Anyone that enjoys entertaining outdoors knows that once the sun goes down, the light of the full moon isn't enough to sustain the party momentum. You need to have some sort of outdoor lighting so that everyone can see where they are going. The goal of outdoor lighting is a gentle melding of form … [Read more...]
Creating a Cozy Atmosphere: Dimmer Switch
April 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I remember waking up in the middle of the night in pitch blackness and heading into the kitchen for a quick drink of water or pop from the fridge. I stepped into the room and turned on the light and was greeted with blinding light. I felt like I was about to be taken to the mothership, until my eyes … [Read more...]
The Importance of Sunlight
March 18, 2011 By 2 Comments
There has been a lot said for the detrimental effects of fluorescent lighting on mood and sickness and the benefits of natural sunlight. In the home, we cover up windows for privacy and flood the inside with lamps, forgetting that natural sunlight is right outside the window. The purpose of windows … [Read more...]
Reading Lights & Book Clips: Brighten Your Life
June 23, 2010 By 1 Comment
So today it is foggy and gross outside. (It seems as though Southern Californians get super depressed when there is no sunlight. They are all babies.) Anyway, this weather reminds me of my East Coast upbringing, where it is not unusual to need to use lights all the way through the morning to read and … [Read more...]
The Indoor Lighting Guide
June 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
So this is the third and final post in our three part series on lighting. Check out my post on natural lighting here, and outdoor lighting here. Today we’re talking about making lighting within your home more interesting. This does not have to be expensive - there are many different ways to do … [Read more...]
Green Outdoor Lighting
November 20, 2009 By 2 Comments
We all want to save a little money while still being festive while we prepare for the holiday season, but how does "green" or "organic" living fit into either of those categories? Sometimes it's hard in the throes of winter, to remember that greenery, though covered in snow, still survives. I like to … [Read more...]
Breaking News: Outdoor Holiday Lights
November 2, 2009 By 1 Comment
Hopefully you really decked out the house for Halloween. Jack-o'-lanterns, spooky cobwebs, maybe even a few lanterns hanging from the porch to light the ghosts and ghouls way in Old Hallow's Eve. Children must have loved it, but now it's time to switch gears and think about more mature, warm, inviting … [Read more...]
Sports Celebrity Spotlight: Lance Armstrong
July 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Since we’re in the throes of the Tour de France, I thought it only proper to take a look at how one of the greatest cyclists the world has ever seen chooses to live his life when he’s not barreling down grueling hills, climbing the Alps, or exercising himself silly on a daily basis. With some much … [Read more...]
Outdoor Lighting Deal: Pottery Barn Lanterns
May 19, 2009 By 2 Comments
Nothing is more romantic than sitting on your porch (if you're lucky, right on the beach) right after the sun sets while gazing into each others eyes by candlelight. Ahhh. Relaxing and romantic. You can achieve this effect on your patio, balcony, or porch by purchasing a set of lanterns like the … [Read more...]
Let There Be “Green” Light
May 11, 2009 By 3 Comments
These green ideas are truly bright! I didn't realize being green can be so chic and even quirky. Check out these ingenious lamps I found at Inhabitat.com : These beach ball lamps are so much fun to look at! Perfect for an eco-friendly, urban space, the eggcrate lamp. I've always … [Read more...]
