Here’s why you can feel comfortable shopping at The Lamplighter

Co-owners Michael and Kathleen Cleary have been small business owners since 1986. They underdstand the customer’s satisfaction drives the success of any business.

They want you to be happy with your lighting purchases. The quality of their lighting products is guaranteed and they’ll cheerfully accept returns of your in-store purchases if you find it was a ‘mis-fit.’

Michael is happy to give an estimate for any lamp or lighting fixture repair you may have.

Small business background is customer-centric.

Michael is a trained chef and fulfilled a life-long dream of restaurant ownership when he and Kathleen purchased the Cork 'n Hearth Restaurant in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts in 1986. This satisfied Kathleen's desire to raise their children in 'sophisticated country.' Kathleen also sold residential real estate with Piretti Real Estate in Lenox for a decade, which helped to enhance her keen sense of decor.   

The Clearys sold the restaurant in 1997. They saw the Lamplighter as an opportunity to own another great business in the Berkshires and continue to serve the great people who either live in or visit the beautiful area.

They purchased the Lamplighter in 2001 and enjoy helping solve the lighting needs of the many customers who come to the Lamplighter not only from the Berkshires but the surrounding counties of Litchfield (CT) and Columbia (NY) as well as Boston, New York and the many towns and cities of New England.

Kathleen runs a web writing and Search Optimization business as well.She is also the author of a heartwarming, humorous and inspirational biography about one of Boston's most legendary bartenders, "If This Is Heaven, I Am Going to be a Good Boy," the Tommy Leonard Story.
 
To learn about the book, you can visit: www.kathleencleary.com

Sales Associates bring years of experience in retail and design

Lola Lavigne joined the Lamplighter in 2006 as a sales associate, bringing with her years of retail experience. Her specialty was the design and sales of custom window treatments. She also worked for several years in residential real estate.

Lola first came to the Berkshires from California to purchase the Deer’s Inn in Becket with her husband, Fred.

Ali Williams (photo on the left) has joined the Lamplighter as a part-time sales associate. Ali brings with her a degree in Design and years of experience working with builders and designers in the tile, stone and electronics business. Her friendly demeanor combined with her keen sense of style will delight any customer seeking help with lighting needs.

Ali will travel to your home if it is within 50 miles of the store to help you work out your lighting design and plans.

It’s a Family Affair at The Lamplighter

Kathleen’s mother, Peg, also helps as a sales associate at the store several days per week. A former Navy WAVE, Peg raised three children while frequently moving due to her husband’s career with General Foods. Peg was employed as a manager for IBM for fifteen years. She enjoyed her roles at the Cork’n Hearth Restaurant as hostess, bartender and baker. She’s devoted a lifetime to many volunteer causes and is still going strong at 90!!