A LITTLE HISTORY ON CLOCKS

We always ask ourselves or someone who is near us, “What time is it.” We use clocks in our daily lives to know when to get up to start our day, appointments, activities, when to go home from a hard day at work. Living without a means to know what time it is would be an impossible task. Lets see how clocks came into existence.

If you are wondering where the word Clock comes from:  It comes from the Latin word Clocca which means bell. Time telling devices started around 3500 BC with the sundial. In early days they were using the sun to tell time, was not even close to being accurate. They would use the sun's position on the horizon to speak of the time of day. In time, they came up with phrases like sunrise when the sun was on the east, midday when the sun was straight overhead and sunset when the sun was setting in the west. Anything, in between they are at a lose as to the time of day.

Water clocks came into the picture about 1400 BC. It was soon discovered that Water Clocks were better than the sundial but still did not keep good time. About 1577 the minute hand was added. Until the pendulum clock was developed in 1656 by Christiaan Huygens, and then by 1700 when a second hand was added to the pendulum clock did the clock become more accurate. The pendulum clock was accurate within a minute versus the earlier spring drivin clocks only being accurate within 15 minutes. For the times that was good but to be within a minute they are moving forward.

Due to the difficulty in keeping these clocks going, about 1840 an external battery was added. It was actually the British Parliament offered a reward for the individual whom would be able to solve the problem of the lack of accuracy in the pendulum clocks. There were many theories buy John Harrison won the prize. Many advances were being made towards mass production. Clocks soon became a common place due to prices coming down. My great-grandmother gave my great-grandfather a pocket watch for a wedding present. That pocket watch was made of solid gold with a beautiful design.

In the late 1800's, people were meeting from around the world to start inventing the time zones. Having time zones you would be able to use international clocks and other kinds of time keeping would be perfected to work with international time. Now countries could develop bus and train schedules so that people to get from one end of the country to the other. Thus, there would be no confusion on what time it was it what state or country. “Greenwich Mean Time” is still used, particularly with the military to denote the place where time starts.

The battery being inserted inside the clock was about 1906. It seems hard to believe that there was a time when there was no other way to tell time except by the position of the sun.

Before WWI wrist watches were only worn by women, men didn't start wearing wrist watches until during and after WWI. They have said that soldiers found wrist watches easier to wear than carrying a pocket watch.

We have come so far with technology and design from the pendulum clock to quartz clocks to analog clocks. We will only gain more knowledge as time passes.

WALL CLOCKS

There are many things each home needs to have, and one of them is a wall clock. Time is an essential factor and if you notice you are always looking at the time and keeping track of it particularly if you have somewhere to be. Having a clock in every room is of the norm.  Each and every person has a clock in their home, and it can be on such numerous different forms. This is the greatest, a standard wall clock; there are also standing clocks like for instance the grandfather clock, ones that are table clocks, etc. With so many types of clocks, it becomes tough to choose. What you need to keep in mind is that wall clocks do not take up any space other than the place on the wall, whereas free standing clocks need floor space. If you have a lot of space in your home, then you should choose a free standing clock where the equestrian clock is greatest. Clocks come in so many different types. From digital clocks, to pendulum desk clocks.  If you are not interested in the standard wall equestrian clock, then you can constantly try out a more creative style. The major things you will need are a group of wall mountable clocks and a wall. The wall has to be anywhere noticeable in your home, and there should be enough space on it.

Gaze around for all the wall clocks you like. If you do not have any, you can go out shopping for unique wall clocks. Wall clocks come in a variation of shapes and sizes, which allows you to pick the ones you like the most and you think will look fantastic

in your home.  Choosing clocks can give you an amazing since of accomplishment.  The wall clock can tell a lot about you and set the tone for your decor style.  The amazement is how many different styles there are to choose from.  If you are looking for a decorative piece and floor space isn't an issue, choosing a grandfather clock sets a statement.  There are beautiful pendulum clocks for the wall if floor space is an issue. Again, the need for a clock in every room you  or your family frequents is essential.

WALL MIRRORS

Here are a just a few ways to decorate your home? How about decorating the walls of your home with wall mirrors?  Wall mirrors are fast becoming a wide choice for people to enhance their homes. Large wall mirrors increase elements of depth and dimension to a space which makes the room look bigger than its real size. Because of its normal ability to reflect, you can smooth and brighten up your room with a wall mirror without accumulation of any extra light.

Wall mirrors are presented in a variety of shape, sizes, colors and design. You can discover almost any kind of mirror to match the decoration of your home. You can increase your walls with designer wall mirrors through wooden frames, shaped iron frames or stone frames or you can decorate your home with simple pure designs. You can purchase a clean design from any of the home development store or hardware store. But if you indeed want to choose from an extensive collection, shopping online is one of the greatest places to purchase your wall mirrors.Whether you need a standard large wall mirror or a beautiful type, online retail stores have entirely what you may require. At these stores, you can also get a decent deal on pricing and shipping. This is to advise those of you who are not conscious of the fact that mirrors can be just as beautiful as any other method of art hanging on a wall.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF SCONCES

Lighting in a room is many times overlooked.  A great lighting plan will improve the appearance of colors and furnishings. The lighting in a room can affect the way you act and feel.  There are three main types of lighting that work together to achieve balance: ambient, task and accent. Wall sconces — depending on where they are positioned — can fit into all three of these categories.  Wall sconces offer the perfect balance between form and functionality.

Ambient lighting should be balanced enough to make it safe to walk around.  In rooms with tall ceilings, sconces can be installed which will add to the lighting. Installing ambient lighting high on the wall

enhances the effect. 

Accent lighting adds to a room's

appeal by creating drama.  Wall

sconces with dark shades will

force the light to move above

and below the fixture.   This

will create an hourglass effect

on the wall which would be

extremely interesting.  Accent

lighting is also used to focus on

a particular art piece. 

Task lighting is exactly what is sounds like
It is types of lightings to perform tasks.  Whether
it is for reading, crafts, cooking or homework.  There are many other types
of task lighting.  You will want these sconces to be close by.  In other words close to where you will be working.  They usually look like a lamp shade.  There are many different styles depending on your individual style.


Sometimes you might need to use more than 2 sconces in the same space.  For example, a large bathroom that may need a sconce at each end plus one in the middle to receive the amount of lighting needed to get ready for the day.