We have a loft just on top of our garage that we had turned into for the kids – to hang out and to play their drums.  For the longest time – we didn’t do much except throw a bit of cushion and a futon around – but the kids wanted to turn them into [...]

My mother used to say that the entrance to any doorway should be lighted up – even the way to a stairway.  I’ve always wanted a light to fit the passageway to our upstairs of our home but never found something I liked.  For months i was looking for something – of the new generation [...]

Our tv room’s table lamp had been broken for a long time now – i only recently noticed it a lot more because we have been using the tv room more.  So when I was looking for some ellipticals with a girlfriend – we went over to the local mall to hunt for some lamp [...]

Arty farty things are the stuff i liked – but for $145 for this – ohhh! it breaks my heart to have to spend so much for a lamp like that.  Given it is a designer lamp but – but !  my spouse would probably divorce me – hahah! I saw this lamp while looking [...]

Never too early for Christmas, I’ve always argued with the spouse, just like those who buys the Wii now for their children, I decorate now for Christmas.   But it’s not the Christmas decor that caught my eyes at the Pottery Barn but this mood lamp that one can use on Christmas and throughout the year.

A [...]

This caught my eyes immediately until of course i saw the price of it.. and i had to stop myself from oogling it. For the price of buying this paper lamp abelt gorgeous, i can actually get something from Kettlebell for the spouse, which would be a lot more useful for him.

But having said that, [...]

So even Buckingham Palace has switched to using LED Blubs..!!!  using less electricity is what everyone is talking about.   So should we all jump on board..??  lets look at the pros and cons.
The Good :
They are as good as my elliptical and most importantly they do not contain mercury and thus does not require one [...]

I came across Portland-based Hiih Gallery’s handmade paper lights and was really impressed.  Thought i would share it with all of you.  The lamps are really handmade from the beginning to finish.  Natural materials are used and local beeswax and walnut dye.
One can also place special orders for the design they like but there are [...]

Switch plates for different rooms can really brighten up the room.  As a young kid, I grew up with very plain but functionable switch plates in my room and house.  I’ve always wanted nice and designed switch plates for my room  but now that i’m a lot older, i decorate my kid’s room instead and [...]

A star wall lamp for the kids who comes to visit or a sleepover is a great thing to have.  At $8.99 from Ikea .. one can definitely afford it.. and it’s easy to put up.. and nothing special, just a screw for hanging and you are all set.  Gives out a soft light and [...]