Part of what makes our work so enjoyable is receiving messages from our customers. What follows here is a sampling of unedited letters we have received. We are humbled and inspired by the emotions expressed. Thank you for allowing us to do this work.
William & Renee
William,
The lamp is absolutely beautiful-magnificent, wonderful, stellar. It looks fantastic on the Stickley nightstand in our bedroom. Thanks so much for your great work!!! This is my second lamp from you and hopefully there will be more.
Vince
Hi William,
I just wanted to let you know that we got home tonight and immediately put our new lamps on the tables. They are absolutely exquisite and perfect! We are so happy. The proportions are also perfect. Thank you so much for your artistry.
Thank you again so very much. There couldn't be more perfect lamps for us than the ones you created.
Yours,
Greg & Mary Ann Lewis
William,
The lamp arrived last Thursday, it is beautiful and we love it. Thank you and I hope to order a 2nd one in the near future.
David
Dear William,
I didn't mention to you when we spoke that the lamp is intended to be the focal point in the bedroom that my fiance and I are in the midst of redoing. It'll be the first room that we've designed together in the home we've shared for several years now. So the room and the lamp are very special to us.
Those oak leaves are going to be an ever-present reminder for me of two huge oaks that flanked either side of my grandmother's farmhouse, a place where I spent much time as I grew up. The trees are long gone. But a love of the woods, tall grasses growing in open fields, and the sound of water racing through a branch after a good hard raiin I carry with me.
Thank you,
Teresa
Dennis and I love the lamp! It is a very special addition to our home, William.
Teresa
The lamp arrived today, safe and sound. It's just as beautiful as we anticipated. Thank you for creating such a wonderful addition to our new home.
Kathy
Hi William,
I just got back from a trip, which is why I couldn't e-mail before. The shade is beautiful! And the size works perfectly. I have used it on an old Restoration Hardware base - the base style is early 20th century, and the shade looks great on it. Can't wait for my friends to see it! It's wonderful to have local leaves in the shade - feels rooted to this place.
Thanks again for your beautiful work, and also for your
conscientiousness in keeping me in the loop during each phase of production and delivery.
Charles
Just to let you know I received my lamp yesterday. What a lovely addition to my home! I commend you for the beautiful design and craftmanship.
Thanks, Bill Anderson
Hi William,
We received the lamp today and it is beautiful. It is perfect!
Thank you so much!
Meredith
William,
Albeit later than any UPS delivery in the last 13 years at my house, the two packages from you were delivered yesterday shortly after 6:00 p.m., Monday, October 26 just as promised. Seems the normal UPS man was on vacation and his replacement was doing two routes that day.
I was on high anticipation all day.
Since I had to leave for my Revit class at a local community college, I carefully hid the packages in the garage attic prior to opening them.
So first this morning after my wife left for work, I carefully got the boxes down, opened them, then assembled the lamp.
The lamp and the shade are even more beautiful in "person" than in your great pictures. I first assembled the lamp in the garage, then took it into the house to place on Dawn's desk.
Absolutely stunning!
I know Dawn will love the lamp when she opens it for Christmas. My thanks to you and Renee for your incredible artistry, craftsmanship, and professionalism.
David
William,
Christmas morning my wife opened the two mystery presents under the tree, not having any idea of what they contained. Dawn opened the box with the mica shade first, and as soon as she saw it, she knew what was afoot.
Dawn loves the lamp, and wanted you and Renee to know it was the best Christmas present; besides the engagement ring I gave her one Christmas night years ago, she had ever received.
Thank you both for making our Christmas very special this year.
Later, David
William and Renee,
Thank You ... Thank You for another "beautiful" lamp!
When my husband put it together (while I was upstairs) and turned it on, I was in "awe" of its breathtaking beauty!
It's loveliness took over the space.
Thank you again for creating such a wonderful work of art for us.
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas surrounded by those you love.
Merry Christmas,
Bob and Jane
William,
The lamp arrived and is being used. It is wonderful and very beautiful. Thank you for the beautiful work. I hope in the future we may buy another.
The bulbs you sent we change for 13 watt florescent. They are working wonderful. The other bulbs grace our new lights on the kitchen island and look great there.
Happy Holidays, we will have may 10 - 14 inches of snow. So I must leave the light and head outside to shovel for a couple of hours tomorrow. Bah humbug.
John Brian Beilman
Hi William,
I love the lamp! Every detail is beautiful.
I'm restoring the room where it will go into a personal retreat, and haven't finished, so I was concerned about storing it until I'm ready. But the lamp is far too beautiful to miss enjoying every day, so I've made space in another room for it.
Thank you. It's a pleasure to behold.
Peter
Dear William,
Thank you, thank you, thank you! They are fabulous! The whole room now looks new and professionally decorated! The lamps are perfection! I'll try to send you a picture of the bedroom at some point. The lamps go so well with the bedroom furniture., as tho' they were made for each other!
Sincerely,
Claudette
Dear Renee and William,
Thank you for your quick reply! I must tell you that your lamps are the most beautiful lamps I have ever seen. Ever. I know that each piece is a work of art, and therefore your pricing is justified. I will have to save my pennies but I am determined to acquire at least one. So have patience with me; you will hear from me again. Very soon I hope!
Elizabeth
William,
The lamps are gorgeous! And they fit perfectly in the rooms for which I intended them. The glass lamp came out just as I was hoping.
Thanks so much.
-ln
William,
Absolutely beautiful! Love it more than the first lamp, if that's possible. Many thanks!
Gary
I stumbled into your website tonight while searching for some Morris-designed hardware. I am not in a position to invest in one of your lamps at this time, but would dearly love to at some point in the future. These designs are exquisite. I thoroughly enjoyed watching as each beautiful design melded into a new one. Best wishes on your continuing success bringing the Morris style to these heirloom pieces of art. Your fan in Minnesota -- Wendy
William,
Just a follow up mail to let you know that our new lamp arrived today in perfect condition. It is breathtakingly beautiful William. It has a new home in the corner of our Family Room on a wonderful Stickley table - it looked instantly at home there.
Thank you again for gracing our home with yet another beautiful lamp from your and your wife's workshop. Simply stunning.
Best regards and our sincere thanks again for your craftsmanship,
Grant
WOW! It is absolutely stunning! Even beyond our expectations. It will really look gorgeous in our new house. We'll send you a photo when we move in (April). Thank you SO much!!!
pat & len
William and Renee:
The lamps arrived yesterday and sat crated safely overnight for my opening this evening when returning from work.
Thank you both for the level of craftsmanship and ease of ordering during this process.
I especially appreciate the ability to customize the mica shade with dragonfly accents.
I’ll admit to having browsed your website often (even corresponding in 2005 & 2006 for updated pricing) before taking the plunge to spoil myself a bit.
The Pasadena style matches my Stickley and other Arts & Crafts pieces beautifully and will showcase the collection in my new home.
Each have heirloom quality construction that will definitely spark interests from my family and friends.
I’ll look forward to updates on your website….wishes of good health and happiness to you both.
Sincerely,
Jim
Hi William,
Just wanted you to know that the lamp arrived today safe and sound! It's as beautiful as the pictures! Thanks again for adding such beauty to our home.
Pat & Louie
Dear William,
This note is much overdue but we wanted you to know how much we are enjoying our wonderful lamp. It arrived as scheduled, very well wrapped with no damage. It is truly a beautiful lamp the base is well made with wonderful arts and crafts pottery and the lamp shade is stunning. We are proud to display it in our house.
Thank you!
Chris and Kenny
William
The lamps arrived yesterday and I love them!! Thanks so much!!
Judy
Wow...do we absolutely LOVE the lamp ~ even more than we expected! Thank you so much for such a quality treat!
Fran
William,
Just wanted to let you know that the lamps arrived today, and we are overjoyed at having decided to go with you. Your work is exemplary, and you are obviously a true craftsman with a very serious talent that certainly is appreciated by my wife and I. I would very quickly recommend you to friends who are looking for quality. I was elated taking the lamps out of the box, and now seeing them, can simply tell you, that the wait was well worth it.
Thank you.
Greg
William,
Steve & I love our two lamps and the beauty they lend to our home. Everytime my 4-year old grandson, Kurt, comes over to our house he runs his hands over the blown glass, which clearly fascinates him, as does the mica shade with its leaves and dragonfly! He is captivated by the lamps as are we! It was a real pleasure coming to your studio and working with you. I definitely see another lamp in our future..
Valerie
William,
I'm writing to let you know that the lamp and shade arrived safely. This evening after dinner, we unpacked the boxes, fastened the shade to the lamp and placed it in our master bedroom; it looks absolutely exquisite. You definitely will receive another order from us after the first of the new year.
Best wishes,
Ron
Hi William,
I just wanted to let you know the lamp arrived, intact, and just as beautiful as I imagined it would be. It looks AWESOME in the space I had for it, and the size is perfect (I'm glad we added an inch to the shade, it looks very balanced). It is all too rare that one's expectations are met so fully. I look forward to many years of coming home at the end of a stressful day and finding comfort in this example of perfection in a chaotic world. (DEFINITELY more than just a "lamp").
Thanks again for crafting such an heirloom. I hope that in the future, we can collaborate on another piece once our house addition is finished.
Sincerely, Patty
Hi William...
Just turned on the lamp...Wow!
Beauty is energizing and brings vitality to the spirit.
Thanks very much, and kudos to you and all who work with you.
Ed
My livingroom and diningroom furniture is mission oak Stickley furniture (some early 1900s some new). All of my accent pieces are original turn of the century family pieces. I have been looking for period lamp reproductions for months.
Your lamps are the best I have found that would fit with my furniture period. There are a lot of them out there, but few of any quality.
Regards,
Miles
Blessings! Beautiful and tempting new pieces. Sometimes at nite I sit on the back porch in the cool of the evening and look into the house at the lamp you made bathing the room in its warm golden glow and think how life is home and a house is a place to learn it.
Thanks
Mike
William,
They arrived and they are gorgeous. I had intended to leave them all safely packed in their boxes, but had to get them out and oh my, they are just exquisite and perfect and wonderful and every superlative I can think of. They will be the focal point of our bedroom, or the house for that matter.
Thanks so much.
Deborah
Good morning,
I have viewed your website and your very beautiful designs bring comfort and joy to my soul. I would consider it an honor and privilege to own one of your creations for our Craftsman style home.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Maureen
William,
You made a beautiful lamp for us awhile back. The first thing I do when I come in from work is turn that thing on. It makes me feel civilized and serene. Our friends are drawn to it like .. well, like moths to a flame.
Lisa
Perhaps the most beautiful offering of lamps I have witnessed.
Keith
William,
I have seen your designs for awhile now and finally I am moving into my own home. I believe that purchasing pieces like these are more than pretty lamps on a table to go with a theme. They are an investment in myself and the life I am choosing.
Thank you for making beautiful things.
Sandra
Dear William:
Just wanted to let you know that the lamp arrived safely and it looks great! It is infrequent that something that has been so anticipated actually lives up to expectations, but that was certainly the case here - I am so happy with it. The colors are just right for the room and it looks great both with the bulbs on and off. Also, it is so solid that just the act of pulling the chain to turn on the light is itself a small pleasure.
Thanks again.
Mike
William,
In the past six months, your lamp has basically become a shrine in our home. My wife loves to turn it on, hates to turn it off. Possibly the best gift ever. Thank you.
Kihm
William - The lamp arrived today (Thursday) and is absolutely spectacular. We are both pleased and very impressed at the artistry involved in making such a beautiful piece. The mica is a perfect color for us, and the oak leaves are just like the leaves that come off the Black Oak tree outside our dining room window. We put the bulbs in right away, turned it on and don't think we ever want to turn it off! Thank you so very much.
Jan
Dear William,
I received the lamps yesterday and they are, in a word: stunning. I had high expectations but the actual pieces more than exceeded them. The lamps now reside in my living room where their warm glow, amazing color and detail, transform the room. Thank you so much and I look forward to acquiring more of your creations in the near future.
James
William,
I just received the lamp. Wow! I'm overwhelmed! It is a beautiful work of art. It is everything I hoped for and more. Thank you so much for your attention to detail. The shade and base are perfectly balanced and the colors are beautiful. I can't wait for the next one!
Thanks again,
Pat
Dear William,
The lamp arrived safely. I thank you so very much. It's absolutely beautiful beyond what I had envisioned from the photograph. I know that Tom will be thrilled. The shade is incredible, also. Such a work of art !!!!!
Sincerely,
Christine
Dear William,
I just returned home last night and the lamp had arrived. Clay and I couldn't wait to open it...and it is exquisite!!!!!! It arrived in perfect shape thanks to your great packing. I will take a picture soon and send to you but I wanted you and your wife to know that we love it and will enjoy it for many years to come.....thinking of your very unique talent.
Linda and Clay
William,
I received my bamboo shade today and it's fantastic! I love it! It fits perfectly over my current lamp and the design is just beautiful. You and your wife do great work. Please let her know that...
Thanks so much. Have a good week!
San
Dear William,
The lamp arrived in perfect condition. It is truly beautiful. I so appreciate your superb craftsmanship and talent. I am sending two pictures of the lamp in my living room. I look forward to doing business with you in the future.
Sincerely,
Linda
Dear William,
There is only one word to describe our newest piece of art and that word is EXQUISITE. It was soooo worth the wait for this beautiful addition to our home. I wish I could fill our house with your lamps! However, in the meantime, I will just proudly advertise your genius here in my dining room and give your web site information to everyone who asks!
Thank you for everything, Lou and I are truly delighted.
All the best to you and your family,
Laura
Dear William:
I just received the lamp safe and sound. It's GORGEOUS and truly a work of art. It will make an astounding statement in our home. Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
Evelyn
I love the lamp!!! It's beautiful! Thank you very much. I will treasure it always as a piece of art.
Sincerely,
Sarah
Good Morning William,
The lamp looks great and we appreciate the level of craftsmanship involved. It is perfect in our "Craftsman" influenced family room. Many have already commented on it. Thank you once again for your professional service. I have enjoyed the process with you.
Sincerely,
David
Dear William,
We received our lamp late last week and just love it! We'll keep an eye on new things your studio will be producing, and hopefully find another occasion to order from you!
Our thanks
Chris and Nick
William and Renee,
Lamp arrived safe and sound Monday. It is a truly beautiful work of art. Thank you both so much.
Bill and Randee
Dear William,
The lamp arrived yesterday safe and sound. It is even more beautiful than I had imagined from the photographs....Thank you (and Renee) again for creating such a beautiful thing to see and use and live with.
Best wishes,
Frank Glass
I just wanted to say how much I love my lamps. I have had them over a year now and every time I go into my bedroom I am overwhelmed by how perfect they are. Looking at them also reminds me of what a pleasure it was to work with you.
Thanks,
Melodie
Hello William
It was nice speaking with you and thanks for the price list. I hope we can do some business once I have my space secured. (end of July maybe)
I think that your lamps are truly beautiful and I am happy to see such high quality materials and craftsmanship come together so nicely.... I think that it is great that you chose to create a functional piece of artistic expression. Your pieces have a handcrafted signature that is so lacking today in a world drowning in mass produced crap.
I hope to be in contact soon
Regards,
Paul
Hello Mr. Morris--
My husband and I received the lamp you finished and sent to us in Kalamazoo; it's just *beautiful*, we LOVE it. And I do think that patina on the brass bits was just what we were after-- it already looks like it has a little age to it, which is wonderful. The brass pieces are a wonderful quality too, they have a nice, hefty 'hand' to them which makes it a pleasure to turn on and off. Where we have it placed, the color is 'bluer' than I'd imagined because it's backlit during the day; our room is more tones of green, taupe, and bronze. But there is some light blue in the carpet which this picks up, and during the evening hours, the color changes to reflect the outside casting, which is a lovely iridescent olive green--- just perfect. We both like it as a little contrast.
Thank you to for your careful and excellent packaging-- everything arrived in good form and was easy to pull apart; I especially appreciated your inclusion of fresh bulbs to put in right away. We're so impressed with your artistry; when others admire the lamp, we'll be sure to send them to your web site. Please thank the glassblower for his beautiful work, and your wife, who did such a careful job on the shade---- it's exactly the balance, between the seeded branches and the leaves, that we were looking for.
Many thanks, and wishing you continued success in your artistic venture--
John and Elaine
William
We have been gone for two weeks, traveling in Yellowstone, and just returned last night - the lamps arrived in excellent condition. They are absolutely beautiful.
Thank you for your wonderful craftsmanship.
Sally
Hello William:
The lamp is fantastic and goes so well with the Stickely furniture. My husband loves it.
Thanks for checking in.
M. Carlson
Dear William,
The shade arrived today. To say it is a work of art would be an understatement. It is magic! Thanks so much for your craftsmanship and willingness to do this for me. I will send you a photo when the whole thing is assembled. I will also sing your praises to my fellow collectors. "A thing of beauty is a joy forever."
Kindest Regards,
Mark
