />
Adjustable on-site suspension height<br />
Incandescent or fluorescent lamping available<br />
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<a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?cID=0&pgpID=4616" target="_parent">Click here to go directly to the Magnolia 2919 Project page.</a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_65CI7r4ukeU/S9nDobFCppI/AAAAAAAAAU8/U4dnS9cpBXs/s1600/operahouse%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_parent"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_65CI7r4ukeU/S9nDobFCppI/AAAAAAAAAU8/U4dnS9cpBXs/s200/operahouse%5B1%5D.jpg" tt="true" width="161" /></a></div>The <a href="http://www.elkaderoperahouse.com/" target="_blank">Elkader Opera House</a>, built in 1903, is one of <a href="http://www.elkader-iowa.com/historic_sites.htm" target="_blank">several Elkader sites</a> listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and home to the local <a href="http://www.operahouseplayers.com/" target="_blank">Opera House Players</a>. After years of a variety of different uses, the Opera House underwent extensive renovation in 2003 to restore it to its 1903 glory. Much of the restoration work was completed through volunteer efforts and donations; one of Fire Farm's contributions was re-painting the decorative stanchions for 450 seats with new powder-coat paint finish. Today the Opera House remains an active community venue, regularly hosting plays, musicals, concerts, recitals and lectures. <br />
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When we at Fire Farm started brainstorming ways to showcase the new <a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?cID=0&pgpID=4615" target="_parent">Constellation pendants</a>, the Opera House space came up as a, well, no-brainer. Not only do we have a special local connection to the Opera House, but back in 1990, Fire Farm itself emerged from founders Ben and Adam's previous work in theater and theatrical lighting. What better debut for our stars than back on the beloved stage? <br />
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Last week the Fire Farm team worked on flying the four fixtures above the stage, in preparation for our photoshoot this week (which will yield more goodies than just still images: we have plans for fun video clips, too, just you wait!). Get a more complete <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=168534&id=132345076852&l=c0be2cb1b0" target="_blank">behind-the-scenes look</a> of the photoshoot in the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/firefarm" target="_blank">Facebook</a> gallery <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=168534&id=132345076852&l=c0be2cb1b0" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?cID=0&pgpID=4615" target="_parent">Visit Constellation Project 2913 page here</a> for more information.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>Celebrate spring by drawing the shades and parking yourself in front of your flatscreen! Well, perhaps that's not the best way to usher in the beautiful weather. The next time you <em>do</em> find yourself in front of the tube, however, take note of your home entertainment system's lighting conditions. Because, you know, eyes are helpful when looking at things, so the less you tax them, the better.</strong></div><br />
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"Television comfort requires balanced, all-around lighting as shown here. There is light coming from the tube almost ten times as bright as the reflected light on a movie screen, so your eyes need compensating light from other sources--but without a glare.<br />
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Good additions to the light from the screen are cove lighting or torcheres reflecting against a light-colored ceiling, or a lamp with a translucent shade. The latter is better for your eyes if it is not placed directly on the set."<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">[<em>Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book</em>. Des Moines, IA: Meredith Publishing Company, 1956. Print.]</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">They have left our warehouse, not via our scenic Turkey River, but by motor and then marine freight to their final destination in the Bahamas where they will grace a 50-foot tall atrium.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">These five fixtures are unbelievably light in weight, but pack a very substantial visual impact! All fabricated from an array of proprietary materials and processes, right here in Elkader, Iowa.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">These pieces, as with most Fire Farm creations, can be modified to accommodate your wildest vision or dream.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Jim Walch of Fire Farm</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119570324001469115.post-27934227115242794772010-04-01T08:30:00.012-05:002010-10-13T12:03:28.546-05:00Breaking News: New Species of Jellyfish Discovered in Small-Town Iowa<span style="font-size: x-small;">APRIL 1, 2010. Elkader, Iowa</span><br />
A smack* of giant jellyfish appeared in Fire Farm's warehouse early Tuesday afternoon, much to the surprise of local residents. Says one witness, "I've never seen a real jellyfish before. They seem to like it here." <br />
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Local jellyfish experts believe the glowing jellies were migrating up the Mississippi River before taking a scenic detour onto the Turkey River, which flows straight through Elkader. Although the exact species is unknown, they bear a striking resemblance to <a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?cID=0&pgpID=4586" target="_parent">another aquatic Fire Farm creature</a>, affectionately named <a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?cID=0&pgpID=4586" target="_parent">Project 2748</a>. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_65CI7r4ukeU/S7Or90qXr8I/AAAAAAAAAUk/80eQLXaLY9M/s1600/jelly_04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_parent"><img border="0" height="159" nt="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_65CI7r4ukeU/S7Or90qXr8I/AAAAAAAAAUk/80eQLXaLY9M/s640/jelly_04.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Elkader residents have begun calling the jellyfish "Project 3060," thanks to their close resemblance to the previously discovered <a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?cID=0&pgpID=4586" target="_parent">Project 2748</a> (above right). "We think they might be first or second cousins," says someone who knows a bunch about genetics.</span></strong><br />
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It is unclear exactly how long they will stay, but the rural community has welcomed the visitors with its usual warm hospitality. "We have a lot to offer tourists, so I'm not surprised they decided to stick around," says one Elkader resident. "We're really hoping they'll spread the word to all of their friends."<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*Yes, that's what a group of jellyfish is called. Also: bloom or swarm.</span>a.wrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13883592484842886617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119570324001469115.post-35916086227076319422010-03-18T16:35:00.005-05:002010-10-13T12:05:52.887-05:00Constellation: Designer's Notes<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_65CI7r4ukeU/S5feEzo80uI/AAAAAAAAATU/lr1cC8mPunE/s1600-h/constell_04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_parent"><img border="0" height="375" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_65CI7r4ukeU/S5feEzo80uI/AAAAAAAAATU/lr1cC8mPunE/s640/constell_04.jpg" vt="true" width="500" /></a><br />
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We thought you might be interested in seeing how our <a href="http://www.firefarm.com/item-group.asp?cID=0&pgpID=4615" target="_parent">upcoming Constellation series</a> all came about.<br />
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Says Adam Pollock, the designer: <br />
<blockquote>"This is one of those development ideas that abides its own schedule. Ten years ago I was inspired by the moiré patterns created with alternating panels of perforated stainless steel sheet metal. I fabricated a small 1ft star as a mockup but then set it aside as my attention was drawn elsewhere. This seed lay dormant for years.<br />
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For the past two years I have been staring at a tiny paper star-shaped night-lantern that hangs in my children’s bedroom. Every night it would remind me of the long-lost metal star. Finally its own time arrived and that seed was nurtured to maturity with the help of all the staff at Fire Farm."</blockquote>Below, the original sheet metal star that started it all, and the paper lantern that re-inpsired the idea.<br />
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