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Update: Winter 2011
Pennsylvania recently had a snowstorm. The manufacturing facility had around six inches of snow on the ground. The building, parking lots and all of the greenhouses were covered in snow. Inside the conservatory the pictures here show that all was well. Solar Innovations engineers every job to withstand local snow loading. The frame and glass will withstand snow loads, as well as wind, rain and ice sitting atop the roof. A heater runs through the coldest days and allows people to continue using the conservatory. Dinners and entertaining can be had inside the conservatory, with gorgeous views of the snow outside while staying warm.
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Winter 2011Each season Solar Innovations re-decorates the conservatories and office. The winter holidays consist of the grandest decor. Starting Black Friday our team of four employees spent three days decorating non-stop. The conservatory is the focal point of the office's holiday decor. The room features an 8'0" Christmas tree, decorated with classic burgundy, green and gold in matte finishes. There is coordinating burgundy ribbon, a large gold bow and cascading gold ribbon. There are live green wreaths hanging on the windows with velvet bows. The combination of the wreaths and trees create the pine smell that occupants love at the holidays. Each seating groups have holiday centerpieces and red, green or yellow accent cushions. A fichus tree which grows in one corner of the conservatory was brightened with a strand of Christmas lights.
The main lobby at our headquarters has plum colored furniture. A Christmas tree was also added here, with matching jewel tone ornaments. There are matte, chrome and patterned pieces. Gold and green ornaments adorn the tree, with purple ribbon arranged vertically. The tree topper consists of silk flowers: an orchid, peonies, a general black flower and gold berries. |
| The Solar Innovations employees are sponsoring a Salvation Army for the holidays. All gifts that are collected are going to be placed under this Christmas tree. Christmas cactuses, an amaryllis and swags help to achieve a very festive atmosphere in the building's entrance. The employee cafeteria also has holiday decor. There is a baker's rack which was moved from the conservatory as the tree took its place. This furniture piece was decorated with a live burgundy plant, African violets, a metal container with wicker balls. The drawer top has great texture as seen in the woven vase, ceramic pitcher and miniature log which were left over from the Christmas tree trunk. There are two large windows in the cafeteria which now have Douglas fir swags, warm tone lights, hurricane vases filled with ornaments and sporadically placed ornaments adorning the sill. The cafeteria also has a Christmas tree. Since the tree is placed in the cafeteria, a food theme was appropriate. Solar Innovations is a green company and this is the first year a third tree was used. To help cut down on waste and commercial products dried fruit was used on this tree. A few left over ornaments were used on the tree, but the draw of the tree is the fruit. Oranges, limes, lemons and grapefruit were dried in an oven and dehydrator for almost three days. The fruit is accented by strands of raffia. The topper on the tree is again berries and silk fill. The tree has a very natural, earthy feel to it. |
| The last part of the holiday decorating was the building's exterior. This year the team decided to frame portions of the glass structures with holiday lights. Large LED lights were selected and were carefully hung from each structure. It took several trips and great patience. Employees had to climb ladders and maneuver about a glass roof to string all the lights. The end product is a very festive, energetic night time display. The lights come on as the first employees leave the building and remain on until around 9PM. Then in the morning the lights return to on as the first employees enter the building. Overall the building feels like the holidays. The drop in temperature outside helped to create a jovial mood in the office and the smell of pine trees furthers the experience. |
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 | Fall 2011At the Pine Grove plant we have a conservatory on the premise. It serves as a show piece for visitors. I like to change the seasonal decor. Everything was green and purple for summer but I decided to change it to oranges for fall. The picture here shows the new look. The change is very simple. I switch out the table cloth for the pumpkin colored one and added a fall centerpiece. The table settings remain the same for the majority of the year, and will be used for the Christmas display. I also tend to change the plants in the conservatory. There was a bright pink oleander blooming but it did not feel very fallish, the pink was too summery for the new decor. I replaced the oleander with the purple begonia which has more of a fall feel. |
| Spring 2011
Now that spring has arrived, it became time to change the conservatory from winter colors to spring shades. This is something that can be done seasonally or one color scheme can be established with accessories and furnishings that are year round appropriate. I keep the main pieces of furniture the same, and simply change the accessories. I started by purchasing a new mint green table cloth for the middle table. All the floral arrangments were changed to spring colors, pinks and purples. The baker's rack had burgundy accessories and I switched them to purple spring items such as vases, plates and watering cans. Lastly I used green throw cushions on the settes and chairs. I will keep these accessories up through spring and summer. Changing the decor helps to make a conservatory more appealing and you are more likely to use it when the room looks welcoming. |
 | Winter 2010
Depending on where you live during the winter you may be trapped inside during a blizzard. Very few people enjoy this experience for a long amount of time. The kids go crazy, you run out of food, the electric goes off and it you long for space. A conservatory or sunroom is an excellent addition to the home in a snowstorm. This space will provide extra space number one. You can turn it into a playroom for the children. Or you can use the room as a makeshift greenhouse or perhaps a studio. Other times the room is used as a relaxation room where you can read and drink your tea. The beauty is that when heated you can use the room virtually year round. This picture shows a wonderful vignette of a conservatory with a sitting area. You can see the snow in the background and how warm and tropical it is inside this space |
