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...]
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...]
Natural Lighting: Enjoy Your Space
May 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Lighting plays a huge role in how much you enjoy your home. Changing the lighting can totally change the mood in any room. In an extreme example, imagine your house with fluorescent lights versus candlelight... they would feel totally different, wouldn't they? (Hint: the answer is yes.) This post … [Read more...]
Tips for a Great Game Room
April 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
If you're looking for ideas on how to give your house more good rest and relaxation space, look no further. Imagine having essentially a casino in your living room, complete with a bar, a billiards table, and a poker table. This could be the ultimate hang out spot. With some good couches and a … [Read more...]
Reclaim Your Backyard!
April 13, 2010 By 2 Comments
So the snow has melted, and you are looking forward to finally being able to use your deck, patio, porch space, and backyard. You're not alone. Why don't you take this opportunity to clear out the old junk and use some of the following ideas to enjoy the outdoors all spring and summer long? Redo … [Read more...]
Four Ways to Make Your Home Earthquake Ready
April 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Is it me, or have there been a lot of earthquakes lately? Haiti, Chile, Southern California, and now Indonesia. This is a good time to make sure our houses are ready for earthquakes. Here are a few ways to do that. (This list isn’t comprehensive, and I can’t guarantee that these things … [Read more...]
Plum Crazy Tiffany Table Lamp – Discount Home Decor
March 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I like the color purple, I feel that it is a shade that is not widely used and it should be. Purple and plum shades denoter rich earthly feelings in me and I can see why it is historically the color of royalty. Check out the funky purplish-blue glass pairs with a brushed nickel finish to give this … [Read more...]
